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On the Radar — Harlan Coben can usually be counted upon for a novel with a unique concept, and his latest heads up our On the Radar Column because it looks like a doozy. It features a deep woods man who becomes key in the search for a missing child. From New Jersey, we’ll then

There’s a saying that goes, “great minds think alike.” Maybe in this case it’s true, since creatives in both music and books have projects with the same titles. While usually only a few words, a title is very important, as it encapsulates what the project is about; additionally, it’s also meant to be attractive to

One of 2020’s standout novels for me, Kiley Reid’s terrific debut gives barbed commentary on problematic race relations and self-congratulatory white feminism. Such A Fun Age brilliantly eviscerates”woke” culture and lays bare the duplicity that lies beneath. This makes it a fantastic book club pick as it addresses timely themes both on and off-line and

Written by Peter Swanson — Anthony Horowitz calls this entertaining new puzzle mystery by Peter Swanson ‘fiendish good fun’, and that really hits the nail on the head. It pulls together some of the best plots from past crime novels and combines them in a deliciously innovative way. Malcolm Kershaw is part-owner of the Old

In a story that’s played out in Missouri and Tennessee, Minnesota’s state legislation is taking aim at Drag Queen Story Hour at public libraries. Introduced late last week, new language in Minnesota Statutes 2018, Sections 134.34 explicitly undermines public library autonomy. New language in the statutes read as follows: Subd. 8. Drag queen story hour. (a) “Drag

Written by Paul Vidich — The boundaries between espionage and crime fiction sometimes can be murky and hard to define, and other times clear as day. The Coldest Warrior is one of those spy novels that has elements that could be taken straight out of a typical mystery novel as it opens with a murder

Some comic book characters who have been around for decades have iconic costumes that have stood the test of time. Some have progressed through a series of stylish ensembles to reflect their ever-changing time periods. And some, apparently, get dressed in the dark. Here on Fashion Disasters, we’ll showcase those poor slobs who just can’t

Written by Albert Tucher — Al Tucher has made something of a specialty of setting his crime stories in Hawaii, especially the Big Island, and his new novella puts the lore, multicultural mix, unique foods and island attitude front and centre once again. Kilauea, home of Pele, the volcano goddess, is the most active volcano

You probably know someone who’s been vibrating with excitement since San Diego Comic Con 2018 when Dave Filoni surprised the audience by announcing the 7th and final season of the beloved Star Wars animated series was in production. After an excruciating wait, we woke up on February 21, 2020 and ran around yelling (both digitally

Whether you’re planning a Diana Prince–themed party or just want to add a touch of girl power to your decorations, you can never go wrong with Wonder Woman party supplies! We’ve searched high and low for the best decorations, suggestions, and recipes to celebrate the Amazon Princess. The list below is the perfect guide for

The first time I offered Reiki to someone else, I felt energy moving between us. Her forehead grew hot and red, and afterwards she explained she saw a bright light and then felt relief from the worries she had about the future. It. Was. Trippy. I. Was. Hooked. Because I believe in knowing what I’m

On the Radar — March 2020 sees the return of Kathy Reichs and her main character, Temperance Brennan. As a forensic anthropologist, there’s nothing Tempe likes more than a sack of bones – the older the better – and the chance to investigate how their original owner died. And it follows that there’s nothing fans

With the world being a difficult place for those of any marginalized background, one of the things those of us who are looking to do something can do is donate to those in need. Thousands of teachers each year ask for a little help with seeking supplies for their classrooms via Donors Choose; organizations that

Written by Stephanie Wrobel — Teenager Rose Gold Watts has spent much of her life in a wheelchair. She’s been in and out of hospital, had more tests than you can shake a stick at, and is cared for by her loving mother Patty. She knows her mother loves her and is grateful for the

Journalist Ronan Farrow has cut ties with publisher Hachette after the announcement that they had acquired Woody Allen’s memoir Apropos of Nothing. Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette, announced on Monday, March 2, that they had acquired Allen’s memoir a year ago and that it would be published in April. Farrow’s book, Catch and

The beautiful and troubled young detective Valeria Ferro is returning to UK screens on 20 March as the second series of Thou Shalt Not Kill begins airing on More4, with episodes ready to stream on Walter Presents at the same time. If you’re used to Inspector Montalbano, this is Italian crime fiction with a different

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Celebrating excellence, originality, and accessibility in writing by women in English from across the world and now in its 25th year, the Women’s Prize for Fiction has announced its 2020 longlist. The sixteen finalists include Booker Prize co-winner Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other and a range of books from well-established authors like Jacqueline Woodson and Hilary Mantel

Written by Graham Moore — The courtroom drama is a familiar and well worn trope in the land of crime fiction. The likes of John Grisham have made a fortune out of it, Michael Connelly has created his own little niche with his Lincoln Lawyer, Mickey Haller, and one of the best books of recent

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Written by Russ Thomas — Meet DS Adam Tyler. He is the sole member of South Yorkshire Police’s cold case team, sidelined after an ‘incident’ which put paid to any chances of rising through the ranks. He’s the central character in this debut novel by bookseller-turner-author Russ Thomas, and mark my words, you’re going to

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With 8 March designated as International Women’s Day, and the entire month as Women’s History Month, Orenda Books will be celebrating with three crime releases, all written by women, for March 2020. Set up by Karen Sullivan in 2014, Orenda has quickly become one of the country’s leading indie outfits with a strong line-up of

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On the Radar — Here we are with our weekly round-up of new crime releases, and it’s safe to say that there’s evil lurking – in its own unique way – in each one of them. In Michael Farris Smith’s book, it’s creepy like a nightmare, while the threat of violence is what ramps up

Honoring the finest works of translated fiction from around the world, the Booker International Prize has announced its 2020 longlist. The prize is awarded every year to a single book translated into English and published in the UK and Ireland. It aims to encourage more publishing and reading of international fiction and to promote the

Written by Alan Furst — Political thriller writer Alan Furst is the master of ‘storm clouds massing over Europe’ novels, set in the 1930s. His protagonists are most often ordinary Joes who agree to perform some minor anti-fascist act. It’s as if they consider the continent’s deteriorating political situation and ask themselves, ‘How dangerous could

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On the Radar — With a murderer who’s basing his crimes on those found in some of the classics of our favourite genre, how could we not lead off with Peter Swanson’s latest novel – Rules for Perfect Murders? The author always brings interesting concepts to his novels, as we’ve seen in the past. But