by Crimespree Magazine | Aug 25, 2015 | Books
Mystery One; One Chick’s Story What is a bookstore? Well that depends upon whom you are. The very first time I became aware of Mystery One was at the 1999 Bouchercon where Richard Katz was the host dealer. I met a boy at that convention. I do not say this trying to...
by Crimespree Magazine | Jul 16, 2015 | Awards
Sarah Hilary has scooped the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award for Someone Else’s Skin. Celebrating its eleventh year, the Award is considered one of the most coveted crime writing prizes in the U.K. Sarah Hilary’s compelling first thriller...
by Crimespree Magazine | Jun 16, 2015 | Awards
The powers that be have announced the shortlist for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. The award is brought to us by T&R Theakston Ltd, WHSmith, and Radio Times. THE FACTS OF LIFE AND DEATH by Belinda Bauer, Transworld THE AXEMAN’S JAZZ by Ray...
by Crimespree Magazine | Jun 4, 2015 | Reviews
EENY MEENY Two people. One gun. A message that says they are trapped until one of them is dead. They always say they’ll stick together. But that’s before two weeks of starvation and thirst set in. Suddenly the clock starts ticking and only one person will...
by Crimespree Magazine | May 9, 2015 | Profiles
As many of you likely know, Mystery legend Ruth Rendell passed away last Saturday. She was 85. Words like legend and icon are often tossed about without much care, but Ruth Rendell is worthy of each. Her writing career spans six decades, consisting of 64 novels and a...
by Crimespree Magazine | May 4, 2015 | Awards
Giants of the genre are pitted against a clutch of new voices in one of the most prestigious crime writing prizes in the U.K. The longlist for the 2015 Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award sees stalwarts Ian Rankin, Lee Child and John Harvey in the...
by Crimespree Magazine | May 2, 2015 | Awards
I can’t pinpoint exactly when I went from being just a reader and fan of the mystery genre to being a cheerleader and vocal supporter. I do know the details though, it was the first half of the 90s, I had been reading for years and had discovered a book store here in...
by Crimespree Magazine | Oct 27, 2014 | Features
ABC is looking to bring the world of Val McDermid’s Tony Hill to the U.S. Deadline is reporting that a U.S. version is being developed with A.M. Homes (THE L WORD) writing and joining Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman (DETROIT 1-8-7), Todd Lieberman...
by Crimespree Magazine | Sep 7, 2014 | Awards
The masters of intrigue, suspense and murders most horrid are honoured in shortlists announced today (2nd September) for the Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards 2014, held in association with the Crime Writers’ Association. The awards will be the culmination of a...
by Crimespree Magazine | Sep 7, 2014 | Awards
The masters of intrigue, suspense and murders most horrid are honoured in shortlists announced today (2nd September) for the Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards 2014, held in association with the Crime Writers’ Association. The awards will be the culmination of a...
