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LOVEHONOURMURDER Out of The Silence is the latest novel from Owen Mullen. Just recently published with Bloodhound Books, Owen Mullen describes it as ‘a harrowing account of twisted notions of honour answered with pitiless revenge delivered from the heart’ Please do read on for my thoughts… [ About the Book ] Star investigative reporter Ralph…
‘When you first meet someone you never know how long they’ll be in your life for. For minutes or forever. You never know when it starts. And you don’t know when it stops’ These are some of the many wise words from a very elderly man, Billy Binns. The Six Loves of Billy Binns is…
Two mothers,Two daughters,Two families changed forever Ann O’ Loughlin returns with her latest novel, My Mother’s Daughter, a book described as ‘a powerful, moving story of family, resilience and compassion’. I have read and reviewed Ann’s books in the past, so I was looking forward to getting my hands on a copy of this,…
‘A price on her head, and just 48 hours to expose the truth, and save her family’ I’m sure you all heard me roar when I heard Steph Broadribb and Orenda Books had a new book en route in this fabulous series that has just grabbed my attention completely. I love Lori Anderson, this butt-kicking,…
‘All families are secret societies. Realms of intrigue and internal warfare, governed by their own rules…..’ Sometimes a book arrives that initially intrigues, immediately immerses and then just blows your mind. This epic piece of work from Douglas Kennedy was one such book. The Great Wide Open is a powerful family drama, taking the reader…
‘All she ever wanted was a child…‘ Apple of My Eye is the latest release from Claire Allan and is PUBLISHED TODAY with Avon Books!!!!! Described as a ‘shockingly twisting thriller that will shake you to your very core’, Apple of My Eye tells the story of one woman’s desperation to have a baby to…
‘HIS LAST MISSIONOUR ONLY HOPE’ Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on The Break Line, Book One in the Max McLean Series from James Brabazon. Published on 24th January with Penguin Books The Break Line is described as ‘a debut dripping with authenticity and menace. Smart, unputdownable and packed with irresistible set pieces…
Everyone’s invitedEveryone’s a suspect Today I bring you all my review of The Hunting Party, the latest book (and a change in genre) from Lucy Foley. Due for publication with Harper Collins on 24th January it has been described as ‘the most hotly-anticipated thriller of 2019 bristling with tension, bitter rivalries, and toxic friendships’ Dark,…
Even in death, love survives… Echoes of Grace is the fourth novel from Irish Writer Caragh Bell. Just published with Poolbeg Press, it tells the story of ‘a young woman who, having overcome a painful past, must now embrace it to find her real self.’ From the Cornish coastline to the islands off the coast of…