Story: 4 starsNarration: 5 stars Synopsis: His brother has thrown himself under the eight o’clock freight train, or so he’s been told.Felix is heartbroken, mystified, and above all else: deeply suspicious. His gut screams foul play.The black sheep of a wealthy, respected family in New Orleans, Felix knows his gut is untested, naïve, addled by … Continue reading Audiobook review: The Krewe by Seth Pevey, narrated by Gary Bennett (Herbert and Melancon book 1)
Published by Harper Collins Synopsis: An electrifying new thriller of true crime and deadly secrets from the acclaimed author of The Furies.Who do you believe?The WifeHannah Catton: bereaved wife, doting mother, clinical psychologist; says she remembers nothing of the night her husband was killed.The SuspectMike Philips: a 19-year-old repeat offender whose clothing was found at … Continue reading The Murder of Graham Catton by Katie Lowe
Published by Hodder & Stoughton Synopsis: In an alternative present-day Lisbon, a small percentage of the population have been diagnosed as Gifted - having telepathic or telekinetic powers. Along with the power comes a stigma and suspicion that Gifted Inspector Isabel Reis with the Lisbon Police Force knows only too well. When Isabel is called … Continue reading The Colours of Death by Patricia Marques
Synopsis: Smooth seas never made a skilled killer.When Esther's father asks her to move his boat from the Greek Isles to Sicily, she knows her old university friends will jump at the chance to help her. A sailing team reunited, a luxury yacht, clear skies, and hot sun— it should be heaven.But as a once … Continue reading Dead in the Water by B Baskerville
Published by Thomas & Mercer Synopsis:A killer running rings around the police. A detective spiralling out of control.DI Kate Young is on leave. She’s the force’s best detective, but her bosses know she’s under pressure, on medication and overcoming trauma. So after her bad judgement call leads to a narrowly averted public disaster, they’re sure … Continue reading An Eye for an Eye by Carol Wyer (Detective Kate Young #1)
Published by Text Publishing Synopsis: 'On February 11 you will kill a man called Arthur Grimm. Of your own free will. And for a good reason.'Norah has just moved from Berlin to Vienna in order to leave her old life behind her for good when a homeless woman spits these words at her. Norah is … Continue reading The Shadow by Melanie Raabe
I dedicated last week to only reading print books rather than digital - time to get back to my roots!Between you and me, I started reading books on my phone a year or so ago and though that lets me power read like some kind of machine, it does mean that I don't have time … Continue reading A Week In Print
Published by Harper Collins UK Synopsis: A wedding celebration turns dark and deadly in this deliciously wicked and atmospheric thriller reminiscent of Agatha Christie from the author of The Hunting Party.The bride ‧ The plus one ‧ The best man ‧ The wedding planner ‧ The bridesmaid ‧ The body On an island off the … Continue reading The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Published by Penguin Synopsis: Ten years ago, Jess's mother was murdered by the Magpie Man.She was the first of his victims but not the last.Now Jess is the star of a YouTube reality series and she's using it to catch the killer once and for all.The whole world is watching her every move.And so is … Continue reading Are You Watching by Vincent Ralph
Published by Headline Synopsis: One year after Erica Spencer trips and falls down a flight of stairs at a lavish Halloween party, the residents of the exclusive gated community where she lived have comes to terms with her death and moved on with their lives.Until one day, a post on the school's website announces there … Continue reading Someone is Lying by Jenny Blackhurst
Published by Bookouture Synopsis: Roxy had a secret. Now she’s gone. When fourteen-year-old Roxy says she’s going for a sleepover at her best friend Ellie’s house, Cathy sees no reason to check her daughter’s story. The two families are neighbours, and the girls are in and out of each other’s homes every day. It is … Continue reading Audiobook: The Sleepover by Carol Wyer, narrated by Diana Croft (Detective Natalie Ward #4)
Published by HQ Synopsis: Bonfire Night. A missing girl. Anna only takes her eyes off Laurel for a second. She thought Laurel was following her mum through the crowds. But in a heartbeat, Laurel is gone. Laurel’s parents are frantic. As is Anna, their nanny. But as the hours pass, and Laurel isn’t found, suspicion … Continue reading Have You Seen Her by Lisa Hall
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