Tag: Standalone
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You All Die Tonight by Simon Kernick review
It’s 10:24 a.m. and Colton has just woken up with what he believes to be the hangover from hell… only to soon realise his surroundings are unfamiliar. To make matters worse, he’s in a remote mansion – and he’s not the only one there. [Read More]
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A Drowning Tide by Sarah Lawton book review
In A Drowning Tide by Sarah Lawton, crossword setter Merry’s quiet Isle of Wight life is upended when her neighbour vanishes – just like his father years before. As she digs for answers, buried secrets emerge. A must-read foe cosy crime and mystery fans! [Read More]
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Redemption by Jack Jordan review
The book opens with a flashback to Spring 2004, where we meet Tobias and Evelyn Moore. They’ve been together for six years, married for three, and are expecting their first child. They’re infatuated with one another, and their relationship is incredibly loving. [Read More]
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What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena review
This is the third book I’ve read by Shari Lapena. The first was The Couple Next Door, and then I picked up a signed and dedicated copy of Everyone Here Is Lying after attending a panel at the Harrogate Crime Writing Festival in 2023. [Read More]
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First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston review
I started First Lie Wins on a red-eye flight back from New York City. By the time I reached 26%, I reluctantly put it down to try and catch some sleep – but it wasn’t easy with a story this gripping. [Read More]
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Message Deleted by K. L. Slater review
K L. Slater’s first psychological thriller was published back in 2016 and since then she has sold over 3 million copies of her books worldwide. Message Deleted is the second of her books I’ve read, following The Girlfriend, which I listened to as an audiobook. [Read More]
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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]
Beth Reads Crime 