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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. [Full Review]
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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. [Full Review]
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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! [Full Review]
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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! [Full Review]
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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… [Full Review]
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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… [Full Review]
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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. [Full Review]
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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. [Full Review]
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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… [Full Review]
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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… [Full Review]
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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. [Full Review]
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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. [Full Review]
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