FIVE THINGS THAT INSPIRED ALL THE WHITE SPACES

I think there’s always something special about a debut novel: it’s usually the culmination of a long, long period of work, hair-tearing, sleepless nights, failures, disappointments… and, waiting in the wings, the desire to show who you are as a writer. What makes you...

INTERVIEW WITH PHILLIP MARGOLIN

The Darkest Place Robin Lockwood Book 5 Phillip Margolin Minotaur Books March 8th, 2022 The Darkest Place by Phillip Margolin brings the reader right into the courtroom.  As a former defense attorney, he uses his personal experience to create a suspenseful trial....

CRIMEFEST Announces 2022 Award Nominees

CRIMEFEST, one of Europe’s leading crime writing conventions, has announced the shortlists for its annual awards. Now in its 15th year, the awards honour the best crime books released in 2021 in the UK. The awards include the Specsavers Debut Crime Novel Award, the...

INTERVIEW WITH BRAD MELTZER

The Lightning Rod The Escape Artist Book 2 Brad Meltzer William Morrow March 8th, 2022 The Lightning Rod by Brad Meltzer mixes a suspenseful plot with unique characters. What starts off as a thriller whodunit, quickly transitions into a conspiracy theory. Meltzer's...

INTERVIEW WITH ANITA ABRIEL

Lana's War A Girl During the War Atria Books 2021/2022 Lana’s War and A Girl During the War by Anita Abriel are heartfelt reads.  The stories take place during World War II, the former in France and the latter in Italy.  Both books are filled with danger and romance. ...