LBC Outlaws The books that make you go ooooooooo!!!! Venue: Outlaws Yacht Club Date: Inagural meeting on 28th of May, thereafter the last Thursday of each month Time: 6pm for a 6:30 start THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE * * * SPOILERS * * * Our first meeting of #LBCOutlaws involved … Continue reading LBC Outlaws – Write up the First! – The Hound of the Baskervilles
Crime and Thrillers
Christmas Gift for YOU from Chris Nickson
MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL! Tis the season to be jolly and once again the amazing Chris Nickson has provided us with a very special surprise - an exclusive short story!!! As regular readers will know, Chris is the author of the intriguing Richard Nottingham series. In this story, he moves away from crime … Continue reading Christmas Gift for YOU from Chris Nickson
Chris Nickson’s Second Interview Podcast
Chris Nickson's 2nd Interview Podcast Chris joined us recently to cordially invite us to his upcoming book launch (see details below!) We chatted about his Richard Nottingham series; upcoming projects, storytelling; book launches and our enduring love for the ever changing landscape of Leeds! [mobile https://podcastmachine.com/podcasts/8365/episodes/73196/media_files/172501/download/3/file_128kb.mp3] 02 - Chris Nickson - Interview about Come the Fear book … Continue reading Chris Nickson’s Second Interview Podcast
Chris Nickson – Come the Fear Book Launch
COME THE FEAR ARRIVES AT ARTS@TRINITY LAUNCH OF FOURTH BOOK IN LEEDS SERIES Arts@Trinity - a centre for the arts at Holy Trinity Church - and author Chris Nickson are proud to announce the launch of Chris’ new book - Come the Fear - on Friday, September 14, at 7.30 pm. The launch is open to … Continue reading Chris Nickson – Come the Fear Book Launch
TBR 3# Sidetracked
This is a bit of a cheat because I didn't actually buy this book, in fact technically I nicked it. When I started watching Wallander in the Autumn of 2009 and became instantly obsessed with all things Swedish, starting with Ola Rapace (google him and thank me later), I spoke on Twitter about wanting to … Continue reading TBR 3# Sidetracked
Don’t Look Back
Coming from the more gentile, Morse, end of the detective spectrum, Karin Fossum has been Norway's Queen of Crime since the mid-90s, with her internationally renowned Inspector Sejer Series. Don't Look Back is the first to be translated into English, and the first one I have ever read. And it is lovely. For a book … Continue reading Don’t Look Back
The Devil’s Star
The fifth in the Harry Hole series, and the third translated into English, this thick-but-quick Norwegian thriller covers all your basics of a good sexeh thriller; ancient symbols of devil worship, Nazism and fingers up the bum. Concluding the Oslo Trilogy, beginning with The Redbreast and Nemisis that I read last winter, Jo Nesbo creates … Continue reading The Devil’s Star
Easter Crime!!!!
Because I don't already have enough reasons to love Norway, here's another one... Every Easter, they all read CRIME. The ENTIRE COUNTRY. READS CRIME. This frankly weird but beautiful tradition apparently stems from a pretty nifty marketing ploy from the 20s. Over the Easter weekend, normal social activities would be closed to a good Christian … Continue reading Easter Crime!!!!
Richard Nottingham Book 3 – The Constant Lovers
Leeds - 1732. Richard Nottingham remains the Chief Constable of Leeds - one of the few constants with regards to the city guardians. He and his right hand man and deputy - John Sedgwick - remain dedicated to keeping the city a peaceful and prosperous place. Nottingham is as familiar with the resident cut-purses, … Continue reading Richard Nottingham Book 3 – The Constant Lovers
Chris-tmas Surprise!
*****EXCLUSIVE***** *****EXCLUSIVE***** *****EXCLUSIVE***** Our good friend Chris Nickson (music journalist, author and Leeds Book Club podcast buddy) has very kindly sent us this complete short story - an exclusive for our readers. The story features our favourite Leeds based Constable - Richard Nottingham - during a cold December morning. December As always, we would like to thank … Continue reading Chris-tmas Surprise!
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