Popular fiction writer Philip Kerr has died

Syndetics book coverThe very popular historical thriller writer Philip Kerr has died of cancer aged 62. Born in Scotland he became a full time writer in 1989, beginning his career with the character Bernie Gunther and the ‘Berlin Noir’ trilogy. He continued with ten more novels featuring Bernie Gunther and the third titled, If the Dead Rise Not, published in 2009, won several Crime Writing awards. Fifteen other novels were published, two non-fiction and ten books of fiction for children, these under the pseudonym of P. B. Kerr.
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His last novel published this year is titled Greeks Bearing Gifts, again featuring the character Bernie Gunther.

The best of the best: must reads from this month’s fiction selections

The following titles have been chosen from our monthly new fiction selections. They are all highly recommended for great reading.

Syndetics book coverThe ice beneath her / Camilla Grebe ; translated by Elizabeth Clark Wessel.
A very clever psychological murder mystery that will have any reader locked in from the first sentence to the last.

Syndetics book coverRazor girl / Carl Hiaasen.l
A typical Carl Hiaasen racy, wacky, thriller, with an wonderful assortment of weird characters, in unbelievable situations, a great joyous, hilarious read.

Syndetics book coverSomething new : tales from a makeshift bride / by Lucy Knisley.
Lucy Knisley never fails to delight with her clever precise graphic novels. This memoir just sparkles.

Syndetics book coverNutshell / Ian McEwan.
This novel is just brilliant. Similar story line to Shakespeare’s Hamlet, this a real page turner, from a master fiction writer.

Syndetics book coverThe last days of new Paris : a novella / China Miéville.
An alternative history, that showcases Mieville’s fabulous imagination, love of language and writing skill. Totally engrossing.