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Tag Archives: crime novels
My Review of “Broken,” Don Winslow’s New Collection of Propulsive Novellas
Don Winslow, whose work includes a dozen of the finest crime novels written in the last 20 years, displays all of his strengths, including propulsive narration, compelling characters, and a tight, staccato writing style, in Broken, a collection of six … Continue reading
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My Crime Novel “Rhode Island” Makes Best of Decade List!
Thank you to Crimreads.com for including one of my novels, Rogue Island, on its list of the best crime novels of the last decade. Here’s is a photo my wife Patricia took of actor John Lithgow reading the paperback edition.
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October New England Author Appearance
I’ll be discussing my 5 hardboiled Liam Mulligan crime novels, fielding questions, and signing copies on Wednesday, Oct 11th, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, Queset House, 51 Main Street, North Easton, MA. If you’re in the area, please drop by. Bruce DeSilva’s … Continue reading
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Who’s Reading “The Dread Line” Now? Acclaimed Children’s Author R.L. Stine!
R.L. Stine’s books have sold more than 350 million copies worldwide, making him one of the best-selling children’s authors of all time. I snapped this photo of him at a writing conference last fall. You can learn more about him … Continue reading
NPR’s Scott MacKay Names “The Dread Line” Among the Best Books of 2016
My thanks to Scott MacKay of Rhode Island’s National Public Radio affiliate for including my latest crime novel, The Dread Line, on the list of his favorite reads in 2016. Scott, a fine reporter and avid reader, had this to … Continue reading
Who’s Reading “The Dread Line” Now? Atlanta Bluesman Tinsley Ellis.
Tinsley Ellis, an Atlanta blues singer and guitarist, founded The Heartfixers in 1981, and carried that band to regional fame before leaving for a solo career, releasing recordings with Alligator Records, the groundbreaking blues record label. His new album was … Continue reading
New Digs For Liam Mulligan, Hero of My Crime Novels
The first four books in my Edgar Award-winning series of crime novels had Liam Mulligan working as an investigative reporter for a dying Providence, R.I. newspaper. The job didn’t pay much, so he lived in a rundown tenement house in … Continue reading
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Who’s Reading “The Dread Line” Now? Critically Acclaimed Crime Novelist Bill Loehfelm !!
Bill is the author of six fine crime novels including his critically-acclaimed Maureen Coughlin series set in his adopted city of New Orleans. His latest Coughlin yarn is Let the Devil Out. You can learn more about Bill and his … Continue reading
Who’s Reading “The Dread Line”Now? Mystery Writer Kenneth Wishnia!
Kenneth Wishnia’s mystery novels have been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony, and Macavity Awards, and have made Best Mystery of the Year lists at Booklist, Library Journal, and The Washington Post. His short stories have appeared in Ellery Queen’s Mystery … Continue reading
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Who’s Reading “The Dread Line” Now? Best-Selling Crime Novelist Harlan Coben!
Harlan Coben is one of the best, and most popular, crime novelists working today, with his last ten books all debuting at #1 on the New York Times Best Seller list. You can learn more about him and his work … Continue reading
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Bruce DeSilva's Rogue Island 