Crime Fiction Dossier

Book Review: "Suspicion" by Joseph Finder

David J. Montgomery — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 14:15:16 -0400

SUSPICION By Joseph Finder New York: Dutton, 2014. $27.95 The differences between a good book and a great one are often subtle. Good books have well-rounded and realistic characters – but in a great one, they come alive on the...

Book review: "House Reckoning" by Mike Lawson

David J. Montgomery — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 14:06:08 -0400

HOUSE RECKONING By Mike Lawson New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, 2014. $25 The business of publishing is an unpredictable one. Much like William Goldman’s famous maxim about Hollywood – “Nobody knows anything” – even the people who have toiled in...

Book Review: "One Kick" by Chelsea Cain

David J. Montgomery — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:49:44 -0400

ONE KICK By Chelsea Cain New York: Simon & Schuster, 2014. $25.99 When Chelsea Cain's first thriller, Heartsick, debuted in 2007, it was a big bestseller. The story of a police detective and the female serial killer who tried to...

10 Mystery and Suspense Novels You Need to Read

David J. Montgomery — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 14:24:19 -0500

It's hard to keep up with all the good books that come out. Some of the real gems inevitably end up falling through the cracks. So here's a list of ten books that I recommend to you, just in case...

Book Sales Battle Childhood Cancer

David J. Montgomery — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:31:51 -0400

The Team Julian Foundation, a not-for-profit that raises research funds for childhood cancer, is teaming up with an acclaimed thriller novelist to raise money through e-book sales. The foundation was started by The Boivin family in memory of their son...

The Pelican Brief Conceit

David J. Montgomery — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:56:28 -0400

I originally posted this on Facebook, but thought I'd share it with you folks that hate Zuckerberg's monster. There's a certain plotting device used in a lot of suspense novels that I find particularly annoying. I call it the "Pelican...

Amazon.com & The Crime Fiction Academy Make Crime Fiction Notoriety Accessible for Creative New Yorkers

David J. Montgomery — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:54:17 -0400

I thought this might be of interest to some of you. I've heard good stuff about their classes, and the line-up of teachers is outstanding. The Center for Fiction is pleased to announce that their one-of-a-kind writing program, The Crime...

New Releases: Mysteries and Thrillers (June 5, 2012)

David J. Montgomery — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:43:23 -0400

The following is a list of mystery, thriller and suspense novels that are being published this week. They should be in stores now. If you don't find them on the shelves, any bookstore can order them for you. Visit the...

New Releases: Mysteries and Thrillers (May 22, 2012)

David J. Montgomery — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:42:56 -0400

Read This Book: "The Girl Next Door" by Brad Parks

David J. Montgomery — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:01:58 -0400

Brad Parks is one of the best new mystery writers to come along in the past several years. Not only does he have talent, but he has an original voice that makes his books stand out from the pack. His...