Monthly Archives: November 2018

“Deep Fear” by Rachel Lynch – Book Review

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Fictionophile

DI Kelly Porter is back.  But will this new case push her beyond her limits? On a peaceful summer’s morning in the Lake District, a woman’s body is discovered outside a church. She’s been murdered and a brutal, symbolic act … Continue reading →

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Cover Love: part 65 – Covers ripped from side to side

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Fictionophile

They say you can never have a second chance to make a good first impression. A book’s cover does just that – gives a first impression. A good cover can make a reader pick up a book. A bad cover … Continue reading →

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“Go to my Grave” by Catriona McPherson – Book Review

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Fictionophile

Present Day: The story begins with the protagonist, Donna Weaver. She is hosting a family reunion weekend for eight people. Donna and her mother own and run “The Breakers” a refurbished guest house near the sea in Galloway.  Her mother is … Continue reading →

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“Foe” by Iain Reid – Book Review

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Fictionophile

We don’t get visitors. Not out here. We never have.  Junior and Hen are a quiet married couple. They live a comfortable, solitary life on their farm, far from the city lights, but in close quarters with each other. One … Continue reading →

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“The Blackbird Season” by Kate Moretti – Book Review

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Fictionophile

It is spring in a small Pennsylvania mill town.  Ten years ago the mill closed its doors for the final time. Since then, the town has suffered a dramatic economic decline. Nate Winters, the high school baseball coach is eager … Continue reading →

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“The House on Pine Terrace” a thriller short by Phillip Margolin

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Fictionophile

Blurb: This be-careful-what-you-wish-for Thriller Short from bestselling author Phillip Margolin tells what happens when a cop meets the man of her dreams, who lives in the house of her dreams. Monica Esteban grew up poor, on occasion helping her single … Continue reading →

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Hello November – Fictionophile updates and October book haul

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Fictionophile

October was a very sad month for our family because my step-father passed away. He was 93 and had little quality of life left, so for him it was a blessing. Anyone who has been through it knows that even … Continue reading →

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