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This is the third book I’ve read by Shari Lapena. The first was The Couple Next Door, and then I picked up a signed and dedicated copy of Everyone Here Is Lying after attending a panel at the Harrogate Crime Writing Festival in 2023. [Read More]
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I started First Lie Wins on a red-eye flight back from New York City. By the time I reached 26%, I reluctantly put it down to try and catch some sleep – but it wasn’t easy with a story this gripping. [Read More]
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Hi everyone! It’s been a bit quiet on here recently, but that’s because I’ve been away on holiday in New York City – and what a trip it was! We flew out with Virgin Atlantic and stayed at the Kixby Hotel, which is just a stone’s throw from the Empire… [Read More]
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K L. Slater’s first psychological thriller was published back in 2016 and since then she has sold over 3 million copies of her books worldwide. Message Deleted is the second of her books I’ve read, following The Girlfriend, which I listened to as an audiobook. [Read More]
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Witness 8, released on the eighth month of the year as the eighth installment of the Eddie Flynn series, is a thrilling new chapter that once again proves why Steve Cavanagh is a must-read, auto-purchase author for me. [Read More]
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I’m a huge fan of Janice Hallett’s work and have eagerly devoured everything she’s written so far. Her knack for delivering unexpected twists and keeping readers intrigued is simply unparalleled – I didn’t see any of these twists coming! [Read More]
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An evening of great food, cocktails and crime fiction in Leeds! I headed to Waterstones for an In Conversation event with Steve Cavanagh and Alex North, where Steve’s quick wit and insights into Witness 8 made for a brilliant night. Here’s how it went! [Read More]
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Having read both The Interview and The House Hunt so far, I was very excited for this one. C. M. Ewan’s books feature everyday situations that anyone can relate to… to begin with! [Read More]
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Living in Harrogate means the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival is always a must-visit – even if just for a short time! This year, my visit was brief but packed with bookish connections, including meeting fellow bloggers and catching up with C. M. Ewan. Read on for the highlights! [Read More]
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I’ve just finished Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara, and I absolutely loved it! The book starts with a chilling scene: Anya is relaxing in the bath, completely unaware of the danger lurking above. As she glances through the slightly ajar door, she sees her loft hatch suddenly swing… [Read More]
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My seventh holiday read was Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter. As a devoted crime fiction enthusiast – and a fan of true crime programmes like The Jinx and podcasts – I absolutely loved this book! It’s cleverly presented in a documentary style, using interviews, transcripts, and multimedia elements… [Read More]
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My sixth holiday read was The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill by C.S. Robertson. This novel gave me serious Sunshine Cleaning meets Strange Sally Diamond vibes. [Read More]
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