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Around the World in Twenty Thrillers
A Hostile PlaceA Hostile Place by John Fullerton
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AFGHANISTAN - Not just your average 'hunt for bin Laden' thriller.
The Stone Angels (New Blood)The Stone Angels (New Blood) by Stuart Cohen
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ARGENTINA - Excellent crime novel set in Buenos Aires.
The Small Boat of Great SorrowsThe Small Boat of Great Sorrows by Dan Fesperman
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BOSNIA - Highly recommended. Winner of the CWA Steel Dagger for Thriller of the Year 2003.
The Silence of the RainThe Silence of the Rain by Luiz Alfredo Garcia Roza
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BRAZIL - A runaway bestseller in Brazil, this is the first of a series featuring Inspector Esposito, a cynical Rio cop.
The Delicate StormThe Delicate Storm by Giles Blunt
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CANADA - Second outing for Ontario detective John Cardinal. Fans of the excellent 'Forty Words for Sorrow' will not be disappointed.
Chinese WhispersChinese Whispers by Peter May
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CHINA - Detective Li Yan on the trail of the 'Beijing Ripper'. Great atmosphere.
The Lost Army of CambysesThe Lost Army of Cambyses by Paul Sussman
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EGYPT - A really satisfying adventure story from an author who's clearly done his homework.
Walking the ShadowsWalking the Shadows by Donald James
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FRANCE - Author Donald James gives Vadim, his Russian detective, a break to offer us a very different sort of thriller.
The Last Red DeathThe Last Red Death by Paul Johnston
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GREECE - Dramatic tale of terrorism past and present. Perfect beach reading.
A Season for the Dead (Nic Costa)A Season for the Dead (Nic Costa) by David Hewson
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ITALY - Murder and intrigue in the Vatican. Hewson does it much better than most.
TokyoTokyo by Mo Hayder
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JAPAN - Mo Hayder's latest offering is something of a departure from her previous two novels. You'll still be haunted by it!
He Who Fears the Wolf (Inspector Sejer Mystery)He Who Fears the Wolf (Inspector Sejer Mystery) by Karin Fossum
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NORWAY - Second Inspector Sejer mystery. Compelling reading.
VodkaVodka by Boris Starling
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RUSSIA - Complex but gripping. Starling's best so far.
Heart of the HunterHeart of the Hunter by Deon Meyer
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SOUTH AFRICA - Terrific 'pursuit' story.
The Blind Man of SevilleThe Blind Man of Seville by Robert Wilson
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SPAIN - Robert Wilson is always a joy to read. Fascinating and original.
Return of the Dancing MasterReturn of the Dancing Master by Henning Mankell
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SWEDEN - Even better than the Wallander books.
Bangkok 8Bangkok 8 by John Burdett
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THAILAND - Burdett definitely knows his Bangkok! Very enjoyable thriller.
Bone MountainBone Mountain by Eliot Pattison
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TIBET - Eliot Pattison genuinely has the ability to transport his readers to the mountains and plains of Tibet.
HaremHarem by Barbara Nadel
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TURKEY - Cetin Ikmen is one of the best of today's international fictional cops.
Lost SoldiersLost Soldiers by James Webb
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VIETNAM - Webb captures the essence of modern-day Vietnam with this riveting thriller.