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From an Agatha Christie adaptation you may not have heard of to more summer thriller lists, here’s a roundup of news for mystery readers!
Laura Lippman and Megan Abbott chat!
“I became fascinated with the recent, pretty dramatic rise of women involved in multi-level marketing (MLM) and pyramid schemes.” Laura Lippman and Megan Abbott Dish on Their Documentary Obsessions, Money and More
NPR has new suspense novel recs!
Scams. Crime. Gothic vibes. Cruise ship: Looking for summertime suspense? Turn up the heat with these 4 mystery novels
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More Agatha Christie adaptations!
“BritBox North America president and general manager at BritBox International Robert Schildhouse said: ‘Tommy & Tuppence is a contemporary twist on Agatha Christie’s beloved sleuthing duo. With Phoebe Eclair-Powell’s superb writing and Lookout Point’s stellar production team, this series promises to be a fun blend of romance and mystery.’” BritBox Greenlights Contemporary Adaptation of Agatha Christie’s ‘Tommy & Tuppence’
Two of the best mystery shows this year!
“How do you make the audience care about the forensics of a gruesome murder but also land the humor? It’s not as easy as it looks…” How ‘Poker Face’, ‘Only Murders In The Building’ & ‘The Residence’ Editors Capture The “Difficult Tone” Of Comedic Murder Mysteries
This was a great Will Trent season! (Would die for Betty!)
“His character’s off-book approach to crime-solving, positive life outlook and compelling backstory — namely his severe dyslexia and traumatic foster-care upbringing — have made him one of television’s most fascinating detectives.” ‘Will Trent’ Star Ramón Rodríguez Loves His ‘Left of Center and Weird’ Character
On John le Carré
Rav Grewal-Kök, author of The Snares, takes a deep deep into John le Carré’s writing: A Writer For Our Time: Why John le Carré’s Work Remains More Essential Than Ever
Cults.
The Washington Post highlighted two new suspense novels with a shared theme:
Let’s talk about a trend in summer’s thrillers: cults
Summer list with bonus mini author interviews
“Here’s what makes their crime novels perfect for a deep dive this summer and which authors they look to for inspiration.” 5 crime novels to read this summer — and their authors reveal the writers who inspire them
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