Alan Parks - The April Dead Alan Parks, author of the Harry McCoy series Published by Canongate Books, hardback £14.99. I received a copy of the novel from the publisher as I chaired a panel at Bloody Scotland 2021 that included the author. Many thanks to Jamie Norman for facilitating this. First, the official blurb: In a … Continue reading Review: The April Dead
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crime fiction aficionado. book blogger, event chair, Bloody Scotland book club panellist & 2021 Ngaio Marsh Awards judge - it's #AllCrimeAllTheTime here.
Interview: Sharon Bairden
The Five By Five Interview with Sharon Bairden Author Sharon Bairden “Five By Five?” Um, well… I wanted a name for this (hopefully regular) feature, and as well as being a big crime fiction fan I am also a big Buffy The Vampire Slayer fan, with a soft spot for “rogue slayer” Faith, who uses … Continue reading Interview: Sharon Bairden
Review: Black Reed Bay
Rod Reynolds - Black Reed Bay (Blog Tour) Black Reed Bay author Rod Reynolds Published by Orenda Books, paperback £8.99. I received a proof copy of the novel from the publisher for review purposes. Many thanks to Anne Cater at Random Things Tours for inviting me to take part in the blog tour. First, the official blurb: When a … Continue reading Review: Black Reed Bay
Review: Resilience
Bogdan Hrib - Resilience (Blog Tour) Resilience author Bogdan Hrib Published by Corylus Books, Kindle edition £3.79 at the time of writing, paperback edition to follow. Translated by Marina Sofia. I received a proof copy of the novel from the publisher for review purposes. Many thanks to Ewa Sherman for inviting me to take part in … Continue reading Review: Resilience
Review: A Is For Alibi
Sue Grafton - A Is For Alibi I bought this book second hand - buy the paperback new for £8.99, published by Pan. First, the official blurb: When Laurence Fife was murdered, few cared. A slick divorce attorney with a reputation for ruthlessness, Fife was also rumoured to be a slippery ladies’ man. Plenty of people … Continue reading Review: A Is For Alibi
Review: The Great Silence
Doug Johnstone - The Great Silence (Blog Tour) Author Doug Johnstone (Portrait: Duncan McGlynn) Published by Orenda Books, paperback £8.99. I received a proof copy of the novel from the publisher for review purposes. Many thanks to Anne Cater at Random Things Tours for inviting me to take part in the blog tour. First, the official blurb: Keeping on … Continue reading Review: The Great Silence
Review: Death At Dukes Halt
Derek Farrell - Death At Dukes Halt Author Derek Farrell Published by Fahrenheit Press, paperback £9.95. I bought this book new, direct from the publisher: https://fahrenheit-press.myshopify.com/ First, the official blurb: Lady Caroline Victoria Genevieve Jane de Montfort (Caz to her friends) made a promise to her (newly deceased) friend George Warren and she intends to keep it … Continue reading Review: Death At Dukes Halt
Interview: Douglas Skelton
The Five By Five Interview with Douglas Skelton Author Douglas Skelton “Five By Five?” Um, well… As well as being a big crime fiction fan I am also a big Buffy The Vampire Slayer fan, with a soft spot for “rogue slayer” Faith, who uses the phrase constantly – though she never explains what it … Continue reading Interview: Douglas Skelton
Review: Don’t Tell A Soul
Jay Stringer - Don't Tell A Soul Author Jay Stringer Published by Swag Tales, available from Amazon on Kindle and in paperback (£9.99). The novel is also available in a dyslexic readers paperback edition. I received a proof copy of the novel from the author for review purposes. First, the official blurb: David Ash, an indie … Continue reading Review: Don’t Tell A Soul
Review: The Beresford
Will Carver - The Beresford (Blog Tour) The Beresford author Will Carver Published by Orenda Books, paperback £8.99. I received a proof copy of the novel from the publisher for review purposes. Many thanks to Anne Cater at Random Things Tours for inviting me to take part in the blog tour. First, the official blurb: Just outside the city … Continue reading Review: The Beresford
