GalleyCat is reporting that television producer Dick Wolf has signed a two book deal with HarperCollins. Wolf, who created the long-running Law & Order franchise, will set his first novel, a thriller described as a cross between Three Days of the Condor and The Day of the Jackal, in New York City.
No publication date was announced.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Law & Order Creator Dick Wolf to Write Two Thrillers for HarperCollins
The Case of the July 4th Jinx by Lewis B. Montgomery (Book Review)
The Case of the July 4th Jinx by Lewis B. Montgomery. A Milo & Jazz Mystery. The Kane Press Trade Paperback, August 2010.
Best friends Milo and Jazz investigate a series of mysterious incidents at the local summer fair in The Case of the July 4th Jinx, the fifth mystery in this early reader chapter series by Lewis B. Montgomery.
Read the full text of our review at Mysterious Reviews: The Case of the July 4th Jinx by Lewis B. Montgomery.
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Broken by Karin Slaughter (Book Review)
Broken by Karin Slaughter. A Grant County Mystery. Delacorte Press Hardcover, July 2010.
Karin Slaughter merges characters from her two series when Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent Will Trent is assigned to investigate a suspicious suicide in rural Grant County in Broken, the superior eighth novel of suspense in the Grant County series (and third to feature Will Trent).
Read the full text of our review at Mysterious Reviews: Broken by Karin Slaughter.
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Steve the Sheriff is BFG's Catch of the Week!
From Monday, July 26th, through Sunday, August 1st, the Big Fish Games Catch of the Week is the undersea mystery Steve the Sheriff. Use the coupon code CATCH299 at checkout to purchase the game for $2.99.
In Steve the Sheriff, a thief is afoot in Neptuneville! Your objective is to help Steve recover missing treasures. Search the town and speak with citizens to uncover the location of Neptuneville's stolen artifacts. Scour a multitude of levels for the pilfered prizes and sharpen your sleuthing skills with exciting mini-games. Can you decipher the clues and solve the mystery of the vanishing statue, key, and streetlight?
Find more (regularly priced) mystery games to download on our BFG Adventure Games and BFG Hidden Object Games pages.
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The Past Is a Foreign Country by Gianrico Carofiglio (Book Review)
The Past Is a Foreign Country by Gianrico Carofiglio. Non-series. Minotaur Books Hardcover, July 2010.
Two young men become partners in a life of crime in The Past Is a Foreign Country, a stand-alone novel of suspense by Gianrico Carofiglio set, in the coastal town of Bari in southern Italy.
Read the full text of our review at Mysterious Reviews: The Past Is a Foreign Country by Gianrico Carofiglio.
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Nine Television Mystery Series DVDs being Released This Week
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 or coming soon to DVD or Blu-ray disc, is profiling several ... many! ... series being released this week.
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Police officer Tom Hanson (Johnny Depp) leads his band of agents in the special Jump Street division by going undercover to infiltrate local schools to put a stop to crime and keep students safe from corrupt influences in the landmark Fox television series 21 Jump Street.
The 21 Jump Street team is a mixed group including the wise cracking Officer HT Ioki (Dustin Nguyen), the brilliant Officer Judy Hoffs (Holly Robinson Peete), the streetwise Officer Doug Penhall (Peter DeLuise) and, in latter episodes, the renegade Officer Dennis Booker (Richard Grieco).
The 21 Jump Street: The Complete Series DVD set of 18 discs contains the 103 episodes from the series that aired for five seasons on Fox from April 1986 through April 1991.
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The Agatha Christie Hour featured made-for-television adaptations of the mystery author's lesser known characters, who solve crimes of the heart as well as puzzling cases of larceny and murder.
With just the right mix of danger and deception, romance and revenge, innocence and intrigue, these classic adaptations are Christie at her best, now on DVD for the first time.
The The Agatha Christie Hour: Set One DVD set of 2 discs includes the first five episodes of the ten that aired on BCC during the Fall of 1982.
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ITV aired a series of Armchair Thrillers from 1978 through 1981. One of these episodes was High Tide, featuring Ian McShane as Peter Curtis, a man just been released from prison after serving four years for manslaughter. His victim's mysterious last words were "High Tide's at 9.52" -- and now Peter wants to find out why. Heading south in search of answers, he books into a hotel and discovers the only other resident knows all about him. Then he picks up a hitch-hiker, Celia, who may be far from innocent. Other people, it seems, are interested in those enigmatic last words and are prepared to kill to solve the mystery before Peter. As Peter conducts his search in the tidal estuaries of West England, he finds that there are far greater dangers than treacherous currents to contend with.
The Armchair Thriller: High Tide DVD set of 1 disc contains the 4-part episode that originally aired in March 1980.
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Take a hardnosed, strong-willed, undercover cop outraged by crime and the loopholes in the United States justice system and team him up with a sexy, no-nonsense policewoman whose unorthodox tactics sometimes rival his own, and you get Hunter.
Former NFL player Fred Dryer stars as Detective Sergeant Rick Hunter and Stepfanie Kramer as his partner, Sergeant Dee Dee McCall, homicide investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department.
The Hunter: The Complete Series DVD set of 28 discs contain all 152 episodes of the series that aired over seven seasons on NBC from September 1984 through April 1991. Individual season DVDs are only available for the first three seasons.
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Tom Selleck stars as Jesse Stone, the police chief of the small coastal town of Paradise, Massachusetts. No Remorse is the sixth made-for-television movies based on characters created by Robert B. Parker. It is not adapted from any of the Parker novels, but is an original screenplay co-written by Selleck.
In No Remorse, Jesse Stone has been suspended by the town's board of directors and gets involved in a mysterious series of murders in Boston. Before long, he’s following a crooked path that leads to none other than the city’s most notorious crime boss.
The Jesse Stone: No Remorse DVD set of one disc contains the film that originally aired on CBS during May 2010.
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Two DVD sets of Poirot are being released this week.
The Poirot: The Movie Collection 5 DVD set includes three full-length made-for-television film adaptations of the Agatha Christie novels Murder on the Orient Express, Third Girl, and Appointment with Death. Each stars David Suchet as the famous private detective Hercule Poirot.
The Poirot: The Classic Collection 4 DVD set includes 9 hour-long episodes based on the mystery author's short stories. These episodes originally aired as part of the first season of Poirot on ITV back in 1989, and star Suchet as Poirot, Hugh Fraser as Arthur Hastings, and Pauline Moran as Miss Felicity Lemon.
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Two season DVDs of The Sweeney are also being released this week.
John Thaw stars as Jack Regan in an early British police drama that aired for four seasons from 1975 through 1978. The series is based on an elite team of Metropolitan Polices officers specializing in violent crime called the Flying Squad; the name comes from Cockney rhyming slang (Sweeney Todd and Flying Squad).
The Sweeney: Series One DVD set of 5 discs contain the 13 episodes from the first season plus the pilot that originally aired in 1974; The Sweeney: Series Two DVD set of 4 discs contain the 13 episodes from the second season.
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Visit the Telemystery website to discover more television mystery series currently available on DVD and Blu-ray disc.
Mystery Godoku Puzzle for July 26, 2010
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!).
This week's letters and mystery clue:
A B D L M O S T Y
This medieval history professor is featured in a mystery series by Maria Hudgins (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!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Grace Under Pressure by Julie Hyzy (Book Review)
Grace Under Pressure by Julie Hyzy. A Manor House Mystery with Grace Wheaton. Berkley Prime Crime Mass Market Paperback, June 2010.
Grace Wheaton, assistant curator for the Marshfield Manor, must step up and take charge when her boss is murdered in an apparent case of mistaken identity, in Grace Under Pressure, the first in a new cozy series by Julie Hyzy.
Read the full text of our review at Mysterious Reviews: Grace Under Pressure by Julie Hyzy.
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
New Trailer for Fifth Season of Dexter
Showtime has posted a trailer for the fifth season of Dexter on its website, which you can watch below.
Based on characters created by Jeff Lindsay, Dexter stars Michael C. Hall as a forensic blood spatter expert for the Miami Dade Police Department ... who is also a ruthless serial killer.
In this new season, Dexter has more to lose than ever as he is drawn into a deadly game with a killer every bit as dangerous -- and conflicted -- as he is.
The new season premieres Sunday September 26th at 9 PM (ET/PT) on Showtime. Watch the trailer below:
Poirot: Appointment with Death Airs Sunday, July 25th on PBS
Tomorrow, Sunday July 25th, the third and final installment of this summer's Agatha Christie's Poirot Series X airs on PBS Masterpiece Mystery! Check your local listings for times.
Titled "Appointment with Death", archaeologist Lord Greville Boynton (brilliantly played by Tim Curry), accompanied by his universally despised wealthy second wife Lady Boynton, is in zealous pursuit of a major artifact in Syria. A curious array of onlookers has also gathered in the unforgiving desert heat — among them the tormented Boynton children, a psychiatrist, a nun, a travel writer and a cerebral but not exactly rugged Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. When most of the camp returns from an expedition, they find Lady Boynton has been stabbed to death. How can Poirot make sense of a murder when most of the suspects weren't even present at the time of death? Poirot's investigation exposes red herrings, broken personalities and a tragic back story buried deep. Will Poirot give up in frustration or will the voices of his little grey cells sing out and solve the case?
David Suchet stars as Hercule Poirot in this adaptation of the novel by Agatha Christie, originally published in 1938.
Announcing MystereBooks: Mystery, Suspense and Thriller eBooks
We are very pleased to announce the newest member to the Omnimystery Family of Mystery Websites: MystereBooks.com. MystereBooks is your source for the latest, bestselling mystery, suspense and thriller ebooks available for immediate download.
Books on the site are currently linked to two vendors: Barnes&Noble for eBooks that may be read on a variety of electronic devices including the Nook; and Amazon.com for Kindle editions. Other sites may be added in the future. Books that we've reviewed will also display a link to the review on Mysterious Reviews.
The site will be frequently updated with new titles, with older titles archived to a backlist page.
We thank you for visiting the Omnimystery Family of Mystery websites when buying your mystery-themed entertainment products, including books, games, films and television series. Your support helps keep our family strong and growing!
Inner Mysteries, Midnight Mysteries, and Treasure Seekers, New to Download from AVG
Games of Mystery is pleased to announce this week's new mystery and suspense casual and adventure games 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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Doors of the Mind: Inner Mysteries
The nightmares began when my father passed away. I haven't slept in days, and the nightmares even appear when I am awake. My doctor has recommended a dream specialist, and together we are trying to figure out what these nightmares mean.
ESRB Rating: Not Specified.
Windows Vista/XP (190 MB download).
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Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials
The famed writer Nathaniel Hawthorne has died during a freak snow storm, and his ghost has come to you, asking for help. There's more to this case than first appears, and only you can help free his spirit. Why was it snowing in May? Could Hawthorne's powerful friends and the Oval Office have something to do with the author's untimely death? How do legends of witchcraft play into the death of a writer 170 years later?
ESRB Rating: Not Specified.
Windows Vista/XP (500 MB download).
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Treasure Seekers: Follow the Ghosts
Jump into an exciting adventure as you help Nelly and Tom free some unlucky ghosts who are being trapped by an evil alchemist! Use your hidden object skills to explore a mysterious world, and discover valuable clues. Track down the necessary items to free the dead ancestor of Cardinal House, a shaman, and many other characters. Stop the evil alchemist and save the day!
ESRB Rating: Not Specified.
Windows Vista/XP (158 MB download).
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Reviews of Mystery and Suspense Books for Kids, New This Week on Book Trends (100724)
Book Trends, a review site for young adult and children books, published several new book reviews this past week. We're presenting here a summary of those in the mystery / suspense category.
Frenzy by Robert Liparulo. The sixth and final thriller in the Dreamhouse Kings series, recommended for readers aged 12 and older. Lexile measure: N/A. Reviewed by a 6th grade teacher, who writes, "Robert Liparulo has created a series that is not only packed with suspense, but is also filled with inspiration. Frenzy is a page-turner that will keep readers up until the wee hours of the morning as they surge ahead through the novel awaiting the shocking conclusion."
The Tilting House by Tom Llewellyn, recommended for readers aged 10 to 12. Lexile measure: 740L. Reviewed by a 7th grade student, who calls the novel "superb", adding "I also like the idea of having many stories about the house chain together to form the main story because it really makes the reader excited and anxious to find out what is going to happen next."
For more reviews of children and young adult books of all genres, visit Book Trends; their reviews will amaze you!
All of Felix's Favorite Games are $2.99 This Weekend Only at BFG
Games of Mystery is pleased to provide our readers with current promotions that offer discounts or other incentives for purchasing mystery-themed products and services.
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This weekend only (through Monday, July 26th), all of Felix's favorites at Big Fish Games can be purchased for only $2.99. Simply use coupon code ONEBILLION at checkout.
There are over 60 games from which to choose. We've picked out just a few of the mystery and suspense games, listing them below:
Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's Murders in the Rue Morgue
Drawn: The Painted Tower
All of the Mystery Case Files series of games: MCF Huntsville, MCF Madame Fate, MCF Prime Suspects, MCF Ravenhearst, and MCF Return to Ravenhearst
Nightfall Mysteries: Curse of the Opera
PuppetShow: Mystery of Joyville
Veronica Rivers: The Order of the Conspiracy
... and many more!
Click the banner below to visit BFG this weekend and "reel" in a few new games to play!
Find more (regularly priced) mystery games to download on our BFG Adventure Games and BFG Hidden Object Games pages.
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Friday, July 23, 2010
CWA Announces Winners of 2010 Dagger Awards
Tonight the Crime Writers' Association (CWA) announced the winners of several Dagger Awards at the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate. These include:
◊ Dagger in the Library: Ariana Franklin, “the author of crime fiction whose work is currently giving the greatest enjoyment to library users”;
◊ Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction: Ruth Dudley Edwards for Aftermath: The Omagh Bombing & the Families’ Pursuit of Justice;
◊ International Dagger: Johan Theorin for The Darkest Room (Sweden);
◊ Short Story Dagger: Robert Ferrigno for "Can You Help Me Out There" (which appeared in Thriller 2);
◊ Debut Dagger: Patrick Eden, for an author who has not yet had a novel published commercially, for the opening to his atmospheric noir tale A Place of Dying.
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