Craig Sisterson - Columnists

Donna Malane: The power of the past

Issue 3797 7th Feb 2013

Two decades after witnessing the truth behind the headlines, Donna Malane continues to explore crime on page and screen.

Issue 3782 3rd Nov 2012

Twenty-five years after it all began, Ian Rankin has brought one of crime fiction’s most iconic characters out of retirement.

Issue 3771 18th Aug 2012

More than 50 years on from his first book, the crime writer’s crime writer James Lee Burke continues to address the greatest issues of our time.

Issue 3746 25th Feb 2012

The godfather of contemporary NZ crime writing has brought back offbeat local hero Detective Sergeant Tito Ihaka.

Issue 3744 11th Feb 2012

The Norwegian bestselling crime author, on his way here for Writers & Readers week, is not the next Stieg Larsson.

Issue 3726 8th Oct 2011

Master of suspense Harlan Coben’s first foray into teen fiction has been freeing and fun, but not at all simple.

Issue 3716 30th Jul 2011

American writer John Hart, who appears at the Christchurch Arts Festival today, creates characters as well as crimes.

Issue 3704 7th May 2011

Crime writer Michael Connelly talks about creating an engaging hero from a character many would despise.

Issue 3700 9th Apr 2011

A decade after his last Inspector Wallander novel, Henning Mankell has brought back his most popular creation for a final encore.