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Classic Mystery Books
Rachel examines classic mystery books that continue to fascinate modern audiences, while also addressing how some have aged poorly regarding social issues like racism and bigotry. The article provides a nuanced look at why certain enduring classics hold a place in the genre today.

Best Mystery Books of All Time
Rachel shares a curated list of her top mystery and crime novels, providing publisher descriptions and personal commentary on why each made the list. Featured titles include historical mysteries like The Name of the Rose, fast-paced thrillers such as Headhunters and The Pelican Brief, and police procedurals like Angels Flight.

Top Mystery Books of 2021
Everyone loves a good mystery book, don’t they? With so many new releases every year in a fiction genre that continues to grow in popularity, it’s often tough to choose which books make […]

How are books ordered in a library?
Readers can find and request print books, eBooks, and audiobooks for free through library websites and apps like Libby or Hoopla. Borrowing from libraries is a great way to discover new authors while still providing them with financial support.

What is PLR and how does it help authors?
This article explains Public Lending Right (PLR), a system that reimburses authors when readers borrow books from libraries. It provides a clear definition of what PLR is and details how the program provides essential support to the book community.

Kay Hunter cover reveal and Kickstarter launch
I’m delighted to show you the cover for the next Kay Hunter book today, as well as sharing how you can read the book FOUR WEEKS before it’s published on 8 February 2022!

Celebrating 10 years as a crime fiction author
Today’s the day that A DARKER PLACE is published worldwide, and I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for your amazing support of my writing these past 10 years. On 11 […]

New perspectives on writing detective fiction
How does writing a long-running book series challenge a writer? USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett was interviewed by The Big Thrill magazine about her new release A Darker Place, Detective Kay […]
