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Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben Book Review

With Netflix releasing a well recieved TV adaptation I’ve taken a look again at the written inspiration. In this novel Harlan Coben once again demonstrates his narrative prowess, hitting the bull’s eye with a taut tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story revolves around Maya Burkett, a combat veteran grappling with disgrace, whose domestic tranquility takes a spine-chilling turn when … Continue reading Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben Book Review

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Dearly Devoted Dexter Review

You can find my review of the first book in the series, Darkly Dreaming Dexter here. This second instalment in Jeff Lindsay’s hugely popular Dexter series see’s our horrible yet loveable serial killer become a family man, while still trying desperately to bring his own brand of justice to two mysterious murders. Dearly Devoted Dexter see’s my favourite murderous blood spatter analyst search for Reiker, … Continue reading Dearly Devoted Dexter Review

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11.22.63 by Stephen King Review

If you could go back in time and change the course of human history would you do it? Even if it meant sacrificing so much of your own life in the process? Well that’s the premise of Stephen Kings 54th fiction book, 11.22.63. King gives us a new protagonist in the form of Jake Epping, a high school English teacher from Lisbon Falls Maine, because … Continue reading 11.22.63 by Stephen King Review

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Spellbreaker by Charlie N. Holmbury Review

Spellbreaker is the first book book in a brand new two book series written by bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg. This series will be set in an alternate Victorian-era England where magic is common, and where those who can wield it are the powerful and wealthy elite. The books heroine, Elsie Camden, is a lowly orphan who also happens to be an unregistered spellbreaker and … Continue reading Spellbreaker by Charlie N. Holmbury Review

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Richard Osman becomes first debut author to be Christmas No 1

Richard Osman’s mystery novel about a group of elderly wannabe detectives, The Thursday Murder Club, has just become the first ever debut novel to become the Christmas number 1 after selling a staggering 134,514 copies in just one week. The Pointless presenter has beat out the likes of Barack Obama’s memoir A Promised Land and JK Rowling’s The Ickabog to the coverted number 1 spot. Osman’s … Continue reading Richard Osman becomes first debut author to be Christmas No 1

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Eyes of Sleeping Children by D.A. Butcher Review

D.A. Butcher comes out swinging hard with this stunning debut novel. Eyes of Sleeping Children is a psychological thriller set in the 1930’s and takes place in a depression hit Kansas that is about to bare the brunt of a giant dust storm. The focus of this story falls squarely upon the Lockhart family, and specifically upon the father Louis. As the storm begins to … Continue reading Eyes of Sleeping Children by D.A. Butcher Review

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Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff Lindsay Review

This is our review of the second book in the Dexter series. Check out our review of Darkly Dreaming Dexter before continuing. This second instalment of Jeff Lindsay’s hugely popular Dexter series sees the charming serial killer become a loving family man who must track down two mysterious murderers to satisfy his dark passenger. Dearly Devoted Dexter sees the titular character hunt down Reiker, the … Continue reading Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff Lindsay Review

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Darkly Dreaming Dexter Review

Darkly Dreaming Dexter is one of the most unique and bizarre serial killer novels you will ever find. Our protagonist, can’t quite call him our hero, is a sociopathic murderer with a twist, he has a conscience, or at least a moral code. He will only kill the guilty, the people who have escaped justice. This is a greatly entertaining novel with a surprisingly charming … Continue reading Darkly Dreaming Dexter Review

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Find Me by Anne Fraiser Review

Infamous serial killer Benjamin Fisher has finally agreed to lead detective Daniel Ellis to the graves of his victims. There’s just one catch, he’ll only do it if his estranged daughter, former FBI profiler Reni Fisher, joins them. Reni can’t say no, she feels complicit in those bloody crimes. Her father would use her to lure unsuspecting women to their untimely deaths. Reni wants closure, … Continue reading Find Me by Anne Fraiser Review

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