Tag #Crime Fiction

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German TV Crime Dramas Persistently Portray Negative Religious Stereotypes

A study of 900 German TV crime dramas reveals a consistent negative portrayal of religious figures, particularly monks and nuns, while other religious groups are largely absent or stereotyped.

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Publication of Derek Raymond's "April Fool" in Greek Translation

Olga Karyoti's Greek translation of Derek Raymond's "The Devil's Home on Leave" (1985), titled "April Fool". published by Erma in 2025, presents a gritty British noir novel exploring themes of crime, social decay, and psychological violence.

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Lee Child's Successful Career Shift and Upcoming Novel

Lee Child, a 70-year-old British author, discussed his career, which began after a job loss in television, leading to the successful Jack Reacher series; his 30th novel is coming out in November, and he is involved in the Harrogate crime writing festival.

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Série Noire Celebrates 80 Years: Adapting to a Changing Landscape

Gallimard's Série Noire, a French crime fiction collection, celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2023, having published approximately 3,500 titles since 1945, adapting to evolving tastes while facing challenges from competitors like Rivages Noir.

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Shetland Returns for 10th Series with New Procurator Fiscal

The BBC's "Shetland" returns for a 10th series later this year, starring Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell, with Samuel Anderson joining as the new procurator fiscal to investigate the murder of an elderly woman in the isolated Shetland hamlet of Lunniswick.

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Re-release of Jim Thompson's "The Killer Inside Me" Highlights Lasting Influence

Rivages/Noir re-released Jim Thompson's "The Killer Inside Me", a 1952 novel exploring the psyche of a violent sheriff, along with a collection of essays, "Voyage à travers l'œuvre de Jim Thompson", highlighting its impact on contemporary authors.

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Robert Galbraith's "The Hallmarked Man": A Triumph of Storytelling

In Robert Galbraith's latest novel, "The Hallmarked Man," private investigators Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott investigate a seemingly straightforward murder case that quickly unravels into a complex mystery involving four potential victims, Freemasons, and personal relationships.

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From Temple's Critique to Global Bestseller: Chris Hammer's Literary Journey

Chris Hammer, initially criticized by his lecturer Peter Temple, went on to become a best-selling crime novelist, with his early non-fiction work, "The River," now republished, underpinning the success of his 1.2 million-selling crime novels.

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The Drowned": A Missing Person Mystery in 1950s Ireland

In John Banville's "The Drowned," a missing woman's case unfolds in 1950s Ireland, focusing on the dysfunctional characters surrounding the mystery, with pathologists Garrett Quirke and inspector St. John Strafford investigating the disappearance along the Wicklow coast, uncovering secrets and a com...

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Republication of Claude Aveline's Classic French Detective Novel

Tusitala has republished Claude Aveline's 1947 detective novel, "L'Abonné de la ligne U," featuring Inspector Frédéric Belot investigating a murder on a Paris bus line in 1932, notable for its complex plot and cinematic writing style.

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\"American Crime Novels Reflect Political Polarization Post-Trump\

Post-Trump American crime novels increasingly reflect the nation's political polarization, with authors embedding classic police investigations in real-life events and exploring anxieties about fascism and civil war, as seen in works by Michael Connelly and Attica Locke, who details the disillusionm...

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Scottish Crime Writer Denzil Meyrick Dies at 59

Scottish crime writer Denzil Meyrick died aged 59 at his home near Loch Lomond on Friday; he was known for his DCI Jim Daley novels, and a TV series based on the books is in production.

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