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Someone from the Past by Margot Bennett – Review
By Sarah Morgan Love, glamour, deceit and jealousy all feature in Margot Bennett’s eighth novel, originally published in 1955 and ... -
The Stranger in the Seine by Guillaume Musso – Review
By Dominic Picksley Author Guillaume Musso was a new name for me, but I was intrigued by the ‘simply breathtaking’ and ‘a ... -
The Theft of the Iron Dogs by ECR Lorac – Review
By Sarah Morgan I think I’m becoming an ECR Lorac fan – and it’s all down to the British Library’s ... -
He Who Whispers by John Dickson Carr – Review
By Sarah Morgan Whether he was writing under his real name or the pseudonyms Carter Dickson, Carr Dickson, or Roger ... -
Twice Round the Clock by Billie Houston – Review
By Sandra Callard In the annals of literature, 1935 stands as a time ensnared by the fervent allure of crime ... -
The Death of Mr. Dodsley by John Ferguson – Review
By Sandra Callard In an era when modern literature often takes on gritty realism and explicit language, John Ferguson’s The ... -
Murder in a Heatwave – Review
By Sandra Callard Amidst the scorching heat of summer, the tale of “Fourth of July” emerges as a shimmering gem ... -
Black River by Nilanjana Roy – Review
By Sandra Callard Nilanjana Roy’s latest novel commences with a jarring and disconcerting incident: the tragic demise of an eight-year-old ... -
Standing in the Shadows by Peter Robinson – Review
By Sandra Callard In the realm of crime fiction, the late Peter Robinson has etched his name with a distinction ... -
How to Survive a Classic Crime Novel by Kate Jackson – Review
By Clare Jenkins One day in St Mary Mead, a murder is announced which puts the cat among the pigeons. ... -
The Mysterious Mr Badman by WF Harvey – Review
By Sarah Morgan What do you mean you’ve never heard of WF Harvey? Well, shame on you! Born in Leeds ... -
The Black Spectacles by John Dickson Carr – Review
By Sarah Morgan Looking at the title of this novel, you might imagine that it features someone who wears Buddy ...
