The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett

The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett

Book reviews, Crime, Mystery
If you've read my previous reviews of anything by Janice Hallett, you'll know that I'm a huge fan of both her writing but also the way she writes her books. As opposed to a conventional chapter book, Hallett has written some fantastic books that use modern forms of media. You'll find yourself reading text messages, emails, posters and transcribed audio files to tell the story. The Christmas Appeal is Hallett's latest in this form. It's a Christmas special and it's the shortest yet. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. The…
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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden book review

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden book review

Book reviews, Mystery, Thriller
I picked up The Housemaid because it was dirt cheap on Amazon - I'm talking £2.50 for a brand-new copy of the paperback. After finishing The Return of the King, I thought I'd pick something up a little lighter that didn't require quite as much time and effort to read/listen to. Enter The Handmaid. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the products. However, little did I know that this would be one of the most gripping and enthralling thrillers I'd read for a very long time. I was expecting it to be…
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The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett

The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett

Book reviews, Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
If you’ve read any of my previous reviews of Janice Hallett books, you’ll know I’m an enormous fan. I’ve read The Appeal and The Twyford Code and I was a massive fan of the way that Hallett presented the books using different forms of media: emails, text messages, paper clippings etc. The Mystery Case of the Alperton Angels is very much the same sort of thing but this time I think she may have written her most exciting and interesting story yet! Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the products. The Mysterious…
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Supersize Island by J.J. Walsh book review

Supersize Island by J.J. Walsh book review

Book reviews, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Supersize Island by J.J. Walsh is a book that was kindly sent to me by the people at Social Deviant. It came in a really cool package - it came in an American fast food to-go bag along with some other Supersize Island goodies such as a rubber burger, a 'beware of the squirrel' sign and some other little bits. But what is Supersize Island about? Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the products. As stated above, Supersize Island was kindly sent to me by the team at Social Deviants in return…
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Us Against You by Fredrik Backman book review

Us Against You by Fredrik Backman book review

Book reviews, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery
If you’ve ever read any of my Fredrik Backman reviews before, you’ll know that he’s solidly one of my favourite writers. He has an incredible ability to write almost poetic books that balance humour and serious topics so perfectly. Us Against You is the second book in the Beartown trilogy, picking up almost directly after the first book with the town in trouble after a huge incident caused so many problems in the previous book. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via any of the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the products. If you haven’t yet read my review…
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The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman book review

The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman book review

Book reviews, Crime, Mystery
The Thursday Murder Club series is a bit of a cult sensation. When the first book came out it broke some record for being one of the fastest-selling debut novels of all time or something and since then every single sequel shoots to the top of the best sellers almost instantly upon release. There’s something about Osman’s casual and lighthearted writing style and the cast of unexpectedly humorous older characters that make these such accessible books for all ages. But how’s the third in the series? Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of…
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The Sanctuary by Andrew Hunter Murray book review

The Sanctuary by Andrew Hunter Murray book review

Book reviews, Mystery, Thriller
I saw that The Sanctuary was doing quite well in the 'best-seller' charts recently and so decided, after having kindly been sent it by Viper Books last year, that I'd pick up the early copy they'd sent across to me. The premise was an interesting one - it's about a man whose fiancé goes off to work on this project on an island with a billionaire and then decides to potentially call off their engagement because something on the island is telling her she should stay and focus on that. Therefore, he must go and find her and convince her to come back home with him. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via any of the links below,…
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Breathless by Amy McCulloch book review

Breathless by Amy McCulloch book review

Book reviews, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
I was suggested to read Breathless by my partner's mum. She said that, as we're going to Switzerland later this year it might get be a good read to ready me for the walking and the hills we'll be navigating. Breathless is about a blogger who ascends a mountain in hopes to get the story of the year about an incredible climber but soon realises people are being killed along the way. I sincerely hope this wasn't a hint! Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the products. Breathless is a fairly unique…
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Conclave by Robert Harris book review

Conclave by Robert Harris book review

Book reviews, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
Conclave by Robert Harris is a really interesting book that focuses on what would happen behind the scenes if the pope were to die and the election of a new pope was needed. How realistic the politics and everything behind it is, I don't know, but either way, it's a fascinating look into an area I know very little about. It also throws in some fun twists too. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via any of the links provided below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. Conclave's hero is Cardinal Lomeli, dean of the College of Cardinals and the…
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The Curfew by T.M. Logan book review

The Curfew by T.M. Logan book review

Book reviews, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
I read The Catch by T.M. Logan last year and was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I actually listened to the audiobook on my way back from dropping my parents off a few hours away and was shocked by how quickly the car journey seemed to go after that. Therefore when I was perusing through a charity shop and saw another T.M. Logan book The Curfew, I was quick to pick it up. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you purchase any products via any of the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. From my limited knowledge of the thriller genre, T.M.…
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