Most mystery readers we know have fairly specific tastes, so we’ve divided the Felony & Mayhem line into categories. We’ve included an “icon” on the cover of every Felony & Mayhem title to make it easier for readers to find books that match their tastes.
British: Set in or around the UK , these feature the highly literate, often witty prose that fans of British mysteries demand. Examples include:
Espionage: Spies, spooks and conspiracy theories, from World War I to the present. Examples include:
Foreign: Intricately observed, richly atmospheric settings anywhere in the world outside of England and the U.S.A. Examples include:
Hard Boiled: Mean streets and meaner bad guys, with a cop or a PI usually carrying the story and landing a few punches besides. Examples include:
Historical: From the Ancient World to the 1940s, and everything in between. Examples include:
Traditional: Classy cozies with little gunplay or gore, but often a fair amount of humor and – always – an intrepid amateur sleuth. Examples include:
Vintage: Originally published prior to about 1965, these promise the kind of twisty, ingenious puzzles beloved by fans of Agatha Christie. Examples include:
