Monthly Archives: October 2019

Cover Love: part 39 – Cemeteries

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Fictionophile

Originally posted on Fictionophile:
The covers of novels entice the reader to enter a different world. Covers are, after all, the way the publisher ‘hooks‘ the reader into choosing one book over countless others. In my thirty-ninth installment of ‘Cover Love‘, I’d like to show…

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“Crook’s Hollow” by Robert Parker – Book Review

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Fictionophile

Twenty-five year old Thor Loxley has been estranged from his family for two years after a major rift with his father. Now, inexplicably, someone has attempted to kill him – and very nearly succeeded. His assailant left him with the … Continue reading →

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Fictionophile’s October 2019 #bookhaul

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Fictionophile

I’ve been trying to request fewer titles each month in an effort to get a handle on my TBR and review commitments. I’m proud of myself this month as I only added FOUR more review commitments. There are just SO … Continue reading →

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“The Curious Heart of Ailsa Rae” by Stephanie Butland – Book Review

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Fictionophile

When we first meet Ailsa Rae she is in hospital, waiting for a new heart. Her twenty-eight year life has been a challenging one. She is cyanotic due to the fact that her heart cannot pump the blood and much … Continue reading →

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“Breakers” by Doug Johnstone – Book Review #Orentober

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Fictionophile

Tyler lives in a tower block in Niddrie, one of Edinburgh’s impoverished neighbourhoods. He lives with his Mum and his little sister, Bethany (aka Bean). His Mum is an alcoholic/addict so the responsibility of caring for her and his sister … Continue reading →

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“Trace of Evil” by Alice Blanchard – Book Review

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Fictionophile

A small town in Upstate New York idyllic to the casual observer. Beautiful autumn foliage, stunning scenery, and an interesting history of witchcraft. Now the witchcraft is a tourist industry but the town still holds many dark secrets beneath the … Continue reading →

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“Betwixt” by Evie Gaughan – Book Review

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Fictionophile

Catherine Ryan, a solicitor working in Galway, has recently lost her husband. Still grieving, she decides to revisit ‘Hollowbrook’ a cottage that they went to together to rekindle fond memories. The night she chooses to visit Hollowbrook is ‘All Hallow’s … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Word = GHOST

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Fictionophile

Most readers will acknowledge that some words reappear time and time again in titles. Often these words are associated with a particular genre. Case in point: “The girl on the train” and “Gone girl” spawned countless thriller titles with the … Continue reading →

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“Fatal Promise” by Angela Marsons – Book Review #MarsonsOfTheMonth

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Fictionophile

For some time now I have noticed that the D.I. Kim Stone series has been highly praised by my fellow book bloggers. Therefore, I decided that despite my lengthy TBR, I would read the series in its entirety, one title … Continue reading →

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“Echo Hall” by Virginia Moffatt – Book Review

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Fictionophile

2014 – The story opens with a young woman, Phoebe Flint, visiting a stately home on the English/Welsh border which is open to the public. Though she has paid to enter the building, this is, in fact, the house where … Continue reading →

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