Former journalist Holly Watt's hard-hitting thriller To The Lions, is the first in her Casey Benedict series and winner of the 2019 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger. Read on for our full review. To The Lions Synopsis Time, Sunday Times, Telegraph & Guardian Book of the Year Shortlisted for the … [Read more...]
PREY author L.A. Larkin on a pandemic book launch
Today we welcome author L.A. Larkin to discuss her new novel PREY and how the global pandemic has affected this book launch and her writing. Plus, thanks to Clan Destine Press and Bloodhound Books we have 2 ebook copies to giveaway worldwide. L.A. Larkin launches new thriller PREY Smile! … [Read more...]
Caroline James on Hattie Goes to Hollywood + Giveaway
Today we welcome author Caroline James to discuss her book Hattie Goes to Hollywood, the first in a new series of crime mysteries. Plus, Caroline is generously offering 5 ebook copies for worldwide giveaway! Hattie Goes To Hollywood was a change of direction for me. To date, I’ve written … [Read more...]
The Wife and the Widow by Christian White, Review: Killer twist
Christian White's The Wife and the Widow is a tale of psychological suspense in an atmospheric small-town setting, with a killer twist. The Wife and the Widow Synopsis Set against the backdrop of an eerie island town in the dead of winter, The Wife and the Widow is a mystery/thriller told … [Read more...]
The Twentieth Man by Tony Jones, Review: Taut political thriller
In The Twentieth Man Tony Jones' narrative setup, thrilling historical plot, depth of characterisation and literary prose had me enthralled. The Twentieth Man Synopsis Terrorism, politics and betrayals collide in this unputdownable, fast-paced thriller. In September 1972, journalist Anna Rosen … [Read more...]
SILVER by Chris Hammer, Book Review: Literary determination
Silver is Chris Hammer's compelling sequel to his debut novel Scrublands, which won the 2019 CWA Dagger New Blood Award for Best First Crime Novel. Silver Synopsis For half a lifetime, journalist Martin Scarsden has run from his past. But now there is no escaping. He'd vowed never to return to … [Read more...]
Darkness for Light (Caleb Zelic #3) by Emma Viskic, Review: Thrilling
Darkness for Light is Emma Viskic's latest taut and thrilling instalment in her international award-winning Caleb Zelic Thriller series. Darkness for Light (Caleb Zelic #3) Synopsis After a lifetime of bad decisions troubled PI Caleb Zelic is finally making good ones. He’s in therapy, reconnecting … [Read more...]
THESE LITTLE LIES by Gretta Mulrooney, Review: Cleverly plotted
Gretta Mulrooney's These Little Lies (DI Siv Drummond #1) is cleverly plotted crime fiction, with an endearingly tough female lead and twists I did not see coming. These Little Lies Synopsis: DETECTIVE INSPECTOR SIV DRUMMOND IS LOOKING FOR A FRESH START. WHAT SHE GETS IS TWO DEAD BODIES. It’s … [Read more...]