by Crimespree Magazine | Oct 26, 2013 | Books, Reviews
WHITEY BULGER W.W. Norton Pub date: October 7th, 2013 In June 2011, I was having a conversation with a co-worker about the fate of Whitey Bulger. I took the position that he was dead. I figured somebody found him, dropped him and made the body disappear. My co-worker...
by Crimespree Magazine | Oct 24, 2013 | Awards, Books
The final batch of CWA Dagger awards were presented today at the Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards. CWA Goldsboro Gold Dagger: DEAD LIONS by Mick Herron (Soho Crime) The rest of the short list: RUBBERNECKER by Belinda Bauer(Bantam/Transworld) THE SHINING GIRLS by...
by Crimespree Magazine | Oct 24, 2013 | Books
Legendary author Lawrence Block has, by his own admission and to readers’ delight, made an utter dog’s breakfast of retirement. He returns in exceptional form to one of his most beloved characters in THE BURGLAR WHO COUNTED THE SPOONS. THE BURGLAR WHO COUNTED THE...
by Crimespree Magazine | Oct 23, 2013 | Author Interviews, Books
Dan (and Kate) Interview… Thomas Pluck! Dan (and Kate): With the debut of BLADE OF DISHONOR this past September, you’ve unleashed your hero “Rage Cage” Reeves on an unsuspecting public. Please tell us a bit about Mr. Reeves and the conflict he is about to face. Thomas...
by Crimespree Magazine | Oct 22, 2013 | Books, Reviews
Emily Bestler Books/Atria Pub date: October 22, 2013 Samuel Johnson has now twice done battle with – and twice emerged victorious over – the forces of evil. If anyone’s earned the right to a bit of peace, it’s him. Unfortunately, though, all is not...