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Why this Web Site? |
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Since I have struggled through my first English-language crime novel at the age of 16 (it was an Agatha Christie novel - what else?), I have never stopped reading thrillers for pleasure. As a non-native speaker of English, I chose the first few thrillers just to improve my English comprehension. But soon I became hooked and today, 40 years later, I have devoured many hundreds of crime novels. They helped me to survive dreadful hotel rooms and endless transatlantic flights. What you will find on this web site is a collection of books I find interesting. Some of them are great literature, others just fast page turners. Those books, which I liked most, are marked with stars. |
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Guidelines for publishers |
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I have bought most of the books that are reviewed and ranked on this web site. However, if you want to send me a free pre-release copy of a new thriller, please feel encouraged to do so! It goes without saying that you have no guarantee that I acknowledge, read, review, rank or return the book. I will not pay any shipping. And of course, I may, or may not, recommend the book or list it on this web site. If you still want to send me books, please use the address below. I like to read unusual (psychological) thrillers or police procedurals that keep me awake all night. Please don't send supernatural, occult, esoteric or over-the-top conspiracy stuff - I just throw it in the trash. Also, I am not a great fan of books which replace literary skills with excessive amounts of gory details. I don't need to know the specifics of what a chain saw can do to a human body. |
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Who I am |
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Claudia Heilig-Staindl |
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My other hobby: |
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For many years I have been interested in jams, marmalades and chutneys. What I usually find in supermarkets just hurts my taste buds. A few years ago I have started to experiment with new recipes for preparing jams and marmalades that are made with fresh fruits instead of the usual concentrated fruit puree. I only use freshly picked fruits, natural pectin from apples and very little sugar - without any artificial ingredients or preservatives. In the meantime I have created 68 different flavors and my friends and neighbors have overwhelmed me with "orders". I have therefore converted my second hobby into a little business. Please have a look at my other web site at: www.staindl.at Unfortunately, for the time being, I can only ship to customers within the European Union. |
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Copyright © 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 by Claudia Heilig-Staindl. All Rights Reserved. |
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