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The Two Lost Mountains by Matthew Reilly, Book Review Banner

The Two Lost Mountains by Matthew Reilly, Review: Audacious

The Two Lost Mountains is the latest audaciously good-hearted action-adventure thriller in Matthew Reilly’s much-loved Jack West Jr Series. Read on for my full review. The Two Lost Mountains Book Synopsis AN INCREDIBLE VICTORY BUT AT A TERRIBLE PRICE… Against all…

The Burning Island, Jock Serong - Book Review

The Burning Island by Jock Serong, Review: Engrossing prose

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…

Revenge by S L Lim, Book Review

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…

The Doctor of Aleppo, Book Review

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…

To The Lions by Holly Watt, Book Cover

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…

The Origin of Me by Bernard Gallate, Book Review & Giveaway

The Origin of Me by Bernard Gallate, Book Review: Quirky charm

Bernard Gallate’s The Origin of Me is a memorably quirky and modern coming-of-age novel come historical mystery. The Origin of Me Synopsis A beguilingly original and satirical debut novel of friendships, imagination, and the bodies we live in Lincoln Locke’s fifteen-year-old…

The Watermill - Arnold Zable - Book Review

The Watermill by Arnold Zable, Review: Moving stories of resilience

Arnold Zable’s The Watermill is a thought-provoking essay collection highlighting both the brutality and strength of human nature. Read on for our full review. The Watermill Book Synopsis Ranging from remote provinces in China and Cambodia to pre- and post-war Yiddish Poland, Kurdish…

The Wife and the Widow by Christian White, Book Review

The Wife and the Widow, Book Review: White’s killer twist

The Wife and the Widow by Christian White is a tale of psychological suspense in an atmospheric small-town setting, with a killer twist. Read on for my full review. The Wife and the Widow Synopsis Set against the backdrop of an eerie island…

Unconditional - Robert Glancy

Unconditional by Robert Glancy, Review: Deeply moving sequel

Robert Glancy’s Unconditional is a funny yet also deeply moving sequel to his bestselling debut novel Terms & Conditions, about the power of love in all its forms. Unconditional Synopsis In Terms & Conditions, an amnesiac lawyer rebuilds his memory by…

SILVER by Chris Hammer, Book Review: Literary determination

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. Read on for our review. Silver Book Synopsis For half a lifetime, journalist Martin Scarsden has run…