The Safe Place, former actress Anna Downes' debut is a thrilling novel packed to bursting with atmospheric tension and dark secrets. The Safe Place Synopsis No phones. No outsiders. No escape. For struggling actress Emily Proudman, life in London is not working out as planned – in fact, it’s … [Read more...]
The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-eun, Review: Gristly food for thought
The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-eun is slim but impactful Korean literature... gristly food for thought for those planning post-pandemic travel itineraries. The Disaster Tourist Synopsis Yona has been stuck behind a desk for years working as a programming coordinator for Jungle, a travel company … [Read more...]
Inheritance of Secrets: Sonya Bates on ‘What’s in a name?’
Today we welcome author Sonya Bates to discuss the importance of title selection and the journey that involved for her debut adult novel, historical fiction thriller Inheritance of Secrets. Plus, thanks to HarperCollins Australia we have 2 paperback copies of Inheritance of Secrets to giveaway to … [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...]
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...]
HER PERFECT LIES by Lana Newton, Review: Engrossing read
Lana Newton's Her Perfect Lies is a dark twisting web of lies that will hold fans of psychological drama and domestic thrillers captive. Her Perfect Lies Synopsis When Claire Wright wakes in hospital, she doesn’t recognise the person staring back at her in the mirror. She’s told that she has the … [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. Read on for our full review of this taut and compelling novel. The Wife and the Widow Synopsis Set against the backdrop of an eerie island town in the dead … [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...]