Characters we don’t want to believe exist I’ll never forget the first Mo Hayder book I read: The Treatment. When […]
Elephants, rhinos and painted dogs too
In South Africa at the Tau Game Lodge delighting in another world. I’ll be home soon to talk to you […]
Chain gang: authors/writers talk about their work
Stefania Manttana of the Chase Williams Mystery Series convinced me to participate in this fun initiative. It’s a great way […]
Bay Street: A Novel
Neurosis behind the door, delusions at the desk Cheeky, dark and clamorous, it’s an escapade into a Toronto corporate law […]
How dark was it? Noir at the Bar
In keeping with reality I proved that I am indeed a crime fiction nerd by being the first guest (along […]
Spring Noir is Here!
We’re thrilled to announce this advance release of Norman Conquest’s REAR WINDOWS: AN INSIDE LOOK AT FIFTY FILM NOIR CLASSICS—destined to become…
Binge watching: Bing reading
Choose your time wisely. Binge watching on one or over several of the screens available to you has been much […]
CWC: Arthur Ellis Shortlist
Is your favourite on the list? It shouldn’t seem possible but the onset of home renovations is severely limiting my […]
Vicki Tyley: an introduction
The women in Tyley’s books are many women we know. At times confident, strong, and capable. And at times disillusioned, […]
CWC Arthur Ellis: Best Novel Longlist
Crime Writers of Canada has released its longlist for the 2014 Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel. The shortlist for […]