This is the page where I post my monthly crime fiction round-up, as well as my other crime fiction blog posts.
Poison pen
by Jackie McLean
“Is it true?”
The question took me by surprise. Not just the noise springing suddenly out of the silence but the tone of it, and coming from Mrs Sillars, too.
Now, let me tell you a thing or two about Mrs Sillars. She would come into the library most days, and she had pretty much taken up residence there by that time. … Read the rest
Welcome to the August round up of criminal goings-on, and what a lot there is happening this month!
First of all, I wanted to give a shout out to the book bloggers, who do so much to support crime writers and bring us together with readers. On the front page this month, we say hello to one of crime fiction’s best known bloggers, Kelly Lacey of Love Books Group.… Read the rest
Welcome to the July round up of crime fiction goodies. This month we feature author AA Abbott – you can visit her website and download a free short story here.
I’m also rather excited about publication of Catherine Czerkawska’s book, ‘A Proper Person to Be Detained‘ from Saraband on the 11th.… Read the rest
Welcome to my second newsletter, bringing together more criminal goodies for the month of June. In this issue, we take a look at Glasgow crime writer C.S. Duffy, who has two crime fiction series for you to get stuck into. And we have a peek at some of the great events lined up in the Borders Book Festival, which is running a seriously impressive programme that includes plenty for crime fans.… Read the rest
Well, here’s my first newsletter, bringing together some criminal goodies for the month of May. Each issue will contain brief details of new books, events, and author appearances, and in addition will provide a focus on one or two items.
In this issue, we take a look at Tana Collins‘ latest book, Dark is the Day – and, having had a sneaky peek at it pre-pubication, I can tell you you’re in for a real treat as Tana takes DI Jim Carruthers on another exciting investigation.… Read the rest