Festive Crime: A Very Merry Murder & The Christmas Clue
I treated myself to some newly released festive cozy crime mystery reads, Kate Wells’ A Very Merry Murder and Nicola Upson’s The Christmas Clue. Read my reviews.
Mystery
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Jodi McAlister’s An Academic Affair: Emotionally authentic
An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister ranks as one of the most emotionally authentic slow-burn rivals-to-lovers romances I have read. Read my full review.
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Stuart MacBride’s Cold Granite, Logan McRae #1: Gritty and propulsive
Cold Granite is the gritty and propulsive crime novel that kicks off Stuart MacBride’s bestselling Logan McRae series set in Aberdeen Scotland. Read my review.
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Moderation by Elaine Castillo: Sharp-edged literary rom-com
Elaine Castillo’s Moderation is a gritty and thought-provoking literary near-future tech drama and sharp-edged romcom. Read my full review.
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Gelfuso’s The Book of Lost Hours: Impactful time travel drama
The Book of Lost Hours, Hayley Gelfuso’s debut novel, features an engaging take on time travel and an epic romance within impactful historical fiction.
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The Italian Secret (Billie Walker Mystery #3) by Tara Moss
The Italian Secret is the third thrilling instalment in Tara Moss’ action-packed historical Billie Walker PI Mysteries. I explain why this is a must-read series.
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Till Death Us Do Part by Rev Penny Stephens: A charming cosy
Till Death Us Do Part begins a new cozy mystery series by Reverend Penny Stephens starring an inquisitive vicar and her young family. Read my full review.
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McBride’s The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: Moving injustice
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a moving literary exploration of historical injustice, identity, community and resilience. Read my review.
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Michael Robotham’s The White Crow: Entertaining crime fiction
The White Crow, Michael Robotham’s second entertaining crime thriller starring the young and feisty police constable Philomena McCarthy. Read my full review.
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History Lessons by Zoe B Wallbrook: Fresh geeky gutsy sleuth
In History Lessons, her fiction debut, Zoe B Wallbrook introduces a refreshingly modern, geeky, gutsy cozy mystery heroine with strong series potential. Read my review.
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Gavin & Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones’ new novel By Your Side
By Your Side, Gavin & Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones’ latest novel, is an hilarious mid-life drama exploring love and grief with a mystery twist. Read my review.
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Jess Walter’s So Far Gone: Deep dark comedic fiction delight
So Far Gone is Jess Walter’s new gripping darkly comedic literary novel exploring the perils of modern American society. We reviewed the audiobook narrated by Edoardo Ballerini.
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Katherine Reay’s The English Masterpiece: Artful suspense
The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay is a suspense-filled historical mystery novel set in 1970s London with an engaging renewal story arc. Read my review.
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Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle: Absorbing literary fantasy debut
Aftertaste, Daria Lavelle’s debut novel, is an absorbing recipe of grief-fueled drama, romance, and urban food fantasy starring an underdog chef. Read my review.
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Nita Prose’ The Maid’s Secret, Review: Moving series finale
The Maid’s Secret is the third full-length novel in, and a fitting, moving conclusion to, Nita Prose’ bestselling Molly the Maid Mystery Series. Read my review.
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Kristen Perrin’s How to Seal Your Own Fate: Twisting mystery
How to Seal Your Own Fate, the second title in Kristen Perrin’s Castle Knoll Files series, is a very twisty mystery. But does it live up to its predecessor? Read my full review.
