Send in the Clowns by Julie Mulhern My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a fun, enjoyable cozy murder mystery. But it's not too cozy; it's witty and not twee. Ellison is a strong female lead, neatly keeping two handsome men at arms (kissing!) length and the supporting cast of Aggie, Libba and Grace… Continue reading Send in the Clowns (The Country Club Murders 4) by Julie Mulhern
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Blood Lines (D.I. Kim Stone 5) by Angela Marsons
Blood Lines by Angela Marsons My rating: 5 of 5 stars Loved loved loved this latest instalment from Angela Marsons! As usual, the writing is excellent, the plot is meaty and complex, the characters are three-dimensional and the solution(s) surprising and satisfying. It was great to reconnect with Kim, Stacey, Bryant (does he have a… Continue reading Blood Lines (D.I. Kim Stone 5) by Angela Marsons
The Killing Game by J.S. (James) Carol
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
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
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
The Woman Next Door by Cass Green
Two suburban women. Two dark secrets. The almost perfect murder. Everybody needs good neighbours… Melissa and Hester have lived next door to each other for years. When Melissa’s daughter was younger, Hester was almost like a grandmother to her. But recently they haven’t been so close. Hester has plans to change all that. It’s obvious to her that… Continue reading The Woman Next Door by Cass Green
Dead Man’s Prayer (DI Frank Farrell 1) by Jackie Baldwin
Dead Man's Prayer by Jackie Baldwin My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this debut book. The set-up felt fresh and original, the characters were mostly well-developed (Mhairi was a particular favourite of mine) and the conclusion galloped along at a great pace. I did find the first quarter or so a little… Continue reading Dead Man’s Prayer (DI Frank Farrell 1) by Jackie Baldwin
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