Death on Cromer Beach

by Ross Greenwood

Pub Date: 26 Apr 2023

Review by

Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on 13 Apr 2023

My Recommendation

 

Detective Ashley Knight is introduced to us with a spine tingling crime scene.  Two bodies have been found on Cromer beach, one decapitated, the other was buried up to their neck and left for dead.  Soon the body count grows and it really is a race against time to find the killer before anyone else is harmed.  
It is good to have a new detective series.  This dialogue was quite long and drawn out in places, but made a gritty read.  Some scenes were quite graphic, perfect for any Chris Carter fans!

 

After That Night

by Karin Slaughter

Pub Date: 22 Jun 2023

Review by

Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on 13 Apr 2023

My Recommendation

 

Sara Linton, medical examiner, is giving evidence in a trial where the victim was raped and subsequently died.  As the case draws to an end, the mother of the defendant (who knows Sara from their university days) reveals there may be more then this case to look into.  Sara’s partner, GBI Agent Will Trent and work partner Faith are investigating a similar attack.  With the revelation made by the defendants mother, Sara can’t help think that these recent attacks are linked to her own experience 15 years prior, where Sara too was attacked and left for dead.  
So good to have Sara, Will and Faith back.  Amanda too!! This is a corker of a storyline and truly is one where you can’t put it down.  Quite a raw subject by the writing is compelling, the plot and characters are so well developed.  An epic read.

 

Eleven Liars

by Robert Gold

Pub Date: 30 Mar 2023

Review by

Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

My Recommendation

 

Journalist, Ben Harper notices the local derelict church is on fire and see someone fleeing the scene.  DC Dani Cash is involved in finding out who set the church alight and when a skeleton is discovered within the grounds, the case take a very personal turn for Dani.  This enquiry leads to Dani’s world to come crashing down around her.  Without spoiling the plot, it is hard to describe the plot further.
After the success of Twelve Secrets, I felt Eleven Liars was a weaker second book.  Told from Bens point of view, he is instigator in the investigation.  Some of the characters need a bit more development, I’m hoping the third book will reignite the intrigue of book 1.

 

Murder in the Family

by Cara Hunter

Pub Date: 20 Jul 2023

Review by

Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

My Recommendation

 

In 2003, step father, Luke Ryder was brutally murdered in the family home.  No one was ever charged with his murder.  Now 20 years on, stepson Guy Howard, an acclaimed film maker, brings together other family members and experts to discuss to case and the ongoing of that particular night.
A lots of revelations that went untold at the time are exposed, providing plenty of twists and an very interesting plot.  
The format of different social media within the kindle edition made it difficult to read at times, but doesn’t deter from an original read.

 

The Bone House

by Caroline Mitchell

Pub Date: 25 Apr 2023

Review by

Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

My Recommendation

 

The third instalment set in the eerie town of Slayton, where a pram is dredged up from the lake and the shocking discovery a skeleton of a baby tied down.  Detective Sarah Noble heads up the case to find out what has led to such a brutal ending for the infant.  New mother, Cora comes forward with information and discloses she grew up in The Bone House and the darkness form there is close by.  
A macabre tale where strange goings on are not uncommon in Slayton.  The layers build up to a rather anticipated conclusion.  Caroline Mitchell never fails to provide an entertaining read.

 

The Seventh Victim

by Michael Wood

Pub Date: 30 May 2023

Review by

Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on 29 Mar 2023

My Recommendation

 

Twenty years ago a number of young boys disappeared and their bodies were found in white sheets, in shallow graves not far from where they were taken.  However, when Zachary Marshall disappeared, he was never found, dead or alive.  His mother, Diane believes convicted serial child killer, Jonathan Egan-Walsh took Zachary and begged by letter to reveal where he was buried.  Jonathan never spoke of his crimes, but when he died, he left a letter for Diane admitting his crimes, but that he never took Zachary.  Diane tries to get the police to reinvestigate the case, but they don’t see enough evidence to warrant it.  Diane seeks help from a novelist and ex-Dectective from the original case to look at the case with fresh eyes.
Another masterpiece by Michael Wood.  A gripping standalone.  You really felt emerged in Diane’s world and wanted her to find Zachary and the truth what happened that fateful day.  5 stars!!

 

The Woman Who Lied

by Claire Douglas

Pub Date: 6 Jul 2023

Review by

Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on 29 Mar 2023

My Recommendation

 

Emilia Ward is a best selling author when an incident on a bus starts a series of events that replicates the detective series she has written.  If that is the case, Emilia fears she will be the next to die.
The characters are well described and developed, you can picture each one and the relationship between Emilia’s family and friendship group.
A rollercoaster of a plot, having a book within a book with plenty of twists to keep you reading. 
A first class read with a refreshing approach.  I wouldn’t expect any less from Claire Douglas!