2014 Ankeny Authors Fair

by | Apr 11, 2014 | Events

Crimespree pal(s) Sparkle Abbey is taking part in the 2014 Ankeny Authors Fair. The event, hosted by the Kirkendall Public library in Ankeny Iowa, takes place from 9am to noon tomorrow. IF you are in the area, it is a great chance to meet over 40 authors from not just...

2014 Arthur Ellis Awards Best Novel Longlist

by | Apr 11, 2014 | Awards, Books

The CWA (Crime Writers of Canada) have announced the longlist for the 2014 Arthur Ellis Best Novel award. WALLS OF A MIND by John Brooke (Signature Editions)  THE WOLVES OF ST. PETER’S by Gina Buonaguro and Janice Kirk (HarperCollins Canada)  THE DEVIL’S MAKING by...

Film Review: LE WEEKEND

by | Apr 11, 2014 | Films

Directed by Roger Michell Written by Hanif Kureishi Starring: Jim Broadbent, Lindsay Duncan, Jeff Goldblum Married thirty years, Nick and Meg go to Paris to celebrate their anniversary. The tension between them is palpable when few things go as planned. But, on the...

Q & A with Ted Bell

by | Apr 10, 2014 | Author Interviews

Best-selling author Ted Bell’s latest book Warriors delves into the dangers of an emerging China. This spy thriller brings back his main character, Alex Hawke who is not the ordinary super spy. In this novel Hawke plays a supporting role to the gripping plot, which...

Q & A with Ted Bell

by | Apr 10, 2014 | Author Interviews

Best-selling author Ted Bell’s latest book Warriors delves into the dangers of an emerging China. This spy thriller brings back his main character, Alex Hawke who is not the ordinary super spy. In this novel Hawke plays a supporting role to the gripping plot, which...

KATE (AND DAN) READ FLASH GORDON #1

by | Apr 10, 2014 | Comics

  K: Dan? Dan! DAAAN…? It’s dark, I can’t see anything. Where am I? D: ::speaks into tin-can space-phone, with string stretching off into forever:: Don’t panic, Red. I’m sure you’ll be ok. It’s just… K: JUST WHAT? D: Just that it seems you may be stuck in another...

Brian Freeman launches THE COLD NOWHERE

by | Apr 10, 2014 | Events, Features

Brian Freeman’s launch party for THE COLD NOWHERE, took place last week in Duluth. The event saw Duluth mayor Don Ness declaring the day “Brian Freeman Day,” and the Duluth Police presenting him with an authentic police shield. As Jonathan Stride returns home to...

UNDER A SILENT MOON by Elizabeth Haynes

by | Apr 10, 2014 | Books, Reviews

UNDER A SILENT MOON Elizabeth Haynes Release date: April 15, 2014 Harper Collins Pub 9780062276025 Under A Silent Moon, Elizabeth Haynes’ latest book, differs from her previous novels.  Her other books were more stand alone psychological thrillers than this one which...