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Careless Love by Peter Robinson – Review
By Sandra Callard Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks is as famous as his creator, Peter Robinson, a Yorkshire born writer, ... -
Body and Soul by John Harvey – Review
By Karl Hornsey I must admit to being quite behind the times when it comes to the novels of John ... -
Oliver Twist and The Mystery of Throate Manor by David Stuart Davies – Review
By Sandra Callard David Stuart Davies’s new book Oliver Twist and The Mystery of Throate Manor, is a rollicking ride ... -
The Division Bell Mystery by Ellen Wilkinson – Review
By Richard Barnett Many politicans have turned to writing, either to supplement their (perceived) meagre income – diaries, biographies (of ... -
Sleeping in the Ground by Peter Robinson – Review
By Sandra Callard Peter Robinson is in the top echelon of crime writers published today. His copious previous output of ... -
Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan – Review
By Sandra Callard Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore is a cumbersome title for a superb and eminently readable novel ... -
The Murder of My Aunt by Richard Hull – Review
By Rich Barnett Think of classic British crime and almost always there’s an old woman wearing tweed (invariably a nosey ... -
Die Last by Tony Parsons – Review
By Sandra Callard Tony Parsons’ latest novel is a tightly scripted crime story that starts with a breathless speed and ... -
The Shadow Killer by Arnaldur Indridason – Review
By Karl Hornsey Iceland may have become synonymous in recent years with volcanic eruptions and the remarkable rise of its ... -
You Were Never Really Here by Jonathan Ames – Review
By Sarah Morgan A book reviewer’s ideal tome is short, easy to read and yet leaves them with lots to ... -
Perfect Death by Helen Fields – Review
By Karl Hornsey Perfect Death by Helen Fields is the third novel in the series of Edinburgh-set detective novels featuring ... -
The Darkness by Ragnar Jónasson – Review
By Karl Hornsey It’s only fair to say this to begin with. I’m a huge fan of Nordic Noir, as ...