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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Sjöwall, Maj and Per Wahlöö (1970) The Laughing Policeman
Sweden is a fairly civilized country– not without its criminal element, of course, but also not a country in which sensational mass murders are likely to occur. Scandinavia, in general, is remarkably peaceful, which is why the recent killings in … Continue reading
Posted in Current Mysteries
Tagged Martin Beck, mass murder, mystery reviews, Scandinavia, Sjowall, Wahloo
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Fisher, Rudolph (1932) The Conjure-Man Dies, A Mystery Tale of Dark Harlem
In the golden age of Harlem, when African-American culture blossomed and the area’s nightclubs drew music fans from around the world, the local culture was incomparably rich and diverse. The Depression drove many to scamming and scraping, and even the … Continue reading
Posted in Current Mysteries
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