The Crime Readers' Association

Dying to KnowAlison Joseph, Dying To Know

7th December 2013

Alison Joseph is a London-based crime writer and also radio dramatist with about 25 radio plays and adaptations to her name. Her series of novels feature Sister Agnes, a contemporary detective nun bas...

classic in the pits amy myeAmy Myers, Classic in the Pits

7th December 2013

Amy Myers lives in Kent. By chance, so does Jack Colby – her classic car sleuth. Evoking the golden age of crime, Amy’s tales are narrated by Jack. And the setting? Traditional Agatha Christie c...

Charlie Flowers, The Riz Sabir Omnibus

7th December 2013

When I asked what inspired the Riz Sabir thriller series, Charlie told me he has a background in the UK extremism scene – having seen it from ‘both sides’. Knowing what a bizarre, murky and violent wo...

Mark Roberts The Sixth SoulMark Roberts, The Sixth Soul

7th December 2013

Mark Roberts was born, lives and works in Liverpool.  He was a mainstream teacher for twenty years and for the last eleven has worked as a special school teacher.  A stint spent writing for the theatr...

Leigh Russell, Fatal Act

7th December 2013

Not content with just one crime-fighting hero, Leigh Russell writes both the Geraldine Steel and Ian Peterson series of psychological crime novels. Leigh tells me she is fascinated by characters, espe...

Daggerville GamesFestive Giveaway: Special Bonus from Daggerville Games

7th December 2013

CRA seven days of celebrations with a great prize for any fan of the best in crime and thriller writing. BONUS GIVEAWAY DAY SEVEN: A Murder Mystery Game for one lucky winner. The Giveaway Daggerville...

Monument to Murder Mari HannahMari Hannah, Monument To Murder

7th December 2013

Mari Hannah, Monument To Murder  Mari’s close familiarity with crime and its consequences were gained through working as a probation officer. When an assault while on duty ended that career, Mari turn...

Patrick Easter The Rising TidePatrick Easter, The Rising Tide

7th December 2013

As a former Metropolitan Police officer who spent part of his career on the Thames, Patrick uses his experience of patrolling the river to describe what it’s like to deal with crime, criminals, accide...

crimefestFestive Giveaway: CrimeFest

7th December 2013

CRA seven days of celebrations with a great prize for any fan of the best in crime and thriller writing. DAY SEVEN:  One lucky winner will receive a weekend pass to CrimeFest. The Giveaway There’s two...

Grey Cells PressFestive Giveaway: Grey Cells Press

6th December 2013

CRA seven days of celebrations with a great prize for any fan of the best in crime and thriller writing. DAY SIX: Today’s prize is a signed copy of Five And A Half Tons by John Bayliss and Green...

Ki AgencyFestive Giveaway: Synopsis Advice

5th December 2013

CRA seven days of celebrations with a great prize for any fan of the best in thriller writing. DAY FIVE: Three lucky winners will receive one off advice on preparing an attractive synopsis for submiss...

Solo William Boyd FINALFestive Giveaway: Solo

4th December 2013

CRA seven days of celebrations with a great prize for any fan of the best in thriller writing. DAY FOUR: One lucky winner will receive a signed copy of “SOLO” By William Boyd. Published by...

mslexia diary 2014Festive Giveaway: Mslexia Diary

3rd December 2013

CRA seven days of celebrations with a great prize for any fan of the best in crime and thriller writing. DAY THREE: One lucky winner will receive a copy of Mslexia Writer’s Diary 2014 The Mslexia Writ...

Deadly pleasures by Mat KellerFestive Giveaway: CWA Anthology

1st December 2013

We are starting the CRA seven days of celebrations with a great prize for any fan of the best in crime writing. DAY ONE: One lucky winner will receive a copy of the Crime Writers’ Association la...

CRA logoThe CRA

30th November 2013

The Crime Readers’ Association is delighted to have our brand new website courtesy of the most brilliant team at Considered Creative. We are still adding details of all of the almost 700 members...

Where to begin reading Margery Allingham?

15th October 2013

What an alluring question. How I envy readers this treat in store … Margery Allingham copyright: Margery Allingham Society To begin at the beginning is usually sound advice and, with Margery All...

CWA 60th Anniversary: November 5th, London

9th October 2013

You may have seen that we are canvassing the Crime Readers’ Association for their opinion for our Best Ever Poll (Best Ever Novel, Best Ever Author and Best Ever Series) but have you booked your...

Reviewer’s Diary: Barry Forshaw

7th October 2013

Sex and Crime Two lovers who can’t keep their hands off each other’s bodies; an inconvenient and unattractive husband who it is necessary to get out of the way. I know – you’re thinkng: James M...

The Daily Grind (Another Day at the Word-Face)

3rd October 2013

Writer: Zoë Sharp Workspace:  This is my corner of the study. The trees outside the window are where the red squirrels do their best to distract me from work by stealing food from the bird feeders and...

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