We can’t resist the mysterious world of the spy action thriller. These novels, which feature high-stakes espionage against a backdrop of national or international conflict, are always such ...

2021 has been a bumper year for crime fiction, filling our bookshelves with fantastic pulse-racing reads across the genre, from psychological thrillers to cosy mysteries, police procedurals to ...

This April marks the 400 th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Shakespeare is universally loved and heralded as a master storyteller, telling some of the most poignant and moving tales that ...

2020 has certainly been a year we’ll never forget and between the highs and the lows we’ve been treated to a raft of brand new crime fiction that has captured our imaginations and given us ...

When his colleagues broke down the door to his office, they found George Little lying dead in a pool of his own blood. The chief cashier of Dublin’s Broadstone railway terminus had been savagely ...

What makes a good thriller? We’d say a unique premise, flawed but fascinating characters, and a fast-paced plot that never lets up. But such books can be difficult to find, which is why we’ve asked ...

You can’t underestimate the power of Netflix. In the 17 years since it first came on the scene, the streaming giant – which is worth over £200bn – has become so much more than an entertainment hub. It ...

If you’re looking to take a break from the dark, snowy and ominous Nordic noir novels that have been in fashion over the last few years, we’ve got the perfect solution for you – thrillers set in Spain ...

The past twelve months have been an absolute treat for crime and thriller fans. We’ve seen outstanding new books from reliable big hitters and exciting debut thrillers from fresh new voices, ...

With cities steeped in history, picture-perfect islands and sweeping coasts it’s no wonder Italy is an alluring backdrop that has inspired writers across the world in every genre. But beneath the ...

There’s nothing better than a gripping thriller that keeps you turning the pages while you tell yourself you’ll just read one more chapter, before you find yourself reading one more after that! That’s ...

Sometimes we all need a book that’s just a little more comforting, don’t we? For us crime readers, though, it’s usually something a bit dark and creepy, with one or two murders thrown in for good ...