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Looking for your next must-read thriller? It’s Always The Husband by C. L. Taylor is a fast-paced psychological thriller packed with secrets, suspense and shocking twists. Read my spoiler-free review to find out why this gripping crime fiction novel should be on your TBR! [Full Review]
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The Lamb by Lucy Rose is a gruesome yet darkly funny horror novel about a mother and daughter living deep in the Cumbrian woods… and feasting on unsuspecting visitors. A gripping blend of horror, suspense, and coming-of-age themes, this book is both disturbing and unputdownable. Read my full review here! [Full Review]
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With a title like this and a bright, eye-catching cover, I was instantly intrigued. And I’m happy to report that the story inside is just as fun and gripping as it promises. [Full Review]
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Today is my turn on the Zooloo’s Book Tours for Eight Years of Lies, and I was excited to dive into my first book by Lisa Hall. [Full Review]
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A Trial in Three Acts by Guy Morpuss KC is a gripping blend of courtroom drama and locked-room mystery. When an actress is beheaded on stage, defence barrister Charles Konig must unravel the truth. Perfect for fans of theatre, historical fiction, and crime thrillers with a sharp legal edge. [Full Review]
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Strange Pictures by Uketsu, translated by Jim Rion, blends mystery and mixed media in a hauntingly unique way. With eerie illustrations and a gripping, mysterious storyline, I was hooked from the start. If you’re a fan of unconventional narratives, this one’s a must-read! [Full Review]
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(Don’t) Call Mum is one of six novellas published by Wild Hunt Books as part of The Northern Weird Project. Each novella is written by an author from the North of England and explores the region as a setting, subject and character. [Full Review]
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We Pretty Pieces of Flesh is a raw, funny and heartbreakingly real coming-of-age novel set in ‘90s Yorkshire. Written entirely in Doncaster dialect, it perfectly captures the friendships, struggles and rites of passage of Northern teenage girls. A must-read for anyone who grew up in the North during this era! [Full Review]
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The Ffion Morgan series just keeps getting better – Other People’s Houses is my new favourite! Clare Mackintosh has absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one. [Full Review]
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Shock Induction by Chuck Palahniuk is a chaotic, experimental return to his signature style, packed with eerie imagery, dark humour, and thought-provoking themes. A must-read for fans of his work, it’s a complex, unputdownable ride that made me long for my teenage self to dissect it all over again! [Full Review]
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The Daughter by T.M. Logan is a thrilling ride that explores family secrets, disappearances, and twists that’ll leave you hooked. With gripping pacing and an unforgettable ending, this is a must-read for thriller fans. Want to know more? Click through for my full review! [Full Review]
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You Are Fatally Invited is a glorious locked-room mystery, dripping with pop culture references, from Psycho’s infamous knife to The Walking Dead’s Lucille. Fans of Agatha Christie, Alex Pavesi’s Eight Detectives, the Knives Out series, and those who grew up playing Cluedo will devour this. [Full Review]
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