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TimesLIVE
06-07-2025
- TimesLIVE
Paige Nick on a killing spree of books
Reams of gore and intrigue in small-town South Africa As I type this, I'm on a serious killing spree across the Western Cape. First, I committed multiple murders in a small village there, possibly Stanford. Then I gouged out someone's eyes before murdering them in Cape Town, and I'm currently murdering someone in Knysna and trying to make that one look like a suicide. OK, no need to make a call to Crimeline to report me yet. I've just finished reading three killer debut South African crime authors that you really need to know about. Making a Killing by Bonnie Espie (Kwela): The moreish, fun cosy one Making a Killing by Espie is the first in what is sure to be a fun, new cosy crime series. I joyfully whipped through this novel with one eye closed at some points because it got deliciously gory. It's set in that small South African village we all recognise. Winifred has escaped the big city to hide from a dodgy past, and she opens a bookshop-slash-restaurant with a strange new accomplice, I mean acquaintance, Sylvie. Soon it appears murder is on the menu. The author lives in a small South African village herself. If I were her neighbours I'd sleep with one eye open; it seems murder comes to her terrifyingly easily. Unsolicited by Andrea Shaw (Jacana Media): The interesting, brilliant one set in publishing More murder on the menu here, but this one entirely deeper and darker. In Unsolicited a reader is found dead, eyes melted out! Detective Fatima Matthews is on the case, but she's on something else too: menopause. If her hot flushes would just ease up for half a second, maybe she could concentrate on the crime at hand. And speaking of crimes, her son is visiting with his wife, baby, and family too, so things are about to escalate. This murder is set in the publishing industry and Fatima is going to have to delve into the publishing house's slush pile to find more clues. But first, she's got to deal with her in-laws. If the Dead Could Talk by Juliette Mnqeta (Kwela): The gripping one that digs up the past The cop in question in this new series is detective Florian Welter, and he doesn't just have what looks like a high-profile politician's questionable suicide to solve, he also has to deal with his dyslexia and the covah, or rather havoc, it caused in his last job, which was what got him relegated to Knysna in the first place. This well-written, moreish police procedural crime thriller also tracks the story of the victim's daughter seeking closure. It's full of entertaining twists and conspiracy theories that go all the way back to the nineties. All three of these are clever, well-written novels. If you're a crime fan, and even if you're not, all are very much worth the read. So cosy up, and get ready to start guessing whodunnit. * Paige Nick is the author of the smash hit new novel Book People and several other acclaimed novels. She runs The Good Book Appreciation Society, a book club on Facebook with over 23k members, and hosts Book Choice on Fine Music Radio every second Tuesday at 12pm. She spends far too much time reading and writing, and hates plastic forks.
The Irish Sun
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
RTE Fair City viewers all say the same thing as Ray and Pete go head-to-head & Liam tries to mess with Carol
RTE Fair City viewers are all saying the same thing after Pete and Ray got into a fight over Doug's day off on tonight's episode. During the show, Nikki worried that Cass's speech might be a bore, while Liam messed with Carol. 3 Liam revealed to Carol he is friends with her ex Credit: RTE 3 Pete was annoyed at Ray for giving Doug the day off Credit: RTE 3 Pete and Ray got into a tiff over Doug Credit: RTE Erica and Nora convinced Ray to let Doug have a day off to visit a wedding expo. Meanwhile, Ray and Pete were concerned when Detective Buckley came looking for Doug to question him regarding his business with Bill Devereux. The interaction left Pete worried it could be related to his and Paul's dodgy car dealings with J.J. However, Paul convinced him that he has nothing to worry about, but Ray and Nora still worried over what kind of trouble Doug could be in. read more on fair city Fair City viewers raced to social media to share their reactions to tonight's drama. Ciara commented: "Now Pete go suck a lemon." Pamela said: "Feck off Pete and go play boules." Another viewer added: "Doug will be on next months Crimeline." MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Elsewhere on the show, things got tense as Ger and Sharon argued over house rules. RTE Fair City first look While Carol grew frustrated with Lorcan when she arrived back from her trip to a messy house. Later, Liam surprised Carol when he revealed that he and Sharon had a thing – but it has since ended. After Ruby passed her exams, things grew awkward when Lorcan attempted to swing an invite to their family-only celebration dinner. And things got worse, when Lorcan turned up late to The Station, Ruby gave Carol a hand clearing the tables. WORK BLUES Carol snapped at Lorcan for slacking at work, while Liam was affronted when Sharon tried to offer him love life advice. Later, Liam meddled with Carol and J.J. when he revealed that he was friends with Carol's ex – Billy Meehan. After upsetting Carol, J.J. apologised for not telling her sooner and confronted Liam for trying to drop him in it with Carol. Elsewhere in Carrigstown, Kim, Nikki and Sean were worried that Cass's Michael Collin's teaspoon speech was going to be a bore. So the group convinced Cass to give the speech to the local historical society before the museum, so he could get some feedback.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Parents of Sanford toddler nearly killed in hit-and-run ask for community help to solve the case
Sanford Police are asking the community to come forward with information on a hit-and-run that nearly killed a toddler. 3-year-old Harmonie Rose Bryant has been fighting for her life at Arnold Palmer hospital, since she was hit on Persimmon Avenue in the Goldsboro neighborhood on Thursday. According to her family, the toddler is in stable condition, but she had brain bleeding and multiple fractures to her skull and pelvis. The family spoke exclusively with Channel 9 and said Harmonie will likely have a long road to recovery. According to the family, the 3-year-old is awake but unable to communicate and could have lasting issues from the crash. Her parents told Channel 9 they were watching their daughter play 'Red Light, Green Light' with her older brother just feet away from their Sanford home, as a driver jumped the curve and slammed into their daughter. 'We were sitting right there on the porch when it happened. And that car came flying around the corner,' said Harmonie's father Melvin Bryant. 'She went flying in the air. I jumped off the porch, almost fell down the steps,' added Harmonie's mother Lakisha Debose, as she recalled the horrifying moment. Harmonie's parents said they have been by their daughter's hospital bedside 24/7 since the crash and are asking for continued prayers for her recovery. The family and several neighbors told Channel 9 speeding is a problem along Persimmon Avenue where the crash happened. They believe the city needs to take some speed calming measures on the road. Meanwhile, Harmonie's parents said they are frustrated the person responsible for the hit and run is still at large. They are begging the community to provide information to police that could help close the case. 'I want justice,' said Bryant, 'I'm asking for anybody to step forward.' Sanford Police said they do have persons of interest but have not made any arrests yet. The department said anyone with information about the hit-and-run could contact Sanford Police directly or make an anonymous report via Crimeline. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Police searching for driver in hit-and-run crash that killed bicyclist in Osceola County
The Florida Highway Patrol has released information on a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Pleasant Hill Road, resulting in the death of an adult male bicyclist. Officials report that a newer model black Honda Accord (V1), which remains unidentified, was heading north in the inside lane of Pleasant Hill Road, while a Volkswagen Jetta (V2) was in the outside lane. The bicyclist was in the center of the intersection as both vehicles, having a green light, approached. The front of V1 struck the bicyclist, throwing him into the outside lane, where the left side of V2 then hit him. The driver of V2 attempted to swerve to avoid the collision but was unable to do so. The bicyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of V1 fled the scene northbound on Pleasant Hill Road. The driver and passenger of V2, who were uninjured, remained at the scene. Authorities are seeking information about the crash and urge anyone with details to contact FHP at *347 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Reward offered in search for man accused of trying to kidnap woman in Orange County
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is reaching to the public for help tracking down a person of interest in an almost two-week-old case. The sheriff's Office says Crimeline is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the man pictured above. Investigators say on the morning of May 11, this man stole a 4Runner, then tried to force a woman inside it shortly after. Investigators say the man drove it several times past a woman who was walking her dog near Adanson Street and Lee Road. That woman said the man blocked her, then pointed a gun at her and told her to get in. The woman ran, and the man drove away, the sheriff's office said. The 4Runner was later recovered, but the man remains at large. He was caught on camera where the vehicle was taken. He is shown to have black hair and an average build, and may have a tattoo on his left forearm. Anyone who recognizes him is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff's Office or Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
