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The ABC Murders

Let’s start with a word game. Think of a list of authors who have written books about serial killers. Thomas Harris. Check. James Ellroy, Bret Easton Ellis. Check. And not forgetting the pioneering Jim...

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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency was an intriguing title, but as I did with The Cat Who... mysteries by Lilian Jackson Braun, I let the opportunity to read Alexander McCall's series pass until a few years...

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Agatha Christie Book Reviews

Hi and Welcome to our hub for Agatha Christie book reviews. Agatha Christie is one of my, and many other people's, favorite murder and mystery writer. She was born on the 15th September 1890 and died on 12th...

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Review of Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon

After the murder of his partner Private Detective Sam Spade becomes embroiled with ruthless criminals in pursuit of a priceless antique statuette. Though accustom to tough customers Sam struggles to stay...

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The Full Cupboard of Life - Mystery and Modern Botswana

Though near the great Kalahari Desert, Botswana is not full of dry peoples. They are vibrant and vital, rich in backgrounds and experiences. They have survived various forms of governments in coming into the...

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