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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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The Day Aberystwyth Stood Still
Posted On: August 22, 2011
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The Day Aberystwyth Stood Still

Read an extract from Malcolm Pryce’s latest title in the adventures of detective hero, Louie Knight, set in Aberystwyth, obviously.

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Discover 88 Killer
Posted On: August 9, 2011
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Discover 88 Killer

Read an extract from the exciting second serial killer thriller from Oliver Stark – featuring series characters NYPD detective, Tom Harper, and police psychologist, Denise Levene…

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Neil Cross discusses Luther: The Calling
Posted On: August 4, 2011
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Neil Cross discusses Luther: The Calling

Meet Detective Chief Inspector John Luther.

Meet Neil Cross…

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Read an extract from Strangled in Paris, by Claude Izner
Posted On: August 2, 2011
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Read an extract from Strangled in Paris, by Claude Izner

The sixth Victor Legris adventure is unleashed this month via Gallic Books.

Read an exclusive extract here on Bookdagger, and watch out for a chance to win copies of the entire series later this week!

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Malcolm Pryce discusses The Day Aberystwyth Stood Still
Posted On: August 1, 2011
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Malcolm Pryce discusses The Day Aberystwyth Stood Still

Author Malcolm Pryce discusses his new book (published on Monday), his detective hero, Louie Knight, and his inspiration for characters and location.

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Discover Dr. Yes
Posted On: July 15, 2011
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Discover Dr. Yes

Read an extract from the hilarious new Mystery Man crime caper from the master of menace and mirth, Bateman.

Bookdagger has three copies to give away in our July competition, on Monday 18th!

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Read an extract from Strangled in Paris, by Claude Izner
Posted On: July 5, 2011
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Read an extract from Strangled in Paris, by Claude Izner

The sixth Victor Legris adventure is unleashed next month via Gallic Books.

Read an exclusive extract here on Bookdagger, and watch out for a chance to win copies later this month!

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Blood Line
Posted On: July 1, 2011
Posted In: Interviews, Video
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Blood Line

Bestselling author Lynda La Plante discusses the plot of her latest thriller, Bloodline.

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June crime round up
Posted On: June 29, 2011
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June crime round up

A selection of the best new crime fiction from the Bookdagger publishers for the month of June…

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The June Competition [closed]
Posted On: June 22, 2011
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The June Competition [closed]

Enter or die!

For three Bookdagger readers: seven not-so-sunny titles from four publishers this month.

Courtesy of Bloomsbury, Faber, Headline and Simon & Schuster.

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‘So What’s the Mystery?’
Posted On: June 17, 2011
Posted In: Interviews
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‘So What’s the Mystery?’

A Q & A with Sara Gran, Faber’s newest crime author, discussing her new novel City of the Dead.

Faber’s Angus Cargill does the grilling…

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The Taint of Midas Reading Group Guide
Posted On: May 30, 2011
Posted In: Reading Groups
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The Taint of Midas Reading Group Guide

In The Taint of Midas Anne Zouroudi reintroduces us to Hermes Diaktoros, the infallible detective. The second in The Mysteries of the Greek Detective series, Diaktoros tries diligently to solve the murder of an old friend in a town where secrets can be bought…if you offer the right price.

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Read an extract from Plugged
Posted On: May 27, 2011
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Read an extract from Plugged

Out now via Headline, read an extract from Eoin Colfer’s startling debut crime novel.

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Win Michael Harvey sets [closed]
Posted On: May 26, 2011
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Win Michael Harvey sets [closed]

Courtesy of Bloomsbury Publishing we have three sets of Michael Harvey’s series featuring hard-boiled private investigator Michael Kelly: The Chicago Way, The Fifth Floor, and The Third Rail.

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Andrew Martin on The Somme Stations
Posted On: May 25, 2011
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Andrew Martin on The Somme Stations

Andrew Martin is the author of the Jim Stringer series, detective novels set during Edwardian times that began with The Necropolis Railway in 2002. The seventh and latest instalment is The Somme Stations

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Read an extract from I’ll Walk Alone
Posted On: May 17, 2011
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Read an extract from I’ll Walk Alone

Read an extract from Mary Higgins Clark’s latest thriller, I’ll Walk Alone.

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Read an extract from Venom
Posted On: April 20, 2011
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Read an extract from Venom

Download an extract from Joan Brady’s lethal Venom… out now in paperback from Simon and Schuster.

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