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My fourth holiday read was Catherine Ryan Howard’s debut thriller Distress Signals. Having already enjoyed 56 Days, Run Time, and The Trap, I was eager to dive into this one. [Read More]
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We’re currently on a road trip around Europe in our campervan, with our two dogs, Brambles and Daisy! Armed with my trusty Kobo Libra Colour, here’s what I’ve read so far… [Read More]
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The Teacher’s Secret begins with the mysterious disappearance of teacher Cate and her son, Archie. Cate’s husband, Oliver, who is also the headteacher, starts behaving very suspiciously – though he’s not the only one in the town with secrets. We also meet Lexi, a substitute teacher who has her own… [Read More]
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Today, I finished A Game of Lies by Clare Mackintosh, and it was an absolute page-turner! Having thoroughly enjoyed The Last Party, where we were first introduced to DC Ffion Morgan, DC Leo Brady, and the intriguing residents of Cwm Coed, I was eager to dive back into this world. [Read More]
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I finished my first read of 2024 while snuggled up with Brambles and Daisy. Unfortunately, Brambles has been unwell over Christmas. He’s had an x-ray on his leg, and we’re now waiting to see an orthopaedic specialist. [Read More]
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I’ve just finished reading an ARC of Robert Thorogood’s The Queen of Poisons, the third entry in the Marlow Murder Club series featuring the wonderful Judith, Suzie, and Becks. This time, Tanika invites the trio to serve as official civilian advisors as they investigate the poisoning of Marlow’s lovable mayor,… [Read More]
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This is a psychological thriller novella that is incredibly psychological indeed! Young Dutch couple Rex and Saskia make a stop off for fuel on their road trip to the South of France. Rex is waiting for Saskia to return with cold drinks for the remainder of their trip, only she… [Read More]
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A brilliant night at Waterstones Leeds for an In Conversation event with Catherine Ryan Howard and Jane Casey! No photos from the talk, but plenty of bookish chat, creative cocktails and excitement for The Trap and The Killing Kind. Here’s how the evening went! [Read More]
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I picked up a copy of Kate Gray’s The Honeymoon during the launch party at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate. A big thank you for the cocktail and the goody bag! [Read More]
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I first heard about this book at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate when Lisa Jewell read an excerpt from it. It sounded fantastic, so I headed straight to the on-site Waterstones to grab a copy! [Read More]
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About The Book Book: The TrapAuthor: Catherine Ryan HowardStandalone or Series: StandalonePublisher: Bantam Publication Date (UK): 17th August 2023 My Review The Trap is Catherine Ryan Howard’s seventh crime fiction novel, and in my view, it stands shoulder to shoulder with her gripping work, 56 Days. The story draws inspiration… [Read More]
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A jam-packed weekend at the 20th anniversary Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival and awards in Harrogate! From signing books by C. J. Tudor and Liz Nugent to meeting Abir Mukherjee and enjoying a fun summer party, it was an unforgettable experience. Here’s a recap of all the highlights! [Read More]
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