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Category Archives: Short stories
“The Affair” (a short story) by Emma Kavanagh – Book Review @EmmaLK #ShortStory
A couple have been found dead in their living room. Was it a simple domestic misunderstanding or is there more to it than meets the eye…? This Kindle freebie short story introduces journalist Charlie (Charlotte) Solomon who works for the … Continue reading →
Posted in Book Reviews, Short stories
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Tagged crime fiction, recommended reading, Wales
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“Everything My Mother Taught Me” by Alice Hoffman – Book Review
The year is 1908. After losing her beloved father, thirteen year-old Adeline elects to never speak again. Her widowed mother, now having to find a way to support herself and her daughter, takes a menial job at a remote island … Continue reading →
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Tagged islands, Massachusetts, recommended reading
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The Queen of Crime 100th Birthday! Celebrating P.D. James
It is no secret to those who know me well that P.D. James and Ruth Rendell are my two long-time favourite crime writers. Today, August 3rd, would have been the 100th birthday of Phyllis Dorothy James, the Queen of Crime. … Continue reading →
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Tagged bullying, crime fiction, England, recommended reading
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“Girl in the Middle” a short story by Evie Gaughan – Book Review
A quirky short story about a woman who discovers that not all heroes wear capes… some of them don’t even have a pulse. But they do have a name. Gerald.I learned about this little story from Nicki over at the … Continue reading →
“The Boatman: and other stories” by Billy O’Callaghan – Book Review
“Everyone has to decide for themselves what happiness looks like.” Twelve outstanding and often poignant stories from one of Ireland’s master storytellers. The stories cover a wide range of topics, but many deal with tragic situations, regret, death, and loss. … Continue reading →
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Tagged Ireland, recommended reading, Short stories
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“Betwixt” by Evie Gaughan – Book Review
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 →
“The Lynmouth Stories” by L.V. Hay – Book Review
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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Tagged crime fiction, England, page-turners
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“The Rebels: and other short fiction” by Richard Power – Book Review
“A beautifully crafted collection that reflects the best of the Irish short story tradition.” The stories The Rebels – It was a time when corporal punishment and segregation in Irish schools was the norm. A time when schoolboys brought a … Continue reading →
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Tagged authors, Ireland
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“Embers of Atlanta” by Laurențiu M. Badea – Book Review
“We are born embers, my friend, sparks kindling on the night sky, then fade into darkness.” The Daughter – Lisa, a young girl clutching her old teddy bear, wakes to a surreal landscape. Starting with the sounds and smells of … Continue reading →
“The House on Pine Terrace” a thriller short by Phillip Margolin
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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Tagged crime fiction, recommended reading, thrillers
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“CWA Anthology of short stories: Mystery Tour” edited by Martin Edwards – Book Review
This exciting collection of short stories features crime writers working with a “mystery tour” or travel theme. Showcasing the diversity of the contemporary crime-fiction genre, these 28 compelling stories will take you on a memorable trip – and you’ll not … Continue reading →
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Tagged crime fiction, recommended reading
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19 Crimes + a myriad more…
Well folks it finally happened. I have found a perfect excuse to blog about TWO of my passions. Most people who know me have long realized that I really appreciate a nice glass of red. This summer I had a … Continue reading →
“The yellow wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman – Book Review
As you know, May is Short Story month. For my second read, I chose a short story that has been on my TBR for several years. It was recommended to me by a co-worker, and I cannot imagine what made … Continue reading →
“The text” by Claire Douglas
Since May is Short Story Month, I have read a few titles that fit into the short story category. My first selection is “The Text” by Claire Douglas. A contemporary crime thriller written with skill, it has all the trademarks … Continue reading →
Posted in Book Reviews, Psychological thrillers, Short stories
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Tagged recommended reading, thrillers
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“The last resort: a short story” by Rajib Mukherjee
“When you have the one thing that could revive a bereaved man in distress, compassion becomes second nature. But what if your empathy puts the love of your life at stake?” The blurb and intriguing cover are what first attracted … Continue reading →