A guest post by Kate Naylor Are you looking for authors similar to James Patterson? If so, you’re not alone. Genius as he is, he can only write one book at a time. And thrill-hungry audiences are always on the lookout for more of the same, whether it’s from his pen or someone else’s. I’ve… Continue Reading 3 Great Crime Fiction Authors Like James Patterson »
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A guest post by Kate Naylor Like many great crime novels, James Patterson’s Alex Cross books can be read in any order. Each is a mini-masterpiece in itself. But if you want to make the most of the experience, it’s actually best to read them in the right order. That way you enjoy the subtleties… Continue Reading James Patterson’s Alex Cross Books in Order »
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A guest post by Kate Naylor Authors like Scott Turow, Faye Kellerman, Linda Fairstein and Lee Child have written some of the best crime fiction novels available today. They know exactly how to pick you up by the scruff of your neck and shake you ‘til your teeth rattle. They only let you down to… Continue Reading Best Crime Fiction – Top 6 Criteria »
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A guest post by Kate Naylor One man’s meat is another man’s poison. One person loves a novel so much they buy it for all their friends, another consigns it to the rubbish bin (the trash can, for US readers!) in a fit of disgust before getting half way down the first page. Here are… Continue Reading 7 Best Suspense Novels of All Time »
Read MorePraise where it’s due: Joel’s crime novels make an absolutely cracking read. So what makes them so good? I decided I’d blow his trumpet in an effort to pin down exactly why they’re so enjoyable!
Read MoreIf I only had a voice at my disposal, I’d use it to tear strips off you. If I had no arms and legs and lost my temper, I’d bite your kneecaps ‘til you capitulated. If I had fists, I’d punch you. If I had a knife handy I’d probably stab you. And if I… Continue Reading On guns and anger – a Brit’s view of gun crime »
Read MoreI used to love Serpico, the series and movie based on Peter Maas’s excellent 1970s crime novel, one of my favourite all time thrillers. Back in his day the tools at a cop’s disposal were relatively basic with fingerprint analysis the star of the crime investigation show, a universe away from the sophisticated electronic noses… Continue Reading Criminal injustice – Fatally flawed investigation tools »
Read MoreInspired by Joel’s post about the curious habits of inanimate objects, I decided to take a look at the habits of those that live and breed in our house. These real-life mysteries enrich our existence, delivering just enough weirdness to keep everyday perambulations nice and spicy. Like millions of British households, we’re at the mercy… Continue Reading At the mercy of socks – The tyranny of inanimate objects »
Read MoreAre there any new stories? I really enjoyed reading Joel’s last post about the writer’s challenge, the fine art of giving age-old tales a new slant. I imagine all stories cover the same subject matter as far as the human condition goes. A potent mix of love, hate, fear, jealousy, courage, weakness, greed, violence, redemption… Continue Reading Climate change, technological innovation and the writer’s challenge »
Read MoreComputer-generated art is hitting the big time. As is computer-generated music. It’s controversial stuff. Some say it’s beautiful, others turn up their noses at masterpieces made by machines, created by analysing images and sounds to identify which best evoke human emotion. Does it pack an appropriate visual or aural punch? Because art and music are… Continue Reading The rise of machine-tooled crime fiction? »
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