Leigh Doughty

One of the sadder elements of modern living is the exponential growth of cyber bullying and the birth of the online troll. Bullying, while in the past was often performed in the realms of classrooms and playgrounds, now stretches far beyond, invading our homes and personal lives. While in...

“Why did the youth of other cities seem so attractive? Did the Dutch walk the streets of Guilford or Basingstoke and think, my God, just look at those people?” TITLE: US AUTHOR: DAVID NICHOLLS GENRE: FICTION PUBLISHER: HODDER AND STOUGHTON PAGES: 416 It’s been a long time since David...

We are currently living in a neo-golden age of Crime Fiction. In 2014, 48% of all fiction sales fell under the Mystery, Thriller, and Crime genres. Readers are buying crime fiction like never before; and when we look at the quality out there, it is easy to understand why....

The sound of cannon fire rips through the city. The chatter stops, and people sitting in cafés look at each other with worried expressions. Then, from the top of the minarets, Arabic singing fills the streets. It’s Ramadan in Mostar, and the daily fast has come to an end....

We’ve all met them, those furrow browed grumps who claim fiction is a waste of time. They insist, with all the finality in the world, that there is no knowledge to be found in a novel that can’t be found elsewhere. And of course you nod, better that than...