My thanks to Carmella Lowkis (Senior Marketing Executive) and Vintage books for the invite to take part in this blog tour celebrating 20 years of the Simon Serrailler series by Susan Hill! Scroll to the bottom to see who else is taking part and check out their reviews of other books in the series. The book I choose to read was A QUESTION OF IDENTITY and my thoughts are below I first want to mention that one of my all time favourite books is Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Why is this important to this review? Just like Dostoevsky, Susan Hill in this novel, poses thought-provoking ..read more

Huge thanks to Anne Cater/Random Things Tours and Orenda for the opportunity to read and take part in the blog tour for The Descent by Paul Hardisty! CrimeBookJunkie ~ My Thoughts: Holy friggin shizzle! I was absolutely blown away by The Descent – an eye-opening, harrowing read by Paul Hardisty! The Descent is not your ordinary thriller, but I expect nothing less from this author. The prequel and I guess sequel to the amazing THE FORCING, the author injects fear, hope, devastation, intrigue and so much more in this post apocalyptic climate change thriller. The story is delivered from two POV ..read more

CrimeBookJunkie – My Thoughts: When I was lucky enough to receive an early proof of Tony Kent’s The Shadow Network, expectations were naturally sky-high, given his track record for gripping thrillers. And boy, does he deliver! From the moment I recognised a name in the opening line (I’m looking at you, Kon! )  I knew I was in for a treat. The author, true to form, presents another OMFG opening. He has an unparalleled knack for reeling you in gently, and then BOOM – you’re hooked. By the end of the first chapter, it was clear this was going to be a one-sitting read. Set across two locati ..read more

(A gritty crime thriller based in Manchester UK written by an ex-cop.) Newly-appointed DI Jack Striker, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, has a dark secret, one that would land him in prison. Striker’s first case seems a straight-forward gang-on-gang slaying, until a notorious youth is found hanged. Before any chance to investigate, bodies begin stacking-up. With the hot breath of the brass burning his neck, including hard-faced DCI Maria Cunningham who’s onto him, Striker knows this case will make or break him. The media-dubbed ‘Hoodie Hunter’ mixes MO’s, leaving few leads, and Striker recognise ..read more

<click on the book to read the blurb or buy; not an affiliate link> My thoughts on #TheMotherInLawsSecret by Melanie Price Well holy shizzle, peeps! I wasn’t prepared for this addictive debut and I’ll tell you why below. If you’re looking for a gripping tale of manipulation, power, control, revenge, and buried secrets amidst the opulent backdrop of Chelsea, London then “The Mother In-Law’s Secret” by Melanie Price is a must-read that delivers on every front. From the very first pages, the author immerses you in a world where lies, mistrust, family, relationships, and betrayal entwine to ..read more

C.J. Carver’s “A Treachery of Friends” is an exciting jump into a world where the paranormal meets cold, hard reality, skillfully crafted to keep readers turning the pages. Set against the backdrop of the UK, this novel takes us on a journey through a maze of secrets, mistrust, and the relentless search for truth. The heart of this story lies with Sidney (Sid) Scott, a character as enigmatic as she is driven. A supernatural scientist, Sid’s expertise in exposing scams related to the paranormal adds an intriguing twist to the typical mystery narrative. This unique angle deepens the plot, weavi ..read more

Hot off the press! Granite Noir, Aberdeen’s crime writing Festival, returns to the city next year with a packed programme of events for crime writing fans of all ages, with legendary detectives, code-breakers, spies, serial killers, perfectly plotted psychological thrillers, darkly comic horror, dramatic theatrical performances and murder mystery movies.  The award-winning festival, now in its eighth year, darkens the doors of venues across the city including Aberdeen Arts Centre, The Anatomy Rooms, the Music Hall and Lemon Tree over six days from 20 – 25 February. Granite Noir is produ ..read more

My thoughts: WOW! When I turned the last page of Kim DeRose’s For Girls Who Walk Through Fire, all I could think was: sweet mother of thrillers, well that was different! If you’re searching for a mesmerizing concoction of ‘The Craft’, ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘Yellowjackets’, search no more because this novel is all that and SO much more. Set against the sun-kissed backdrop of Santa Barbara, the author has painted a vivid canvas dripping with themes of trauma, sexual assault, friendships, and witchcraft. This is not just any story; it’s a heady mix of suspense, emotion, and dark magic that ..read more

Very excited today to be sharing my review of Finding Family at the Cornish Cove by Kim Nash as part of the blog tour! Huge thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources for the invite and Boldwood Books for the e-arc! Click on the book (not an affiliate link!) to find out more about the novel. My thoughts:  You may be surprised to learn that today I’m taking a quick detour from the world of dark mysteries to give you an autumnal-filled shout-out about Kim Nash’s latest piece of magic, “Finding Family at the Cornish Cove”. Oh, the allure of Cornwall and the picturesque Driftwood Bay! The descript ..read more

First things first, I’m not your mommy so if you are triggered by certain topics, check the author’s website for warnings. That said, let’s get into it. I’d seen Haunting Adeline brandished across various social media platforms – everywhere I looked, this dark tale was catching the eyes and consuming the minds of readers, so you can bet your ass I was immediately intrigued. The main setting is an old mansion and I’m assuming this is US based due to the language and descriptions. Adeline Reilly is a successful writer who inherited ‘Parsons Manor’ a gothic house on a cliff’s edge left ..read more