Tag Archives: crime fiction

My Review of “Salt River,” the New Doc Ford Crime Novel by Randy Wayne White

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Bruce DeSilva

Thirty years have zipped by since Randy Wayne White first introduced readers to Doc Ford and his pals in Sanibel Flats, and from time to time the mostly solid crime fiction series seems to falter. Salt River, the 26th Ford … Continue reading →

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“A Dangerous Man,” the New Thriller by Robert Crais, is One of His Best Yet

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Bruce DeSilva

Joe Pike is about to climb into his Jeep on Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile when he sees a man force a young woman into the back seat of a waiting car. When the car pulls away from the curb, Pike … Continue reading →

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My Review of J. Todd Scott’s Fine New Crime Novel

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Bruce DeSilva

America’s war on drugs is well-trod territory in crime fiction, and T. Jefferson Parker’s Ronald Ford series and Don Winslow’s border trilogy have set a high bar for those who dare to follow. But J. Todd Scott’s 20-year career as … Continue reading →

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High Praise for “Down to the River” Crime Fiction Anthology

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Bruce DeSilva

Thriller writer Jon Land praised Down to the River — a new anthology that includes a short story by Patricia and me — in his book review column for The Providence Journal: “The splendid anthology “Down to the River” (Down & … Continue reading →

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Who’s Reading “The Dread Line” Now? It’s Lee Child, The Creator of Jack Reacher!

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Bruce DeSilva

Lee Child is the author of the Jack Reacher novels, one of the best-selling crime fiction series of all time. I snapped this photo of him in New Orleans last month. You can learn more about Lee and his books … Continue reading →

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Who’s Reading “A Scourge of Vipers” Now? It’s Blues Harmonica Legend Rick Estrin!

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Bruce DeSilva

Rick Estrin is one of the best blues harmonica players in creation. His vocals fronting his kickin’ band, The Nightcats, are damned good, too. And he’s a brilliant songwriter to boot.  You can learn more about Rick and his music … Continue reading →

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The Great Bob Dylan Is A Fan of My Mulligan Novels!

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Bruce DeSilva

Who’s reading A Scourge of Vipers, my new Mulligan crime novel? BOB DYLAN. Here’s how I know. I was signing books at Once Upon a Crime, the wonderful mystery book store in Minneapolis, when the last person in line introduced … Continue reading →

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Goofy Selfies From The Bouchercon World Mystery Convention

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Bruce DeSilva

The best part of the Bouchercon World Mystery Convetion is the chance to hobnob with crime fiction royalty including Lee Child, David Morrell, and Sara Paretsky; to catch up with old friends including Gar Anthony Haywood, D.P. Lyle, and S.J. … Continue reading →

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Who’s Reading “Providence Rag” Now? It’s Best-Selling Mystery Writer William Kent Krueger.

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Bruce DeSilva

William Kent Krueger won this year’s Edgar Award for the best crime novel of 2013.  In my opinion, the honor was overdue, because he’s been writing some of our finest literary mysteries for years now. Some of his books have … Continue reading →

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The Top Ten Crime Novels of 2013

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Bruce DeSilva

It’s time, once again, for the annual list of the crime novels I most admired this year. Of course, I haven’t read everything, so I’m sure I missed some great work. Don’t hesitate to list your favorites in the comment section below. … Continue reading →

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