Reviews & Book News
About the Book: The boys on the row are only after one thing, but that bullshit’s for pledges. Tiffany’s on the hunt for something more. Kill for Love is a searing satirical thriller about Tiffany, a privileged Los Angeles sorority Continue reading Are you ready for a female American Psycho? #KillForLove by #LauraPicklesimer #debut #review
Delighted to be closing off the #BloodyScotland blog tour with my review of The Devil’s Playground by Craig Russell and some details about his appearance at Bloody Scotland this weekend. I’ll be there, so if you see me… say hello! Continue reading #TheDevilsPlayground: Where horror is silent . . . #Review #BlogTour @BloodyScotland @Brownlee_Donald #CraigRussell
I must kick off this review with a confession: When I was sent this book, I wasn’t sure what to expect but as Luca Veste thought I might like it, I trusted his judgement. But what I didn’t expect from Continue reading If you’re looking for a thriller that is unique, check out my #review for #ACrimeInTheLandOf7000Islands by @ZephaniaSole @BlackSpringC @LucaVeste
What did I think? Oh, my crime-loving heart! Set amidst the hauntingly atmospheric city of Edinburgh, Scotland, this novel had me tightly gripped from the very first page till the jaw-dropping finale! The opening piqued my interest – so hooky, Continue reading Was she framed? Or is she next? #KillerBodies #Review @hkist
What did I think? Massive thanks to Laura Sherlock (publicist) and Pan Macmillan for an ARC of what has been my favourite book of 2023 to date. It is going to take something HUGE to knock this book off of Continue reading An apt title as this book completely broke me! #AllOfUsAreBroken by @FionaAnnCummins #review @laurasherlock21
Five million reasons why Ben Koenig had to disappear. Only one to bring him back . . . Ben Koenig is a ghost. He doesn’t exist any more. Six years ago it was Koenig who headed up the US Marshal’s Continue reading A must read #newseries! #Fearless #review @MWCravenUK @TheCrimeVault
IT’S NOT CHILD’S PLAY Glasgow, 1974 – a time of power cuts, strikes and the three-day week. Twelve-year-old Ginger Bannerman is playing in the local woods when he stumbles across a gunman in hiding. The man has incriminating evidence of Continue reading A crime thriller with heart and humour… #NoMoreGames #Review @GoJaBrown @RedDogTweets
Meet Detective Miller: unique, unconventional, and criminally underestimated… He’s a detective, a dancer, he has no respect for authority - and he’s the best hope Blackpool has for keeping criminals off the streets. Meet Detective Declan Miller. A double murder Continue reading When a new series has your heart racing for more ~ meet Detective Miller… #TheLastDance #review @MarkBillingham @TheCrimeVault #Sphere
National Crime Reading Month Book lovers are invited to join a host of author events throughout June to celebrate National Crime Reading Month (NCRM). The month-long festival, which takes place across the UK and Ireland, is run by the Crime Continue reading What will you be reading? #NCRM #PickUpAPageTurner #TheReadingAgency @The_CWA
I know! I know! I read both these books aaaages ago but I’m still playing catch up on reviews so bear with me. Two of my favourite authors, favourite series and favourite female leads! Police procedurals are my go to Continue reading Favourite series with strong female leads! #SilentVictim #BrokenPromises #Review @writermels @MichaelHWood
He always said she was just a friend… What if she’d kill for more? Sophie is perfect. She has blonde hair and blue eyes and when she smiles her wide, open, caring smile, her teeth sparkle. Everybody loves her. So Continue reading She has it all… but what if she’d kill for your life? #ThePerfectGirl #Review @KellyGolden1234
Jeez louise – what a brilliant book! 😱 I loved the concept behind He Said, She Said by Erin Kelly. Filled with secrets and lies this twisty thriller had me glued to my kindle. Told mainly from two POV’s: His Continue reading Psychological Thrillers that will make your head spin! #HeSaidSheSaid #ErinKelly and #GoodMeBadMe #AliLand #Reviews
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
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
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