‘Over the years of their marriage she had learned that really, what he meant was politics where he was at the centre, change that brought something glittering to him. How long it had taken her to understand.’– The Other Guinness Girl: A Question of Honor [ About the Book ] Honor Guinness is rich, aristocratic,…
‘A faked death, an obsessive stalker, an old man claiming he’s being abused by the ghost of his late wife, and a devastating spectre from the past. The Skelfs are back in another explosive thriller, and this time things are more than personal…‘– Black Hearts [ About the Book ] Death is just the beginning……
‘By the end, you’ll be shaken as each piece slots satisfyingly into place’– The Other Side of Night [ About the Book ] David Asha wants to tell you a story about three people: Elliott Asha, his son, broken by a loss that will redeem him. Ben Elmys, a surrogate father and David’s trusted friend,…
‘This book is intended for anyone who wants to enter into the sacred stillness that is at the heart of all things and from which all that is arises‘– Still Points Still Points – A Guide to Living the Mindful, Meditative Way by Brother Richard OFM Cap will publish September 22nd with Hachette Ireland and…
‘Followed by a Million. Targeted by One‘– Unfollow Me [ About the Book ] A single photo taken in college defined Eve Kelly’s entire life. The iconic image of the falling girl in a red dress brought her unintentional fame. Twenty years later, @beli’EVE, a successful model turned influencer, is a reluctant leader. Over a…
‘Murder, loyalty, love, and survival at all costs, set in the teeming underbelly of Calcutta’s most infamous neighborhood’– Small Deaths [ About the Book ] In the red-light district of Shonagachhi, Lalee dreams of trading a life of penury and violence for one of relative luxury as a better-paid ‘escort’. Her long-standing client, Trilokeshwar ‘Tilu’…
‘The seaweed was a grotesque crown – she was a dead beauty queen belonging to the sea.‘ [ About the Book ] In search of a new life, seventeen-year-old Adriana Clark’s family moves to the ancient, ocean-battered Isle of Mull, far off the coast of Scotland. Then she goes missing. Faced with hostile locals and indifferent police, her…
‘It’s time to catch a killer…’– The 6:20 Man [ About the Book ] A journey that took him to hell . . . Having survived combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq and been decorated with medals, Travis Devine mysteriously leaves the Army under a cloud of suspicion. And at thirty-two years old, he’s swapping…
‘A contemporary thriller that joins the conversations around MeToo, and aims to explore our culture’s obsession and addiction to wealth, power and beauty.‘– After She’d Gone [ About the Book ] Liv keeps a low profile in Sandefjord, Norway: she’s just another tired single mother, trying to make ends meet. She has never told her son…
I don’t normally write more than one review at a time but, as the days pass busily by, I decided I needed to gather up my thoughts on four of my recent reads if they were ever to see the light of day. I have written a few short words (mini book reviews) on each,…