And speaking of Ernesto Mallo, today I'm planting myself in a patio chair by the pool and starting his Sweet Money, published by one of my favorite indie publishers, Bitter Lemon Press.  I've been looking forward to this one for so long!

It's not like I'm a professional reviewer or anything, just a reader who enjoys good crime fiction, the edgier the better.  But every year I read and post my thoughts about the books that are on the CWA International Dagger shortlist.  This year's books are (linked to my reviews):

1. The Wings of the Sphinx, by Andrea Camilleri…