It is a great loss to all of us to learn of the passing of Henning Mankell on October 5 in Goteborg, Sweden at the young age of 67. The author was less than 3 years ago diagnosed with lung and throat cancer, and unfortunately all the great Western medicine couldn’t save him, which saddens me greatly. Henning Mankell will…
On October 4 this year the whodunit and who-won-it will be revealed at an entertaining event at The Court Theatre organized by Ngaio Marsh Award, WORD Christchurch and The Press. This year’s event which will begin at 5 pm will include the following interesting activities: an improvised murder mystery on the spot by The Court Jesters,…
RIP Anne Rule! The author of over 30 popular non-fiction true crime books passed away on Monday, July 27 in her hospital bed. She was battling with several health issues, including congestive heart failure. “My mom died peacefully last night,” “She got to see all of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.”, said Leslie Rule on Monday….
This month 11 authors have been longlisted for the CWA Dagger In The Library Award, which recognizes authors overall contributions to the genre, rather than specific titles of said authors. The shortlist will be decided and revealed on Monday June 8 by Sharon Bolton (previous finalist), Lucy Santos (CWA director) and a group of UK librarians. The winner…
I’ve just gotten the news that the pulp fiction cover artist Rudolph (Rudy) Nappi died last month (March 13) at the ripe age of 92. He passed away just 3 days after his wife also died. For marketing folks, Nappi was well known for his commercial illustrations in the advertising business. For us, mystery book…
This year’s CrimeFest convention is held between 14-17th of May in Bristol, UK. The convention is attended by people who love reading mystery books either as a leisure hobby, or who are die-hard fanatics. In includes interviews with guest authors and several panels (apparently more than 40) with over 150 authors that will take be present,…
Just a few days ago the latest Petrona Award Shortlist was announced for 2015 with some great authors and titles nominated. The Petrona Award is relatively new, having been established recently after the death of Maxine Clarke in 2012, the popular blogger focusing mostly on Scandinavian crime fiction. The award celebration has been started to…
Started by Craig Sisterson in 2010 The Ngaio Marsh Award has been presented every year since then to crime and mystery authors in New Zealand. The award is usually held during the Christchurch Winter Festival. I enjoy following this awards event as it exposes me to new crime, mystery and thriller authors which I might not…
This year The Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards were given out at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on the 24th of October, yesterday. Hosted by Bradley Walsh, the event drew in lots of great mystery and thriller authors, actors, actresses, producers and directors in a very glamorous setting. The ceremony enters its 7th successive year, in collaboration…
Today is Agatha Christie’s birthday (real name Mary Clarissa Agatha Miller). It is a special day for all mystery book readers.. It was the day when the queen of mystery and suspense was born. September 15, 1890. Many of us readers of mystery novels grew up with her books and we consider her tales classics,…
