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Vanishing Act by Charlie Hodges
Proving that advancing years doesn’t have to go hand-in-hand with living a sedate, quiet life, Vanishing Act is a sprightly novel, shot through with dark humour. It’s not afraid to make light of some social taboos, so it might not be to every reader’s taste … that said, I really enjoyed this satirical murder-mystery.
read moreNighthawking by Russ Thomas
Nighthawking is a brilliantly complex crime thriller, packed with twists, powerful visual imagery, and an invigoratingly diverse urban authenticity. The plot and structure make for a compelling, don’t-look-away-now novel, and as for the cliffhanger … well!
read moreThe Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths
Inspired by the golden age of crime writers, The Postscript Murders is an engaging, gently-paced murder mystery. It’s a celebration of the crime-thriller genre that quietly invites the reader into the heart of the investigation.
read moreThe Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson
If you like your crime-fiction thrillers to be on the grisly side, then The Jigsaw Man is undoubtedly the book for you. This is exhilarating murder mystery is all the more remarkable for being the author’s debut novel, and I promise you’ll be absolutely hooked.
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