Tag Archives: mystery

David Mark on crafting the atypical thriller hero

Posted on 16 May 2013 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Author David Mark introduced his unconventional protagonist, Detective Aector McAvoy, in his 2012 debut novel, The Dark Winter. McAvoy is back in Mark’s new thriller, Original Skin. In a guest blog post, Mark talks about the inspiration behind his gentle … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘A Delicate Truth’ by John le Carré

Posted on 14 May 2013 by Brooke, Editorial Intern

John le Carré, best-selling author of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold; Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Constant Gardener is at the top of his game with a new novel, A Delicate Truth. In the book, two … Continue reading →

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7 questions with . . . Richard Crompton

Posted on 10 May 2013 by Cat, Assistant Editor

With his debut novel, Hour of the Red God, Richard Crompton introduces a new, wholly unique mystery hero to the scene: a Maasai cop, Detective Mollel. Whodunit columnist Bruce Tierney calls Mollel “outwardly ritually scarred, inwardly emotionally scarred and always … Continue reading →

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Five mysteries for history buffs

Posted on 7 May 2013 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Mysteries/thrillers and historical fiction are two of the most popular genres for BookPage readers, so it’s only natural to love books that are both. Great historical mysteries (or, because it’s so fun to say, “history-mysteries”) are the perfect mix of … Continue reading →

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7 questions with . . . James Thompson

Posted on 26 April 2013 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Finland’s best-selling international crime writer isn’t actually Finnish. While he has lived in Finland for 15 years, James Thompson is actually a Kentucky native—but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming a Nordic noir favorite. The newest book in his Inspector … Continue reading →

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Picking up the Hillerman legacy

Posted on 10 April 2013 by Cat, Assistant Editor

For 35 years, beloved author Tony Hillerman captured the New Mexico landscape and the feel of reservation life like no one else, and readers loved him for his depictions of the American Southwest and his appreciation for its people, especially … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Andalucian Friend’ by Alexander Soderberg

Posted on 26 March 2013 by Brooke, Editorial Intern

Alexander Soderberg‘s debut thriller The Andalucian Friend is, as our reviewer describes it, “a tale of cutthroat mob bosses and the extraordinary lengths to which they will go to one-up one another.” When a widowed mother and nurse named Sophie … Continue reading →

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7 questions with . . . Lachlan Smith

Posted on 27 February 2013 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Looking for a great new thriller series? Lachlan Smith’s debut thriller Bear Is Broken was one of our Top 10 books for February! (Don’t know what I’m talking about? Sign up here for our Top 10 e-newsletter to receive a … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Spring suspense

Posted on 18 February 2013 by Trisha, Managing Editor

As readers of this blog know, 2013 is going be a spectacular year for fiction. But there’ve been some pretty wonderful releases already—especially when it comes to the mystery/suspense world. This week, we’re giving away four of our favorite suspense … Continue reading →

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The return of David Morrell

Posted on 13 February 2013 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Fans of David Morrell have enjoyed four decades of exceptional, action-packed thrillers. Starting in 1972 with First Blood (which inspired the Rambo film franchise), Morrell has published 28 novels and several nonfiction titles. The last few years, however, have been … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Wrath of Angels’ by John Connolly

Posted on 22 January 2013 by Brooke, Editorial Intern

Number 11 in the Charlie Parker series, John Connolly‘s latest novel begins with an ominous discovery: a plane has crashed in Maine’s Great North Woods containing a list of those who have struck a deal with the devil. Is Charlie … Continue reading →

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12 mysteries for your January reading list

Posted on 16 January 2013 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Time and time again, we have learned that BookPage readers have a soft spot for suspense. In January, we recommend 12 books that will appeal to a range of mystery lovers—from those who love adventure thrillers, to those who read … Continue reading →

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What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Ghostman’

Posted on 19 December 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Ghostman by Roger Hobbs Knopf • $24.95 • ISBN 9780307959966 On sale February 12, 2013 You know that feeling when you pick up a book, read the first few pages—and realize you’re in for the long haul? (And oh, by … Continue reading →

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7 questions with . . . Margaret Maron

Posted on 19 December 2012 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Love Southern mysteries? The Buzzard Table is the latest installment in Margaret Maron’s popular Deborah Knott series, and Whodunit columnist Bruce Tierney recommends it for its “homespun sweetness . . . [that] doesn’t detract from the edginess.” In this 18th … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Phantom’ by Jo Nesbø

Posted on 16 October 2012 by Brooke, Editorial Intern

Our top pick this month in mystery is Phantom, the third novel in Scandinavian writer Jo Nesbø‘s riveting series. After a three year absence, now ex-cop Harry Hole is back in his native home of Norway after he learns that … Continue reading →

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