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The Secrets of the Abbey by Jean-Luc Bannalec (Minotaur)

Posted on June 8, 2026 by drewsmith28

“The omens of death, without a doubt.” Summer reading. A new intrigue for commissaire Georges Dupin. His twelfth so far. This one set in the windy sand dunes of Aber Wrac’h, the remotest most north westerly, Atlantic facing tip of … Continue reading →

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Mrs Pearcey by Lottie Moggach (Phoenix)

Posted on March 31, 2026 by drewsmith28

“Hannah and Cosmo’s engagement dinner was being held at his parents’ house in Kensington.” This pastiche of a Victorian potboiler would make an excellent film. Hello, Hollywood! Camden calling – murder, real life crime, coming of age, a mystery to … Continue reading →

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64 by Hideo Yokoyama (Riverrun)

Posted on April 5, 2016 by drewsmith28

“Snowflakes danced through the evening light.” THE publisher Riverrun is part of Quercus who famously unearthed the works of the late Stieg Larsson and thereby launched Scandi noire. So here we are again, only this time it is Japan and … Continue reading →

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