The Year's Best Crime Fiction [2014]

It's that time of year again when 'best of' lists start popping up around the internet and various bookish publications. I love this time of year as it's great to reflect on the new reads the year brought us and take a look at what's to come. 

Like always I plan on posting multiple 'best of' bookish lists for 2014; the first being the best crime fiction that was published anew in 2014. 

This list won't feature many best sellers as I tend to gravitate towards indie titles and hidden gems, though some will be recognisable to the masses. 

In no particular order (click on the links below the covers for reviews): 

    

A SWOLLEN RED SUN by Matthew McBride

COP TOWN by Karin Slaughter

SALARYMAN UNBOUND by Ezra Kyrill Erker

    

THE FORGOTTEN ADDICTION by Michael Lion

CRASHING THROUGH MIRRORS by Anonymous-9

THE GENUINE IMITATION, PLASTIC KIDNAPPING by Les Edgerton

    

THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS by Jonathan Ashley

COLD IN JULY by Joe R Lansdale*

ORIGIN (Wolf Creek) by Greg McLean 

*movie-tie in edition.