Category: Book Reviews

Twisty Thrillers For Your TBR! #TheOtherGirlfriend #AlexStone TheTrial #SRMasters #RapidReviews

Posted on January 21, 2023 by crimebookjunkie

Set mainly in Dorset, The Other Girlfriend touches on a troubled past, manipulation, vulnerability and friendships. Secrets, lies, guilt and jealousy also play a role and when an unexpected visitor knocks on Beth’s door… her newly created life gets turned Continue reading Twisty Thrillers For Your TBR! #TheOtherGirlfriend #AlexStone TheTrial #SRMasters #RapidReviews→

Posted on December 17, 2022 by crimebookjunkie

I’m reviewing TWO books today and not my usual genre but bear with me as there are murders, crimes of all kinds in fact, just not in this world! 🤔😉 Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses Continue reading A dark evil is brewing… #ABetrayalOfStorms #AKingdomOfLies #Review @BenAldersonBook→

Posted on October 29, 2022 by crimebookjunkie

A man looking for his cat has an unfortunate accident, a widow’s neighborhood is under siege by horrific monsters, but she couldn’t be bothered to lend a helping hand, a strange man is pining after the love of his life, Continue reading Spooky Season Reads… #TheEndlessAndOtherStories #Review #BrandonBaker #BakerReads @nholten40→

Posted on October 29, 2022 by crimebookjunkie

‘REPENT BEFORE YOU DIE … OR MAY YOU NEVER R.I.P.’ Threatening fake commemorative plaques, vigilante killings, a Jewish community in an English town – what’s the link? The clock is ticking to the next murder. After witnessing a racist incident Continue reading The clock is ticking to the next murder… #TheRedeemer #Review @nholten40 @VictoriaGoldma2 @3CPublishingUK→

Posted on October 23, 2022 by crimebookjunkie

Helmand, 2004: Afghanistan’s most lawless province, where nearly 90 per cent of the world’s opium is grown. Pink and lilac poppies flutter innocently in the breeze in fields that stretch for miles and miles along the Helmand River south of Continue reading One man murdered, another missing. A race against time… #DeathInHelmand #Review @AlisonBelsham #NHiggens @canelo_co→

Posted on October 17, 2022 by crimebookjunkie

Reykjavík detective Soffía finds herself struggling to cope with a single-handed investigation into a spate of malicious acts taking place across the city, and enlists help from an unexpected direction. Her psychologist ex-husband Adam has advised the police before, but Continue reading A spate of malicious acts are taking place across the city… #Deceit #Review @JoninaLeos @graskeggur @CorylusB @sh_ewa→

Posted on September 25, 2022 by crimebookjunkie

1899, Belle Époque Paris. Lucienne’s two daughters are believed dead when her mansion burns to the ground, but she is certain that her girls are still alive and embarks on a journey into the depths of the spiritualist community to find Continue reading Three women. Three eras. One extraordinary mystery… #TheBleeding #Review @JoGustawsson @OrendaBooks→

Posted on September 4, 2022 by crimebookjunkie

The only survivor of Denver’s notorious “Reaper” serial murders, FBI Special Agent Kendall Beck grapples with the ghosts of her past by seeking justice for victims of abuse. She’s neck deep in a particularly ugly case involving the disappearance of Continue reading The past is never far behind… #TheWrongWoman #Review #LeanneSparks #CrookedLaneBooks→

Posted on August 14, 2022 by crimebookjunkie

I’m doing my best to catch up on my backlog of reviews and here are three dark and devious reads which I really enjoyed! Set in Shetland. This novel has a compelling storyline with twists galore! It’s multi layered so Continue reading Dark and devious… #RapidReviews #AnnCleeves #AlanParks #DavidVidecette→

Posted on July 30, 2022 by crimebookjunkie

I don’t know about you, but when it comes to reading, I love a sweet treat and coffee to hand. I was approached by Chummy’s Bakery to see if I’d be interested in collaborating and when I saw their treats, Continue reading Books, brownies and coffee — Recent and current reads… @chummysbakery→

Posted on July 9, 2022 by crimebookjunkie

THEY BELIEVE HIS LIES. SHE KNOWS THE TRUTH. You can’t lie to Izzy Lambert. Her highly developed empathic abilities allow her to read people’s emotions with terrifying accuracy – and consequences. As a child her insights sparked her parents’ divorce. Continue reading THEY BELIEVE HIS LIES. SHE KNOWS THE TRUTH. #NoSecrets #Review @Author_Dave @ViperBooks→

Posted on July 7, 2022 by crimebookjunkie

Something scared Nuala Flaherty to death. When her body is found in the centre of a pentagram on a lonely moor, Rebecca is determined to find out what. Was she killed by supernatural means, or is there a more down-to-earth Continue reading Something scared Nuala Flaherty to death… #WhereDemonsHide #review @nholten40 @DouglasSkelton1 @PolygonBooks→

Posted on July 3, 2022 by crimebookjunkie

Today I’m sharing three rapid reviews of thrillers that will chill you to the core! I’ll be doing more in depth video reviews on my tiktok account 👉🏻 @author_noelleholten of all my rapid reviews, so follow me there. The Continue reading Chilling thrillers! #RapidReviews2022 #DeadGround #TheLifeSheWants #ARattleOfBones @nholten40→

Posted on July 2, 2022 by crimebookjunkie

I’m a sucker for a good police procedural so I’m sharing three rapid reviews of some great ones I’ve read! I instantly felt the tension from the opening lines of Bury Me When I’m Dead and knew that this Continue reading Who doesn’t love a good police procedural? @nholten40 #RapidReviews2022 #BuryMeWhenImDead #WishYouWereDead #DeathRite→

Posted on June 19, 2022 by crimebookjunkie

I’m ashamed at how far behind I’ve fallen on posting reviews, despite reading a shitload of books. The only way I’m going to get caught up is by sharing smaller reviews about why I loved a book – so that’s Continue reading Playing catch up! #RapidReviews2022 #TheLastResort #TheLongDrop #CityOfVengeance @nholten40→