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Pickett investigates crimes in Black Hills

Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 12:36 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"Stone Cold" (G.P. Putnam's Sons), by C.J. Box   Many Americans aren't that familiar with Wyoming, except perhaps for Yellowstone National Park. In C.J. Box's...

Coben is at his best with 'Missing You'

Monday, 24 March 2014, 12:25 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"Missing You" (Dutton), by Harlan Coben   Harlan Coben, master of the suburban thriller, delivers another outstanding look at the truth behind the facade with "Missing...

'Bone Deep' not among White's stronger offerings

Friday, 21 March 2014, 16:50 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"Bone Deep" (Putnam), by Randy Wayne White   Doc Ford, a secret agent masquerading as a Florida marine biologist, returns in a thriller that explores the secret world of relic...

Andy Weir delivers with 'The Martian'

Thursday, 20 March 2014, 16:47 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"The Martian" (Crown), by Andy Weir   In the near future, mankind has successfully landed manned missions on Mars without mishap. The Ares 3 team, the third to explore the surface,...

Actor Robert Wagner recalls old Hollywood's style

Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 16:45 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"You Must Remember This: Life and Style in Hollywood's Golden Age" (Viking), by Robert J. Wagner with Scott Eyman   Long before movies could talk, the people on the big screen...

A lesson in writer's bio: how to survive Hollywood

Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 16:39 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"Stirling Silliphant: The Fingers of God" (BearManor Media), by Nat Segaloff   The young press agent asked the famously cynical Oscar-winning actor what he thought was the key to...

O'Hare & Fox are on the case in 'The Heist'

Saturday, 15 March 2014, 13:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"The Chase" by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg, (Bantam)    Janet Evanovich, author of the popular Stephanie Plum series, and Lee Goldberg, who has written several novels and TV...

Liam Mulligan is on the case in 'Providence Rag'

Friday, 14 March 2014, 12:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"Providence Rag" (Forge Books), by Bruce DeSilva   Bruce DeSilva uses his journalistic background to elevate "Providence Rag," the third entry in his award-winning series...

The Greek connection

Thursday, 13 March 2014, 17:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

John G. Dacoutros: Ships, Wine and Wars   Self-published   2013   288pp       Languages, cultures and civilisations apart, the peoples who live...

Fashion celebrity Mizrahi plans memoir for 2016

Thursday, 13 March 2014, 12:56 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Isaac Mizrahi will tell the whole story.   The fashion celebrity has a deal with Amy Einhorn Books for a memoir that will track his rise from an unhappy childhood in Brooklyn to...

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