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Recommended October 2018 Releases

October 20, 2018

There are few things I love more than a fall afternoon spent cozied up with a great crime novel - and October’s new releases have lots to offer if you’re in the market for a perfect fall read! This month, Icelandic author Ragnar Jonasson launches a new series in the US, Sharon Bolton serves up a perfect Halloween suspense novel, the very first book by Denmark’s Queen of Crime finally comes to America, and more! It’s been a great month for crime fiction, so let’s dive right in to this month’s Recommended Releases.

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In New Releases, Recommendation Tags New Crime Books, Ragnar Jonasson, The Darkness, The Craftsman, Sharon Bolton, The Midnight Witness, Sara Blaedel, Open Your Eyes, Paula Daly
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Book Review: THE MIDNIGHT WITNESS by Sara Blaedel

October 18, 2018

Looking for a crime series perfect for fall weekend reading? Danish crime writer Sara Blaedel’s Louise Rick series belongs on your list. When I picture the kind of book I want to be reading on a crisp autumn evening, it’s a book exactly like Blaedel’s: something atmospheric, layered, immersive, and perfect for cozying up with when the weather gets cold. If this sounds up your alley, add Blaedel’s THE MIDNIGHT WITNESS to your TBR. Technically the first book in Blaedel’s internationally-bestselling series, THE MIDNIGHT WITNESS is now being made available to US readers in a brand-new edition from Grand Central—and it will work for both newcomers to Blaedel’s work and established fans of the series. In THE MIDNIGHT WITNESS, homicide detective Louise Rick is tasked with solving the brutal murder of a young woman in her hometown of Copenhagen, Denmark… but when her best friend, journalist Camilla Lind, asks her to investigate the murder of a local journalist as well, Louise finds herself in over her head - and in the crosshairs of two killers. THE MIDNIGHT WITNESS is the book that launched Blaedel’s internationally-bestselling Louise Rick series around the world—and American readers will fall in love with Blaedel’s endearing and headstrong detective in this compelling mystery.

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In Book Review Tags The Midnight Witness, Sara Blaedel, Louise Rick, Nordic Noir, Danish Crime Fiction, Denmark
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Book Preview: THE MIDNIGHT WITNESS by Sara Blaedel

October 4, 2018

Sara Blaedel’s Louise Rick series is a veritable sensation around the globe. With over 3 million copies of her Louise Rick books in print, Sara is known as “Denmark’s Queen of Crime” for a reason. Readers will discover compelling investigations, endearing characters, and the immersive atmosphere of Denmark in Sara’s writing—and it’s this potent combination that has kept me coming back to her books over and over again. Thanks to Grand Central Publishing, I’m thrilled to share an excerpt from THE MIDNIGHT WITNESS (Book 1 in Blaedel’s Louise Rick series, now re-released in a new edition) with CBTB readers today! In this post, you will find an overview of the Louise Rick series, more information on THE MIDNIGHT WITNESS, and an excerpt from the book. Happy reading!

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CBTB's Most-Anticipated Crime Books of Late 2018

August 14, 2018

2018 is flying by - and it's been bringing with it some really outstanding new crime fiction. From Jo Nesbo's MACBETH to Lucy Atkins' THE NIGHT VISITOR and a whole lot more, there's been a little something for everyone to love in the year so far—and now that summer reading is winding down, it's time to look towards the fall. In this post, you'll find the tail-end-of-summer reads I'm most excited about (publication date of 8/28 and onward!), plus an assortment of the upcoming fall releases that are a priority on my reading list. There are psychological thrillers, horror story prequels, Nordic Noir novels, and a whole lot more—so settle in, grab a cup of coffee, and discover some upcoming releases to add to your TBR, too!

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In Most Anticipated 2018 Tags Most Anticipated Books, New Releases, Ragnar Jonasson, J.T. Ellison, Lisa Unger, T.M. Logan, Lars Kepler, Gilly Macmillan, Sharon Bolton, The Craftsman, Sara Blaedel, The Midnight Witness, Wendy Webb, Daughters of the Lake, Pierre Lemaitre, Inhuman Resources, Oyinkan Braithwaite, My Sister The Serial Killer, Tear Me Apart, I Know You Know
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