Category: fiction
The Twelfth Scepter by Ephie Risho (The Elementalists Book 4) Out Now
In a race against time, the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a group of young elementalists. With the malevolent White Queen on the verge of obtaining unimaginable power, the brave heroes must band together to thwart her evil plan. But as they face impossible challenges and formidable foes, they realize the task is far more daunting than they ever imagined. … Read More The Twelfth Scepter by Ephie Risho (The Elementalists Book 4) Out Now
+ childhood, crime fiction, fiction, lies, love, motherhood, murder, murder mystery, mystery, obsession, psychopath, revenge, review, secrets, thriller
Her Mother’s Daughter by Brian R O’Rourke
Amanda writes dark fiction. Now one fan is bringing her work to life. Amanda is enjoying her life – she’s a successful author who has finally managed to give up her day job. But then an ex-colleague is murdered in an exact reenactment of a killing from one of Amanda’s books. Even worse, Amanda had publicly quarreled with the dead woman and now finds … Read More Her Mother’s Daughter by Brian R O’Rourke
+ abuse, child abuse, crime fiction, fiction, friendship, Iceland noir, lies, murder, nineties, police drama, political thriller, politics, religion, revenge, review, Scandi noir, secrets, thriller
Dead Sweet by Katrín Júlíusdóttir translated by Quentin Bates
When Óttar Karlsson, a wealthy and respected government official and businessman, is found murdered, after failing to turn up at his own surprise birthday party, the police are at a loss. It isn’t until young police officer Sigurdís finds a well-hidden safe in his impersonal luxury apartment that clues start emerging. #DeadSweet @katrinjul @OrendaBooks #RandomThingsTours @annecater @RandomTTours #blogtour #Iceland @icelandicnoir As Óttar’s shady business dealings become clear, a … Read More Dead Sweet by Katrín Júlíusdóttir translated by Quentin Bates
When Love Comes by Penny Zeller Out Now
Can love be found amidst broken hearts and unexpected loss? Determined to heal her broken heart, Charlotte Eliason visits her aunts in Prune Creek, Wyoming. What should be a time of peace and calm becomes one of chaos and unwelcome surprises when she discovers her longtime foe, Tobias Hallman, is the new blacksmith. To make matters worse, her two meddlesome aunts are constantly inviting … Read More When Love Comes by Penny Zeller Out Now
+ abuse, brothers, childhood, crime fiction, family, fantasy, fiction, grief, love, murder, mystery, police drama, revenge, review, secrets, thriller
Making Sacrifices by BC Harris
To the world she is Vida. To Isaac Saddler she epitomises only fear, the stuff of his nightmares, willed into existence through art and writing. Transformed from victim to warrior, she became Vida, Queen of the Vidian Empire. But Vida doesn’t just exist between the pages of a book. #MakingSacrifices X(Twitter) @BCHarris64 @ZooloosBT @zooloo2008 #ZooloosBookTours #blogtour Instagram @beverleycharrisauthor @zooloosbooktours #bookstagram High on Exmoor archaeologists think they’ve found ancient … Read More Making Sacrifices by BC Harris
+ abuse, childhood, China, family, fiction, forgiveness, grief, love, marriage, motherhood, obsession, review, secrets
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
An evocative family drama and a riveting mystery about the ferocious pull of motherhood for two very different women–from the New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee and Girl in Translation. Jasmine Yang arrives in New York City from her rural Chinese village without money or family support, fleeing a controlling husband, on a desperate search for the daughter who was taken from her at birth–another … Read More The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
+ bullying, crime fiction, domestic noir, fiction, murder, narcissist, Psychological fiction, psychopath, review, stalker, thriller
It’s Your Turn Now by Theo Baxter
Daisy is desperate to escape her husband. But has she made a deal with the devil? Daisy Costigan is desperate to leave her violent, controlling husband, Bruce. But she knows he’ll never let her go. And if she tries to escape, he’s promised he’ll do whatever it takes to track her down and have his revenge. She’s trapped. Twitter/X #ItsYourTurnNow #TheoBaxter @inkubatorbooks @Zooloo’s Book Tours @zooloo2008 #ZooloosBookTours #blogtour Instagram @zooloosbooktours @inkubatorbooks … Read More It’s Your Turn Now by Theo Baxter
+ abuse, family, fiction, friendship, grief, love, murder, obsession, police drama, prostitution, Psychological fiction, psychopath, revenge, review, serial killer, sisters, thriller, trafficking
Silent Death by Mariëtte Whitcomb Death Trilogy #2
Two years ago, five women went missing. Last year, ten disappeared. Both times, it happened in December. Now it’s December again, and five more have vanished. To social worker, Madison Taylor, the women are not only her clients. They are her friends. Despite the recent discovery of the remains of five females, the police continue to be unhelpful because of the lifestyle the missing … Read More Silent Death by Mariëtte Whitcomb Death Trilogy #2
+ abuse, bullying, care home, child abduction, child abuse, childhood, crime fiction, dementia, family, fiction, kidnapping, mental illness, murder, obsession, revenge, review, serial killer, thriller
His Favourite Graves by Paul Cleave
To catch a killer… Maybe you’ve got to be one… Acacia Pines, USA. Sheriff Cohen’s life is falling apart – his father accidently burned down the retirement home, his wife has moved out, and his son is bullying other kids at school. When high-school student, Lucas Connor, is abducted, Cohen sees a chance to get his life back on track – to win back … Read More His Favourite Graves by Paul Cleave
Altered Helix by Stephanie Hansen Out Now
I didn’t want to take the traditional path. First, I wasn’t ready for college. Second, I was going to live with my best friend, Tiff, and work at the Haunted House. Third, did I mention the hot guy Josh that works there too? The most exciting thing about Austria’s new job, at a local haunted house, was the fact that the toughest looking people … Read More Altered Helix by Stephanie Hansen Out Now
+ crime fiction, diary, fiction, friendship, Historical fiction, journal, love, marriage, murder, obsession, rape, revenge, review, serial killer, Victorian Britain
Diary of Murders by Sarah Cook
Love dominates us all. London. 1895. Two doctors – Miriam Clayton and John Bennett – fall in love with one another when they realise they have the same wicked sexual desires. 1896. A series of gruesome murders have gripped Soho. Their details are confessed in a damning diary. But who of the pair is committing these crimes? And what has turned their love into … Read More Diary of Murders by Sarah Cook
+ alcoholism, crime fiction, dark humour, family, fiction, friendship, lies, marriage, mental health, motherhood, murder, narcissist, obsession, police drama, Psychological fiction, psychologist, psychopath, relationships, review, therapy, thriller
The Rich by Rachel Lynch
Dr Alex is a psychologist to the Cambridge elite, keeper of their dirtiest little secrets. Carrie lives in a pristine mansion and tells no one what she had to do to get there.Henry has a dangerous predilection for the wives of the men he works for.Grace hides a dark secret behind the yoga-perfect image she projects to her online fans.Tony has enough money and … Read More The Rich by Rachel Lynch
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