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