‘Her mummified body is hidden in the dark corner of a basement room…a room which feels as cold as the grave’ I will have to hang my head in shame as I admit that this is my first book in the Inspector McLean series by James Oswald. I have read No Time to Cry, Book…
Today I welcome NY Times Best Selling author Tosca Lee to Swirl and Thread. Tosca Lee has just released her latest dystopian novel, The Line Between, with Howard Books. It is described as ‘a frighteningly believable thriller in which an extinct disease re-emerges from the melting Alaskan permafrost to cause madness in its victims..an apocalyptic race…
‘It’s every parent’s worst nightmare’ The Night Olivia Fell is the debut novel by Christina McDonald and has just been published with HQ Stories. It is described as ‘a fast-paced and action packed psychological thriller full of twists and turns you won’t see coming’ – think Reconstructing Amelia meets Friend Request meets The Luckiest Girl…
The remarkable true story of the women who ruled the East End through war and peace Today I am delighted to bring you all an extract from The Stepney Doorstep Society by Kate Thompson, just released in paperback with Michael Joseph. The Stepney Doorstep Society is described as ‘a fresh look at the Second World…
Two womenTwo storiesOne hundred years of secrets A River in the Trees is the debut novel from London-based, but Cork-born writer, Jacqueline O’ Mahony and was published by riverrun (an imprint of Quercus Books) A dual time story, it is described as a novel ‘about families, secrets and the impossibility of coming home.’ Being a…
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…
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,…
‘No one takes her daughter and gets away with it‘ She Saw What He Did is the latest novel by Lynda Renham and is due for release on 1st February with Raucous Publishing. Described as ‘a non-stop action packed read’, I am delighted to bring you all an extract today. So sit back relax and…
‘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…