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Here at Chapterinmylife I am always happy to consider books for review. Any reviews I provide are only my opinion and are always constructive. I will try my best to explain what it was I enjoyed about the book or why it was not to my taste. Please note my preferred genres and those I …

#BlogBlitz #DontLetMeIn Phil Kurthausen @philkurthausen @BloodhoundBook

Thanks to Bloodhound Books for inviting me on to the blog blitz for "Don't Let Me In" from Phil Kurthausen. Before I share my thoughts, here's what the official blurb says: From behind the locked door of her home, Sarah broadcasts her popular podcast. When she starts to seek the truth about the murder of …

#BookReview #StreetsOfDarkness A.A Dhand @aadhand @TransworldBooks @penguinrandom #BradfordNoir

I'm delighted to be sharing my review of Streets of Darkness by A.A Dhand. Published in 2016 this review is of a purchased copy via Amazon. Before I share my thoughts, here's the official blurb: Luther meets The Wire, this is the first Detective Harry Virdee novel The sky over Bradford is heavy with foreboding. It always …

#BookReview #FatalPromise Angela Marsons @WriteAngie @Bookouture

I am a fully paid-up member of the Angela Marsons/Kim Stone OFC (Obsessed Fan Club) and I was champing at the bit to read Fatal Promise which is BOOK NINE in the series! So huge thanks to the author, Bookouture and Netgalley for making that possible! Before I share my thoughts then here's what the …

#BookLaunch #TheJanusRun Douglas Skelton @DouglasSkelton1 @WStonesArgyleST @NlBro @SarabandBooks

Tonight I was quite excited to be attending the launch of Douglas Skelton's latest novel, The Janus Run at Waterstones, Argyle St, Glasgow. Actually, I was very excited as he had promised wine and a crisp so I turned up early to get my share of said savoury! I also knew it was going to …

#BookReview #SaveOneChild by Ian James @IanMbe @WildWolfPublish @rodglenn

Before I share my thoughts, here's what the official blurb says: In the late 1970s, Detective Ian James had quickly risen through the ranks of the London Metropolitan Police. After ten years, he relocated North to Cleveland where he continued in the role of a detective running informants on the Regional Crime Squad and National …

#BlogBlitz #InHarmsWay Owen Mullen @OwenMullen6 @BloodhoundBook

  I'm a huge fan of Owen's books and I'm delighted to be reviewing his latest novel "In Harm's Way" for the blog blitz on publication day! Thanks to the publisher, Bloodhound Books and the author for my review copy. I'm not going to lie I'm kinda glad Owen has come back to Scotland for …

#BlogTour #LiesBetweenUs Ronnie Turner @Ronnie__Turner @HQDigitalUK

I am delighted to be taking part in the blog tour for the debut novel from fellow blogger and now published author, Ronnie Turner! Thanks to HQ Digital Publishers and the author for my review copy. Before I share my thoughts, here's what the official blurb says: The past is always watching . . . …

#BookReview #TheRelentlessTide Denzil Meyrick @Lochlomonden @PolygonBooks

After my Denzil Meyrick binge earlier this year, I was more than ready for the latest novel in the series! And let me tell you, I was not disappointed! I received an advanced copy from the publisher but didn't want to sully the pages of my signed book and this review is from the Kindle …

#BookReview #BloodFeud Anna Smith @annasmithauthor @QuercusBooks

Having read Anna's Rosie Gilmour series a number of years ago, I was delighted to bump into the author at this year's Bute Noir Festival and pick up a copy of the first in her latest series, Blood Feud. Before I share my thoughts, here's what the official blurb says: They came for her family. …

#BookLaunch #AnEveningWithDenzilMeyrick #TheRelentlessTide @WaterstonesGla @Lochlomonden @DouglasSkelton1 @PolygonBooks

It's been a week, nay a month full of book events and tonight took me back to my favourite Waterstones Store in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow for an evening with Denzil Meyrick. Denzil was here to launch his latest novel, "The Relentless Tide" which is number six in the brilliant DI Jim Daley series. For his …