mystery
Going Back to Guernsey
In her last guest blog for Defining Canada, Jill Downie shared her inspiration for the character of Marquesa Vannoni and how her childhood years on the island provided great fodder for her new novel. Now, Jill takes us along on her trip back to the island of Guernsey, forty years after she lived there. It [...]
Inspiring Murder
We’re not alone in saying that murder mysteries, or “crime fiction” as is the lingo these days, make for perfect summertime reading. Snappy, engaging puzzles, dynamic characters, and maybe a dash of unexpected events can leave you flipping pages like mad as you lounge at the beach or cottage.
It’s no coincidence, then, that Jill Downie’s [...]
Q and A with John Moss, author of Reluctant Dead
Looking for a book to read this summer? A great choice whether you’re lounging in the sunshine (hopefully) or curled up in a comfy chair avoiding the rain (preferably not), is Reluctant Dead – the newly released exciting third novel in the Quin and Morgan Detective series by John Moss. Previously a writer of literary [...]
Dirty Deeds Done Politely: Canadians and Crime Fiction
When I was a young lad, I wasn’t terribly keen on Canadian pop culture. My feelings, I think, were driven mostly by indifference. I really didn’t have to work to be exposed to American music. Or television. Or movies. Or anything American, really. It was just easy, and that counted for a lot then. There [...]
Previewing the Line-Up
Greetings everyone, and happy belated new years wishes to you all!
We’re getting back in the swing of things here at Dundurn after a bit of an extended holiday break. It’s taken a while for us to settle into our routine, and even longer for some people in particular (read: yours truly). After finally getting comfy [...]
(Fictionally) Stolen from the CSIS Files…
Sam Montcalm has hit the shelves in his first case with Dundurn Press. Nightshade officially published less than a week ago! (You guys might remember how we featured Tom’s true-to-life murder investigation as quasi-tribute to its release.) As Sam moves across the country from the Dundurn stage, wouldn’t it be great to get a closer [...]
Q&A with Lee Lamothe, author of Free Form Jazz
Tell us about your book.
People doing what people do.
How did you come up with the idea for this work?
Someone told me about cops doing surveillance on a camper van and, ahead on the road, it exploded because it was a drug lab on wheels.
How did you come up with the title?
I think most of what [...]
