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An Ethical Guide to Murder is a fresh and gripping debut where Thea discovers she can control life and death – but at what cost? Full of twists and moral dilemmas, this one will have you questioning your own choices. Want to know more? Click for my full review! [Full Review]
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Beautiful Ugly is a chilling and twisty thriller with a setting that’ll give you goosebumps. With dual perspectives and a clever ending, it’s a must-read for fans of suspense. Want to know more about Grady’s haunting journey? Click through for my full review! [Full Review]
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The First Girl is a gripping blend of true crime and thriller, with twists that kept me hooked. Karen’s return to her past will make you question the ethics of true crime consumption. Want to dive into the investigation? Click through to read my full thoughts! [Full Review]
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The Beauty Queen is a captivating thriller that blends dual timelines with a nostalgic seaside backdrop and explores a missing pageant mystery. Initially hesitant I was soon hooked by its brilliant narrative and powerful themes. Click to read my full review! [Full Review]
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Return to Marlow for a cosy crime adventure as Judith unravels a grim mystery with unexpected allies. With a plot full of twists and nods to earlier novels this is the best entry in the series so far. Click to read my full review [Full Review]
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Making A Killing is Cara Hunter’s immersive seventh Adam Fawley case blending mixed media storytelling with a gripping crime plot. With striking design and clever nods to earlier work you will want to dive straight in. Click to read my full review! [Full Review]
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Clay McLeod Chapman’s Wake Up and Open Your Eyes is unlike any book I’ve read. This mind-bending transgressive tale twists into unexpected madness and challenges reality in a way that will leave you astonished. Click through for my full review! [Full Review]
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A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage is a darkly comic thriller where former serial killers Haze and Fox try to start afresh. With miscommunications and a touch of designer fashion it’s a popcorn read that will leave you laughing. Click through! [Full Review]
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I snuck in a final 2024 read on New Year’s Eve with this festive novella from Peter Swanson. At 96 pages it delivers a cosy holiday vibe and plenty of surprises. Want to know if it’s a must-read? Click through for my full review! [Full Review]
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Susan Lewis’ Nothing to See Here is a lengthy thriller following podcaster Cristy as she investigates a sixteen-year-old cold case filled with dark family secrets and eerie clues. Click through to read my full review! [Full Review]
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Happy Bloody Christmas is a festive, funny and chaotic read. After a hangover and post-party mess Anna finds Santa dead in her pantry. With quirky humour and a murder mystery to solve it’s the perfect holiday treat. Click through for my review! [Full Review]
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At The Book Party I discovered The Killing Sense by Sam Blake. Follow Kate as she journeys to Paris only to face a serial killer targeting red-haired women. With intriguing twists and a captivating Parisian setting this read flew by. Click for my review! [Full Review]
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