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The Times declared Patricia Highsmith as ‘the number one greatest crime writer’. Just as effusive was Vogue’s declaration that ‘no one has created psychological suspense more densely and deliciously satisfying’. Imagine seeing these two statements on a book, which made the tome oh so enticing, I just had to buy. I dare any reader to skate on by, unaffected by…
Murder at the Book Festival by Jane Bettany is a cosy crime whodunnit
It’s been years since I read Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities is a beautiful, story steeped in tragedy
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah is one of my favourite novels of the year
I review the first instalment of Richard Osman’s latest book series, We Solve Murders, featuring an unlikely crime fighting duo
The Woman Who Ran Away From Everything is a book club choice and a summery read I enjoyed this month
I review The Year of the Locust by Terry Hayes, a spy thriller with a twist
Psychological thrillers and whodunnits are my favourite type of book. Which is why I leapt at the chance of reviewing Anthony Horowitz’s latest novel, Close To Death. It has an intriguing tagline: ‘How do you solve a murder when everyone has the same motive?’ ARC synopsis Close To Death by Anthony Horowitz The action unfolds in…
I review James Patterson and Mike Lupica’s latest thriller, 12 Months To Live
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