Lee Child and Andrew Child speak candidly about their latest Jack Reacher novel — ‘No Plan B’
Jack Reacher. Six foot five, 250-pounds, ex-military. In the mid-90s, with the collapse of the Soviet Union, Reacher is fired from his job; dislocated from
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“Staccato prose moves the action along at machine-gun pace reminiscent of classic hard-boiled mysteries. [….] fans of George V Higgens and James Ellroy are sure to have a blast.”
– Publishers Weekly
“The tension ratchets up with each page and the plot unspools towards its rousing, raucous and stunning conclusion!”
– The Mysterious Book Report
“A no-nonsense thriller, with an intoxicating and smart protagonist in Rae Valentine. Be sure to find a comfortable spot before opening the book because once you’re taken on the ride it is hard to get off.”
– David Swinson, author of The Second Girl and Trigger
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Joanne Hichens reflects on the lighter side of life with wicked humour, but just as fearlessly exposes the dark side. As a child, books were her refuge, particularly those where good and evil fought it out till justice was served and the world was once more aligned. As a writer, whether of crime fiction or memoir, she explores, and delights in, this fragile equilibrium.
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Joanne Hichens loves the lighter side of life, but fearlessly unpacks the dark side, whether in crime fiction or memoir. As a child, the library was her refuge, where she learned of good and evil, and justice was done, so no wonder books are her business.
Lee Child and Andrew Child speak candidly about their latest Jack Reacher novel — ‘No Plan B’
Jack Reacher. Six foot five, 250-pounds, ex-military. In the mid-90s, with the collapse of the Soviet Union, Reacher is fired from his job; dislocated from
The rise of African Zines
Print was long the natural habitat of African literature but online literary magazines are emerging as a new home for the continent’s countless stories an
DIVINE JUSTICE
“Staccato prose moves the action along at machine-gun pace reminiscent of classic hard-boiled mysteries. [….] fans of George V Higgens and James Ellroy are sure to have a blast.”
– Publishers Weekly
“The tension ratchets up with each page and the plot unspools towards its rousing, raucous and stunning conclusion!”
– The Mysterious Book Report
“A no-nonsense thriller, with an intoxicating and smart protagonist in Rae Valentine. Be sure to find a comfortable spot before opening the book because once you’re taken on the ride it is hard to get off.”
– David Swinson, author of The Second Girl and Trigger
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"Staccato prose moves the action along at machine-gun pace reminiscent of classic hard-boiled mysteries. [....] fans of George V Higgens and James Ellroy are sure to have a blast."
– Publishers Weekly"The tension ratchets up with each page and the plot unspools towards its rousing, raucous and stunning conclusion!”
– The Mysterious Book Report“A no-nonsense thriller, with an intoxicating and smart protagonist in Rae Valentine. Be sure to find a comfortable spot before opening the book because once you're taken on the ride it is hard to get off.”
– David Swinson, author of The Second Girl and Trigger
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Lee Child and Andrew Child speak candidly about their latest Jack Reacher novel — ‘No Plan B’
Jack Reacher. Six foot five, 250-pounds, ex-military. In the mid-90s, with the collapse of the Soviet Union, Reacher is fired from his job; dislocated from his world, he struggles with the tension between his need for solitude and his loneliness. For some reason, he’s unable to commit to another job
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Print was long the natural habitat of African literature but online literary magazines are emerging as a new home for the continent’s countless stories an essay by Joanne Hichens The past decade witnessed a boom of online platforms showcasing African creativity. This fast-growing online culture has resulted in a wealth of
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Joanne Hichens
Joanne Hichens reflects on the lighter side of life with wicked humour, but just as fearlessly exposes the dark side. As a child, books were her refuge, particularly those where good and evil fought it out till justice was served and the world was once more aligned. As a writer, whether of crime fiction or memoir, she explores, and delights in, this fragile equilibrium.