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There’s a neat numerical symmetry to this week’s new books report here on Crime Fiction Lover. We’ve got seven sparkly titles, and they start with the new 007 novel! Along with the new series of Slow Horses previewed here on the site, that makes for... The post On the Radar: 007 to face King Zero first appeared on Crim
Canada is having a bit of a moment. The threat of annexation from the United States has awoken a sense of pride and respect for all that is Canadian made, including crime fiction. Murderous Ink Press, known primarily for its themed anthologies, has picked an... The post Crimeucopia Presents Canadian Chronicles first ap
In his latest novel, Canadian author Linwood Barclay shows he knows the power of an explosive opening. Dropping us straight in to the action, Reece Chartwell is being interviewed by Yorkton Hill Police Detective Janice McCabe after he discovered his parents, Brent and Catherine, dead... The post Not a Word by Linwood B
Ask me my spirit of choice and it’ll be gin every time. Whisky? Not my tipple mate. But crime fiction has a way of altering perceptions and weakening prejudices – and William McIntyre’s Illicit Still is a case in point. It’ll come as no surprise... The post Illicit Still by William McIntyre first appeared on Crime Fict
Wilhelm Beck (Valter Skarsgård) continues to have issues with authority, following police procedure and working as part of a team in the two feature-length episodes of the long-running Swedish crime series, Beck, now available on the iPlayer. Also airing on 5 and 12 September 2026... The post Beck returns to BBC iPlaye
Jean Thesquare is the pen name for the anonymous New York-based crime author behind The Sultryverse – a publishing company and a literary universe where they explore themes a lot of authors won’t touch. Their protagonists are intelligent women in control of their lives, stories... The post Meet the author: Jean Thesqua
Few shows on Apple TV have captured the attention quite like Slow Horses. The adaptation of Mick Herron’s novels has earned rave reviews and awards recognition for writer Will Smith and the cast. Marquee names from Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas to Hugo Weaving,... The post Slow Horses Season 6 comes to Apple TV
William Boyd is best known for his literary works like Any Human Heart, The New Confessions and The Romantic, in a career that has spanned over 40 years and earned wide acclaim. Amidst the higher brow novels he has frequently dipped his toes into the... The post Cold Sunset by William Boyd first appeared on Crime Ficti
If I was sitting in a bar or a cafe, and I met Mark Grenside out of the blue, the first thing I’d say to him after getting to know him would be: “You should write a crime novel.” Definitely. Originally from London, he first... The post Interview: Mark Grenside first appeared on Crime Fiction Lover .
The NFL is so pervasive in American culture, and the scandals that seem to follow it so huge in the American media, that it’s surprising there isn’t a regular flow of crime novels set in and around the sport. Christopher Harris an LA-based gridiron journalist... The post Interview: Christopher Harris first appeared on
September is here and now’s the time when publishers start lining up their big titles for the Christmas market. However, I think we’re experiencing the calm before the storm as this week there are no serious big hitters in our report. Having said that, we... The post On the Radar: Impossible elevator mysteries first ap
As the Fairway Players continue to prove here in Janice Hallett’s sequel to The Appeal, amateur dramatics and murder are a perfect double act. Put a group of ambitious performers in a village hall, add a few bruised egos, romantic complications and questionable life choices,... The post The Silent Appeal by Janice Hall
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