Books | Alison Morton's Thrillers

Can you combine genres?

As I settle down to read Nemesis, the latest escapade of Marcus Didius Falco, Lindsey Davis’ quirky Roman detective, I remembered why I was attracted to the very first one, The Silver Pigs, and the other eighteen titles in the series.

Living in Vespasian’s reign (69-79AD), the protagonist is irreverent, clings to his plebian Aventine […]

My thoughts about “The Alteration” by Kingsley Amis

It’s 1976 and in the world of The Alteration England is dominated by a pervasive and morally twisted Catholic theocracy with a suspicion of but willingness to exploit science. Martin Luther became the radically reforming Pope, Germanian I, and the English succession skipped the man we know as Henry VIII and passed to Prince Stephen, […]

A “good” rejection

Agents are busy people – we know that – so when I read this (handwritten) note, I was strangely pleased:

“Please forgive my incredibly slow response, but I liked your writing and had put it aside to get back to. It’s not right for my list, but I’m sure you will find an agent to […]