Detective Fiction Posts
Perfect Fall Reads from Nova Scotia
A recommended reading list from the author of The Treasure Hunters Club.
Alan Bradley's Book List
A recommended reading list by the author of the new book What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust.
8 Unconventional Detectives in Canadian Crime Fiction
A recommended reading list by the author of the new book Who By Fire.
Great Books to Get You Through Dark Times
A recommended reading list by the authors of the new mystery Bury the Lead.
Beyond Gamache: 15 Fictional Detectives You Should Know
If you're a big fan of Louise Penny's bestselling Inspector Gamache series (and maybe—even especially—if you're not?), these are the crime fiction …
Launchpad: The War Widow, by Tara Moss
"Retro noir with a gutsy heroine and atmospheric setting...vivid, page-turning historical crime."
Launchpad: Closing Time, by Brenda Chapman
"Complex and filled with menace... [this] tale of sex, lies, and betrayal will keep you up at night."—Barbara Fradkin
Launchpad: A Match Made for Murder, by Iona Whishaw
"Full of history, mystery, and a glorious BC setting . . . a wonderful series." —Sleuth of Baker Street Bookstore
Ann Lambert: Watershed Books
The challenge: "How do I isolate ten books to recommend from the range and depth of Canadian literature?"
R.J. Harlick: More Than "Good Enough"
Canadian books stand up as some of the finest in the world.