Most of my recent conversations about books have revolved around one common pursuit: escape. The news is unrelenting, and crises personal and political abound. No wonder so many people are seeking out ...
“Each book captures another nuanced corner of the city,” says Crime Fiction Lover. “Maigret’s soaking up of the Paris that surrounds him [captures] the very public and social mentality ...
The doyen of African-American crime fiction, who died 40 years ago, is most famous for his hard-boiled “Harlem Cycle” of novels featuring the detectives “Coffin Ed” Johnson and ...
All told, it’s a hugely entertaining read. [ Crime fiction: Graeme McCrae Burnet, Paula Hawkins, Kate Summerscale, Ian Rankin and the debut of the year from IS BerryOpens in new window ] Scott ...