4*
Took a few chapters to get into this book but once I did I enjoyed it. An edge of your seat thriller that keeps you guessing until the end with a few interesting twists on the way. Gamache is perfect as the thorough and serious detective whilst some of the quirkier characters add a bit of lightness to the heavy subject. This novel is a slow burn, dealing with real issues.
5*
Another cracking novel from Keri Beevis, really well written and slightly disturbing, channelling her inner Psycho no doubt!
The story was fast paced and interesting, with likeable characters and a few good ‘did they do it or didn’t they?’ moments.
The village setting was eerie and claustrophobic enough, add to that Ellie & Ash’s new home from Hell and the just couldn’t put the book down.
Would recommend.
4*
A bit of a slow start had me struggling with this book but once it got going, wow.
The story sets scene in a superstitious and claustrophobic little Scottish island called Lon Haven.
Olivia has brought her three daughters here for work, what follows is a dip into the history of the island dating back to the witch hunts which slowly melts into the present in a very surprising way.
The main plot line of the story was not something I expected but found oddly satisfying and was pleased with the well rounded end.
The characters were described nicely and I warmed to one or two of them, especially Finn and Cassie.
Slow at first but then picking up the pace, this is a solid novel that’s worth a read.
5*
A perfect sequel to the thrilling novel Masquerade.
Beth Harper, a medium and cleanser of demons returns with Jeannie, the young girl she rescued, for a fresh adventure.
The new setting was refreshing and the story was fast paced with good descriptions and spookiness.
I love the character of Beth but I also loved her new detective friend, I hope he pops up again at some point.
This authors writing style is perfect for me and I can’t wait until the next book in the series.
5*
Another great, spooky read by S. E. England, who is fast becoming one of my favourite Authors.
The newly introduced Beth is a very interesting and detailed character who I can’t wait to read more about.
Her adventures are well written and set an eerie scene, especially in the village which on the front seems quaint and cosy but underneath the facade lays a depraved darkness which Beth has to get to the bottom of.
The story is fast paced and dark, with good descriptions and a claustrophobic feel throughout.
I look forward to reading more novels featuring this heroine!
5*
Another great novel from Karin Slaughter!
An edge of your seat thriller that deals well with many touchy subjects like child and drug abuse.
The characters of both Leigh and Callie were strong and determined whilst also being scared, weak and at times childish.
I could fully relate.
Everything came together well at the end to wrap up another great scene!
4*
A very easy to read, pleasant story that had a nice friendship moral.
The characters were well written, turning previously disliked people to favourites.
The background was lighthearted and occasionally funny and the novel was original and stood out from the genre.
5*
What a brilliant but heartbreaking book, kept me wondering just what had happened until the very end.
I fully sympathised with the well written characters and was hoping for the best throughout.
The bleak backdrop with the added storm set the perfect scene for such tragedy and the pace of the story was perfect, just when I thought I’d figured something out, another curveball was thrown.
I’ll definitely read more from this author!
5*
A tense dark thriller that kept me in the edge of my seat throughout.
Some really good twists and turns that I never saw coming kept my interest high.
I loved the characters especially Finn and Casey, they were really well written and I truly felt for them.
Fast paced and descriptive, this novel ticked all the right boxes for me.
Definitely recommend.
4*
This story was well written and hard hitting, bringing home the importance of seeking help if you gave a problem.
Sonya struggled with her addiction and her actions, whilst sometimes very annoying to me, were understandable in her state of mind.
The character descriptions were good and made me feel for the small family and what they were going through.
I was satisfied with the novel on a whole, loved the title, but wished there was a bit more documenting Sonya’s life towards the end of the book.
4*
I enjoyed this suspenseful read which reminded me a bit of the tv series Lost but without the confusion.
Switching back and forth between the two main characters, Lori and Erin was a good touch, keeping me interested and intrigued to find out what happened.
The island setting whilst beautiful was tense and isolated, it would’ve been very unsettling for the survivors.
The characters were well written and I enjoyed learning about their back stories.
Erin was steadfast and by far the most interesting character, she never stopped looking for her sister, even against all the odds, she needed to discover what had happened.
4*
Good solid story with a fast pace and an edge of your seat atmosphere.
Lucy is a strong character with a few flaws but tries her best to do the right thing, when she meets Teddy, seemingly Mr Perfect, things appear to be in the up for her.
What follows is a tense storyline with plenty of suspicious twists, so you honestly don’t know ‘who did it’.
A satisfying if unexpected end finished this book perfectly.
5*
Wow what an absolute gem of a story!
Absolutely beautiful, funny and well written.
The characters are so true to life you can believe they are real,
Cathy was the embodiment of every woman of a certain age and she dealt impending age and it’s downsides like a superstar.
I really enjoyed this book, it was a refreshing change and so easy to read.
This Author is definitely on my read more of list!
5*
After recently losing my own dog, I thought to find some comfort in this novel.
It really was a good book and dealt with lots of real and quite tragic issues whilst still being lighthearted and humorous in places.
The love of our pets being the one thing that helps us get through.
There was even a couple of twists, a bit of sadness and a bit of happiness too.
The characters were well written and I sympathised with most of them and the everyday trials they were dealing with.
A lovely, nicely written book!
3*
I just couldn’t get into this book, normally I like this type of novel but I found Murder Run too needlessly violent with no real story nor justice to the antagonist.
I disliked all of the characters, they were all really 2 dimensional and I just couldn’t care about them I’ve way or the other.
The story was slow, with no real explanation on why Kyle was the way he was.
However I enjoyed the back story of the Graysons and it wasn’t badly written or anything, just not really my cup of tea.
4*
Sister Veronica isn’t your ordinary heroine, she’s an elderly nun with a very shrewd, inquisitive mind, willing to stand up for what she believes in!
I enjoyed the pace of this book, which set the scene in a claustrophobic Convent which slowly widened to include the outside world, a hostel and even Paris.
The plot, At times was quaint, custard cream anyone? At others it was politically brutal, bringing to the fore just what power the Catholic Church still has.
The characters were well written and I was sympathetic to their cause though I would’ve liked a bit more background on Melissa, Father Hammett and a couple of other interesting people.
All in all though, a good read!
