There are thousands upon thousands of books published each year. Only a small percentage of those make it to the best-seller list. That doesn’t mean that the rest aren’t worthy of reading. It may be that they are written by self-published authors who don’t have the marketing knowledge or a small independent publisher who doesn’t…
Month: November 2019
Cruel Acts by Jane Casey – review
Published by Harper Collins Publication date – 18 April 2019 Source – review copy Guilty? A year ago, Leo Stone was convicted of murdering two women and sentenced to life in prison. Now he’s been freed on a technicality, and he’s protesting his innocence. Not guilty? DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent are determined…
Old, New, Borrowed, Blue
My to be read pile (aka stockpile) is big enough to be seen from space. Almost. It obviously doesn’t stop me from adding to it regularly or visiting the library for a temporary rehoming of books, because a world without books is not a world I want to contemplate. I will admit though that I…
The Death of Mungo Blackwell by Lauren H Brandenburg – extract
Lauren H Brandenburg is the author of Orlo: The Created, Orlo: The Burdened and Orlo: The Chosen. Her latest novel, The Death of Mungo Blackwell was published by Lion Books on 18 October 2019. Lauren has kindly allowed me to share an extract of the book with you. Tofts were not welcome at the renowned…
Heleen Kist – Q&A
Heleen Kist is the author of In Servitude. Her latest novel, Stay Mad, Sweetheart, was published by Red Dog Publishing on 13 November 2019. Heleen kindly answered a few of my questions. 1. Tell us a little about Stay Mad Sweetheart. It’s a dark yet empowering tale of professional women who each face harassment and…
The Iron Chariot by Stein Riverton – review
Published by Eye and Lightening Publication date – 28 November 2019 Source – review copy On a blazing hot summer’s day, holidaymakers at a guesthouse on a Norwegian island are shocked to discover that a fellow guest has been found murdered on a desolate plain. The nameless narrator, an author, was the last person to…
Old, New, Borrowed, Blue
My to be read pile (alright, stronghold) is big enough to build a fort with (no honestly I know it is because I have built a book fort with it). It obviously doesn’t stop me from adding to it regularly or visiting the library for a temporary rehoming of books, because a world without books…
The Snow Killer by Ross Greenwood – extract
Ross Greenwood’s novel, The Snow Killer, was published by Boldwood Books on 12 November 2019. Boldwood Books have kindly allowed me to share an extract from the book with you. WINTER 50 YEARS AGO Chapter 1 I must have been ten years old when I first tidied up his drug paraphernalia. I didn’t want my…
Paul Worsley QC – Q&A
His Honour Judge Paul Worsley QC is a former Judge and Barrister. He both prosecuted and defended criminal cases, including the successful prosecution of Wearside Jack, who had pretended to be the Yorkshire Ripper. He later went on to sit as a Judge and heard cases at the Old Bailey. His book, The Postcard…
A Mrs Miracle Christmas by Debbie Macomber – extract
Debbie Macomber is the best selling author of over 100 novels and sold over 60 million copies. Her latest novel, A Mrs Miracle Christmas, is published by Arrow on 14 November 2019. Arrow have kindly allowed me to share an extract from A Mrs Miracle Christmas with you. The following day, Laurel placed a call…
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