First Look: Quant by Anthony Bidulka
Canadian crime author Anthony Bidulka announces the ninth installment of his Russell Quant series, titled Quant, slated for release on September 30, 2026. The novel brings the gay, half‑Irish, half‑Ukrainian private detective back to his hometown of Howell, Saskatchewan, where a mysterious death in a gorge sparks a deep investigation. Pre‑orders are now available through Bidulka’s website, and the plot promises a journey from rural Canada to the Caribbean, blending betrayal, love, and classic mystery. The announcement underscores the series’ continued growth and its focus on diverse representation.
Murder Mindfully by Karsten Dusse
Murder Mindfully, a new German crime novel by lawyer‑author Karsten Dusse, follows Berlin defence attorney Björn Diemel as he navigates a volatile mob case while trying to be present for his daughter’s birthday. After his client Dragan Sergowicz is killed, Björn...
The Body that Floats by Jayne Chard
Jayne Chard’s latest cosy crime, *The Body that Floats*, continues the misadventures of sisters Julia Fortnam and Frankie Grant. Set against the breezy backdrop of Cornwall’s Portscatho, the duo uncovers the body of a disgruntled developer while navigating sibling rivalry...
Holy F*ck by Joseph Incardona
Joseph Incardona’s debut English‑language novel Holy F*ck, translated by Sam Taylor, blends satire and thriller as a 19‑year‑old prostitute named Stella heals the sick through sex, drawing Vatican intrigue. The story follows a carnival fortune‑teller, a cardinal’s fixer, and a...
Six Mile Store by AM Belsey
Six Mile Store, AM Belsey’s debut crime novella, follows Honey, a twenty‑something clerk at a rural Arkansas gas‑station, as she chronicles eccentric customers and hints of illicit activity. The narrative shifts to older employee Lisa, deepening the small‑town tension. Honey...
The Long Dark by Andrew Raymond
Andrew Raymond, the newest voice in Scottish crime fiction, has signed a print deal with Vinci Books, bringing his DCI John Lomond series to wider UK and North American audiences. The latest installment, "The Long Dark," launches simultaneously with its...
Phantom Pass by André M Louw
South African lawyer‑turned‑author André M Louw launches his crime‑fiction debut, *Phantom Pass*, set in the Knysna‑George region. The novel follows rookie detective Josh Holland as he investigates the murder of retired lawyer Mark Whitcombe, whose ties to a controversial environmental project...
Nordic Murders Season 6 on Walter Presents
Season 6 of the German‑Polish crime series Nordic Murders is now streaming on Channel 4’s Walter Presents, adding five new 90‑minute episodes that continue the saga of ex‑prosecutor Karin Lossow. The season deepens the personal storyline, with Karin confronting the mystery surrounding her daughter...
The Drowning Place by Sarah Hilary
Sarah Hilary returns to the police procedural with *The Drowning Place*, introducing DS Joe Ashe, the sole survivor of a tragic school‑bus crash in the Derbyshire Peak District. Ashe, haunted by the ghosts of his classmates, teams up with Manchester‑born...
First Look: The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett
Janice Hallett’s next epistolary crime novel, titled The Second Appeal (also referred to as The Silent Appeal), has arrived as a gold‑bound advance review copy. The book follows her award‑winning debut The Appeal (2021) and the 2023 novella The Christmas...
The Case of the Hydegild Sacrifice by David Cairns
David Cairns’s fourth Major Findo Gask novel, *The Case of the Hydegild Sacrifice*, transports the Edinburgh‑based detectives to 1865 America to investigate a plot against President Lincoln. The story blends a classic whodunnit structure with a meditation on historical truth,...
Airing in a Closed Carriage by Joseph Shearing
The British Library’s Crime Classics line has reissued Marjorie Bowen’s 1943 novel *Airing in a Closed Carriage* under her Joseph Shearing pseudonym. Inspired by the infamous Florence Maybrick trial, the book follows American heiress May Beale as she navigates a hostile...
Based on a True Story by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan releases her sixth novel, *Based on a True Story*, continuing her streak of psychological thrillers that explore power, privilege, and family dynamics. The plot follows Dame Eleanor Kingman, a celebrated children’s author, whose 70th‑birthday celebration unravels when a...
Appointment in Paris by Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne’s "Appointment in Paris" is the second installment of her Harry Fox and Stella Fry series, moving the duo from pre‑war Vienna to wartime Paris in 1940. The novel pivots from the literary‑mystery tone of "Midnight in Vienna" to...
The End of the Sahara
Saïd Khatibi’s *The End of the Sahara* marks the first Algerian crime novel reviewed on the site, set in an unnamed city during the turbulent weeks before the October 1988 riots. The murder mystery of nightclub singer Zakia Zaghouani unfolds through...