Read an extract from The Saint-Florentin Murders by Jean-François Parot

The fifth exciting adventure for Nicolas Le Floch, to be published in October, has it all: serial crimes and a bizarre murder weapon, as well as debauchery, espionage, and the follies of a young court where ancient rivalries and grudges still linger. Read the prologue and first chapter exclusively here on Bookdagger…

A Q & A with Michael Gregorio

Michael Jacob and Daniela De Gregorio write together as Michael Gregorio. Daniela teaches philosophy; Michael is interested in the history of photography. They live in Spoleto, a small town in central Italy. They have created a series of crime novels whose central character is the Prussian magistrate, Hanno Stiffeniis. The series includes Critique of Criminal Reason, Days of Atonement, A Visible Darkness and Unholy Awakening.

If you liked… From Russia With Love, by Ian Fleming

The fifth in the series, wherein we showcase an all-time classic crime novel, and suggest some titles from the Bookdagger publishers that hit the same spot. This month, it’s From Russia With Love, by Ian Fleming, first published in 1957.

The Martin Edwards Column: Short and Sweet

Crime novelist, editor and commentator Martin Edwards discusses the short story form in the fifth of his exclusive monthly columns for Bookdagger.

August crime round-up

A selection of the best in new crime fiction, contemporary and historical, from the Bookdagger publishers for the month of August…

Read an extract from the fifth Victor Legris Mystery, The Predator of Batignolles

In the turbulent Parisian summer of 1893, Victor Legris has vowed to give up the dangerous hobby of amateur sleuthing to concentrate on selling books. But a murderer is at large in Paris, intent on revenge for events that took place many years before during the Commune.

The August Competition [closed]

Get your fangs into Bookdagger’s latest competition, giving you the chance to win dark crime fiction of the finest quality.

Read an extract from Babylon Nights

Visit a sinister side of the Cannes Film Festival. Download the first chapter of Daniel Depp’s new thriller featuring private eye David Spandeau.

Download the Paul Dark Dossier!

The second part of the Paul Dark trilogy, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Free Agent, Free Country is another sweat-soaked Sixties-set spy thriller in the tradition of Len Deighton and Frederick Forsyth. All you need to know about Paul Dark is here.

An Interview with P. D. James

To celebrate her 90th birthday we feature this rare, 30-minute interview with P. D. James. The doyenne of British Crime tells us about her writing career, which began with the publication of Cover Her Face in 1962.

She recalls the years spent developing her craft and the evolution of Adam Dalgliesh, the writers that inspired her, and the role of detective fiction in today’s society. A real treat for Crime fans.

Sarah Rayne talks about her darkly atmospheric thriller House of the Lost

When novelist Theo Kendal inherits the remote Norfolk house in which his cousin Charmery was murdered, he believes it will bring him closer to the truth about her death. It will also be the ideal place to finish his new book.

Read an extract from Captured

This week sees the repackaged paperback publication of Neil Cross’ thriller Captured.

Bookdagger proudly presents an extract for your reading pleasure.

Read an extract from The Baker Street Phantom

Read on for an enticing extract from Fabrice Bourland’s first fantasy crime novel…