Recommend This Book Yes Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC of The Principle of Evil by TME Walsh, this is the 2nd of the DCI Claire Winters series but the first I have read. Fast paced psychological thriller which leaves your nerves on edge as it creeps towards the climax. I think you … Continue reading Principle of Evil -TME Walsh – 3.5 stars
Month: February 2016
I swayed between a 3 and 4 stars for Finders Keepers, it was a slow burner for me. I thought it was very heavy on character development which left the plot simmering in the background. However it was well thought out and the links and ties to Mr Mercedes were referenced throughout. Hodges, Jerome and … Continue reading Finders Keepers – Stephen King – 3.5 stars
Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC of Found Near Water in return for an honest review. A harrowing tale of mothers affected by the death or disappearance of their children, this book focuses on members of a support group set up by Christine, who now works in Victim Support after she could no longer … Continue reading Found Near Water – Kathryn Hayton – 3 stars
Behind Closed Doors was a five star read for me, it absolutely chilled me to the bone! I read it in one sitting as I couldn't put it down. I felt sick with fear for Grace and Millie all the way through the book. Jack was the most despicable character I have come across for … Continue reading Behind Closed Doors – BA Paris
Thank you to The Book Club for an ARC of Between You and Me. Chillingly descriptive tale of an abusive relationship it is hard to believe that this is the author's debut novel. It is disturbing and more so because we know it happens up and down the country every single day. I absolutely loved … Continue reading Between You and Me, Lisa Hall, 4 stars from me
I love Caro Ramsay's Anderson and Costello series and I was really looking forward to reading Tears of Angels, number 6 in the series. Location description was spot on and quite magical, at times I could actually feel myself on the banks of the loch and smelling the scent of the countryside. Tears of Angels … Continue reading The Tears of Angels – Caro Ramsay. Three stars
Here is a review by Sharon: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1544137794 First of all I would like to give a huge thanks to Netgalley and Penguin UK-Michael Joseph for the opportunity to review an ARC of Little Boy Blue in return for an honest review. in this 5th book of the series, DI Helen Grace finds her dark secrets … Continue reading Check out this review of Little Boy Blue – MJ Arlidge
This book blew me away! Having read Humber Boy I was keen to go back and read the beginning of Probation Officer, Cate Austin's story. The Woman Before Me is a dark psychological thriller that will have you frantically turning the pages to find out what happens next. Rosie Wilks is up for parole after … Continue reading The Woman Before Me, Ruth Dugdall. Five stars from me!
I have to say that I am feeling ever so excited this morning! Woke up to an email giving me a sneak preview of Alan Jones' 3rd book Bloq, which is due out this spring! Oh if the rest of the book is as good as the first page then we are in for a … Continue reading Sneak Preview – Alan Jones
This is a great start to a new series by Helen Cadbury, with a wee twist - Sean Denton isn't a DI but rather a police community support officer. I enjoyed this book as an introduction to Sean and I look forward to seeing how his character develops. I warmed to him and felt sorry … Continue reading To Catch A Rabbit – Helen Cadbury – Review