13 Nov 2022

Renée's new-found life of crime!

From Standing Room Only, 12:45 pm on 13 November 2022
Renée

Renée Photo: Credit Doug Lilly

Renée

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Renée's small fictional rural town of Porohiwi is once again the scene of a murder.   But why would anyone kill grumpy old mask collector Matthew Derrell in his home?

Blood Matters is award-winning playwright and novellist Renée's second crime novel.

In it, Puti has taken over both guardianship of her 10-year-old niece Bella Rose and ownership of the local bookshop, "Mainly Crime", after the death of her sister.   

Ōtaki-based Renée says she doesn't dwell on the forensics in her books.   She's far more interested in the impact of a murder on the small community she's created.

Lynn Freeman asks her what she enjoys about writing crime stories.

Blood Matters by Renée is published by The Cuba Press.

 

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