Crime Fiction
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I have always loved reading and writing historical fiction and will continue to write in that genre, however, when I recently contemplated ‘what’s next’, I couldn’t resist thinking about my roots, not only my family ones, but my reading habits as well. Crime fiction has always fascinated me, but strangely enough, it wasn’t Agatha Christie’s…
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Today, I’m delighted to host my good friend, Mary Grand, for publication day. A Summertime Murder is Mary’s newest cozy crime novel, set on her native Isle of Wight. It has just popped up on my kindle and I’m looking forward to reading what promises to be another cracking whodunnit.
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I’m delighted to announce a brand-new contemporary crime series, which will be published by Storm Publishing. A very big thank you to my agent, Thérèse Coen, at SLA London, for brokering this three-book deal.
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It’s publication day for Tonya Mitchell’s latest Gothic novel, Needle and Bone! Prepare to be swept into a dark, atmospheric world that grips you from the first page and doesn’t let go. Known for her wonderful prose and meticulous historical detail, Tonya once again transports us through time—with unforgettable characters, haunting suspense, and just the…
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Irish crime fiction is thriving, and this week sees the release of two new offerings: Zoë Miller’s The Girls’ Trip and Lucy O’Callaghan’s Obsession. Both books are now on my TBR pile.
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Today, I’m delighted to introduce Andrew James Greig, a crime writer recently longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize 2024. You are very welcome, Andy, please introduce yourself My first published book, Whirligig, was written in 2019 and was a finalist for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime as well as being listed for the CWA New…
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It was while researching the Sarah Gillespie espionage series, that I came across a fascinating book on crime in Britain during World War 2, The Secret History of the Blitz [Joshua Levine; ISBN: 978-1-4711-3102-8]. It’s a fascinating read, but one story in particular caught my eye: The Dobkin Murder. The Dobkin marriage was a troubled…
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The Lucy Lawrence Mystery Series (Books 1-3) Publisher: Storm Publishing (Previously Independently Published) Publication Date: 25th July 2024 *** The Lucy Lawrence Mystery Series When No Stone Unturned was published back in 2019, I couldn’t have predicted the series’ popularity. Now, so many years later, the series has found a new home with Storm Publishing…
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A very happy Publication Day to my good friend and fellow Irish author, Jenny O’Brien. Book 2 in the Alana Mack Irish detective series, Roses for the Dead, is out today. The Puppet Maker, book 1, was super, so I’m dying to get stuck into this next instalment. A Little Bit About the Book ……
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Congratulations to Jenny O’Brien – It’s Publication Day for The Puppet Maker, the first book in a brand new Irish crime series. It has popped up on my Kindle this morning and I’m really looking forward to diving in.
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