Oh, Man! I Wish I’d Written This Thriller: “Blackwood” By Michael Farris Smith
Gabino Iglesias takes a closer look at Blackwood, a dark and atmospheric suspense novel by Michael Farris Smith, set in rural Mississippi. I’m usually pretty…
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The Red Lotus By Chris Bohjalian Is A Must-Read Global Thriller
2020 is shaping up to be a big year for Chris Bohjalian. His stage adaptation of his classic novel Midwives, which was an Oprah’s Book…
Blues for Outlaw Hearts and Old Whores By Massimo Carlotto Is A Masterpiece!
A hallmark of Mediterranean noir, as Massimo Carlotto says, is a novel that tells a story with a certain breadth of scope. Mediterranean noir does…
Best Of Scandi Blanc: The Department Of Sensitive Crimes By Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith is one of the most fascinating voices in Scandinavian crime fiction and his bold and original writing has created a new unique…
“Early Riser”, The New Quirky Novel From Jasper Fforde, Is A Must-Read
After four years, New York Times bestselling author Jasper Fforde is back with another truly original creation titled Early Riser. The book which was released…
Our Pick: Boise Longpig Hunting Club By Nick Kolakowski
Some authors have a natural talent for writing clever and funny lines. Nick Kolakowski, the author of Boise Longpig Hunting Club, is one of those authors. Kolakowski’s latest book,…
A Beautiful and Exceptional Novel: Lullaby Road By James Anderson
Lullaby Road, the second novel by James Anderson after The Never-Open Desert Diner, continues to build up the character of Ben Jones in the Utah desert. The…
A Must Read Police Procedural: “No Mark Upon Her” By Deborah Crombie
Deborah Crombie is a familiar name among fans of police procedural novels. A native of Texas, she lived in England for several years and the Duncan Kincaid…
