16th July 2019 4 stars. My thoughts I thoroughly enjoyed my first outing with Detective Chief Superintendent Palmer as his team piece together a baffling crime puzzle. While I haven’t read the first six books in the series, in no way did it spoil my understanding or enjoyment. At the heart of the story is … Continue reading "Burning Ambition by BL Faulkner"
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13th July 2019. 3 stars. My thoughts I was drawn to this novel for two reasons – I lean towards the cosy end of the crime market and the publisher suggests this is a novel for fans of Faith Martin and LJ Ross. As a huge fan of the latter, I thought I would try … Continue reading "Murder by the Minster by Helen Cox"
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3rd July 2019. 3 stars. My thoughts The story started with such promise as a serial killer mystifies the police with his bizarre and seemingly random murders. Then the name of disgraced detective, Washington Poe, is found carved into the chest of one of the victims and the stage is set for a maverick cop … Continue reading "The Puppet Show by MW Craven"
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26th June 2019 5 stars. My thoughts This is one of the best, most enjoyable and original of the Roy Grace series so far. Faultless and accomplished, this is an author at the peak of his abilities, thoroughly enjoying the story he’s written. The joy shines through every chapter, every page and paragraph as Jodie … Continue reading "Love You Dead by Peter James"
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13th June 2019. 3 stars. My thoughts This is the first book by Rob Ashman I’ve read. I found it easy to read and follow, with a good pace, interesting characters and an original plot that tied up all the loose ends. Once things became personal between detective and killer, the tension and anticipation moved … Continue reading "Faceless by Rob Ashman"
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7th June 2019. 4 stars My thoughts I’ve enjoyed the Matilda Darke novels. I like the author’s writing style, his original plots and his sympathetic portrayal of a damaged detective with demons. The books draw you in from the first few pages and the fourth in the series is no exception. With a vigilante on … Continue reading "The Hangman’s Hold by Michael Wood"
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24th May 2019 – 3 stars. I wish publishers would stop promoting books with comments like ‘The most gripping crime thriller of the year’ or ‘unputdownable’. I put down my Kindle on a regular basis. And as for most gripping – that’s a challenge almost certainly doomed to disappoint by unrealistically raising expectations. It’s a … Continue reading "Where the Truth Lies by MJ Lee"
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18th May 2019. 4 stars. While this was crime fiction, it was a fun book filled with memorable characters that will live long in the memory. I’d picked up on the Kat and Mouse trilogy on Facebook and decided to give the first book a try. The author’s relaxed style immediately drew me into this … Continue reading "Murder Undeniable by Anita Waller"
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18th May 2019. 5 stars. From time to time I like to try something different from my usual read. My wife thought I would enjoy this author’s writing and story and she was absolutely right. It starts with an old photograph that begins a journey into the past for the truth. I love this formula … Continue reading "Don’t Say A Word by Barbara Freethy"
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8th May 2019 – 5 stars. There is no doubt that Peter James is a superlative writer with his original plots, great characters, and his attention to detail and procedure. He captures my attention in the first few paragraphs and never lets me go until the last final twist. Every novel in the Roy Grace … Continue reading "You Are Dead by Peter James"
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