Another New Trailer for HBO's Game of Thrones

HBO has posted a new video (trailer) for its upcoming fantasy/adventure series Game of Thrones, adapted from the books in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series by George R. R. Martin, the first of which is titled A Game of Thrones.

Set in Westeros where "summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime," Game of Thrones chronicles the violent dynastic struggles among noble families for control of the Iron Throne. The premiere of this 10-episode series airs Sunday, April 17th.

Universal Acquires US Rights to Film Adaptation of Tinker,Tailer, Soldier, Spy by John le Carré

Deadline|New York is reporting that Universal has acquired the US rights to the 2011 film adaptation of John le Carré's 1974 spy thriller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. The novel, featuring British intelligence officer George Smiley, is the first in what is commonly known as the Karla Trilogy. The film, now in post-production, stars Gary Oldman as Smiley.

The book was previously adapted for a 7-part BBC television mini-series that aired in 1979, and starred Alec Guinness as the fictional spy.

The plot follows Smiley as he embarks on a mission to catch a Soviet mole, who has been operating within the "Circus" for some thirty years.

The film is being released in the UK in September, 2011. Universal is looking at a November or December release date this year.

Mystery and Suspense Films, New This Week on DVD (110301)

Checking through our list of films currently scheduled for release this week on DVD and/or Blu-ray disc, shown below are those that fall into the mystery, suspense, and thriller categories.

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If Tomorrow Comes (1986)

From bestselling author Sidney Sheldon comes this exciting thriller of adrenaline-charged intrigue, secret passion and international adventure.

Before she is framed for a theft she didn’t commit, sparks sizzle between spunky working girl Tracy Whitney (Madolyn Smith) and sexy con man Jeff Stevens (Tom Berenger). Determined to get back at the crime lords who put her in prison, Tracy teams with an elegant older man to learn the ropes of sophisticated living and soon is traveling the world pulling off high-priced heists. She outsmarts everybody, including a French Interpol inspector (Liam Neeson) and a psychotic American insurance investigator (David Keith). Can Tracy trust Jeff enough to accept his help and admit her true feelings? (Not rated; 313 minutes)

For more information about this mini-series adaptation, visit Cinemystery: If Tomorrow Comes.

The Omega Theory by Mark Alpert (Mystery Book Review)

The Omega Theory by Mark Alpert. A David Swift and Monique Reynolds Mystery. Touchstone Hardcover, February 2011.

This action-dominated, international thriller, a blend (sometimes blur) of science fact with science fiction, takes readers on a wild ride. The characters are somewhat thinly developed, more superficial than substantive, but the novel delivers on its premise, providing nonstop thrills from start to finish.

Read the full text of our review at Mysterious Reviews: The Omega Theory by Mark Alpert.

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Telemystery: Murder Investigation Team, New This Week on DVD

Telemystery, your source for one of the most comprehensive selections of detective, amateur sleuth, private investigator, and suspense television mystery series, mini-series and made-for-television movies, now available on or coming soon to DVD or Blu-ray disc, is profiling one British series being released this week.

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An ensemble cast that includes brusque Detective Inspector Vivien Friend (Samantha Spiro) and intuitive Detective Constable Rosie MacManus (Lindsey Coulson) make up an elite Murder Investigation Team for London's Metropolitan Police in this ITV crime drama that brims with twists and turns, false leads, and surprising resolutions.

The series, which is set at the fictional Sun Hill station in east London, is a spin-off of the long-running The Bill, a crime drama that aired for 26 years (being canceled only last year). In the first episode, the Murder Investigation Team investigates the shooting of one of The Bill's characters, Sergeant Matt Boyden.

The Murder Investigation Team: Season One DVD set of three discs contain the 8 episodes that originally aired on ITV during May and June, 2003.

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Visit the Telemystery website to discover more television mystery series currently available on and coming soon to DVD and Blu-ray disc.

Mystery Godoku Puzzle for February 28, 2011

A new Mystery Godoku Puzzle has been created by the editors of the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books and is now available on our website.

Godoku is similar to Sudoku, but uses letters instead of numbers. To give you a headstart, we provide you a mystery clue to fill in a complete row or column (if you choose to use it!).

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This week's letters and mystery clue:

A B C D E F I L N

This is the title of Raymond Benson’s noir thriller involving prosopagnosia (9 letters).

We now have two weeks of our puzzles on one page in PDF format for easier printing. Print this week's puzzle here.

Previous puzzles are stored in the Mystery Godoku Archives.

Enjoy the weekly Mystery Godoku Puzzle from the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books, and Thanks for visiting our website!

Mr. E. Reviews Sleuth (2007)

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This 2007 reinterpretation of the 1970 stage play and 1972 film both takes away from and adds to the brilliantly conceived original storyline. But what's taken away lessens much of the suspense, and what's added detracts from the enjoyment of the film.

Read the full text of our review at Mr. E. Reviews Sleuth (2007).

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Mr. E. Reviews is your source for mystery, suspense, thriller, and crime drama reviews of television and film.

Naming the Bones by Louise Welsh (Mystery Book Review)

Naming the Bones by Louise Welsh. Non-series. Felony & Mayhem Trade Paperback, February 2011.

From the simplicity of its premise to the complexity of its carefully crafted resolution, this remarkable novel of suspense is far more of a thoughtful, intellectual mystery than an action-oriented one. The atmospheric second half, set on an isolated Scottish island, is particularly noteworthy.

Read the full text of our review at Mysterious Reviews: Naming the Bones by Louise Welsh.

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FX Orders Series Pilot Adapted from Powers Comics

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that FX Networks has ordered a television series pilot adapted from the popular "Powers" series of comics by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming. Last month, Powers: The Definitive Collection (Volume 4), which collects Powers 8: Legends, Powers 9: Psychotic, and Powers 10: Cosmic, was published by Marvel in hardcover.

The comic book series, which began in 2000, follows Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim, homicide detectives assigned to investigating and solving cases that involve "powers" (people with superpowers).

New Games of Mystery and Suspense, New This Week from AVG (110226)

Games of Mystery is pleased to announce recently published mystery and suspense casual and adventure games now available for immediate download from Amazon Video Games.

A complete list of downloadable mystery games is available on our Games of Mystery: Amazon Video Games Download page.

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Dream Mysteries

Dr. Corey Foster is a skilled psychiatrist with the unique ability to enter others' dream states and change them. Because of her extraordinary talent, she's been invited to oversee a surge of psychiatric illnesses at the Dream Seekers research clinic. A normal sunny day finds her tending to patient's therapy when it turns baffling, as similar haunting visions inhabit all of her subjects. What exactly is going on and why is Dr. Foster now having those similar visions as well?

Join Dr. Foster and help her uncover the mysterious cause of these strange conditions. Travel between reality and dream worlds, healing patient's nightmares and searching for answers via surreal hidden object scenes. Play smart mini-games, locate useful items, and solve demanding puzzles. Can you unmask the true purpose of these unwanted images?

ESRB Rating: Not Specified.

Windows Vista/XP (323 MB download).

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Black Mirror II

When solitary Darren Michaels befriends the beautiful Angelina, he has no idea what the fates hold in store for him. The alluring Angelina has also attracted the eye of several others; and when she suddenly disappears, Darren finds himself questioning what has happened to her while he is haunted by a series of torturous and everintensifying nightmares. Darren's search for his missing friend and his own sanity take him on a chilling expedition from his small New England town to Willow Creek, England — and the reigning evil of Black Mirror Castle.

Darren's journey will immerse him in the dark secrets and turbulent history of the castle's ill-fated Gordon Family. Legend has it that the Gordon’s were haunted by an ancient curse that ultimately led to their demise more than a decade earlier. Will Darren be able overcome these demons and find Angelina? Or will he become the curse's next victim?

Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?

The answers can only be found in the Black Mirror — for once you gaze into it, you won't be able to look away.

ESRB Rating: Teen.

Windows Vista/XP (2000 MB download).

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