Crime-Detective

Emily Winslow Look for Her

LOOK FOR HER by Emily Winslow, Review: Deviously plotted

Look for Her is the fourth title in Emily Winslow‘s Cambridge-set novels of psychological suspense starring detectives Morris Keene and Chloe Frohmann. Look for Her Synopsis: The memory of Annalise Wood has haunted the town of Lilling near Cambridge for decades. She…

Susan Spann - Betrayal at Iga, Shinobi Mystery #5

BETRAYAL AT IGA by Susan Spann, Book Review

The fifth Hiro Hattori Novel in Susan Spann’s Shinobi Mystery Series. Betrayal at Iga Synopsis : Autumn, 1565: After fleeing Kyoto, master ninja Hiro Hattori and Portuguese Jesuit Father Mateo take refuge with Hiro’s ninja clan in the mountains of Iga province….

Kill Me Twice Book Review

KILL ME TWICE by Simon Booker, Book Review

Kill Me Twice is the second title in Simon Booker’s thriller series starring investigative reporter Morgan Vine. Kill Me Twice Synopsis: ‘They got the right matches. But did they get the right person?’ Kill Me Twice finds investigative journalist Morgan Vine…

J M Green Too Easy Book Review

TOO EASY by J M Green (Stella Hardy Novel #2), Book Review

Too Easy is The Second Stella Hardy Novel from J M Green. Too Easy Synopsis: Wisecracking social worker Stella Hardy returns, and this time she’s battling outlaw bikie gangs, corrupt cops, and a powerful hunger for pani puri. On a stormy…

Emma Viskic And Fire Came Down

And Fire Came Down by Emma Viskic, Book Review: Brave writing

And Fire Came Down is Emma Viskic’s second novel in her internationally bestselling Caleb Zelic Thriller Series. And Fire Came Down Synopsis Deaf since early childhood, Caleb Zelic used to meet life head-on. Now he’s struggling just to get through the…

Kelly Brooke Nicholls A Reluctant Warrior

A Reluctant Warrior by Kelly Brooke Nicholls: Gripping

A Reluctant Warrior is a gripping novel that gives readers a rare glimpse into Colombia’s notorious drug wars, told by someone who knows the landscape intimately. A Reluctant Warrior Synopsis When Luzma’s brother Jair unwittingly uncovers the plan by Colombia’s most notorious…

The Girl in Kellers Way Megan Goldin

The Girl in Kellers Way: Review + Megan Goldin on suspense

The Girl in Kellers Way explores chilling psychological themes, and after a bit of a slow start, Megan Goldin’s alternating first-person narrative really hits its stride. ~ Today we welcome author Megan Goldin to Booklover Book Reviews to celebrate the release…

Kate Forsyth, Iain Ryan, Fiona McFarlane

Booklover Mailbox – Beauty in Thorns, The Student & The High Places

Three distinctly different titles this fortnight – a fairytale reimagining, gritty neo-noir and an award winning short story collection. Beauty in Thorns by Kate Forsyth I am long time fan of Forsyth’s writing (Bitter Greens, The Wild Girl, The Beast’s Garden).  Beauty…

Lone Theils Fatal Crossing Nora Sands Thriller

Fatal Crossing by Lone Theils, Review: Feisty heroine

Lone Theils’ Fatal Crossing is a page-turner with real grit, substance and a fantastic heroine. Read my full review. Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime-Detective, Romance, Translation Fatal Crossing Book Synopsis When a picture of two Danish girls who disappeared on a boat bound for England in…

The Hidden Hours Sara Foster

THE HIDDEN HOURS by Sara Foster, Book Review

Sara Foster’s The Hidden Hours… ‘Keeping her secret may save her family. But telling it may save her life.’ The Hidden Hours Synopsis: Arabella Lane, senior executive at a children’s publisher, is found dead in the Thames on a frosty winter’s morning…

The Unfortunate Victim Greg Pyers Book Review

THE UNFORTUNATE VICTIM by Greg Pyers, Book Review

Greg Pyer’s The Unfortunate Victim is based on a true story. Otto Berliner Investigates… The Unfortunate Victim: At midnight on 28 December 1864, in the Australian gold-mining town of Daylesford, young newly-wed Maggie Stuart lies dead in her own blood. Rumour…

Winter Traffic Stephen Greenall lyrical thriller

WINTER TRAFFIC by Stephen Greenall, Review: Strikingly original

An epic novel of corruption, murder and the true nature of justice, Stephen Greenall’s Winter Traffic announces the arrival of a compelling new voice in literary crime. Winter Traffic Synopsis: Sutton doesn’t like the three a.m. phone calls. He should change his number—that…