Douglas Skelton - A Rattle Of Bones Author Douglas Skelton Published by Polygon Books, paperback £8.99, also available in ebook. I received a proof copy of the novel from the publisher for review purposes. First, the official blurb: In 1752, Seamus a’Ghlynne - James of the Glen - was executed for the murder of government man Colin … Continue reading Review: A Rattle Of Bones
Category: Tartan Noir
Interview: Helen Fields
The Five By Five Interview with Helen Fields Author Helen Fields “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: Helen Fields
Review: Natural Causes
James Oswald - Natural Causes Author James Oswald Published by Penguin, paperback £8.99, also available in ebook and audiobook. I bought this book second hand. Natural Causes was my choice for the November 2021 edition of the Bloody Scotland Book Club, and you can watch the panel discussion on the festival's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TORhmVOxZmg First, the … Continue reading Review: Natural Causes
Review: The Dark Remains
William McIlvanney & Ian Rankin - The Dark Remains Published by Canongate, hardback £20. Also available in ebook and audiobook. I received a proof copy of the novel from the publisher for review purposes. Many thanks to Jamie Norman at Canongate. First, the official blurb: Lawyer Bobby Carter did a lot of work for the wrong type … Continue reading Review: The Dark Remains
Interview: James Oswald
The Five By Five Interview with James Oswald “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 the phrase constantly … Continue reading Interview: James Oswald
Interview: Caro Ramsay
The Five By Five Interview with Caro Ramsay Author Caro Ramsay (“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: Caro Ramsay
Review: No Quarter Given
Neil Broadfoot - No Quarter Given Author Neil Broadfoot Published by Constable, hardback £19.99. Also available in ebook and audiobook I received a copy of the novel from the author for review purposes. You can read my reviews of the previous novels in the Connor Fraser series - No Man's Land, No Place To Die and … Continue reading Review: No Quarter Given
Review: You Need Me
Sharon Bairden - You Need Me (Blog Tour) You Need Me author Sharon Bairden Published by Red Dog Press, paperback £8.99 (ebook £3.99, hardback £13.99). I received a proof copy of the novel from the publisher for review purposes. Many thanks to Sean at Red Dog Press for inviting me to take part in the blog … Continue reading Review: You Need Me
Review: 1979
Val McDermid - 1979 1979 author Val McDermid Published by Little, Brown, hardback £20 (also available in ebook and audiobook). I received a proof copy of the novel from the publisher as I chaired an event at the Portobello Book Festival featuring the author. Many thanks to Joanne Baird at PBF and Laura Sherlock for facilitating … Continue reading Review: 1979
Feature: Bloody Scotland 2021
Bloody Scotland returns with the best of both worlds Welcome to Stirling... Craig Russell wins the McIlvanney It would be rude not to! After the pandemic pushed Bloody Scotland online in 2020, it was a relief to hear that it was going ahead this year as a hybrid event, with writers and fans returning in … Continue reading Feature: Bloody Scotland 2021
The Girl With All The Crime Books 