Paul Burke

Jan 19, 2025 | crimetime.co.uk | Paul Burke

Musician James Yorkston is a folk singer/songwriter from Fife with over 20 years in the music business. His first album was released in 2002 and he has since recorded several more, all highly acclaimed. James has been a punk, an integral part of the Fence Collective, and the Yorkston/Thorne/Khan trio. He has performed with folk-rock legend John Martyn and been involved in musical collaborations.

Dec 1, 2024 | crimetime.co.uk | Paul Burke

Crime Time FM is in full Christmas mode, or, as it’s the end of the year, at least we are as seasonal as we get – which means it’s the best crime fiction books of the year time!Always one of our most popular shows The great Crime Time Christmas Debate is now live for your listening pleasure. 6 top critics choose their favourites, a cornucopia of crime choices for you to ponder and, maybe, read.

Oct 30, 2024 | crimetime.co.uk | Paul Burke

This year’s Crime Time Christmas Debate will be exclusive to Crime Time FM and will be released on 28th November. So that’s just in time for you to note down a few recommendations for Christmas presents for the murder, mystery and thriller booklover in your family. Or if you prefer a personal treat or two. Once again Maxim Jakubowski, Ayo Onatade, Jake Kerridge, Victoria Selman and Paul Burke feature and Barry Forshaw will compere and no doubt keep us all on point.

Oct 2, 2024 | crimetime.co.uk | Paul Burke

It’s rare that a handful of historical crime fiction titles from independent publishers should drop on my desk around the same time but that’s what happened last month. From cosy to darkest noir, with more than a hint of intrigue here they are. After the Flood by Alec Marsh is the fourth in the Drabble & Harris series set in Turkey in 1938. Professor Ernest Drabble and wife, Charlotte, are on honeymoon. They arrive in style at the gateway to the east, Istanbul, on the Orient Express.

Aug 18, 2024 | crimetime.co.uk | Paul Burke

Paul Burke: Welcome to Crime Time Luke and congratulations on the publication of Bad Blood, how are you enjoying people reading your debut? Luke Deckard: Thank you, Paul! I have nervously loved sharing BAD BLOOD with readers. It’s been a long time in the making, so it’s a relief to have it out. There was a time I didn’t think it would come out at all. I’m also glad to see readers are responding kindly to the novel. PB: So please tell us about your new historical crime thriller, Bad Blood?