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An introduction to a series of book reviews for mystery fans is presented including "A Perilous Undertaking" by Deanna Raybourn, "Where the Dead Lie" by C. S. Harris, and "Unsettling Crime for Samuel Craddock" by Terry Shames.

The article discusses the female private investigator (PI) subgenre of mystery novels. The article examines the work of authors including Sue Grafton, Marcia Muller, and Sara Paretsky, whose books all contain female PIs, and discusses why authors chose to create female PI characters, issues of gender in their novels, and the settings of novels.

The article reports that the mystery books from Great Britain has entered the U.S. market. According to Scottish crime writer Val McDermid, author Agatha Christie has created an expectation about British mystery writers. Based on the article, the noir traditions set down by Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett have been embraced by a new generation of British crime writers. The author says publishers pursue a British author based on personal taste and the trend in the U.S. market. INSETS: Bloody Brits;Severn House and Soho Press;New to Our Shores.

The article focuses on the release of crime and mystery fiction in April of 2015, which includes "Slated for Death," by Elizabeth J. Duncan, "The Alpine Zen," by Mary Daheim, and "Burnt River," by Karin Salvalaggio.

An interview with Adrian McKinty, author of the book "Police at the Station and They Don't Look Friendly," is presented. An explanation of McKinty's character Detective Sergeant Sean Duffy balances office politics with case management is provided. Also mentioned are the Irish Republican Army's presence in the novel and the possibility of writing contemporary crime fiction set in Ireland.

The article presents an interview with the Swedish couple who writes under the pen name Lars Kepler. Topics include their creation of the main character detective Joona Linna, his struggle against arms dealers, Sweden's export of arms per capita, and the interaction between the couple regarding the writing process.

An interview with novelist S.J. Bolton is presented. Bolton discusses her inspiration for the details of her crime novel "Dead Scared." Details discussed include the story of heroine Lacy Flint and Bolton's decision to make Flint a series character, the decision to set the novel at Cambridge University, and Bolton's motivation in choosing the topic of student suicides.

The article presents an interview with Isaac Adamson, author of the novel "Complication." Asked about the city of Prague, Czech Republic, which is the subject of a book-within-a-book in the novel, he discusses visiting the city in 2002 and recognizing its potential as a setting for fiction. Other topics include how horology, or clock-making, is incorporated into the story, how he develops the complicated plot of a thriller such as this, and the writers who inspire him.

The article discusses the author Val McDermid, who is known for her novels about criminal profiler Tony Hill and detective Carol Jordan. The article examines the publication of her novel "The Retribution" with the company Grove Atlantic, McDermid's writing process, and violence in her novels. Other topics include Jacko Vance, a serial killer in her novels, and the relationship between the characters Tony and Carol.

This article profiles Oregon crime writer Chelsea Cain. Her fourth series "The Night Season" features Portland police detective Archie Sheridan and his nemesis, serial killer Gretchen Lowell. Cain claims she can relate to the book's character Susan Ward, a newspaper reporter. She characterizes the antagonistic relationship between Sheridan and Lowell as a twisted love story. Particular focus is given to the plot of the book, a well as its setting.