#bookreview ~ In Her Wake by Amanda Jennings @MandaJJennings @OrendaBooks
My review today is of In Her Wake by Amanda Jennings. Published by Orenda Books, this is a psychological thriller that questions the nature of family
DetailsMy review today is of In Her Wake by Amanda Jennings. Published by Orenda Books, this is a psychological thriller that questions the nature of family
Details‘A powerful tale of a family’s far-reaching bonds of love and responsibility – and a meditation on inspiration, interpretation and the ownership of stories.’ Commonwealth is the first novel I have read by Ann Patchett and I loved it. The story-line, the era, the characters all lending to a fascinating insight into the aftermath of…
Details‘He awoke with a shock as an icy rivulet of water finally penetrated the gap between his collar and his neck and trickled down inside his sodden greatcoat’ ~ 1918, Mons, Belgium, 5 a.m. Walking Wounded is a stunning debut novel from Anna Franklin Osborne. Spanning the period from the Armistice of the First World…
Details‘She will change your life forever’ Lyrebird is the latest bestselling novel from Irish Writer Cecelia Ahern. Published by Harper Collins in November 2016, I was very lucky to receive a complimentary copy in my goodie bag at the Bord Gais Energy Irish Book Awards in Dublin. Having never read a book by Cecelia Ahern,…
Details‘She’s watching you. But who’s watching her?’ The Watcher is the debut novel from RADA trained and screen actor Ross Armstrong. Described as a ‘fast-paced, disturbing psychological thriller exploring middle class guilt, gentrification, and the madness of modern metropolitan living.’ Published on 29th December 2016, I was very lucky to receive an advanced copy from the lovely…
DetailsWhen I started Swirl and Thread earlier this year, I never expected such a positive reaction. I have been fortunate enough to make some fantastic new friends from right across the blogging/writing community and beyond. I am very conscious of the trust that is placed in me every time I receive a copy of a book to review…
DetailsToday I have a review of The Gift. Billed as ‘a gripping Psychological Thriller, The Gift is the second novel from Louise Jensen.
DetailsKaren Pirie finds herself irresistibly drawn to another mystery that she has no business investigating… What have I been doing?? Why did I not read Val McDermid books before? Out of Bounds is the latest novel from Val McDermid, published early this year by Little, Brown Book Group. Having heard only all positive reviews, here was…
Details‘A teenage girl is missing. Is your daughter involved, or is she next?’ Saving Sophie is the debut novel from Sam Carrington. Just recently published in both ebook and paperback format by Avon books, I was delighted to be asked to hop on the tour bus by Kaisha Holloway aka The Writing Garnet Please continue reading…
Details‘A loving mother. A perfect family. A shockwave that could shatter everything.’ The Food of Love is more than just a story. It is a frightening look at the effects of an eating disorder on the family unit. Published by Lake Union Publishing on December 1st 2016, I was delighted to receive an advanced copy for…
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