Millie Spark has been released after serving a quarter of a century in prison for the murder of her boyfriend. … More
Tag: chris brookmyre
Ten audiobooks with great narrators
When I first began listening to audiobooks, one of my fears was that the narrator’s voice would be an unwelcome … More
Book review: Fallen Angel by Chris Brookmyre
Since belatedly discovering Chris Brookmyre a couple of years ago, I’ve been burning my way through his backlist and appreciating … More
Seven novels about journalists
Journalists make great protagonists, particularly in crime fiction. They have the skills to investigate, and we somehow grant them permission … More
Places in the Darkness by Chris Brookmyre
I wrote last year about belatedly discovering Chris Brookmyre and since then I’ve read quite a few of his books. … More
Crime fiction finds – are you better off with the backlist?
This year I wondered if I was falling out of love with crime fiction. Many of this year’s popular themes … More
Kate Vane 