Tag: 2025 Books

  • An Ethical Guide to Murder by Jenny Morris review
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    An Ethical Guide to Murder by Jenny Morris review

    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! [Read More]

  • Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney review

    Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney review

    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! [Read More]

  • The First Girl by Claire McGown review. Tandem Thrills & Chills Book Club Case 1
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    The First Girl by Claire McGown review. Tandem Thrills & Chills Book Club Case 1

    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! [Read More]

  • Murder on the Marlow Belle by Robert Thorogood review

    Murder on the Marlow Belle by Robert Thorogood review

    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 [Read More]

  • Making A Killing by Cara Hunter review

    Making A Killing by Cara Hunter review

    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! [Read More]

  • Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman review

    Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman review

    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! [Read More]

  • A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay review

    A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay review

    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! [Read More]

  • The Killing Sense by Sam Blake review

    The Killing Sense by Sam Blake review

    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! [Read More]

  • Must-Read: Catherine Ryan Howard’s Upcoming Thriller Burn After Reading Review

    Must-Read: Catherine Ryan Howard’s Upcoming Thriller Burn After Reading Review

    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. [Read More]

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