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- 1Readers warm to Wes Markin's Knaresborough crime novel●WHAT AM I READING? Finished 'The Lonely Lake Killings' by Wes Markin, a cosy-ish crime novel set in Knaresborough, Yorks
Wes Markin's 'The Lonely Lake Killings', a cosy-ish crime novel set in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, is drawing positive word of mouth from readers. One reviewer who just finished it says it was much better than the first book in the series and is already planning to read the third installment, calling it worth a read and a vote of confidence in the series.
- 2Pajiba Shares September 2026 Book Recommendations▼Gillian Flynn, True Crime, and WNBA Romance: Pajiba September 2026 Book Recommendations Superpost!
Pajiba has published its September 2026 book recommendations roundup, highlighting new releases spanning Gillian Flynn's latest work, true crime titles, and a WNBA-themed romance novel. The superpost gathers the site's picks for the month across multiple genres, aimed at readers looking for what to pick up next as the autumn publishing season gets underway.
- 3Readers rethink the Other's motives in 'Piranesi'●The Other in 'Piranesi' isn't hollow. He's a tourist: he can leave the House any time, so walling a man inside cost him
A literary argument about Susanna Clarke's novel 'Piranesi' is circulating among readers: the claim that the Other is not simply a hollow villain but a tourist in the House, free to leave at any time. On this reading, walling Piranesi inside cost him nothing, and his crime is not cruelty but the open door he never had to use.
- 4India secures deportation of narco-kingpin Navpreet Singh from Türkiye●#BREAKING | India secures deportation of narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh from Türkiye Read more at: https:// wi
India has secured the deportation of alleged narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh from Türkiye, according to WIONews. The report links the operation to Home Minister Amit Shah's broader crackdown on drug networks. Details on the charges and timeline of the deportation remain limited, but the case is being presented as a significant win for Indian law enforcement cooperation abroad.
- 5Creepy No. 70 (1975) cover praised for composition●Creepy no. 70 (1975) Terrific composition and lighting. Do we think the ape is guilty of the apparent crime? I think the
The cover of Creepy magazine issue 70, published in 1975, is drawing praise for its composition and lighting. Readers are debating the scene it depicts, questioning whether the ape shown is actually guilty of the apparent crime and suggesting the story may take a different turn. The issue is freely available to read on the Internet Archive.
- 6Crime Reads picks the best crime novels of October 2026●The Best Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers, of the Month: October 2026
Crime Reads has published its monthly roundup of the best crime novels, mysteries, and thrillers for October 2026. The list highlights standout new releases in the genre and serves as a reading guide for mystery fans. Such roundups typically draw attention from readers, booksellers, and publishers tracking which new titles are gaining momentum.