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~Post by MysteryPeople Crime Fiction Coordinator Scott M. At my old bookstore, I remember one of my customers asking if there was a hard boiled version of a medieval mystery. "Maybe the main character could be some bitter knight back from the crusades." At the time, I didn't have much to offer him, but now … Continue reading Jeri Westerson Goes Medieval On You
~Post by MysteryPeople's Scott M. At our October 19th MysteryPeople event, Jeff Lindsay didn't just sign and discuss his latest book, Double Dexter, he performed. "Coming from theater and music, I miss it and try to pull those skills out when I can." He brought those skills out in one of the best readings I've … Continue reading MysteryPeople’s Evening with Jeff Lindsay
~Post by MysteryPeople's Scott M. I was introduced to Daniel Woodrell's work through many of my favorite authors, so it only seemed fitting that we invite some of those writers to join him to discuss his new short story collection, The Outlaw Album, tomorrow night (Saturday, October 22nd, 7pm.) Getting ready for the event this … Continue reading Daniel Woodrell: A Writer’s Writer
Tomorrow at 7p MysteryPeople will welcome the one and only Jeff Lindsay, the man who created our favorite serial killer-turned-Showtime-series, Dexter. He'll be here with the latest book in the Dexter saga, Double Dexter. Here's Scott to tell us more about it: If you're a fan of the show but haven't picked up one of … Continue reading MysteryPeople’s Scott M. Introduces Us to Double Dexter
~Post by MysteryPeople Crime Fiction Coordinator Scott M. When the film Winter's Bone came out, fans of the book were happy for two reasons. First, it was a rich, well made, and faithful adaptation of the novel, and second, we all thought "Finally, everybody will know Daniel Woodrell." Daniel Woodrell's writing came to my attention … Continue reading Getting to Know Daniel Woodrell
~Post by MysteryPeople Crime Fiction Coordinator Scott M. Tuesday night MysteryPeople had the honor of hosting one of the top authors in the thriller field, John Sanford. He signed his latest book, Shock Wave, which features Virgil Flowers, the character he spun off from his popular Lucas Davenport series. John talked for almost a full … Continue reading John Sandford Visits MysteryPeople
Jeff Lindsay, the creator of Dexter, will be at BookPeople on Wednesday, October 19, 7p to speak and sign 'Double Dexter.'~Post by Tommy When Jeff Lindsay first wrote Darkly Dreaming Dexter, he gave us a “hero” with an interesting twist. Dexter Morgan, forensics specialist for the Miami P.D. and all around nice guy, was a … Continue reading Decidedly Disparate Dexter
The Outlaw Album, the new book by Daniel Woodrell, one of Scott's favorite authors (in other words, an author he can't stop talking about to customers, booksellers, his Mom, anyone who will listen) hit shelves today. If the name Woodrell rings a bell, it's probably for one of two reasons: (1) You saw the movie … Continue reading Daniel Woodrell’s ‘The Outlaw Album’ Is On Sale Today – Scott (of course) Has an Opinion
~Post by MysteryPeople Crime Fiction Coordinator Scott M. John Sandford has pulled off a major feat with his fishing-obsessed, Bible quoting Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agent, Virgil Flowers. Originally a supporting character in Sandford's popular Lucas Davenport books, Flowers has become just as well loved by readers with his own series. Sandford's brilliance was … Continue reading MysteryPeople Review: ‘Shock Wave’ by John Sandford
~Post by MysteryPeople Crime Fiction Coordinator Scott M. Christa Faust came to the attention of crime fiction fans a few years ago with Money Shot, featuring kick-ass former porn star Angel Dare, whose body can be as dangerous as any gun. She was something of a pulp heroine for the Madonna age, in control of … Continue reading MysteryPeople October Pick of the Month
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