Category: Reviews

  • The Teacher’s Secret by Lauren North review

    The Teacher’s Secret by Lauren North review

    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 reasons for preferring to move… [Read More]

  • A Game of Lies by Clare Mackintosh review

    A Game of Lies by Clare Mackintosh review

    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. [Read More]

  • Every Move You Make by C. L. Taylor reivew

    Every Move You Make by C. L. Taylor reivew

    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. [Read More]

  • 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, Geoffrey. [Read More]

  • 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 vanishes… [Read More]

  • 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! [Read More]

  • 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! [Read More]

  • 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 from a series of real-life, [Read More]

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