The Big O by Declan Burke

Ray – with the Morrissey quiff –  is about to retire from the kidnapping game when he meets Karen – the stick up artist – who works for Frank the plastic surgeon and knows the shortarse thug Rossi – fresh out of prison. And then it gets complicated. But in a good way. In a

Short, Sharp Interview: Declan Burke

PDB: What the hell is The Big O? DB: “I’m glad you asked me that, Paul. (adjusts tie, clears throat). The Big O is a black comedy caper about a pair of love-struck low-level criminals, Karen and Ray, who decide to take on a kidnap as the fabled ‘one last job’ when commissioned to do

Ten Crime Books To Help Cure Your Hangover

Imagine  it’s a gloomy Monday morning. Outside your window, dark malignant clouds fill the sky. The residue of the weekend’s fun and frolics is draining away like dishwater down a plug hole. And work – the ultimate four letter word- is hanging over you like a hawk ready to strike its prey. You want to