Michael Sears, Author at THE BIG THRILL

Africa Scene: Arthur Kerns

Finishing the Job By Michael Sears Arthur Kerns writes thrillers set around the world and featuring a free-lance protagonist, Hayden

June 30, 2017

Africa Scene: Sally Andrew

A Thriller With a Spiritual Message By Michael Sears Sally Andrew’s debut novel, Recipes for Love and Murder, became an

May 31, 2017

Africa Scene: Mike Nicol

Finding the Deep State By Michael Sears Deon Meyer has said of Mike Nicol that his style is “by far

April 30, 2017

African Scene: Jassy Mackenzie

Turning Dark History Into a Thriller By Michael Sears Jassy Mackenzie was born in Zimbabwe, moved to South Africa when

March 31, 2017

Africa Scene: Michael Niemann

Telling a Captivating Story By Michael Sears Michael Niemann kicked off his career as a mystery writer with a story

February 28, 2017

African Scene: Paul Mendelson

By Michael Sears Paul Mendelson has been a writer, actor, and producer for theatre and television. He’s also an expert

January 31, 2017

African Scene: Leye Adenle

The Bloodthirsty Gods By Michael Sears Nigerian writer Leye Adenle has a pretty impressive pedigree. His grandfather, Oba Adeleye Adenle,

January 2, 2017

Africa Scene: Paige Nick

By Michael Sears Paige Nick has been a copywriter for 22 years and writes columns for South Africa’s national Sunday

November 30, 2016

Africa Scene: Annamaria Alfieri

The Fascinating Conflicts of 1912 Mombasa By Michael Sears Annamaria Alfieri is the author of three critically acclaimed historical mysteries

September 30, 2016

Africa Scene: Sally Andrew by Michael Sears

When Murder’s In the Recipe By Michael Sears With a master’s degree in adult education, Sally Andrew was a social

August 31, 2016

Africa Scene: Michéle Rowe by Michael Sears

Finding the Psychological Truths By Michael Sears Michéle Rowe is an author, script writer and story originator for film and

July 31, 2016

African Scene: Roger Smith

The Insights of Crime Fiction’s Tragedian By Michael Sears Roger Smith is the master of South African Noir. His thrillers

May 31, 2016

Africa Scene: Interview with Kwei Quartey

Corruption in High Places By Michael Sears Kwei Quartey’s first book, Wife of the Gods, introduced Darko Dawson, a police

April 30, 2016

Africa Scene: Interview with Todd Moss

A Diplomat Turns Thriller Writer By Michael Sears Todd Moss has the perfect background to write political thrillers about

March 31, 2016

African Scene: Interview with Paul E. Hardisty

A Thriller Set In Yemen and the Futility of War By Michael Sears A Canadian by birth, Paul Hardisty has

February 29, 2016

Africa Scene: James Fouche

By Michael Sears A Master of Flawed Characters Says “Life Is a Messy Playground” James Fouché lives in the beautiful

January 31, 2016

Africa Scene: An interview with Deon Meyer

Internet Vice Darkens to Murder By Michael Sears Deon is the best known thriller writer in South Africa and the

December 31, 2015

Africa Scene: An interview with Joanne Hichens

Finding Art in Emotional Damage By Michael Sears Joanne Hichens is a South African author living in Cape Town. Her

November 30, 2015

Africa Scene: An Interview with Paul Mendelson

By Michael Sears Paul Mendelson began writing at school, when he should have been doing other things. On leaving school,

July 30, 2015

Africa Scene: Mike Nicol Speaks

By Michael Sears Mike Nicol is one of the leaders of South African crime fiction, and his Revenge trilogy—Payback, Killer

June 30, 2015

Africa Scene: An interview with Penny Lorimer by Michael Sears

By Michael Sears Penny Lorimer was born in England, but has lived in South Africa from the age of six

April 30, 2015

Africa Scene: An Interview with Amanda Coetzee

By Michael Sears Writer Amanda Coetzee was born in Bedford, England, has an honors degree in Performing Arts, and has

February 28, 2015

Africa Scene: A 2014 Roundup by Michael Sears

By Michael Sears A varied group of mysteries and thrillers were published in South Africa last year. While several of

December 31, 2014

Africa Scene: An Interview with Deon Meyer by Michael Sears

By Michael Sears Deon Meyer writes heart-racing thrillers set in South Africa. The last book that kept me up until

November 30, 2014