The Crucifix Killer by Chris CarterMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
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Monday, November 18, 2024
Friday, November 15, 2024
Review: A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage
A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia MackayMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Release Date: 14th January 2025
What a great premise for a book, a couple who are bonded together by their love of murder and how they navigate a life together with a baby and the loss of their passion.
Haze and Fox are not your average couple, travelling the world killing 'bad' men, living the life of luxury until Haze gets pregnant. Fox then decides it's too risky to carry on and they must stop their killing ways and start living a normal suburban life, so they can be there for their daughter, Bibi.
Hazel struggles with this and how flat and boring her life and marriage are becoming, off out for a run one evening she kills alone and tries to hide this from Fox, whilst also befriending a detective on maternity leave, can she keep her secret from them both and get away with murder?
It soon transpires that Fox has his own secrets and ways of coping with the loss of the high of a kill in his life, with the added pressures of his controlling family back in America, interfering and threatening him.
This is a great story with a great premise, about marriage, the lies people can keep to try to protect those they love and the challenges of having to change your life when you have a child, obviously not all marriages contain illegal activity, but for Haze and Fox they think they're so unique and no one else understands them, but in reality a lot of their fears and issues are very common.
I liked the use of the exerts about how to have a good marriage and the switching between Fox and Haze's narration. The quick wit and sharpness of Haze was brilliant and added a lightness and some humour to the book, as she tries to navigate making mum friends.
Overall a good well paced book, but did slow down in the middle.
Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Review: The Lake of Lost Girls
The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine GreeneMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Sunday, November 10, 2024
Review: We Solve Murders
We Solve Murders by Richard OsmanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Release Date: 17th September 2024
Richard Osman has done it again, he's drawn me into his world and got me hooked.
I'm loving these new characters: Amy is another strong woman, who is a personal bodyguard, she has her vulnerabilities, but doesn't like to show them; then there's her father-in-law Steve, ex police who also doesn't like to show his vulnerabilities, but the two of them have a wonderful dynamic of supporting each other, at enough of a distance that they can both handle it; and finally Rosie D'Antonio the famous, best selling author, which Amy has been hired as her bodyguard. Things take a turn when it's Amy's life at risk and not knowing who to trust, she turns to Steve and there the adventure begins.
What a wonderful world Osman creates, with realistic characters, with a lot of heart and humour.
I absolutely adore that I can trust that when we press play on the audiobook, we will be in safe hands of great characterisation, world building and a great plot to keep us engaged.
I can't wait to see what adventures this new team get up to.
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Friday, November 1, 2024
Review: The Village Killer
The Village Killer by Ross GreenwoodMy 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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Sunday, October 27, 2024
Friday, October 25, 2024
Review: A Place Called Hope
A Place Called Hope by Morgan GreeneMy 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 GreeneMy 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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