Happy Utopia Day, Joe McCarthy by J.T. Lundy My rating: 5 of 5 stars In Happy Utopia Day, Joe McCarthy, J.T. Lundy has created a marvellously original political satire and comic conspiracy thriller. In the book, United States Customs Service Agent, Chris Thompson, finds his routine life turned upside down when the President and Commander… Continue reading Happy Utopia Day, Joe McCarthy by J.T. Lundy
Heist School Freshmen by Alan Gallauresi
Heist School Freshmen by Alan Gallauresi My rating: 4 of 5 stars Alan Gallauresi’s entertaining and brilliantly comic Young Adult crime novel stars Angelo - or Angel, as he prefers to be known - Bastillo and his two best friends, Drew Wales and Lionel “Porno Name” Tang (don’t ask!); together they are the Heist School… Continue reading Heist School Freshmen by Alan Gallauresi
The Rainy Day Killer (Donaghue and Stainer 4) by Michael J. McCann
The Rainy Day Killer by Michael J. McCann My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Rainy Day Killer is the fourth in Michael J. McCann’s Donaghue and Stainer Crime Novel series: dark American police procedurals featuring Homicide Lieutenant Hank Donaghue and Detective Karen Stainer of the fictional Glendale Police Department in Maryland. In this book… Continue reading The Rainy Day Killer (Donaghue and Stainer 4) by Michael J. McCann
It’s Just a Little Crush (The Lizzie Hart Mysteries 1) by Caroline Fardig
It's Just a Little Crush by Caroline Fardig My rating: 5 of 5 stars ‘It’s Just a Little Crush’ is an absolute joy to read. Caroline Fardig’s first novel is narrated by Lizzie Hart: 26-years old, reluctant cat owner and Copy Editor extraordinaire at the local paper in the small, Midwestern town of Liberty. Lizzie… Continue reading It’s Just a Little Crush (The Lizzie Hart Mysteries 1) by Caroline Fardig
Bryant & May’s Mystery Tour by Christopher Fowler
Bryant & May's Mystery Tour by Christopher Fowler My rating: 4 of 5 stars Brilliant to have a Bryant & May fix, but I’ve docked it one star for being far too tantalisingly short! It’s a nice quick and quirky whodunit, with a few interesting London facts and some great Bryant-isms. Recommended.
Tell No One by Harlan Coben
Tell No One by Harlan Coben My rating: 2 of 5 stars I had heard good things about Harlan Coben; amazing things even, from friends and reviewers alike. Most of his book plots sound intriguing and draw you in.The first downside, as I discovered with this, my only Coben book so far, is the absolutely… Continue reading Tell No One by Harlan Coben
Dead Scared (Lacey Flint 2) by Sharon Bolton
Dead Scared by S.J. Bolton My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a fantastic book, no doubt about it. S.J. (Sharon) Bolton is a wonderful writer: her plots are original, intricate and clever, and her style is clear and a pleasure to read; you become completely immersed in her prose and there is no… Continue reading Dead Scared (Lacey Flint 2) by Sharon Bolton
Now You See Me (Lacey Flint 1) by Sharon Bolton
Now You See Me by S.J. Bolton My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is absolutely fantastic! It was the first Sharon Bolton book I ever read but definitely not the last. I have always found the case of Jack the Ripper intriguing and this is a terrifying, gruesome and thrilling take.The story is… Continue reading Now You See Me (Lacey Flint 1) by Sharon Bolton
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