Review: The Village Killer

The Village Killer by Ross Greenwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars rounded up

Release Date: 1st November 2024

I did it again! Picked up a book that was well into a series.
I guessed a chapter or two in this was the case due to some references being made, but I didn't feel like I was lacking, there was enough information and focus on the current investigations that I was able to enjoy the book as it was, having said that I would like to go back and read the rest of the series now, as I loved the characters.

This is a gripping crime mystery / thriller, with multiple points of view and multiple crimes being committed, the mixture of the layering of the chapters (different POV) and the crimes weave complex and interesting cases, really delving into the minds of those with obsessions, and what it can drive you to do.

I don't want to get into the plot too much, as I don't want to spoil anything, but about the book, I was hooked from the first chapter. The writing style and the complexities of the characters really drew me in, with intrigue and I enjoyed getting to know the investigating teams and that contrast of healthy, respectful relationships verses that of those being investigated.

I will definitely be reading more from this author

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC.

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Review: The Village Killer

The Village Killer by Ross Greenwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: Escape for Christmas

Escape for Christmas by Phillipa Ashley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Review: A Place Called Hope

A Place Called Hope by Morgan Greene
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Release Date: 19th September

How far would you go to change your life?

Lucas Caldwell lives in trailer park with his sickly younger brother and addict mother, in a small town called Hope. With his grandfather dying in a care facility and he being the only one who visits him, his grandfather in his confusion tells Lucas of a valuable painting he stole in his youth, that is hidden away. Once his grandfather passes away Lucas goes on the hunt for this painting, but nothing is ever simple or secret with this much money involved. Life then becomes even more dangerous for Lucas to navigate.

This is a hard hitting, story of the struggles of being poor in a small town in America, where the law enforcement are beholden to those with money. It's an interesting look at the concept of greed, power, perceived power, abuse and neglect of those forgotten about in the poorer communities and struggles that some face daily, with no support. I found this book absolutely gut wrenching to listen too, but was also hooked from the beginning.
What a brilliantly perceptive author Greene is, you really feel like you know these characters.

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Review: A Place Called Hope

A Place Called Hope by Morgan Greene
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Release Date: 19th September

How far would you go to change your life?

Lucas Caldwell lives in trailer park with his sickly younger brother and addict mother, in a small town called Hope. With his grandfather dying in a care facility and he being the only one who visits him, his grandfather in his confusion tells Lucas of a valuable painting he stole in his youth, that is hidden away. Once his grandfather passes away Lucas goes on the hunt for this painting, but nothing is ever simple or secret with this much money involved. Life then becomes even more dangerous for Lucas to navigate.

This is a hard hitting, story of the struggles of being poor in a small town in America, where the law enforcement are beholden to those with money. It's an interesting look at the concept of greed, power, perceived power, abuse and neglect of those forgotten about in the poorer communities and struggles that some face daily, with no support. I found this book absolutely gut wrenching to listen too, but was also hooked from the beginning.
What a brilliantly perceptive author Greene is, you really feel like you know these characters.

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Review: A Place Called Hope: An utterly compelling, evocative small-town crime thriller

A Place Called Hope: An utterly compelling, evocative small-town crime thriller by Morgan Greene
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: Till Death Parts Us

Till Death Parts Us by Caz Redpath
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unexpected delightful twisty romance.

I had every intention of reading book 1 first (Read My Rights), but life got in the way, so as usual I started the series in the wrong order, but to me it's the sign of a good book / series, if you can pick it up and read from any point, which is exactly what I'd say about this one.

I do like romance books, sometimes I need the palate cleanser from all the thrillers and mysteries I read, this book satisfied all of my genre needs and tastes and more.

This is a dual point of view book, which builds the mystery and intrigue from the get go.

Lucy's father is arrested for a murder, she believes he's innocent, but she's the only one. Lucy struggles to find a defence lawyer to take the case, until James Weatherston agrees to defend her father and the book follows all the twists and turns of the case.

Don't be fooled into thinking this is just a twisty thriller though, it is a romance book too and at times more so than a thriller, so don't say you weren't warned.

Caz Redpath expertly marries the two genres and hooks you in from the first page, with plenty of mystery intrigue and great characters, taking you on a rollercoaster of emotions along the way.

Thank you so much to Caz Redpath for the ARC
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Review: Till Death Parts Us

Till Death Parts Us by Caz Redpath
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: The Silent Companions

The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: Savage Ridge

Savage Ridge by Morgan Greene
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Release Date: 21st March 2024

Savage Ridge is a small town in American Pacific Northwest, in which Nick, Emmy, and Pete murder their high school classmate, Sammy Saint John, but no arrests were made and there's no body. The three flee Savage Ridge separately, to never return.

Nick, Emmy, and Pete are all drawn back to Savage Ridge and meet up for the first time in ten years, at first they think it's a coincidence, but later find out that is Private Investigator Sloane Yo behind their return, luring them back, to get to the bottom of Sammy Saint John's disappearance for the Saint John Family.

This book is a clever, dark and gritty why-dunnit, because we know who, just not the reasoning behind it, which is a refreshing change, and leads to an interesting reading experience, as you're not spending the book trying to figure out who it was and can really get into the story of what it's like to live in a small town, with no real police resources or hospitals near by and explore what happens when a town is left to fend for itself, against the rich and greedy.

I listened to this as an audiobook, which at first took me a couple of chapters to get into, especially with the different narrators, but once I settled into that rhythm I soon got hooked on the story and wanted to hear more.

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Review: Savage Ridge

Savage Ridge by Morgan Greene
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: The Christmas Eve Murders

The Christmas Eve Murders by Noelle Albright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: We Three Kings

We Three Kings by Kristen Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Release Date: 14th October 2024
Kristen Bailey does it again... Can we please have this as a Christmas film ASAP

Four IT workers confined to the basement of their offices, form a wonderful heart-warming friendship. When they find out their colleague/supervisor Maggie is going to be alone for Christmas, Leo, Jasper and Frank put a plan in place to ensure she has Christmas overed by spending a couple of days with each of them and their loved ones, then comes the kicker as they're about to finish for the holidays Maggie gets told she needs to make one of her beloved team redundant in the new year.

With a heart wrenching decision, made more difficult by becoming closer and learning more about these amazing men and all they do.

This is a wonderfully festive treat of families (in all their chaotic glory), and amazing friendships, coming together and celebrating in their own unique ways.

It's such a feel-good book, which pulls on the heart strings, that I was so sad to finish, I wanted to stay wrapped up in their world.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC.

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