Venetian Vespers by John Banville
I always have one major issue when I write about one of John Banville’s (or his alter ego, Benjamin Black’s) novels. And that issue? Finding a way not to overquote Banville.
BOOK REVIEw THE LIE SHE WEARS
The Lie She Wears Elle Marr Thomas & Mercer November 2025 The Lie She Wears by Elle Marr is a psychological thriller. The plot is full of lies, mystery, and murder starting with the letter Pearl receives from her recently deceased mother to the conclusion of the...
New Blood for CWA Diamond Dagger
The crime writing genre’s oldest and most famous award has had an injection of new blood thanks to a new sponsor. Author Karen Baugh Menuhin is sponsoring its highest accolade, the CWA Diamond Dagger. One of the UK’s most prominent writers’ societies, the CWA was...
Lisa Jewell to chair Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2026
Harrogate International Festivals today announced bestselling psychological thriller writer Lisa Jewell as Festival Programming Chair for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, the globally renowned celebration of crime fiction which will take place...
Steve Cavanagh and Lolly
Steve Cavanagh is a favorite at Crimespree, and his Eddie Flynn series is exceptional. We’re thrilled to welcome Steve to talk about Lolly, and if you haven’t yet read his books, the brand new audiobook, THE CROSS, is a prequel to the Flynn series and is guaranteed to delight!
INTERVIEW WITH PAMELA FAGAN HUTCHINS
Her Cold Heart Detective Delaney Pace Book 6 Pamela Fagan Hutchins Bookouture Publisher October 2025 Her Cold Heart by Pamela Fagan Hutchins is a tense atmospheric read where snow appears everywhere. The plot opens with Delaney and Leo on the ski slopes. As they are...
