Eeeeeeeeek #bookjunkies! I cannot believe that CrimeBookJunkie is a year old TODAY!! A huge shout-out to the #BlogSquad, fellow bloggers and all the wonderful authors who have supported my blog and allowed me and my awesome Guest Reviewers, Claire Knight & Scottydog to read/review your amazing books!! And a special thanks to my mentor and a lovely lady (a term I use loosely ha ha) Katherine Everett of Best Crime Books and More who gave me my first taste of blogging as a Guest Reviewer and encouraged me to go it alone! #BigKisses ?
So in order to celebrate, the absolutely astounding Conrad Jones has offered FIVE signed copies of his book: Thr3e!!!! Can you believe it!?! My review is below and for a chance to win, all you need to do is comment on this post! Names will be drawn on Friday at 7:30pm! So check out what you could be getting #bookjunkies! …..
Synopsis:
The Major Investigation Team are called to an abandoned mill when an ambitious reporter stumbles upon more than she bargained for. The investigation uncovers the most evil of criminal networks and it becomes clear that absolutely no one is safe from its wrath…
My Rating: 5/5
My Review:
Many thanks to the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
First off, I have to say that I love the cover of this book! The colours, graphics and feel of the cover drew me to it instantly.
I really enjoyed this book with its gripping plot that takes the reader on a gruesome but thrilling journey through the world of drugs, gangs, and human trafficking. Even though this is Book 7 in the Detective Alec Ramsay series, it could easily be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone.
Justice, revenge and betrayal are just but a few of the themes you can find embedded in this story. The characters are well written and really draw you in. Annie and Stirling were two characters that particularly piqued my interest. Detective Alec Ramsay did not make an appearance until later in the story so the focus was on the other key players of the Major Investigation Team. Andris and Ivor Markevica were creepy, manipulative, and Andris in particular really made my skin crawl. Letva was also quite scary and extremely stealthy in his ways. Not a man you want to p*ss off! And Antonia (Toni) was a great character. She was taken through the mill in this story and at times her experience was so real I felt like I was right there with her!
A mix of PCP and Ketamine made the drug #Zombie in this story and it was aptly named. That concoction alone would leave the user messed up beyond belief! The notorious and seedy drug underworld, filled with corruption and destruction was well thought out and completely believable.
There were some cracking and shocking twists in this book and for fans of the Alec Ramsay series, I think you will be really surprised!! It was a real page turner and once I started, I struggled to put it down. Would I recommend this book? Hell yeah I would! In fact, I have added the series to my TBR as I would like to find out where it all started!
This gruesome, thrilling and absolutely action packed book is definitely worth checking out! Click the link below if you are interested and be sure to enter the competition for your chance to win one of five SIGNED copies from Mr Conrad Jones!! All you need to do is comment below. Good luck #bookjunkies and thanks so much to Conrad Jones not only for his generosity but also for a really great read!
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Thanks Keeley. Winners have been chosen x
Thanks Anne. The winners have been chosen x
Brilliant Giveaway and Happy 1st Blogging Birthday x x
Fabulous giveaway, very generous. Looks like a fantastic and gripping read.
WOOHOO!!!!!
Congratulations to all the winners ???
EXCITED TO SAY THE WINNERS ARE:
Susan Miles
Christine Hulme
Carol Peace
Susan Hunter
Jackie Roche
Congrats folks. Please DM me your address details via my FB CrimeBookJunkie Book Blog Page ?
I would love to have the chance to review this book
WOW HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HERES TO A PROPSPEROUS FUTURE TOO.
I fancy a good crime read to enjoy in the garden in this lovely weather!
Happy Birthday =)
THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED BOOKJUNKIES. WINNERS WILL BE POSTED THIS EVENING. GOOD LUCK ALL.
ANY COMMENTS AFTER THIS POST WILL NOT BE INCLUDED
I know!! ? Good luck x
Wow A year already Happy 1st bloggy birthday lol
A must read indeed! Fingers crossed for you ?
Ooooh! A book I need to add to my list
Good luck Donna! ?
I love q stand alone as a busy life often makes me come to a series late! This one sounds just perfect!
Good luck Marje! ?
Sounds good, I’d like a chance to win that would be wonderful..
Thank you Joanne!! Good luck ?
Happy Birthday!!
Congratulations Noelle, thanks for the chance to win x
Thanks Jayne! Counting you in lol! ? Good luck x
Awwww thank you lovely!! Love ya too! Good luck x
Happy Birthday to you……
Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuuu
Well done Noelle. Keep going girl..
Love ya.
Happy 1st Birthday , looks like a great read, please count me in .x
Thanks Sue! Great prize isn’t it!? Good luck ?
Great stuff, Anita! Good luck ?
Happy 1st Blogiversary.
Fingers crossed for a signed copy of a GREAT sounding read !
Love, love reading. Definitely would like to check this author out.
Thank you!! The book is awesome! Good luck x
Congratulations on your Blogaversary!
The book sounds like a cracking read
This was a great book! I really enjoyed it! Good luck Lorna!!!
Aww thanks so much Karen!! Good luck lovely! x
Awww thanks Llainy! ?❤️
Good luck x
I really enjoyed Slow Burn, so hoping this one will be as good! Happy Blogiversary x
Congratulations Noelle!, I do believe I voted for you a couple of days ago 🙂 Happy Blog Day and many more to come!. x
Happy blog avversary, can’t beieve you have only been doing it for 1 year! Here is to many more xxx
Lainy http://www.alwaysreading.net
Thanks sweets!! It has been brilliant so far!! Good luck x
Well worth the read Dawn. Good luck x
Hiya sunshine!! I cannot believe it myself!! Thanks for all your support. Good luck x
Awwww thanks sweetie and right back at ya!! Good luck x
Thanks Kat! Good luck ?
Thank you Dawn! Good luck ?
Thanks Shalini! Great group. Hope you enjoy my reviews Nd good luck!
Thanks Theresa! Good luck x
Awwww Diane!! Bless ya!! Have enjoyed having you along for the ride! Good luck x
Thanks Amanda!! Good luck! ?
Great author!! Good luck ?
Love his books. Just finished Slow Burn and The Child Taker. This one sounds just as good. Looking foward to reading it.
Happy blog birthday. A fab review as always from a fab reviewer. x
Noelle, I haven’t been with you for the whole year but I do agree with everyone that you do an excellent job. I am so grateful to know you and ride this journey with you for all of your many years to come. Happy Anniversary and hugs to Buster Bear 🙂
Happy Anniversary!
Book sounds great, another going on list…..biiiig list!
I just found your blog via the UK Crime Book Club on Facebook – it looks fab. Happy Blogiversary!!
congratulations on your one year blogiversary!
Well done on your one blog anniversary. I’d love to win, thanks for the chance.
Happy Blogiversary, hun! Wow, time sure flies! I’m so happy to have met you, thanks for your friendship and amazing book recommendations. Keep up the amazing work. xx
Happy happy blogiversary Noelle and team. Can’t believe you’re only one year old. Here’s to many many more years of #CBJ ??
Sounds right up my street will have to buy it if I don’t win
Hi hun can’t believe you reach your 1st birthday for your blog happy 1st birthday xx
Aww thanks Carol! I hope you enjoy my reviews!! So many great blogs out there, so easy to miss ?
Thank you David! It sure does!
Thanks Susan!! I cannot believe it myself! But what a GREAT year it has been!
Happy birthday I am new to your blog (no idea why I have missed it) but have just seen you on TBC. Here’s to the next great year.
Happy 1st Birthday. Noelle CBJ. Love your enthusiastic reviews! Can’t believe it is a year since you began your blog!
Happy blogday 🙂 how time flies
Thanks so much Denise! ?
It sure has!! Cannot believe it! ?
Has it been a year already? Good luck to everyone entering the competition.
Happy blog day! ?❤
Thanks Jackie!! The year has flown but has been wonderful!! Good luck lovely!!
Happy first birthday. Love reading your reviews!
I remember when you first started the blog Noelle. Can’t believe it’s a year ago.
Happy blogday. x