Category Archives: Page turners

“The Suspect” by Fiona Barton – #BookReview @BerkleyMystery @figbarton

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Fictionophile

Kate Waters is a journalist in her mid forties. She is married to an oncologist and is the mother of two sons. Devoted to her work, she is very good at what she does. When old friend D.I. Bob Sparkes … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Edelweiss, Page turners | Tagged crime fiction, England, page-turners, recommended reading, thrillers | 9 Comments

“The Sea of Lost Girls” by Carol Goodman – Book Review

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Fictionophile

“People are mysteries, sometimes the people we thought we were closest to are the biggest mysteries of all.” When teenage Lila Zeller is found dead at the bottom of a seaside cliff, Tess’s life is thrown into turmoil. Lila was … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Edelweiss, Page turners, Psychological thrillers | Tagged Maine, recommended reading, stand-alone novels, thrillers | 7 Comments

“Vanishing Girls” by Lisa Regan – Book Review

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Fictionophile

Josie Quinn is on paid leave from her job as a detective in the small, central Pennsylvania town of Denton. She has been suspended for using excessive force on a woman when she found her selling her four-year old daughter … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, NetGalley, Page turners, Suspense | Tagged crime fiction, Pennsylvania, recommended reading, thrillers | 5 Comments

“The Whisper Man” by Alex North – Book Review

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Fictionophile

“If you leave a door half open, soon you’ll hear the whispers spoken. If you play outside alone, soon you won’t be going home. If your window’s left unlatched, you’ll hear him tapping at the glass. If you’re lonely, sad, … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, debut novels, Favorite books, Page turners, Psychological thrillers | Tagged crime fiction, debut novels, England, recommended reading, thrillers | 11 Comments

“The Retreat” by Mark Edwards – Book Review

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Fictionophile

Lucas Radcliffe has written a best-selling horror novel. Since the accidental death of his girlfriend, his writing has been therapeutic, a way to momentarily forget his loss. Now his publisher is waiting for another bestseller – only there is one … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Horror, NetGalley, Page turners, Psychological thrillers, Suspense | Tagged missing children, page-turners, recommended reading, stand-alone novels, Wales | 11 Comments

“Retriever of Souls” by Lorraine Mace – Book Review

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Fictionophile

Published by Accent Press ISBN: 9781786156792 294 pages The killer in this novel gets sexual satisfaction from mortally harming prostitutes. A real ‘sicko’, his extremely unhealthy relationship with his mother has marred his life forevermore. He believes that … Continue reading →

Posted in 1st in series, Blog Tour, Book Reviews, Damppebbles Blog Tours, Page turners | Tagged crime fiction, England, police procedurals, recommended reading, serial killer | 3 Comments

“Blood Orange” by Harriet Tyce – Book Review

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Fictionophile

“Actions have consequences” Alison Wood is burning the candle at both ends in both her personal and professional life. She works long hours as a busy barrister in London and has just landed her first ever murder case. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, debut novels, Legal thrillers, NetGalley, Page turners, Psychological thrillers | Tagged debut novels, domestic thriller, stand-alone novels | 17 Comments

“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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“The Lying Room” by Nicci French – Book Review

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Fictionophile

Neve Connolly is just trying to slog through her life. She is the main earner for her family and the never-ending responsibilities, and having to be there for everyone, is tipping her over the edge… The daily grind of work, … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Edelweiss, Page turners, Psychological thrillers | Tagged domestic thriller, England, page-turners, recommended reading, stand-alone novels, thrillers | 12 Comments

“Broken Bones” by Angela Marsons – Book Review #MarsonsOfTheMonth

Posted on August 5, 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 →

Posted in Book Reviews, Bookouture, Mystery fiction, Page turners | Tagged crime fiction, England, Marsons of the month, police procedurals, recommended reading | 10 Comments

“The Woman at Number 19” by J.A. Baker – Book Review

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Fictionophile

About the book: “Her thoughts are all she has. They are hers and hers alone.” Esther Nesbitt seems like an old woman, yet she is only 45 years old. A mere shadow of her former self, she has diminished since … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Tour, Bloodhound Books, Book Reviews, Favorite books, Page turners, Psychological thrillers | Tagged England, recommended reading, stand-alone novels, thrillers | 20 Comments

“Girl Last Seen” by Nina Laurin – Book Review

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Fictionophile

“Everyone has scars. Even if they’re not on the outside.” Our protagonist is Ella Santos – though now she goes by the name of Laine Moreno. When she was just ten years old she was abducted and held hostage for … Continue reading →