No Other Darkness by Sarah Hilary – Review

Headline Publication date : 23 April 2015 (Trade Paperback and ebook) 30 July 2015 (Paperback) “From the Richard and Judy bestselling author Sarah Hilary. The phenomenal Marnie Rome returns in the outstanding follow up to the critically acclaimed SOMEONE ELSE’S SKIN. Two young boys. Trapped underground in a bunker. Unable to understand why they are…

The Tricks Behind Bryant and May – Guest Post by Christopher Fowler

Today I’m pleased to welcome Christopher Fowler, author of the award-winning Bryant and May series to the blog. Here Christopher talks about the puzzles, jokes and references hidden in his Bryant and May series. The Tricks Behind Bryant & May Christopher Fowler Mystery authors can be tricksters; some of us like to hide puzzles, jokes and references inside our…

The Red Notebook – Antoine Laurain – Review

Gallic Books Publication date – 5 April 2015 Translated by Jane Aitken and Emily Boyce “Bookseller Laurent Letellier comes across an abandoned handbag on a Parisian street and feels impelled to return it to its owner. The bag contains no money, phone or contact information. But a small red notebook with handwritten thoughts and jottings…

Runaway – Peter May – Review

Quercus “In 1965, five teenage friends fled Glasgow for London to pursue their dream of musical stardom. Yet before year’s end three returned, and returned damaged. In 2015, a brutal murder forces those three men, now in their sixties, to journey back to London and finally confront the dark truth they have run from for…

The British Museum and Fantasy – D B Nielson – Guest Post

Keepers of Genesis, by DB Nielsen is a gripping new epic adventure series perfect for fans of Twilight and A Discovery of Witches. A magical blend of romance, fantasy and fascinating ancient history, this captivating four-part series is already enthralling a legion of young adult readers and crossover fiction fans alike. As the second part,…

Normal – Graeme Cameron – Review

Mira Publication Date – 9 April 2015 “””The truth is I hurt people. It’s what I do. It’s all I do. It’s all I’ve ever done.”” He lives in your community, in a nice house with a well-tended garden. He shops in your grocery store, bumping shoulders with you and apologizing with a smile. He…

The Journey to Publication – Helen Giltrow – Q&A

Today I’m pleased to welcome Helen Giltrow to the blog. Helen’s novel, The Distance, out now in paperback and will be reviewed here soon. Today Helen talks about the journey to publication. Tell us about your journey to publication. When did you start writing? I started young. I’ve still got the first book I wrote,…