Tag Archives: mystery fiction

“The Body Falls” by Andrea Carter – Book Review

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Fictionophile

This novel, the fifth in a series set in Inishowen, is a well written mystery with likeable characters.  The protagonist is Ben O’Keeffe a country solicitor.  Her law practice is the most northerly solicitor’s office in Ireland. ‘Ben’ is short … Continue reading →

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“We Know You Remember” by Tove Alsterdal – Book Review

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Fictionophile

First book in the High Coast series featuring Swedish policewoman Eira Sjödin. Translated by Alice Menzies. Winner of the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel • Best Swedish Crime Novel of the Year •Shortlisted for the Best Swedish … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday – January 24, 2023 #NewBook #WhatJulyKnew @EmilyKoch @HarvillSecker #TeaserTuesday #TuesdayBookBlog @PenguinUKBooks

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Fictionophile

My Tuesday post where I’ll ‘tease‘ you with the cover, blurb, and first paragraph of one of the titles from my own TBR. This book is a title I received from Harvill Secker / Penguin UK via NetGalley and I’ll … Continue reading →

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“The Winter Guest” by W.C. Ryan – Book Review

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Fictionophile

“There is an air of desolation about the place.” WWI has recently ended but Ireland is still fighting. A Civil War rages in Ireland, and it is an escalating and bloody battle. The action in this novel takes place after … Continue reading →

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“Under A Veiled Moon” by Karen Odden – Book Review

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Fictionophile

Scotland Yard Inspector Michael Corravan – an Irishman in his thirties, Michael has twelve years experience of policing. He had a challenging childhood because his mother went missing when he was only eleven – leaving him to fend for himself. … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Peter Robinson (1950-2022)

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Fictionophile

This week I was saddened to learn that one of my favourite novelists passed away on October 4th.  You can read Peter Robinson’s obituary as published in the Guardian. Back in 1988, when my children were tiny, I belonged to … Continue reading →

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“Whale Fall” by Ann Lambert – Book Review

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Fictionophile

Roméo Leduc – is a Detective Chief Inspector of homicide working for the Sûreté du Québec, who works out of an office in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec.  Roméo is a workaholic who loves to read, loves classical music, is a vegetarian, and has … Continue reading →

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“Night Shadows” by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir – Book Review

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Fictionophile

Night Shadows is the third novel in the FORBIDDEN ICELAND series The Icelandic Police team of criminal investigators include: Hörður Höskuldsson – leader of the Akranes Criminal Investigation Division. With many local connections, he is in charge of the entire … Continue reading →

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“The Companion” by Lesley Thomson – Book Review

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Fictionophile

“Murder slices through our best-kept secrets”. Power Fisheries has been a prominent business in Easthaven for generations. Now, with the business gone and both her parents dead, Freddie Power delivers seafood out of her van – she is the local … Continue reading →

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“In Cold Blood” by Jane Bettany – Book Review

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Fictionophile

“Sometimes the truth can be unpalatable”. Detective Inspector Isabel Blood – at fifty-six years old, Isabel has worked her way up through the ranks of the Derbyshire Police. She is happily married and is a mother of three, with only … Continue reading →

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