Tag: Standout Reads

  • Strangers in the Car by C. M. Ewan review (previously known as One Wrong Turn)

    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]

  • Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara

    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]

  • Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter review

    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]

  • None of This is True by Lisa Jewell review

    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]

  • The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard review

    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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Bethany, crime fiction blogger at Beth Reads Crime

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