Tag Archives: page-turners

“The Night Swim” by Megan Goldin – Book Review

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Fictionophile

Rachel Krall, a successful podcast journalist travels to a small, conservative coastal town in North Carolina to cover a rape trial. Intelligent, curious, and a champion of justice, Rachel’s podcast signoff is “I’m Rachel Krall and this is Guilty or … Continue reading →

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“Nine Elms” by Robert Bryndza – Book Review

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Fictionophile

Kate Marshall – a former police detective, now works in a university as a lecturer in criminology alongside her young and talented research assistant. Kate is a single mother whose teenage son lives with his grandmother, Kate’s own mother. Though … Continue reading →

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“The Suspect” by Fiona Barton – Book Review

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 →

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“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 →

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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 →

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“Holy Island” by L.J. Ross – Book Review

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Fictionophile

“People kill each other all over the world.” “Sure, but Lindisfarne — it’s holy. It’s like killing someone in church.” “Holy Island” was the winner of a poll I created to let my fellow bloggers and followers vote on which … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Fictionophile

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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“Scared to breathe” by Kerena Swan – Book Review

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Fictionophile

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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“The Child” by Fiona Barton – Book Review

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Fictionophile

Kate Waters is a journalist in her early forties. She is married to an oncologist and is the mother of two sons. Devoted to her work, she tenaciously seeks out the story, but mostly she seeks the truth. When an … Continue reading →

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“Ice Lake” a crime thriller by John A. Lenahan – Book Review

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Fictionophile

A compelling thriller with an environmental edge. “Ice Lake” is the first novel in the series featuring Harry Cull, a personable ex-cop whose career has morphed into detecting whether a person is lying… or not. He is a consultant psychologist, … Continue reading →

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“Follow you home” by Mark Edwards – Book Review

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Fictionophile

Some real monsters are worse than any you can imagine… A thirty-something London couple, Daniel Sullivan and Laura Mackenzie, have decided to go on one last big trip before settling down and having a family.  They have an adventurous time … Continue reading →

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“My Mother the Liar” by Ann Troup – Book Review

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Fictionophile

Blurb: Two dead bodies. A lifetime of secrets. When Rachel Porter’s estranged mother dies, she returns to her family home filled with dread about having to face her past, and the people who populated it. Little does she know that there … Continue reading →

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“Sometimes I lie” by Alice Feeney – Book Review

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Fictionophile

I’ve been anxious to read “Sometimes I lie” ever since I won a copy via a Twitter giveaway.  A thriller riddled with twists and an unreliable narrator ensured that I wasn’t disappointed.  Whew! “People are not mirrors, they don’t see … Continue reading →

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“From the cradle” by Louise Voss & Mark Edwards – Book Review

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Fictionophile

A gritty and disturbing, character-driven, police procedural! “From the cradle” is my first novel by this duo of authors and I was very impressed. I am always amazed at how two people can write one story and make it seem … Continue reading →

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“Dark game” by Rachel Lynch – Book Review

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Fictionophile

There is nothing quite so satisfying to me as reading a British police procedural crime thriller.  When it has an engaging protagonist, a Lake District setting, and a compelling and well rendered plot, then it is for me, reading bliss. … Continue reading →

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