My Mailman Must Hate Me

We’ve been getting flooded with books. It’s that time of year and all the publishers are sending out books to get reviewed. Gregg Hurwitz – THE TROUBLE SHOOTER great addition to the Rackley series Blake Crouch – LOCKED DOORS – super...

Rick Riordan

July will see Rick Riordan ‘s first young adult book hit the shelves. I’ve got an arc and it is wonderful. Buy it, read it, buy another for someone you love.

All West Wing, All The Time

Next week starting Monday morning, at ten a.m., Bravo is showing all the episodes of West Wing starting with the pilot episode. If you need me I’ll be in the recliner with a couple bags of Doritos and a stack of comics under comforter.

Crimespree Editor to Marry

Our Entertainment Editor Jeremy Lynch is getting married this Friday. He and Jill are a perfect match and we wish him all the best. If you’d like to send a card or gift, email me and I’ll get you the address. jon@crimespreemag.com

Another One Done Crimespree #6

Issue 6 is going to the printer tomorrow And Here’s what’s in it: Letter From The Editor Jennifer Jordan On The Road featuring Michael Martinez, photos, and awards Interview with Harlan Coben Tony Perona Footprints Ruth Jordan It Takes A Village; The Team...

Reality Bites – Ruth's Turn

Jon and I spend most of our free time within a fictional world of murder. The dead body in the story might be many things. A fully developed character sometimes. Sometimes just a means to a clever conclusion. But murder mysteries always have a resolution. Mostly good,...

Bouchercon

Bouchercon is held in a different city every year. The people hosting it are doing it as volunteers. They donate their time because they love the mystery community and they love the convention. Every year I go I have a wonderful time. And every year I hear people...

Jon Thoughts: Bouchercon

Bouchercon is held in a different city every year. The people hosting it are doing it as volunteers. They donate their time because they love the mystery community and they love the convention. Every year I go I have a wonderful time. And every year I hear people...

TROY and Other Films

TROY Well, I can’t say I wasn’t warned. Someone actually referred to this movie as “The Brad Pitt Porno Posing Movie”. I sat through the whole thing. Truthfully? It’s a good “Saturday afternoon with time to kill” kind of...