The 23rd novel of spy fiction’s master storyteller John le Carré is full of simmering rage. An engrossing tale of corruption, subterfuge, double-dealing and triple-crosses, all of it enlivened by a deliciously cynical sense of humour.
Schlagwort-Archive: Declan Burke
Rezensionen: Davis, Fitzstephen, Leon, O’Sullivan
Declan Burke reviews some of the latest crime fiction like Lindsey Davis’ “The Ides of April”, Owen Fitzstephen’s “Hammett Unwritten,” Donna Leon’s latest Brunetti novel “The Golden Egg” and Mark O’Sullivan’s crime fiction debut “Crocodile Tears.”
Gespräch: Declan Burke & William Ryan
In the fourth of a series of conversations, author William Ryan talks to author Declan Burke. Burke is the Irish author of the Harry Rigby series whose latest book, “Slaughter’s Hound”, was shortlisted in the Ireland AM Crime Fiction Category for the Irish Book Awards 2012.
Portrait: Sophie Hannah
There are no such things as guilt and innocence in Sophie Hannah’ s crime books, but there’s a rigorous approach that matches literature with poetry.
Buchvorstellung: John Connolly, Declan Burke: “Books to Die For”
As much as readers may enjoy selecting their own literary diversions, they’re also curious to know what novels authors themselves have enjoyed. Which makes this compilation of tributes to more than 120 memorable works of crime so delightful.
MordsMittwoch: Trends des Tages
10 x lesenswerte Kurzessays aus “Books To Die For”, ed. by John Connolly & Declan Burke (Krimibloggers Lieblinge): 1. Sara Paretsky über Charles Dickens: “Bleak House”; 2. David Peace über Dashiell Hammett: “The Glass Key”; 3. Joe R. Lansdale über …
Rezension: John Connolly und Declan Burke: “Books to Die For”
“Books to die for. The World’s Greatest Mystery Writers on the World’s Greatest Mystery Novels“ is a quirky, fascinating collection of mystery writers’ essays on their favorite mystery novels.
Porträt: Daniel Woodrell
It’s a claustrophobic intimacy that gives Woodrell’s fiction its edge. In his novels, people aren’t killed by random strangers: “I like the idea of everybody knowing each other”.
Rezensionen: Val McDermid, Declan Burke, Dennis Lehane, Deon Meyer
Andrew Taylor about Val McDermid’s new Thriller “The Vanishing Point”, a standalone thriller, “Slaughter’s Hound”, by Declan Burke, “Live By Night” by Dennis Lehane and the modern south africa thriller “7 days” by Deon Meyer.
Rezensionen: Val McDermid, Lisa Ballantyne, Elizabeth Hay, Declan Burke
Laura Wilson’s crime fiction roundup – reviews: “The Vanishing Point” by Val McDermid, “The Guilty One” by Lisa Ballantyne, “Alone in the Classroom” by Elizabeth Hay and “Slaughter’s Hound” by Declan Burke.
Rezensionen: Connolly & Burke, Craig, Fowler, Harris, Kinnings, McGowan, Meyer, Robertson, Sinclair
Neun Rezensionen zu: “Books to Die For”, “Buckingham Palace Blues”, “Bryant and May and The Invisible Code”, “The Anatomist’s Apprentice, Baptism”, “The Fall”, “7 Days”, “Island of Bones” und “Seventy Times Seven”.
Interview: John Connolly und Declan Burke
With the publication of “Books To Die For” John Connolly and Declan Burke have jointly edited one of the most widely anticipated books this year. Despite their busy schedule, SHOTSMAG managed to persuade the two of them to answer a few questions.
Empfehlung: John Connolly/Declan Burke: “Books To Die For”
“Books To Die For” is a collection of essays by one hundred and twenty crime writers from all over the world who have waxed lyrical about the one crime novel that is to them their most loved.
Kolumne: Crime Beat
This time: Declan Burke on Karin Slaughter’s 11th novel, “Criminal”, “Pierced” by Thomas Enger, “Blood Loss” by Alex Barclay, “Deity” by Steven Dunne and “A Name in Blood” by Matt Rees.
Kurzrezensionen: From the Other Side of »The Pond«
A rundown of some short reviews: »Thieves Labyrinth« by James McCreet, »Truth Lies Bleeding« by Tony Black, »Bad Signs« by R. J. Ellory, »The Cleansing Flames« by R. N. Morris and »Down these green streets« by Declan Burke.
Rezensionen: Neville, McDermid, Mina, Sallis, Abbott, Child
»Stolen Souls« by Stuart Neville, the charismatic serial killer Jacko Vance returns in Val McDermid’s 25th novel »The Retribution«, »The End of the Wasp Season« by Denise Mina, »The Killer is Dying« by James Sallis and more!