Tag: thriller
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Little Red Death by A K Benedict
ONCE UPON A TIME LIKE YOU’VE NEVER READ IT BEFORE . . . DI Lyla Rondell is on the case of a lifetime. Tasked with investigating a series of perplexing deaths, the only lead she has is that each appears to be based on a different classic fairy tale. Far from the stuff of bedtime stories, the press is having a field day with what … Read More Little Red Death by A K Benedict
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Small Fires by Ronnie Turner
Poison runs through this land like blood… When sisters Lily and Della Pedley are persecuted for the shocking murder of their parents, they flee from their home in Cornwall to a remote and unnamed island in Scotland – an island known for its strange happenings, but far away from the whispers and prying eyes of strangers. Lily is terrified of what her sister might … Read More Small Fires by Ronnie Turner
Eight Years of Lies by Lisa Hall
I get a call from the school. My husband hasn’t picked up our 7-year-old daughter. This is the day my life changes for ever. Earlier, I was scrolling through Facebook when something caught my eye. A photograph. The caption beneath: PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP ME? HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? #EightYearsOfLies X(Twitter) @LisaHallAuthor @JoffeBooks @ZooloosBT #ZooloosBookTours #blogtour #booktwitterInstagram @lisahallauthor @zooloosbooktours @joffebooks #bookstagram It’s my husband and our daughter. The man I married eight … Read More Eight Years of Lies by Lisa Hall
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Hollow Ground by Freya Wallace
In the rugged wilderness of Dartmoor, school teacher Sophie Parsons vanishes without a trace during a weekend trek. For Detective Inspector Jacob Knox, Sophie’s disappearance stirs unsettling echoes of a previous case involving another woman who vanished in the same desolate moorland six months earlier. As Knox delves deeper, he uncovers the complexities of Sophie’s personal life, including a secret affair with a charismatic … Read More Hollow Ground by Freya Wallace
Killing Lily by Jillian Gardner Publication Day
Demons of the past aren’t easily left behind… At Sunnyside, women serve in silence. Mae—an outspoken, rebellious outcast—has a penchant for getting in trouble. Her only ally is Lily, the perfect follower. When their husband dies and the cult’s new leader claims Lily as his bride, the facade of peace crumbles. Mysterious deaths haunt the commune, and Mae’s attempts to protect Lily only get her banished … Read More Killing Lily by Jillian Gardner Publication Day
I Dreamed of Falling by Julia Dahl spotlight post
‘A blistering mystery. With I Dreamed of Falling, Julia Dahl proves she’s simply one of the best thriller writers working today’ Gillian Flynn ‘A riveting crime novel… Vivid and haunting and not to be missed’ Megan Abbott Roman Grady is the sole reporter for the local newspaper in a tiny Hudson Valley town – a town so small that every store opening is considered … Read More I Dreamed of Falling by Julia Dahl spotlight post
Killing Lily by Jillian Gardner Cover Reveal
Demons of the past aren’t easily left behind… At Sunnyside, women serve in silence. Mae—an outspoken, rebellious outcast—has a penchant for getting in trouble. Her only ally is Lily, the perfect follower. When their husband dies and the cult’s new leader claims Lily as his bride, the facade of peace crumbles. Mysterious deaths haunt the commune, and Mae’s attempts to protect Lily only get her banished … Read More Killing Lily by Jillian Gardner Cover Reveal
The Family Next Door by Charlotte Stevenson
Perfect Neighbours, Perfect Lies… When Viola’s new neighbours move into Number 33, everything seems picture-perfect. But behind the manicured lawn and polite smiles, dark secrets lurk in the shadows. As Viola, a quiet retiree, digs deeper into the strange behaviour of the family next door, she uncovers a disturbing web of lies. The father, Rhys, is hostile. The mother, Wendy, seems to be losing … Read More The Family Next Door by Charlotte Stevenson
+ autism, crime fiction, Detective novel, fiction, murder, neurodivergence, police drama, police procedural, review
The Bookseller by Tim Sullivan The DS Cross Mysteries #7
THE SETTINGThe body of a bookseller is discovered, lying in a pool of blood in his Bristol bookshop. Police have one question: how did the man meet such a violent, murderous end in this peaceful place? THE CONFLICTDS Cross’s ability to dismiss red herrings is challenged by a worrying development in his personal life. Hopelessly distracted, he needs to rely on those around him … Read More The Bookseller by Tim Sullivan The DS Cross Mysteries #7
Your Child Next by MJ Arlidge and Andy Maslen
IN THE FAKED VIDEO, YOUR DAUGHTER IS DEAD. AND IF YOU DON’T PAY, SHE’LL DIE FOR REAL. Things have been difficult for Annie since her husband left; her teenage daughter, Isla, has become a ghost of her former self. Annie’s terrified that Isla might hurt herself, and she’ll lose her, too. So when Annie receives a video of herself crying at Isla’s funeral, she’s immediately … Read More Your Child Next by MJ Arlidge and Andy Maslen
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My Top 10 Books of 2024 – Part Four
Here are my favourite ten books of 2024 Part Four, not counting audio books. Quite a disparate selection for a change. The Portrait Girl by Nicole Swengley I had no idea what to expect when I started reading The Portrait Girl. What we know is that Freya’s mother has just died and Freya needs to clear out her cottage and then decide whether to sell it, … Read More My Top 10 Books of 2024 – Part Four
The Housekeeper by Sadie Ryan
My name is Linda. Most of my friends, not that I have many left, call me Lindy. I work as a housekeeper in a local hotel. I had the world at my feet once. Not any more. The first time I saw Mia was in the car park. She came over to help when my shopping bag split. There’s something about her delicate femininity … Read More The Housekeeper by Sadie Ryan
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