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Lisa Gardner on Love You More
Posted On: October 31, 2011
Posted In: Interviews
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Lisa Gardner on Love You More

Bestselling crime author Lisa Gardner recently joined Headline Books, who are due to issue the paperback of Love You More and her new hardback title Catch Me in early 2012. Watch Lisa discussing Love You More in the first of three videos here on Boodkagger…

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Undercover with Nicholas Rankin: Ian Fleming’s Commandos
Posted On: October 28, 2011
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Undercover with Nicholas Rankin: Ian Fleming’s Commandos

In his new book, Nicholas Rankin gives us the true story of Ian Fleming’s Second World War unit – 30 Assault Unit – from which, in his rank of Commander Ian Fleming RNVR, was born the real-life inspiration for James Bond.

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CWA Dagger Awards 2011
Posted On: October 26, 2011
Posted In: News
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CWA Dagger Awards 2011

The Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards 2011 were revealed earlier this month.

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The October Competition [closed]
Posted On: October 24, 2011
Posted In: Competitions
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The October Competition [closed]

This month, three Bookdagger readers can win the following titles by answering one simple question… courtesy of Faber, Simon & Schuster, and Headline.

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Jonathan Kellerman’s new Mystery
Posted On: October 21, 2011
Posted In: Extracts
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Jonathan Kellerman’s new Mystery

Jonathan Kellermans’ newest book is a story about a murdered young woman with only the identity of ‘Mystery’ for Psychologist Alex Delaware to go on. Read an extract here!

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Listen to Alfred Hitchcock from AudioGo
Posted On: October 19, 2011
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Listen to Alfred Hitchcock from AudioGo

AudioGo offers up interviews with Alfred Hitchcock from the BBC Archives, covering points from his childhood, such as when he was locked in a police cell, to casting actors and making comedies. Listen to a clip here.

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There is No Rest for the Dead
Posted On: October 17, 2011
Posted In: Extracts
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There is No Rest for the Dead

Read an excerpt from Simon and Schuster’s book, No Rest for the Dead, a new book about one detective, haunted by one case, written by various authors including David Baldacci, Alexander McCall Smith, and Kathy Reichs.

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A video of No Rest for the Dead
Posted On: October 14, 2011
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A video of No Rest for the Dead

No Rest for the Dead is a book written by 26 authors about one detective haunted by a case in his history.

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Crime Roundup
Posted On: October 12, 2011
Posted In: Genre Round-ups
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Crime Roundup

In case you missed it, check out a round up of some of this month’s featured books!

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Enter to win an advance copy of Eat Him If You Like [closed]
Posted On: October 10, 2011
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Enter to win an advance copy of Eat Him If You Like [closed]

Enter to be one of three winners to take home an advance copy of Jean Teule’s upcoming book, Eat Him If You Like.

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Read an extract from Old Enemies
Posted On: October 7, 2011
Posted In: Extracts
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Read an extract from Old Enemies

Read an excerpt from the exciting new book by Michael Dobbs, of helicopter abduction, ransom for a wealthy son, and to top it off, old lovers.

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Eat Him If You Like
Posted On: October 6, 2011
Posted In: Extracts
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Eat Him If You Like

Read an extract from Eat Him If You Like, a cannibalistic story based on real events in nineteenth-century France. Due to come out from Gallic 1 November.

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A Bookdagger Book Bundle for a spooky month [closed]
Posted On: October 5, 2011
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A Bookdagger Book Bundle for a spooky month [closed]

Enter to win this month’s Book Bundle, a great selection as the nights draw in… courtesy of Simon & Schuster.

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Michael Dobbs podcasts about Old Enemies
Posted On: October 3, 2011
Posted In: Audio, Interviews
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Michael Dobbs podcasts about Old Enemies

Listen to Michael Dobbs podcast about his writing habits and the influences for his newest book, Old Enemies with a helicopter abduction, ransom for a wealthy son, and the reunion of old lovers.

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