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Saturday, August 3, 2024

The Killing Circle

by Paul J. Teague

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Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on 3 Aug 2024

Detective Hollie Turner returns when sixth former, Kyle Wilson is found brutally and fatally attacked in a derelict outbuilding. Who would want to harm this quiet teen? A series of clues lead to a group of popular kids that Kyle was on the periphery of. It appears Kyle unearthed a dark secret and the killer was determined to keep it a secret.
A well written police procedural that is gritty and will keep you hooked. Although 4th in the series,Ifeelthisinstalmentcouldalsobereadasastandalone. Plentyoftwistswithan outcome you wont see coming. A first class read.

Cover Image: The Reunion

The Reunion

by M. J. Arlidge; Steph Broadribb

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Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on 3 Aug 2024

A MJ Arlidge collaboration with Stephanie Broardribb. 5 stars for a compelling read. White Cross Academy is about to be demolished, but the construction workers find a body in the grounds. Detective Jennie Whitmore went to White Cross and wonders if it is her friend, Hannah who disappeared over twenty years ago and presumed a runaway.
Jennie doesn’t disclose her close relationship with her superiors and investigates the case. With insider knowledge of the friendship circle and the photography group that used the basement where Hannah’s body is found, Jennie is determined to finally unearth the truth of what really happened to her friend.
An excellent standalone read, gritty and fast paced, keeping you wanting to read one more chapter to find out the truth.

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The Reunion Party

by Penny Batchelor

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Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on 3 Aug 2024

It is 25 years since Tania’s death and her uni friends come together for a vigil. Staying in a hotel Jeannie runs, things soon take a turn for the worst. Isolated, with no phone or internet signal, a member of the group falls ill, without signal to call for help, they decide to drive to the hospital, but all the tyres are slashed. There is someone in the hotel wanting vengeance, the group need to stay together before they are next.
I found this audiobook quite compelling, wanting to know what happens next. Plenty of twists and turns to keep you hooked. A little bit unbelievable in places, but what is fiction for!! A recommended read.

Murder at an English Pub

by Alice Castle

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Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on 3 Aug 2024

A light hearted cosy crime plot set in the fictional town of Merstairs with retired doctor, Sarah Vane. Sarah moves to the seaside town to enjoy a quiet retirement, but when a body is found in a beach hut, Sarah starts looking into the mysterious circumstances.
Very Midsommer Murders.

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The Photo

by A J McDine

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Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on 3 Aug 2024

Lara is a wedding photographer and while scanning through her latest photos, she sees a man who should be dead. He killed her sister and two of their three children ten years ago, then took his own life. Or so everyone was made to think.
What really happen all those years ago and why has Jason resurfaced after all this time? An enjoyable read, gripping plot and highly recommend.

The Murder Club

by Sam Baron

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Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on 3 Aug 2024

FBI Agent, Susan Parker is back to investigate the death of a local wealthy man murdered in his home. The investigation reveals he belonged to an underground club obsessed with the ‘clothesline killer’ who focussed on single mothers who neglected their children. Susan is introduced to a local girl, with a scrapbook linking more unsolved crimes to the clothesline killer. Then another member of this murder club is found dead, and Susan fears the clothesline killer is trying to silence those getting close to their identity.
This book can be read as a standalone. Susan’s character is likable and her background story well developed, her loyalties are split between her deaf daughter, Natalie and her passion for the job. An enjoyable read and already looking forward to the next instalment.

Sunday, July 7, 2024

Cover Image: The Wife at the Window

The Wife at the Window

by Cara Reinard

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Emily B, Reviewer

Last updated on 7 Jul 2024

Emerson (ex-wife) and Talia (current girlfriend) tell the story from their alternating points of view. Emerson is recovering from a stay in the mental health hospital and desperately seeking access to her young son, Leo, but Talia is doing all she can to prevent access and keeping Emerson away from Shep and Leo.
A dark, twisted thriller that takes you on a rollercoaster ride of a story. You feel for Emerson and the circumstances she is in, hoping she gets the happy outcome she deserves.