With every book in his five marvelous mystery series, McCall Smith gives you a delightful protagonist, a compelling mystery, and a reading experience unlike any other. But what if you’re new to the series, and don’t know where to start? Here’s a rundown of the series to choose from, a quick sampler of McCall Smith’s many stories, and the full list of books in each series.
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Andrew Gulli, managing editor of The Strand Magazine shares a brief homage to the crime novels of Jim Thompson.
More >Sending out a birthday wish to our very own P.D. James, turning 90 today!
More >Martin Walker sets his twisted mysteries in lovely places, namely the gorgeous, historic and delicious Perigord region of France. In his newest book, The Dark Vineyard, competition over the region’s highly prized vineyards sets off a frightening chain of events.
More >A letter by Knopf editor Gary Fisketjon on Adam Ross’s forthcoming debut novel, Mr. Peanut.
More >Check out Alex Kava’s new site and all the advance raves from thrillerati like Lee Child, Steve Berry, and Tess Gerritsen. www.alexkava.com
Damaged will be in stores on July 13!
Mystery fans, are you in a rut? Done with the Mankell, but waiting for the Larsson? Hoping to discover the next great mystery writer? Try Juli Zeh’s astounding novel, In Free Fall!
More >Michael Harvey’s Chicago in The Chicago Way, The Fifth Floor, and his newest book, The Third Rail, is not just a city of power and aggression, but also a city of great beauty, fun, and accessibility. From the looming tracks of the L train to the marble steps of City Hall, there are many paths you can take to experience the city through Harvey’s eyes and through the eyes of his brilliant PI protagonist, Michael Kelly.
More >Lorraine Adams has brought her considerable strengths as a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist to her latest book, The Room and the Chair, a thrilling and deftly written novel about the actors in America’s dangerous global war.
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