The Martin Edwards Column: Locked Rooms

Crime novelist, editor and commentator Martin Edwards on the classic locked room set-up…

Republishing Kenneth Benton

Kenneth Benton was chair of the Crime Writers’ Association in 1974-5, succeeding Dick Francis, and an author of several spy and crime novels featuring hero Peter Craig. Dan Benton tells Bookdagger about his grandfather’s legacy, and republishing the titles in this new digital age.

CWA Dagger Awards 2011

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

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.

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.

Crime Roundup

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

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.

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.

Win a Headline Book Bundle! [closed]

Enter to win a Headline book bundle of the latest mystery offerings!

Interview with Amanda Kyle Williams, author of The Stranger You Seek

Get behind the curtain in this interview with Amanda Kyle Williams as she talks about the conception and the writing of her new book, The Stranger You Seek.

Alan Glynn discusses his newest, Bloodland

Find out who and what influenced Alan Glynn when writing his newest book, Bloodland

The September Competition [closed]

It’s time for our September Competition! Enter to be one of three winners, each winning a copy of our three books!

The Martin Edwards Column: Ebooks – Heaven or Hell?

Crime novelist, editor and commentator Martin Edwards on the ups and downs of ebooks.

Win one of six copies of the CD audio version of Ruth Rendell’s The Vault [closed]

Enter to win one of six CD audio copies of Ruth Rendell’s new Inspector Wexford story from AudioGo!

Book Heaven / Hell: Stuart Neville

Stuart Neville is the author of acclaimed thriller The Twelve, published in 2009, with the follow-up, Collusion, published in 2010.

Shortlists announced for the Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards 2011

Have you read any of the candidate titles? If so, don’t miss your chance to vote…

The August Competition [closed]

An awesome competition this month will see three bloodthirsty Bookdagger readers winning the following TEN titles: An Evil Eye, 88 Killer, Luther: The Calling, Taboo, and six, count ‘em, six of Malcolm Pryce’s Aberystwyth series featuring Louie Knight!

The Martin Edwards Column: Author Promotion

Crime novelist, editor and commentator Martin Edwards on the challenges facing crime authors attracting readers and promoting books.

A Q&A with C.J. Box

C. J. Box is the New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels including the Joe Pickett series.

Mike Stafford caught up with him while he was on a flying visit to the UK…

A Q&A with Thomas Enger

Thomas Enger (b. 1973) previously worked as a journalist. Burned is his first novel. As well as writing, he also composes music. He lives in Oslo and is currently at work on Pierced, the next novel in the Henning Juul Series.