As a long-time fan of mystery novels, I’ve always been curious about the origins of the detective fiction genre. That’s why I recently decided to dive into Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue: The Dupin Tales.” I’d heard whispers about Poe being the father of detective fiction, and I couldn’t resist the …
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I recently finished reading Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben, the first book in his Myron Bolitar series, and I must say, it was quite an experience. I picked up this book on a friend’s recommendation, who knew I had a penchant for thrillers and mysteries. The premise of a sports agent turned detective intrigued me, …
I recently finished reading “Next Girl to Die” by Dea Poirier, and I must say, it was quite an engaging experience. I picked up this book because I’ve always been a sucker for crime thrillers, and the premise of a detective returning to her hometown to solve a murder that mirrors her sister’s unsolved killing …
I’ve always been a fan of detective novels, but it wasn’t until a friend recommended Walter Mosley’s Easy Rawlins series that I discovered the gritty, soulful world of 1960s Los Angeles through the eyes of a Black detective. When I picked up “Six Easy Pieces,” I was eager to dive back into Easy’s world, even …
I’ve always been a sucker for a good detective story, but lately, I’d found myself in a bit of a reading rut. That’s when a mate of mine, knowing my penchant for witty dialogue and hard-boiled mysteries, thrust “The Monkey’s Raincoat” by Robert Crais into my hands. “Trust me,” he said, “this one’s different.” And …
As I sit here, still reeling from the whirlwind journey that was “The Bourne Identity,” I can’t help but reflect on how I stumbled upon this thrilling masterpiece. It all started on a rainy Saturday afternoon when I was rummaging through my uncle’s old bookshelf. The worn spine of Ludlum’s novel caught my eye, and …
As I sit here, still reeling from the emotional rollercoaster that is Jo Nesbø’s “The Redbreast,” I can’t help but reflect on how I stumbled upon this gem of Nordic noir. It was a dreary London afternoon, the kind that makes you want to curl up with a good book and a cuppa. I was …
As I sit here in my cozy London flat, the rain pattering against the window, I can’t help but reflect on the journey I’ve just taken through the sun-drenched, morally ambiguous landscape of Ross Macdonald’s “The Way Some People Die.” It’s been a while since I’ve delved into a proper hardboiled detective novel, and I …
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As I sit here, still reeling from the mind-bending journey that was “Gun, With Occasional Music” by Jonathan Lethem, I can’t help but marvel at how I stumbled upon this gem. It was a rainy Saturday afternoon, and I was browsing through a small, dusty bookshop in London when the title caught my eye. As …
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As I sit here, still reeling from the final pages of Agatha Christie’s “The A.B.C. Murders,” I can’t help but marvel at how a book written nearly 90 years ago can still pack such a punch. I stumbled upon this gem while rummaging through my grandfather’s old bookshelf during a rainy weekend visit. The yellowed …