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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Tell Me No Lies by Lisa Hall
Tell Me No Lies by Lisa Hall My rating: 1 of 5 stars I'm sorry, I'm clearly in the minority here, but this book was not for me, despite it being an easy read. One of my least favourite tropes in a film or soap opera or drama is when a character tries to tell… Continue reading Tell Me No Lies by Lisa Hall
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
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
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