Articles by admin


The Russian people are winning

To the surprise of Russia and everyone, the Ukraine war has taken a remarkable turn in the last few weeks. Initially, the Ukrainians did well by just surviving. Then, they began a slow, systematic counter-offensive…


Review: Til Death, by Ed McBain

The 9th book in Ed McBain’s 87th Precinct series may be the weakest link in the chain so far. The beginning is promising: Detective Steve Carella’s sister is getting married and on the morning of…



Review: Lady Killer, by Ed McBain

This, the eighth book in the legendary 87th Precinct series, was written over the course of just nine days, according to author Ed McBain. It’s a concise, tense account of just a few hours in…


A spectre is haunting Europe

A spectre is haunting Europe – the spectre of fascism.  We caught a glimpse of that spectre in Sweden last weekend and we are likely to see more of it next weekend in Italy. It…


Review: Killer’s Edge, by Ed McBain

The 7th book in McBain’s groundbreaking series of police procedurals — a genre he basically invented — seems to be having a bit of fun. In previous books, McBain’s introductions and afterwords, written many decades…



Review: Killer’s Choice, by Ed McBain

The fifth book in Ed McBain’s classic 87th Precinct series introduces a new character to the detective squad — Cotton Hawes. Hawes has been transferred over from one of the richer parts of the city…