Tag: 2020s
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Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara
I’ve just finished Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara, and I absolutely loved it! The book starts with a chilling scene: Anya is relaxing in the bath, completely unaware of the danger lurking above. As she glances through the slightly ajar door, she sees her loft hatch suddenly swing open, and an intruder descends… [Read More]
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Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter review
My seventh holiday read was Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter. As a devoted crime fiction enthusiast – and a fan of true crime programmes like The Jinx and podcasts – I absolutely loved this book! It’s cleverly presented in a documentary style, using interviews, transcripts, and multimedia elements to unravel the mystery. The… [Read More]
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The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill by CS Robertson review
My sixth holiday read was The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill by C.S. Robertson. This novel gave me serious Sunshine Cleaning meets Strange Sally Diamond vibes. [Read More]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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