When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford --Samuel Johnson. Mystery Readers Journal: London Mysteries II (41:1)  is available as a PDF and Hardcopy. In this issue you’ll find author essays, reviews, and articles for mysteries set in London.  London Mysteries II Volume 41, No. 1, Spring 2025 Buy this back issue! Available in hardcopy or as a downloadable PDF. TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLES The Lost Rivers of London by Aubrey Nye Hamilton London Mysteries and the First Armchair Detec ..read more

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What a fabulous Left Coast Crime! So many friends, so many panels, so little time. Choices had to be made. So, if you didn't make it to all the panels (or didn't make it to LCC), here are links to the Guests of Honor interviews. Enjoy! And, please join us next year at Left Coast Crime in San Francisco! San Francisco Schemin' *** Sarah Paretsky Interviewed by Leslie Budewitz    John Copenhaver interviewed by Christa Faust      Manuel Ramos Interviewed by David Heska Wanbli Weiden     Grace Koshida interviewed by Leslie Karst    ..read more

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The Chelsea Detective, Season 3, starring Adrian Scarborough as DI Max Arnold and Vanessa Emme as DS Layla Walsh, premieres Monday, April 7 on Acorn TV. The upcoming season features three new cases, including the discovery of an ex-soldier’s body in an allotment, the murder of an antiques dealer, and the mysterious death of a climate scientist found in a stolen car. Meanwhile, Max navigates relationship struggles as he and his estranged wife attempt couples therapy. Don't miss the Season 3 Christmas Special on Acorn TV (technically, the First Episode of Season 3). It aired in December 2024 ..read more

Crime writers helping transgender folks during this time of extreme uncertainty. How to help? This online auction benefits the ongoing work of Transgender Law Center, and it needs you to get involved! Bidding opens March 26th on 200+ items by crime writers you know and love. Go now to https://www.32auctions.com/writers4transrights, browse amazing items from the biggest names in crime fiction and beyond, and put in those bids! All funds raised go directly to Transgender Law Center. Help us help them! Because #TransRightsAreHumanRights Bid March 26–April 1 on amazing items from top crime writ ..read more

David Geherin has been awarded  the Dove Award by the Detective/Mystery Caucus of the Popular Culture Association.  The Detective/Mystery Caucus of the Popular Culture Assocation announced its latest Dove Awardee: David Geherin, professor emeritus of English at Eastern Michigan University, who is an Edgar nominee in the Best Critical/Biographical category this year for Organized Crime on Page and Screen: Portrayals in Hit Novels, Films, and Television Shows. He received earlier Edgar nominations for The Crime World of Michael Connelly: A Study of His Works and Their Adap ..read more

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I'm really enjoying the new BBC detective dramedy series Ludwig, playing on Britbox in the U.S. The series stars David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin. You'll recognize several of the minor characters, too, including Welsh actor Gerran Howell who stars as a medical student from Nebraska in the U.S. show The Pitt. What a surprise. I'm so used to seeing British actors in many shows, but not usually in U.S. ones. In Ludwig, John Taylor (David Mitchell) is a reclusive puzzle maker who publishes puzzle books under the pen name "Ludwig". His identica ..read more

Happy Caturday! I'm reviving my "Authors/Artists and their Cats" Caturday feature.  Today: Edward Gorey ..read more