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  • The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood review

    The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood review

    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,… [Full Review]

  • The Vanishing by Tim Krabbé review

    The Vanishing by Tim Krabbé review

    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… [Full Review]

  • The Honeymoon by Kate Gray review

    The Honeymoon by Kate Gray review

    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! [Full Review]

  • None of This is True by Lisa Jewell review

    None of This is True by Lisa Jewell review

    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! [Full Review]

  • The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard review

    The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard review

    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… [Full Review]

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