Tag: 2023 Books
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Every Janice Hallett book ranked (2025) – from The Appeal to The Killer Question
From cults to quizzes and cosy crimes – I’ve ranked every Janice Hallett book so far. Mixed media mysteries, five-star reads… but which one came out on top? [Read More]
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The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson review
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! [Read More]
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You’d Look Better as a Ghost by Joanna Wallace review
This debut comic thriller introduces us to Claire, whose life is currently spiraling out of control. Her father has just passed away, and to top it off, what seemed like good news about her artwork turns out to be a case of mistaken identity – the congratulatory email was sent to the wrong Claire. [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 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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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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