Over the last ten years there has been an explosion of authors writing contemporary crime fiction set in southern Africa. Four of the ten crime fiction novels published in South Africa last year were debut authors to the genre (Kurt Ellis, Penny Lorimer, Joanne Macgregor, Charlotte Otter). How have readers elsewhere in the world reacted…
Summer is right around the corner, and how better to pass the time than with some reads set in exotic locales or, just as fun, on the beach? Whether you’re looking for something light and breezy or a walk on the darker side of summer, no worries, we’ve got you covered! If it’s a light,…
We were yammering on social media about this terrific shortlist, and forgot to post it here until now (doh!) Thanks to Omnimystery for reminding us, because it’s not too late to celebrate! Onto the nominees for the 2011 Shamus Awards, given by the Private Eye Writers of America (PWA): Best PI Hardcover: No…
