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Category Archives: Tartan noir
“The Lost Children” by Theresa Talbot – Book Review
“But happiness is a fragile thing.” Glasgow, Scotland 2000 – Oonagh O’Neil is small, slim, in her mid-thirties, and having an affair with a married man. An only child, she is still grieving for her father who died two years … Continue reading
“A Song of Isolation” by Micheal J. Malone – Book Review
This book features three main protagonists: Dave – a young man who works as an accountant and is the live-in partner of a movie star. He is fearful that his relationship is precarious and that the love of his life … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Edelweiss, Orenda Books, Tartan noir
Tagged crime fiction, recommended reading, Scotland, stand-alone novels, thrillers
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“Strangers at the Gate” by Catriona McPherson – Book Review
“And if a stranger comes within your gates you will not reject him. The stranger at your gate will be as one born among you, and you will love him as you love your own family.” When Finnie and Paddy … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, NetGalley, Suspense, Tartan noir
Tagged recommended reading, Scotland, stand-alone novels, thrillers
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Excited to learn Ann Cleeves has a new series!
One of my favourite crime fiction authors, Ann Cleeves, has begun a new series! Rejoice! Best known for her Shetland novels and her Vera novels, this time Cleeves’ introduces Detective Matthew Venn in The Two Rivers Series. The blurb: In … Continue reading
Posted in 1st in series, Anticipated titles, Mystery fiction, Tartan noir
Tagged crime fiction, mystery fiction, police procedurals, TBR list
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Throwback Thursday: March 29, 2018 (an old favorite recommended)
Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’ve chosen “Blood in the water” by Gillian Galbraith for my Throwback Thursday post. It was first published in January 2007 and was, for me, a 5 … Continue reading
Throwback Thursday March 15, 2018 (an old favorite recommended)
Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’ve chosen “Snared” by Ed James for my Throwback Thursday post. It was first published in April of 2015 and was, for me, a 5 star read. … Continue reading
“A dark so deadly” by Stuart MacBride – Book Review
“Tartan noir” liberally laced with wit makes for an outstanding police procedural! A new standalone thriller from Stuart MacBride, the author of the Logan McRae mystery series. Meet Mother’s Misfit Mob – a detective unit of Police Scotland, the ‘mob’ … Continue reading
“Sewing the shadows together” by Alison Baillie – Book Review
An excellent debut mystery with an atmospheric Edinburgh setting! It was the setting that first attracted me to this debut mystery. It has been on my NetGalley TBR for some time, and I’m so happy that I finally got around … Continue reading
Trilogies to Treasure – Part 1 – Denise Mina’s Garnethill
Many readers cannot commit to a lengthy series. They find it too daunting, too time intensive. They will often choose stand-alone novels for these reasons. I am here to introduce you to some prime examples that bridge the gap between … Continue reading
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