The stunning cover for one of Fall 2020’s biggest crime novels has arrived, and I am so honored to be able to reveal it here on Crime by the Book! In September, bestselling and beloved crime writer Jo Nesbø’s newest release will hit bookstores. THE KINGDOM is a standalone work of suspense that delves into the troubled relationship between brothers, and the deadly family secrets that they have been keeping for years. If you’ve been around Crime by the Book for even just a little bit, you will already know how obsessed I am with Jo Nesbø’s writing. He is hands-down my favorite author, and any new book from him is cause for celebration—but I am particularly excited about THE KINGDOM (and not just because its cover is killer!). Jo Nesbø is best known for his crime series featuring a troubled detective in Oslo, Norway, but THE KINGDOM is a standalone crime story that promises to explore a new side of Nesbø’s talent—and provide the perfect opportunity for readers new to Nesbø’s work to dive in and give it a try, too. Not only am I completely honored to be able to share the stunning cover for THE KINGDOM with you today, but I also had the incredible opportunity to ask Jo a couple of teaser questions about his newest release! In this blog post, you can catch the cover for THE KINGDOM, learn more about its plot, and get a little sneak-peek into the book from Jo Nesbø himself.
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Q&A with Peter Swanson, author of EIGHT PERFECT MURDERS
Crime fiction fanatics, listen up: Peter Swanson’s latest release is your next must-read. Eight Perfect Murders, which released earlier this month, is a mystery novel built for fans of mystery novels. Following a bookseller-turned-amateur-sleuth, Eight Perfect Murders imagines what would happen if a real-world criminal were inspired by some of the most infallible murders in the crime fiction genre. I devoured Eight Perfect Murders. Readers who love classic crime fiction or simply want to be swept up in a clever, witty, engaging mystery story will find Peter Swanson’s newest utterly irresistible. I was absolutely thrilled to have the chance to interview Peter Swanson about his excellent new crime novel, and am equally delighted to share the finished product with CBTB readers today! In this blog post, you’ll find more information on Eight Perfect Murders, including a snippet from my review of the book, and my full conversation with Peter Swanson. Huge thanks to Peter for taking the time to answer my questions, and to his publisher for facilitating this conversation! Eight Perfect Murders is available now at your favorite bookseller. Happy reading!
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Mini Review & Author Interview: DARLING ROSE GOLD by Stephanie Wrobel
I had the pleasure of reading Stephanie Wrobel’s stunning debut novel DARLING ROSE GOLD this past fall, and boy oh boy did I love it. Today marks the US publication day for this exceptional new suspense read, and to celebrate, I’m so excited to give CBTB readers a two-for-one feature on what is sure to be one of my favorite books of 2020. In this blog post, you’ll find a mini review of DARLING ROSE GOLD, plus an interview with author Stephanie Wrobel herself! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Stephanie to talk all things DARLING ROSE GOLD when she was in New York in advance of her book’s publication, and I absolutely loved our conversation. We talked true crime, mental health, getting into the heads of your characters, and a whole lot more. For any reader looking for a deliciously dark suspense novel to dig into this spring, consider DARLING ROSE GOLD a must-read. Read on for details on DARLING ROSE GOLD, my mini review, and an interview with the author!
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Interview with C.J. Tudor, Author of THE OTHER PEOPLE
I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome C.J. Tudor to Crime by the Book today to discuss her brand-new release, THE OTHER PEOPLE—a gripping, inventive thriller following a father on the hunt for his missing daughter. THE OTHER PEOPLE is, true to form for Tudor, an utterly entertaining and seriously chilling thriller that blends elements of supernatural suspense with a mystery very grounded in reality. In this conversation, we cover everything from the story’s dual plotlines to Tudor’s approach to plotting her novels to her next project (which, if it’s possible, sounds even better than anything she’s written thus far). A huge thank you to C.J. Tudor for taking the time to answer my questions, and to her US publisher for making this Q&A possible. Read on for more information on THE OTHER PEOPLE, and to catch my full conversation with C.J. Tudor!
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Interview with Lars Kepler, Author of THE RABBIT HUNTER
I’ve been a Lars Kepler fan for years now, and a new book by Kepler is always cause for celebration! Today, Kepler’s newest U.S. release THE RABBIT HUNTER hits bookstores, and I’m thrilled to share a Q&A with the authors to celebrate their newest crime novel. Kepler, the pen name for a husband-and-wife writing duo, is known for writing big, intricate, terrifying serial killer thrillers. These books follow a police officer in Stockholm, Sweden, but their real focal points are their villains: psychopaths with well-crafted, totally creepy backstories and motivations, whose shocking crimes seem built for the big screen. THE RABBIT HUNTER is no exception. In THE RABBIT HUNTER, the Stockholm police face off against a twisted killer with a terrifying modus operandi: first, his victims hear a nursery rhyme… and nineteen minutes later on the dot, his victims die. Read on for more information on THE RABBIT HUNTER, including plot details, early praise, and my conversation with Lars Kepler!
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