Tag: Standalone
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The Examiner by Janice Hallett review
I’m a huge fan of Janice Hallett’s work and have eagerly devoured everything she’s written so far. Her knack for delivering unexpected twists and keeping readers intrigued is simply unparalleled – I didn’t see any of these twists coming! [Read More]
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Strangers in the Car by C. M. Ewan review (previously known as One Wrong Turn)
Having read both The Interview and The House Hunt so far, I was very excited for this one. C. M. Ewan’s books feature everyday situations that anyone can relate to… to begin with! [Read More]
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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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Distress Signals by Catherine Ryan Howard review
My fourth holiday read was Catherine Ryan Howard’s debut thriller Distress Signals. Having already enjoyed 56 Days, Run Time, and The Trap, I was eager to dive into this one. [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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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 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]
