Category Archives: Book Reviews

“How Will I Know You?” by Jessica Treadway – Book Review

Posted on June 23, 2019 by

“When people get themselves into a hole, other people like to watch them try to get out.” Susanne Enright – age 42, is an accomplished sculptor turned college art instructor. Susanne’s husband, Gil has squandered their nest-egg in an ill-advised … Continue reading →

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“Dead Inside” by Noelle Holten – Book Review

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

“I was dead inside, numb to it all even as I tried to remember the happier times.” Staffordshire has a critical domestic abuse problem. Because of this, a new, specialized police team called DAHU (Domestic Abuse and Homicide Unit) have … Continue reading →

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“The Peacock Summer” by Hannah Richell – Book Review

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

Present day – Maggie Oberon has been living a rather hedonistic life in Australia for the past year. She fled England after breaking up with her fiance under a dark cloud. When she learns of her beloved grandmother’s health issues, … Continue reading →

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“The Lynmouth Stories” by L.V. Hay – Book Review

Posted on June 12, 2019 by

It takes talent to leave a lasting impression in a short story format. These three short stories are expertly wrought, with vivid settings and even more vivid characterization. All featuring female protagonists, the stories are dark in nature, though not … Continue reading →

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“Blood Lines” by Angela Marsons – Book Review #MarsonsOfTheMonth

Posted on June 8, 2019 by

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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“Scared to breathe” by Kerena Swan – Book Review

Posted on June 4, 2019 by

Natasha Hargreaves, our protagonist, is thirty-two years old who works as a greeting card designer. She lives in a small, modest house with her fiance Reuben. Her life is turned upside down when she witnesses a stabbing on the way … Continue reading →

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“Those People” by Louise Candlish – Book Review

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

A tranquil South London neighbourhood is mortally disrupted after “Those People” move in… You know what they say about one bad apple. Before Darren Booth moves in, Lowland Way is a tranquil and harmonious place to live. All that soon … Continue reading →

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“A Mother’s Confession” by Kelly Rimmer – Book Review

Posted on May 26, 2019 by

The Tragedy – When we join the story, a thirty-seven year old man has recently died. David Wyatt Gillespie was charming, a successful businessman, an avid sportsman, was on the town council, and was married with an infant daughter. He … Continue reading →

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“Block 46” by Johana Gustawsson – Book Review

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

“Outstanding, devastating, and memorable crime fiction” Originally written in French, it is brilliantly and seamlessly translated by Maxim Jakubowski.  The blurb: In Falkenberg Sweden, the mutilated body of a talented young jewelry designer Linnéa Blix is found in a snow-swept … Continue reading →

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“The Clockmaker’s Daughter” by Kate Morton – Now in paperback!

Posted on May 19, 2019 by

Back in September 2018 I read and thoroughly enjoyed Kate Morton’s sixth novel, “The Clockmaker’s Daughter“. Today, it is being released in paperback format by Atria Books/Simon & Schuster.Exclusive to the paperback is a timeline of the chronology of Birchwood … Continue reading →

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“The Lighthouse” by Alison Moore – Book Review

Posted on May 18, 2019 by

All the women in Futh’s life seem to abandon him. First his mother, then his wife. In fact, he has never really gotten over the fact that his mother left – because – she was bored to death my his … Continue reading →

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“Sweet Little Lies” by Caz Frear – Book Review

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

“Problem is, while the lie may be sweet as it falls from your lips, the feeling in your gut is always putridly sour. And almost always bang-on.” “I’ve spent most of my life, not exactly sure in the belief, but … Continue reading →

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Amazing Literary Event to take place in London #capitalcrime19 @CapitalCrime1

Posted on May 13, 2019 by

Capital Crime Festival 26-28th September 2019 line up so far: https://www.capitalcrime.org/guests/ Abir Mukherjee| Ian Rankin| Kate Atkinson | Martina Cole | Ann Cleeves| Mark Billingham | |Tom Bradby | John Connolly| David Baldacci | Frank Gardner | Robert Glenister | Robert Harris | Charles … Continue reading →

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“Things My Son Needs to Know About the World” by Fredrik Backman – Book Review

Posted on May 10, 2019 by

“Words matter” The short personal essays in this collection will tug at your heartstrings. They will make you laugh and cry, and, they will make you examine your own parenting strategies. With an essay devoted to ‘poop’ and another to … Continue reading →

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#CoverReveal – “The Road to Cromer Pier” by Martin Gore @rararesources @authorgore

Posted on May 10, 2019 by

Janet’s first love arrives out of the blue after forty years. Those were simpler times for them both. Sunny childhood beach holidays, fish and chips and big copper pennies clunking into one armed bandits. The Wells family has run the … Continue reading →

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