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On the lookout for info about new and forthcoming books, author projects, and distinctive crime-fiction-related sites.
South Florida critic Oline H. Cogdill delivers her “Best Mystery Novels of 2025” list. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/cogd...
November 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
South Florida critic Oline H. Cogdill delivers her “Best Mystery Novels of 2025” list. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/cogd...
The New York Times' “100 Notable Books of 2025” list includes a few crime/thriller novels. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/hold...
November 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The New York Times' “100 Notable Books of 2025” list includes a few crime/thriller novels. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/hold...
It's Thanksgiving Day here in the United States. Time to take a break from all the troubles in the world and think about the good things life has to offer. (Cartoon by Rick McKee)
November 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It's Thanksgiving Day here in the United States. Time to take a break from all the troubles in the world and think about the good things life has to offer. (Cartoon by Rick McKee)
Book Riot chooses its four (only four?) favorite mystery and thriller releases of 2025. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/riot...
November 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Book Riot chooses its four (only four?) favorite mystery and thriller releases of 2025. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/riot...
BookPage and the New York Public Library announce their favorite 2025 crime novels. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/pili...
November 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
BookPage and the New York Public Library announce their favorite 2025 crime novels. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/pili...
Time magazine's list of “The 100 Must-Read Books of 2025” includes five from the crime, mystery, and thriller end of the literary spectrum. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/good...
November 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Time magazine's list of “The 100 Must-Read Books of 2025” includes five from the crime, mystery, and thriller end of the literary spectrum. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/good...
Part of a Rap Sheet series honoring the late author and blogger Bill Crider. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/pape...
November 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Part of a Rap Sheet series honoring the late author and blogger Bill Crider. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/pape...
Amazon editors name their favorite mystery, thriller, and suspense novels of 2025, while the Goodreads site holds a public vote to choose its own top 20 in the genre.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Amazon editors name their favorite mystery, thriller, and suspense novels of 2025, while the Goodreads site holds a public vote to choose its own top 20 in the genre.
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therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/amaz...
Kirkus Reviews chooses its “Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2025.”
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November 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Kirkus Reviews chooses its “Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2025.”
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I've finally done a proper weeding-out of The Rap Sheet's extensive blogroll. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/on-c...
November 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I've finally done a proper weeding-out of The Rap Sheet's extensive blogroll. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/on-c...
Shortlisted contenders for Ireland's 2025 Crime Fiction Book of the Year award. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/cast...
November 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Shortlisted contenders for Ireland's 2025 Crime Fiction Book of the Year award. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/11/cast...
The Rap Sheet's latest wrap-up of crime-fiction news includes notes about the 2025 Petrona Award winner, Publishers Weekly's favorite mystery and thriller novels of the year, the return of Ted Danson's "A Man on the Inside," and much more.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Rap Sheet's latest wrap-up of crime-fiction news includes notes about the 2025 Petrona Award winner, Publishers Weekly's favorite mystery and thriller novels of the year, the return of Ted Danson's "A Man on the Inside," and much more.
therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/pass...
therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/pass...
Australians pick their “Top 100 Books of the 21st Century,” including several crime, mystery, and thriller works. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-qu...
October 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Australians pick their “Top 100 Books of the 21st Century,” including several crime, mystery, and thriller works. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-qu...
Part of a series honoring the late author and blogger Bill Crider.
therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/pape...
therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/pape...
October 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Part of a series honoring the late author and blogger Bill Crider.
therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/pape...
therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/pape...
Deadline reports that Amazon Prime has greenlighted a "Bosch" prequel series from MGM+ Studios titled "Bosch: Start of Watch" that will explore the protagonist’s original story.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Deadline reports that Amazon Prime has greenlighted a "Bosch" prequel series from MGM+ Studios titled "Bosch: Start of Watch" that will explore the protagonist’s original story.
therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/wher...
therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/wher...
Max Allan Collins has unveiled the cover of "Quarry’s Reunion," his 18th novel starring the killer-for-hire known only as Quarry. The book is due out in late 2026, with artwork by Paul Mann. killercoversoftheweek.blogspot.com/2025/10/cele...
October 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Max Allan Collins has unveiled the cover of "Quarry’s Reunion," his 18th novel starring the killer-for-hire known only as Quarry. The book is due out in late 2026, with artwork by Paul Mann. killercoversoftheweek.blogspot.com/2025/10/cele...
Another new Sam Spade story from Mark Coggins, the return of "Miss Scarlet," Oxford's John le Carré exhibition, and more crime-fiction-related news. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/of-s...
October 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Another new Sam Spade story from Mark Coggins, the return of "Miss Scarlet," Oxford's John le Carré exhibition, and more crime-fiction-related news. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/of-s...
Book publisher Down & Out has shuttered its doors after 15 years in business. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/down...
October 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Book publisher Down & Out has shuttered its doors after 15 years in business. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/down...
Announcing this year's Macavity Award winners, in five different categories. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
October 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Announcing this year's Macavity Award winners, in five different categories. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
The latest issue of the Strand Magazine contains "Nightmare," a previously unpublished short story by Raymond Chandler. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/09/nigh...
September 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The latest issue of the Strand Magazine contains "Nightmare," a previously unpublished short story by Raymond Chandler. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/09/nigh...
Seven books from Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden have been shortlisted for the 2025 Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/09/trea...
September 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Seven books from Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden have been shortlisted for the 2025 Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/09/trea...
Recalling my Bouchercon introduction to C.B. Bernard, the author of "Ordinary Bear." therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/09/bern...
September 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Recalling my Bouchercon introduction to C.B. Bernard, the author of "Ordinary Bear." therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/09/bern...
A few additional memories of Bouchercon 2025.
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therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/09/meet...
September 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A few additional memories of Bouchercon 2025.
therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/09/meet...
therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/09/meet...
Acclaimed American crime and thriller novelist Thomas Perry has died.
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September 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Acclaimed American crime and thriller novelist Thomas Perry has died.
therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/09/thom...
therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/09/thom...
Tariq Ashkanani and David Goodman have won this year's two Bloody Scotland awards. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/09/hurr...
September 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Tariq Ashkanani and David Goodman have won this year's two Bloody Scotland awards. therapsheet.blogspot.com/2025/09/hurr...