Cosy crime, rural crime, detective fiction . . . what will your next crime read be?
Winter is here, which means it’s the perfect time to cuddle up with a crime novel. Take this quiz to find out what kind of crime story you should read and get a few book suggestions.
Want more? See the full list of winter crime picks here.
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