Category: mystery

A Ruined Girl by Kate Simants – Book Review

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Title: A Ruined Girl Author: Kate Simants Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publisher: Viper, Serpent's Tail Publication Date: 27th August 2020 Rating: 5/5 Cover: Summary: Two boys loved her. But which one killed her? Two years ago, teenagers Rob and Paige broke into the house of Paige's school counsellor and stole only a necklace, but traumatised their victims … Continue reading A Ruined Girl by Kate Simants – Book Review

The Search Party by Simon Lelic – Book Review

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Title: The Search Party Author: Simon Lelic Genre: Thriller/Mystery Publisher: Viking Publication Date: 20th August 2020 Rating: 4.5 Cover: Summary: 16-year-old Sadie Saunders is missing. Five friends set out into the woods to find her. But they're not just friends… THEY'RE SUSPECTS. You see, this was never a search party. It's a witch hunt. And … Continue reading The Search Party by Simon Lelic – Book Review

Final Cut by S.J. Watson – Blog Tour Review

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Title: Final Cut Author: S.J. Watson Genre: Thriller/Mystery Publisher: Doubleday Publication Date: 6th August 2020 Rating: 4/5 Cover: Summary: Blackwood Bay. An ordinary place, home to ordinary people. It used to be a buzzing seaside destination. But now, ravaged by the effects of dwindling tourism and economic downturn, it’s a ghost town – and the … Continue reading Final Cut by S.J. Watson – Blog Tour Review

The Shadow Friend by Alex North – Book Review

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Title: The Shadow Friend Author: Alex North Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publisher: Michael Joseph Publication Date: 9th July 2020 Rating: 5/5 Cover: Summary: The victim was his friend. So was the murderer.Twenty-five years ago, troubled teenager Charlie Crabtree committed a shocking and unprovoked murder.For Paul Adams, it's a day he'll never forget. He's never forgiven himself for … Continue reading The Shadow Friend by Alex North – Book Review

The Girl From Widow Hills by Megan Miranda – Blog Tour Review

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Title: The Girl From Widow Hills Author: Megan Miranda Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publisher: Corvus Publication Date: 2nd July 2020 Rating: 4.5/5 Cover: Summary: Everyone knows the story of the girl from Widow Hills. When Arden Maynor was six years old, she was swept away in terrifying storm and went missing for days. Against all odds, she … Continue reading The Girl From Widow Hills by Megan Miranda – Blog Tour Review

June Wrap-Up!

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I can't believe that's another month come and gone! This difficult and unusual summer is going by so quickly. Lockdown is starting to become more relaxed here in Scotland and whilst I understand many are happy about this, I have to confess I'm pretty stressed about it. I'm an anxious person at the best of … Continue reading June Wrap-Up!

Heaven, My Home by Attica Locke – Book Review

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Title: Heaven, My Home Author: Attica Locke Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publisher: Serpent's Tail/Profile Books Publication Date: 1st June 2020 Rating: 5/5 Cover: Summary: Nine-year-old Levi King knew he should have left for home sooner; instead he found himself all alone, adrift on the vastness of Caddo Lake. A sudden noise - and all goes dark. Ranger … Continue reading Heaven, My Home by Attica Locke – Book Review

May Wrap-Up

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Hello lovely people! So we are now, incredibly, into June already. I cannot believe how fast this summer is disappearing, it's actually quite frightening. Recently the news and my thoughts are very much dominated by the events in America and whilst I will keep this post about mainly books, I do just want to say … Continue reading May Wrap-Up