The Mystery of the Painted Dragon by Katherine Woodfine My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a lovely story - for readers both young and old - full of Edwardian period detail, endearing characters and a thrilling mystery. The book really captures a sense of the time and place - London, 1909, the arts… Continue reading The Mystery of the Painted Dragon (The Sinclair’s Mysteries 3) by Katherine Woodfine
Cut To The Bone (Riley and Harris 1) by Alex Caan
Cut To The Bone by Alex Caan My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this modern, up-to-date thriller. The characters all felt real - both the various personalities in the investigating team and the frustrating suspects! The plot twists and turns and I did not see the end coming. Yes, it is a tiny… Continue reading Cut To The Bone (Riley and Harris 1) by Alex Caan
Rattle (The Bone Collector 1) Fiona Cummins
Rattle by Fiona Cummins My rating: 3 of 5 stars I enjoyed this book, to a point: it is creepy and pretty original and I very much liked Detective Etta Fitzroy. Most of the characters were well drawn and sympathetic - I particularly liked Erdman ('Erdman', though?!). However, the book does concentrate a lot on… Continue reading Rattle (The Bone Collector 1) Fiona Cummins
Want You Gone (Jack Parlabane 8) by Chris Brookmyre
What if your deepest secret was revealed? Sam Morpeth is growing up way too fast, left to fend for a younger sister when their mother goes to prison and watching her dreams of university evaporate. But Sam learns what it is to be truly powerless when a stranger begins to blackmail her. Who would you turn to? Meanwhile,… Continue reading Want You Gone (Jack Parlabane 8) by Chris Brookmyre
Safe With Me by K.L. Slater
Thirteen years ago someone did something very bad to Anna. Now it’s her turn to get even. Anna lives a solitary existence, taking solace in order and routine. Her only friend is the lonely old lady next door. She doesn’t like to let people to get too close – she knows how much damage they… Continue reading Safe With Me by K.L. Slater
Good Me Bad Me by Ali Land
Annie's mother is a serial killer. The only way Annie can make it stop is to hand her in to the police. With a new foster family and a new name - Milly - she hopes for a fresh start. Now, surely, she can be whoever she wants to be. But as her mother's trial looms,… Continue reading Good Me Bad Me by Ali Land
The Watcher by Ross Armstrong
The Watcher by Ross Armstrong My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Watcher begins with a cracking Hitchcockian prologue then jumps back in time to tell the story of how Lily - a keen birdwatcher - becomes convinced a murder has been committed within the estate opposite her flat. The plot is a slow burner,… Continue reading The Watcher by Ross Armstrong
Watch Me (Social Media Murders 2) by Angela Clarke
You have six seconds to read this message… The body of a 15-year-old is found hours after she sends a desperate message to her friends. It looks like suicide, until a second girl disappears. This time, the message is sent directly to the Metropolitan Police – and an officer’s younger sister is missing. DS Nasreen Cudmore and journalist… Continue reading Watch Me (Social Media Murders 2) by Angela Clarke
Beignets, Brides and Bodies by J.R. Ripley
Beignets, Brides and Bodies by J.R. Ripley My rating: 2 of 5 stars Thank you to NetGalley and Severn House for the ARC of Beignets, Brides and Bodies. I enjoyed the tone and style of the book: it is an easy read and is pretty funny throughout. The characters are varied and believable. However, although… Continue reading Beignets, Brides and Bodies by J.R. Ripley
Murder Under the Christmas Tree: Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season Edited by Cecily Gayford
Murder Under the Christmas Tree: Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season by Cecily Gayford My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a great collection of fun and festive Christmas murder mysteries. They're all short stories and easy to read so perfect for fitting in between mince pies, present opening and turkey sandwiches!
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