Reviews & Book News
Synopsis: Newly-appointed DI Jack Striker, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, has a dark secret, one that would land him in prison. Striker’s first case seems a straight-forward gang-on-gang slaying, until a notorious youth is found hanged. Before any chance to Continue reading My Kind of Justice -Review-
About Graham Smith: Graham Smith is married with a young son. A time served joiner he has built bridges, houses, dug drains and slated roofs to make ends meet. For the last fourteen years he has been manager of a Continue reading Graham Smith -Author Interview-
This interview was conducted (oh sounds very professional indeed) when I was a Guest Reviewer for the lovely Kat at what is now Best Crime Books and More and can still be found there along with a lot of other interesting Continue reading J.D. Barker -Author Interview-
Synopsis: Five figures gather round a shallow grave. They had all taken turns to dig. An adult sized hole would have taken longer. An innocent life had been taken but the pact had been made. Their secrets would be buried, Continue reading Even the darkest secrets can’t stay buried forever…Silent Scream #Review @nholten40 @WriteAngie @bookouture
Synopsis: “Funny and brutal, heartfelt and compelling” Craig Robertson. Even though he’s a successful criminal, Kenny O’Neill – Glasgow’s answer to Tony Soprano – is angry. Not only has his high-class escort girlfriend just been attacked, but his father is Continue reading Beyond The Rage -Review-
To celebrate the launch of BritCrime’s first free online crime fiction festival, 11-13 July, I have teamed up with BritCrime authors to give away one fabulous prize. You could win a gift bundle of ten print books, including new releases Continue reading BritCrime is Coming! **Giveaway**
I know I have started early (I have a lot of books to read for my July challenge) but this book is part of the #NewAuthorForMe challenge I am taking part in starting next week. So here it is: Black Continue reading Black Cat Mojo -Review-
It was like all my Christmases came early when Mel Sherratt kindly agreed to be interviewed by me. Just in case I have not said it enough, I am a HUGE fan of Mel’s books…read every one of them…they are Continue reading Mel Sherratt ~Author Interview~
Synopsis: Shortlisted for the Crime Writer’s Association 2013 Debut Dagger Detective Inspector Avison Fluke is a man on the edge. He has committed a crime to get back to work, concealed a debilitating illness, and is about to be Continue reading Born In A Burial Gown -Review-
If any of you follow me on Twitter (@nholten40) or my CrimeBookJunkie Facebook page you will have noticed my post about the #NewAuthorForMe July reading challenge. Myself, a few fellow bloggers and a couple of #bookjunkie friends will be reading Continue reading #NewAuthorForMe July Challenge
Synopsis: DI Sally Parker has a serial killer on her patch. One thing that sets this killer apart from the others she’s hunted before: his willingness to leave DNA at each of the crime scenes. It’s up to Sally Continue reading Wrong Place -Review-
Synopsis: WHEN EVIL HIDES BEHIND A BADGE, NO ONE IS SAFE . .. It’s 1976, Los Angeles. Sarah Collins, a young mother of two, is brutally raped and murdered at the Hollywood Reservoir. For nineteen years, the murder remains unsolved Continue reading Grant of Immunity -Review-
I don’t know about you but I am pretty excited about the online crime festival -BRITCRIME- that will be coming to us book-lovers in July 2015! There are prizes, chats/interviews with authors and a look ahead at what will be Continue reading BRITCRIME –Don’t Miss Out!
Synopsis: As a psychologist in a prison hospital, Eva Ross had always dealt with her share of sinners. The corrupt, the insane, their minds were all hers to unlock. But when those around her, those she trusted with her life Continue reading Hellbounce -Review-
Synopsis: A prisoner who doesn’t exist. A lawyer who doesn’t care. A secret buried for thirty years. Sam Williams’ idea of an important decision is whether to have another kebab for lunch. He’s spent ten years running away from other Continue reading The Art of Staying Dead -Review-