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The Yard by Alex Grecian
The Yard by Alex Grecian (Berkley, May 2012)-It’s 1889 in London and a detective from the Murder Squad has been killed, his mouth sewn shut, and then stuffed in a steamer trunk. Detective Inspector Walter Day is new to the Murder Squad but is assigned the case since he was handpicked by Inspector Adrian March, the head detective on the Ripper case as his replacement after his retirement. He’s had … Continue reading
Interview: Terra Elan McVoy, author of Criminal
Terra Elan McVoy is the author of 5 novels, including her latest, Criminal, which takes a bit of a darker turn than her other novels, and she was kind enough to drop by and talk about the book! Please welcome Terra to the blog! You’ve been a reader, and a writer, for most of your life! What’s one of the earliest things you remember writing? I have lots of memories … Continue reading
Wounded Prey by Sean Lynch
Wounded Prey by Sean Lynch (Exhibit A Books, May 28th 2013)-In 1967, when Staff Sergeant Bob Ferrell investigates the brutal death of a Saigon prostitute’s young son, he’s led directly to 20 year old Lance Corporal Vernon Emil Slocum, a violent bruiser who’s racked up a ton of medals during combat, but whose fellow soldiers have noticed behavior that defies the norm, and the definition of “normal” in Vietnam was … Continue reading
Interview: Adam Mitzner, author of A Case of Redemption
Adam Mitzner is the author of A Conflict of Interest, and his newest legal thriller, A Case of Redemption, just came out last week! Adam was kind enough to answer a few of my questions about the book (and more), and he’s a pretty busy guy, so please welcome him to the blog! From an M.A. in politics, to a law degree! Have you always wanted to write? Did anything … Continue reading
Interview (& Giveaway): Hilary Davidson, author of Evil In All Its Disguises
Please welcome the wonderful Hilary Davidson to the blog! Hilary is kind of an overachiever-she’s not only written 18 non fiction books, but Evil In All Its Disguises, the third in her suspense series featuring travel writer Lily Moore, just dropped in March. And she shows no signs of stopping, thankfully! Hilary was kind enough to answer a few of my questions, and she’s also got one copy of THE … Continue reading
Giveaway: Complex 90 by Max Allan Collins and Mickey Spillane
Wanna win a copy of Complex 90 by Max Allan Collins and Mickey Spillane? You can, courtesy of the kind folks at Titan, so check out the book and the giveaway details, and good luck! About COMPLEX 90: Hammer accompanies a conservative politician to Moscow on a fact-finding mission. Arrested and imprisoned by the KGB on a bogus charge; he quickly escapes, creating an international incident by getting into a … Continue reading
Deadly Harvest by Michael Stanley
Deadly Harvest by Michael Stanley (Bourbon Street Books, April 30, 2013)-In Botswana, as young Lesego walks home one day, she’s approached by a man in a car that offers her a ride. It’s hot, and she seems to know him, so she climbs in. She’s never heard from again. The investigation by police is little more than for show, and any trail that did exist, quickly goes cold. All that … Continue reading
Blog Tour: The Sweet Dead Life by Joy Preble (Review and Giveaway!)
Yesterday, The Sweet Dead Life by Joy Preble debuted from Soho Teen and I’m so excited to be included on the tour for this wonderful book! Below is my review, and we’ve also got a copy up for giveaway thanks to the lovely folks at Soho Teen, so do be sure to check out the details, and good luck! The Sweet Dead Life by Joy Preble (Soho Teen,May 14th, 2013)-Jenna … Continue reading
Interview: Amy Tintera, author of Reboot
Amy Tintera is the author of the brand new YA SF, REBOOT, which just came out on the 7th, and she was kind enough to stop by and talk about the book and more! Please welcome Amy to the blog! Your bio says you have a background in film, but that your first love is writing! Will you tell us a bit more about yourself and what inspired you to … Continue reading
The 2013 Edgar Award winners have been announced!
It’s the 204th anniversary of the great Edgar Allan Poe, and the winners of the award created in his name were announced last night at the Mystery Writer’s of America 67th Gala Banquet! I included only novels and short stories here, but you can read the entire list at theedgars.com Congrats to all the winners! BEST NOVEL Live by Night by Dennis Lehane (HarperCollins Publishers – William Morrow) BEST FIRST NOVEL … Continue reading