The Burning Island by Jock Serong is an engrossing historical adventure, a mystery thriller and tale of great love. Read on for our full review. The Burning Island Book Synopsis A father’s obsession. A daughter’s quest. Eliza Grayling, born in Sydney when the colony itself was still an infant, … [Read more...]
S.L. Lim on Revenge: Murder in Three Parts, plus Book Review
Today we welcome author S L Lim to discuss her inspiration for new book Revenge: Murder in Three Parts. Then read our review of this thought-provoking novel. Plus, thanks to Transit Lounge Publishing we have 2 ebook copies of Revenge to giveaway worldwide. See entry form below. S L Lim on … [Read more...]
The Doctor of Aleppo by Dan Mayland, Review: Confronting thriller
The Doctor of Aleppo by Dan Mayland offers readers a compelling action thriller and confronting modern-history lesson. Read on for our full review. The Doctor of Aleppo Book Synopsis While working in the ancient Silk Road city of Aleppo, American Hannah Johnson and her Swedish lover Oskar are … [Read more...]
The Last Lions of Africa by Anthony Ham, Review: Majestic peril
The Last Lions of Africa by Anthony Ham is a thought-provoking read about the challenges lions and those trying to save them face. Read on for our full review. The Last Lions of Africa Book Synopsis Stories from the frontline in the battle to save a species This is the riveting and illuminating … [Read more...]
A Theatre for Dreamers by Polly Samson, Review: Gravitas surpassing nostalgia
A Theatre for Dreamers by Polly Samson is immersive, transportive historical fiction inspired by real people and events, its gravitas surpassing mere nostalgia. Read on for our full review. A Theatre for Dreamers Synopsis 1960. The world is dancing on the edge of revolution, and nowhere more so … [Read more...]
MI5 and Me by Charlotte Bingham, Review: Sly comic memoir
MI5 and Me by Charlotte Bingham is a charming memoir that comically recounts her experiences working with MI5 in the 1950s. Read on for our review of the audiobook narrated by Candida Gubbins. MI5 and Me: A Coronet Among the Spooks Synopsis A beguiling comic memoir about a young woman who … [Read more...]
To The Lions: Holly Watt takes no prisoners in Dagger winner
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...]
Alison Booth’s The Philosopher’s Daughters: Inquiring historical fiction
The Philosopher's Daughters by Alison Booth is captivating and thought-provoking historical fiction tackling discrimination with artistic impact. Read on for my full review. The Philosopher's Daughters Synopsis A tale of two very different sisters whose 1890s voyage from London into remote outback … [Read more...]