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– the alphabet in crime is hosted by Kerrie, Mysteries in Paradise –
A few lines written in between washing & packing.
Revenge is not exactly my favourite crime fiction plot, but when it is done well, the result may be a wonderful pageturner. So I will mention a couple of recent reviews where revenge is part of the plot, but without going into detail because it is quite easy to spoil such a story for those of you who have not read it yet.
First, I´ll highlight Jussi Adler-Olsen´s Mercy (UK title) or The Keeper of Lost Causes (US). I re-read the first Carl Mørck story in English earlier this month because I was curious about the English translation. Here a dramatic event acts like a catalyst many years later.
Second, I reviewed Martin Edwards´ standalone, Take My Breath Away as my first May book. Apparently a woman returns from the dead, bent on revenge. There is much else to this story, but the urge to get even is one of the pieces of the puzzle.
What is your favourite story that includes an element of revenge?
Writer´s news:
I created an author´s page on Amazon the other day. While I am writing this, my short biography and two of my works are visible, and “Candied Crime” should also be on the way. So for those of you who prefer shopping via Amazon.com, it is now possible. But I recommend that you check the price. Mobi for Kindle is also available from Smashwords, and their VAT-free version may be cheaper for some of you.
“Liquorice Twists” should also be available via Barnes & Noble, Sony, Kobo, Apple and Diesel in a week or two.
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