Thereβs something so special about discovering a debut author whose work just clicks for you. Itβs that thrill of discovering something new - a hidden gem, an author whose work youβll want to follow for years to come. 2018 was a hugely exciting year for new crime fiction talent, but there were five debut crime writers whose work stood out to me in particular - and those are the authors whose work you will find in this list! The authors featured in this list write in very different crime fiction spaces, but their work has one very important thing in common: itβs exceptional. From a harrowing coming-of-age story to a Scandinavian domestic drama to a modern take on a classic procedural and much more, this list highlights the expansive, elastic quality of the crime fiction genreβand proves that women are leading the charge across the board. I canβt wait to see what these talented writers will do next. In no particular order (because I loved them all!), letβs dive in to my picks for Best Debut Crime Novels of 2018.
Read MoreCBTB's Recommended March 2018 Releases
This March is absolutely brimming with fantastic new crime fiction! From dark and gripping Nordic Noir to twisty and unputdownable psychological thrillers to a story exploring female friendship set in Morocco, thereβs truly a little something for everyone releasing this month. Itβs going to be hard to top this monthβs stellar lineup - so grab a cup of coffee and settle in for a rundown of the best crime fiction releasing in March 2018!
Read MoreAuthor Q&A: Christine Mangan, TANGERINE
Iβm absolutely thrilled to welcome Christine Mangan to CBTB today! Christine is the author of TANGERINE - one of the most exceptional debuts I've read in ages - and maybe ever. In this stunning examination of the intricacies of female friendship, Mangan sets a tense, almost claustrophobic encounter against the backdrop of 1950βs Morocco. I highly recommend TANGERINE for fans of Patricia Highsmith, Gillian Flynn, and Alfred Hitchcockβand yes, these are lofty comparisons to make, but this book delivers. Read on for my Q&A with Christine!
Read MoreJanuary 2018 Wrap-Up
Happy 2018, reader!! Today marks my first βMonthly Wrap Upβ post of the new year. As a little refresher, these posts will provide you with a rundown of my reads, reviews, and additional blog content from the past month on Crime by the Book! You'll also find stats from my month in reading, and my pick for "favorite read of the month" here, too. Happy reading!
Read MoreCBTB's Most Anticipated Crime Books of Early 2018
2018 is poised to be a fantastic year for crime fiction, and I want to help you build the perfect crime reading list for it! Throughout 2018, I'll be sharing season-specific lists of my βMost-Anticipated Crime Booksβ; you can expect 4 lists like this from me in 2018. Todayβs list focuses on early 2018 releasesβaka books releasing between January 2018 and April 2018! From Nordic Noir to psychological suspense and a whole lot more, this spring will have crime readers coveredβand my list will help you find the best of the best in new crime fiction.
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