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March 11, 2013
Complete HAMISH MACBETH by M.C. Beaton
Constable Hamish Macbeth serves in Lochdubh, a small village in the Scottish Highlands. A man without ambition and often considered lazy, he nonetheless has an astute mind for solving crimes — a fact often ignored by his superiors. Which, Of … Continue reading →
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March 6, 2013
Thriller News: Jonathan Creek, Derringer Awards, Jeffrey Archer (March 6)
Jonathan Creek back at BBC after 10 years: The British mystery series Jonathan Creek returns this Easter to the BBC with three brand-new episodes. The series is written by David Renwick, and stars Alan Davies as a magician’s consultant who … Continue reading →
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March 4, 2013
MANNIX (1967): Great TV Themes
Mannix is our first subject in an occasional series that will revisit the great themes from classic mystery and crime TV shows. MANNIX For eight seasons on CBS (1967-75), Mike Connors starred as Joe Mannix, a private eye in the … Continue reading →
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March 1, 2013
Thriller News: Robin RIP, Psych, Tosca Lee (March 1)
Robin the Boy Wonder R.I.P. You may have heard this week that Batman’s sidekick Robin, the Boy Wonder, died in a recent issue of Batman comics. But it may not be the “Robin” you were thinking of: We’ve posted a … Continue reading →
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February 27, 2013
The 20 Faces of Robin the Kid Wonder
This week’s death of Batman’s sidekick, Robin, might have left some members of the general public a little confused. Because this version of Robin was not the one in the shorts played by Burt Ward. Or even the one played … Continue reading →
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February 25, 2013
11 Thrillers That Won the Oscar for ‘Best Picture’
For the most part, the Academy Awards seem to honor weepy dramas or other mainstream fair with the award for “Best Picture.” However, Argo‘s win of the top award at the 2013 Oscars shows that occasionally even a thriller can … Continue reading →
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Complete JAMES BOND novels by Ian Fleming
British super spy James Bond, secret agent 007, was created in 1953 by Ian Fleming (1908-1964). As written by Fleming, Bond appeared in twelve novels and two published short story collections. Following the death of Bond’s creator, several authors have … Continue reading →
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February 22, 2013
Thriller News: John le Carre, Kathy Reichs, Stephen Hunter (Feb 22)
Coming soon to a bookseller near you: Mysteries & Thrillers (PW) This thorough roundup includes plot descriptions for new and upcoming releases from John le Carre (A Delicate Truth), M.C. Beaton (Death of Yesterday: Hamish Macbeth Mysteries), Stephen King (Joyland), … Continue reading →
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February 20, 2013
Thriller News: James Bond, Psych, Sherlock Holmes (Feb 20)
The estate of Ian Fleming has announced that the next title in the James Bond series will hit booksellers this fall. Written by Booker Prize nominee William Boyd, the novel will feature a slightly older 007. Boyd says his 1960s-set … Continue reading →
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February 18, 2013
Complete JASON BOURNE by Robert Ludlum
Complete list of books starring tormented government operative Jason Bourne. The series was created by Robert Ludlum (1927-2001), and has been continued by Eric Van Lustbader following Ludlum’s death. The original novel has also been adapted into a television mini-series … Continue reading →
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