Sentences with phrase «classic crime novel»

Crooked House (PG - 13 for sexuality and mature themes) Adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic crime novel of the same name about a private eye (Max Irons) hired by an ex-lover (Stefanie Martini) to investigate the mysterious murder of her wealthy grandfather (Gino Picciano).

This new incarnation of the classic crime novels stars Rowan Atkinson, in his first dramatic role, as Chief Inspector Maigret as he looks to catch a serial killer stalking women in Montmarte.

Self - published novel One Cold Night by Katia Lief is the bestselling crime novel of the past five years on Kobo's UK platform, while Sherlock Holmes is the favourite character from classic crime novels, the e-reading company has revealed.

Not exact matches

«Small Crimes» is based on a novel by David Zeltserman, but if you told me it was based on an Elmore Leonard classic I would have believed you.

INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS Brighton Rock (Unrated) Remake of the 1947 crime thriller based on Graham Greene's classic novel about a ruthless hoodlum (Sam Riley) who romances the gullible waitress (Rose Riseborough) scheduled to testify after witnessing him murder a rival mobster (Sean Ellis).

About mysteries and crime novels of all kinds: thrillers, cozies, thrillzies, police procedurals, P.I. novels, Irish crime novels, Scandinavian crime novels, Antarctic crime novels, original e-books, short stories, nonfiction about the mystery, classic novels and graphic novels, and on and on.

Winner of the Danish Crime Novel of the Decade, S.J. Gazan's debut novel The Dinosaur Feather is a classic of Scandinavian noir, from its richly imagined and deeply flawed characters to its scintillating exploration of one of the most fascinating aspects of contemporary dinosaur and avian reseNovel of the Decade, S.J. Gazan's debut novel The Dinosaur Feather is a classic of Scandinavian noir, from its richly imagined and deeply flawed characters to its scintillating exploration of one of the most fascinating aspects of contemporary dinosaur and avian resenovel The Dinosaur Feather is a classic of Scandinavian noir, from its richly imagined and deeply flawed characters to its scintillating exploration of one of the most fascinating aspects of contemporary dinosaur and avian research.

Pierre Lemaitre's American debut novel, Alex, is a dark and arresting crime thriller with a classic noir edge.

For beyond - a-reasonable-doubt evidence, see the Library of America's two - volume Women Crime Writers (2015), which collects eight terrific thrillers from the»40s and»50s, including the novels that inspired the classic film noirs Laura, The Reckless Moment, and In a Lonely Place.

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Having said that, she was faced with the challenge of producing a cover that conveyed the gritty sinister feel of a classic crime noir novel with a hint the book was a science fiction story as well.

Drawing on his award - winning journalism experience, Bill has edited and revived lost classics of Victorian true - crime cases, anthologies of Sherlock Holmes fanfiction, and deluxe versions of great novels by Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie.