The Killing Game by J.S. Carol My rating: 5 of 5 stars Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god, this is one of the best thrillers I've ever read and I've still barely got my breath back! It grabbed me from the first few paragraphs and I was absolutely on the edge of… Continue reading The Killing Game by J.S. (James) Carol
Dark Water (Detective Erika Foster 3) by Robert Bryndza
Dark Water by Robert Bryndza My rating: 4 of 5 stars I have read all of Robert Bryndza's Erika Foster series in a week and really enjoyed them. Dark Water is well-written and plotted and I enjoyed seeing the central characters develop further. My favourite character is Moss, though, and there was less focus on… Continue reading Dark Water (Detective Erika Foster 3) by Robert Bryndza
Open Your Eyes (The Jefferson Winter Chronicles 3) by James Carol
Open Your Eyes by James Carol My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is my first Jefferson Winter story and it is an intriguing, quick puzzle to introduce the characters. The Las Vegas setting is fun and the solution to the mystery is original. I will read more by James Carol and I am grateful… Continue reading Open Your Eyes (The Jefferson Winter Chronicles 3) by James Carol
Ragdoll (Detective William Fawkes 1) by Daniel Cole
ONE BODY. SIX VICTIMS. NO SUSPECTS. A body is discovered with the dismembered parts of six victims stitched together, nicknamed by the press as the 'Ragdoll'. Assigned to the shocking case are Detective William 'Wolf' Fawkes, recently reinstated to the London Met, and his former partner Detective Emily Baxter. The 'Ragdoll Killer' taunts the police… Continue reading Ragdoll (Detective William Fawkes 1) by Daniel Cole
The American Girl by Kate Horsley
The American Girl by Kate Horsley My rating: 2 of 5 stars Although this story is cleverly structured, unfortunately it did not "captivate" me, as the quote on the front cover suggests it would. I didn't take to the writing style (obviously this is only personal preference) and the book really dragged for me during… Continue reading The American Girl by Kate Horsley
Hide and Seek (Helen Grace 6) by M.J. Arlidge
Hide and Seek by M.J. Arlidge My rating: 5 of 5 stars OMG, I love Helen Grace! I've enjoyed every book so far and was so excited to read this. Fortunately, M. J. Arlidge has done it again. The story is written in his usual gripping, compulsive, addictive style and I read it in 24… Continue reading Hide and Seek (Helen Grace 6) by M.J. Arlidge
British Manor Murder (Lucy Stone Mystery 23) by Leslie Meier
British Manor Murder by Leslie Meier My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book makes for pleasant enough reading, but it's more like an insight into English country life with the inconvenience of a couple of bodies than a full-blown murder mystery. The characters are ok, if a little thin, and it is well-written, but… Continue reading British Manor Murder (Lucy Stone Mystery 23) by Leslie Meier
Strangers (Lucy Clayburn 1) by Paul Finch
Strangers by Paul Finch My rating: 3 of 5 stars Strangers starts off with a bang and some strong chapters but unfortunately - for me it became unwieldy. The prologue is great and I liked Lucy (although she's a regulatory menace as a police officer!) but the story started to drag around the middle. There… Continue reading Strangers (Lucy Clayburn 1) by Paul Finch
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100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings: How to Get By Without Even Trying by Sarah Cooper
100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings: How to Get By Without Even Trying by Sarah Cooper My rating: 2 of 5 stars I thought this would be perfect for me, as someone who has to spend a lot of time in unnecessary meetings and in the company of people who like the sound of… Continue reading 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings: How to Get By Without Even Trying by Sarah Cooper
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