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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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Burn After Reading by Catherine Ryan Howard is a twisty engrossing read that kept me awake until 3 am. Follow Emily as she uncovers dark secrets while ghostwriting a memoir. It’s a massive treat that will captivate you from start to finish. [Full Review]
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Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister is a thrilling love story set in a hostage situation. Told from three perspectives, the twists and turns will keep you hooked as you unravel the mystery of why Luke has taken hostages. A beautifully executed story that blends suspense with complex relationships. [Full Review]
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Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera follows Lucy, whose life is upended when a true crime podcast reopens the case of her best friend’s murder. As secrets unravel and memories resurface, Lucy must confront whether she’s responsible or if there’s more to the story. [Full Review]
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In Hidden Pictures, we meet 21-year-old Mallory, fresh out of rehab and 18 months sober. Living in a halfway house, she’s trying to rebuild her life when her sponsor arranges a babysitting job for the Maxwells and their 5-year-old son, Teddy. [Full Review]
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After a hurricane takes lives in a small town, the survivors discover that within the long-disconnected phone box, which still stands like a relic of bygone times, they can hear the voices of their lost loved ones. But what’s really on the line and is something more sinister at play? [Full Review]
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It’s 10:24 a.m. and Colton has just woken up with what he believes to be the hangover from hell… only to soon realise his surroundings are unfamiliar. To make matters worse, he’s in a remote mansion – and he’s not the only one there. [Full Review]
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So, aside from reading, I greatly enjoy gaming in my spare time and worked in video games (PR and QA) for 8 years. I jumped at the chance when I saw this ARC on NetGalley, with thanks to Oni Press, Massive Monster and Devolver Digital. [Full Review]
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