What the blurb says: Two Women, One Quest, Grave Consequences When Maggie Laird's disgraced ex-cop husband suddenly dies, her humdrum suburban life is turned upside down. With the bills mounting, she takes on his struggling detective agency, enlisting the help of neighbour ‘Big Wilma’. And so an unlikely partnership is born. But the discovery … Continue reading Claire MacLeary: Cross Purpose
Month: April 2017
What the blurb says: The truth was dead and buried…until now. When a collection of human bones is unearthed during a routine archaeological dig, a Black Country field suddenly becomes a complex crime scene for Detective Kim Stone. As the bones are sorted, it becomes clear that the grave contains more than one victim. The … Continue reading Dead Souls: Angela Marsons
Well, everyone knows I love books don't they? And what better way to celebrate my love of the written word than to take part in #WorldBookNight and share my love of books with others! Reading for pleasure is a globally recognised indicator in a huge range of social issues from poverty to mental health. … Continue reading World Book Night: Bringing Books to Work
What the blurb says: When Jake Boulder is asked by his PI friend to help investigate the vicious murder of Kira Niemeyer, he soon finds himself tracking a serial killer who selects his next victim in a most unusual manner. As the body count rises, Boulder has to work with the police to identify the … Continue reading #BlogTour: Graham Smith: Watching The Bodies
Thank you to Helen at Baatyaboutbooks and Jonathan Kaye for the ARC of #AfterTheAffair and the opportunity to participate in the #BlogTour What the blurb says: "University Lecturer David Ryan is having an affair. And he thinks no-one knows. He’s wrong. Someone does know. And that someone is out to blackmail him. But when the blackmail attempt … Continue reading #BlogTour: After The Affair: Jonathan Kaye
Do you know how difficult it was to keep the fact that I had received a #TopSecret ARC of #SleepTight by Caroline Mitchell? It was so damn hard....I had to duct tape my mouth, wrap myself up in crime scene tape and bury myse......oops sorry that was me descending into my night time hobbies … Continue reading #BlogTourCaroline Mitchell – Sleep Tight
Well, Glasgow was spoiled for choice last night with some brilliant book events taking place over the city in just one night! We had Chris Brookmyre at The Mitchell Library; Mason Cross in Waterstones, Argyle Street and Stuart MacBride in Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street. I, however, took myself off to The Admiral Bar in Waterloo Street … Continue reading #BookLaunch: The Man Who Loved Islands: David F Ross
When Noelle over at #ThickAsThieves asked me to get involved in the #CoverReveal and #Giveaway for "The Art of Fear" I couldn't resist! So what's the deal....come see the cover...nope before I give you a wee sneak preview, Pamela has arranged for an #AWESOME #GIVEAWAY Up for grabs is: £5 Amazon Voucher (or equivalent international … Continue reading #CoverReveal: #TheArtOfFear: Pamela Crane
Huge thanks to Sarah Hardy of #BloodhoundBooks for the invitation to be a part of the blog tour. unfortunately, due to a toppling review pile, I wasn't able to read the book prior to the tour but I've heard so many good things about this author that I was delighted to offer an excerpt from … Continue reading #BlogTour – Game Point: Malcolm Hollingdrake
Well folks in preparation for my forthcoming spot on the #BlogTour for Mike Craven's #BodyBreaker I thought I'd have myself a wee binge read of his previous work - "Assume Nothing, Believe Nobody, Challenge Everybody" and "Born in a Burial Gown" Eh excuse me book world - can anyone explain why it took me … Continue reading Mike Craven Binge!
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