Tag Archives: thrillers

“A Death At The Party” by Amy Stuart – Book Review

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Fictionophile

“The tentacles of fate and coincidence”. I’ve read this author’s previous books (which were a connected trilogy) and enjoyed them very much. Therefore, I was eager to try her latest stand-alone novel. I was not disappointed. The entire book took … Continue reading →

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“The Institution” by Helen Fields – Book Review

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Fictionophile

I’m worn out. This novel was one of the most intense novels I’ve ever read. Set in a very isolated, maximum security prison hospital, the novel was so claustrophobic that I longed to leave there… but not before I found … Continue reading →

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“The Writing Retreat” by Julia Bartz – Book Review

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Fictionophile

Alex, who works at a low paid job in publishing, is an aspiring writer. Now however, she is suffering from a severe case of writer’s block. The block began when she parted ways with Wren, her best friend and roommate … 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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“Killer Story” by Matt Witten – Book Review

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Fictionophile

Does the truth really set you free? After reading this author’s “The Necklace” in August of last year, I was keen to read more of his work. Once again I was rewarded with an enjoyable, fast-paced, and satisfying read. Set … Continue reading →

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“So Pretty” by Ronnie Turner – Book Review

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Fictionophile

A young man arrives in a small town, hoping to leave his past behind him, but everything changes when he takes a job in a peculiar old shop, and meets a lonely single mother… Whoever described this novel as a … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday – January 10, 2023 #NewBook #TheWritingRetreat @juliabartz @simonschuster #TeaserTuesday #TuesdayBookBlog @AtriaBooks @EmilyBestler

Posted on January 10, 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 Emily Bestler Books / Atria Books via Edelweiss and … Continue reading →

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“The Dead Of Winter” by Billy McLaughlin – Book Review

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Fictionophile

This was my last read of 2022 and is my first review of 2023. Golf Road is located in an affluent suburban area of a Scottish city. As with most neighbourhoods, each front door conceals many different relationships, many secrets, … Continue reading →

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“Cliff Edge” by Florrie Palmer – Book Review

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Fictionophile

The cover and the setting are what attracted me to this particular novel. Also, it was set during the Christmas season, so for me it was a seasonal read. I had never read anything by this author, so didn’t know … Continue reading →

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“The Hiker” by M.J. Ford – Book Review

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Fictionophile

This is my first time reading the work of M.J. Ford and “The Hiker” has guaranteed that I will be on the lookout for more by this author. The pace was perfect, just fast enough that you wanted to keep … Continue reading →

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