A Slow Fire Burning
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THE ADDICTIVE NEW SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN ...
Wreathing Havoc
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There’s nothing like autumn in picturesque Goosebush, Massachusetts, but beneath the season’s...
Hell’s Bell (Lizzie Grace #2)
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When the church bell tolls thrice in the middle of the night, evil this way comes…Lizzie Grace and...
Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide
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Mrs. Claus is the gift that keeps giving in the second installment of Liz Ireland’s newest cozy...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated Murder Gets a Makeover in Books
Oct 15, 2021 (Updated Oct 15, 2021)
Between the strong sub-plots and the solid mystery, this book is always hopping. Author Laura Levine does a great job of juggling everything and keeping us entertained the entire time. The book is filled with laughs, mainly coming from the sub-plots. The characters are more caricatures, but they fit the tone of the series perfectly and do their job of entertaining us. I did feel this book wasn’t quite as good as most of the series, but it’s mostly minor nitpicks. Overall, I enjoyed Jaine’s latest adventure and am sure that her fans will laugh as the pages fly by.
Charlotte (184 KP) rated Trace of Doubt in Books
Oct 18, 2021
This is awesome!! I thought the book was going to end at the halfway point, it would have been easy to do.......I'm so glad that it didn't. The depth and details that were included really made the story. The layers giving an insight into a narcissistic mind of a selfish killer were spot on, they really helped to cement the dislike of that particular character.
My theories were good with some bits but I was still caught if guard with some details.
Shelby is sweet, strong, a little sassy and an ex-con who found Jesus in the darkest of times. Her faith doesn't falter regardless of the difficulties that she faces.
Faith is prevalent throughout, it's not preachy but it is a strong theme and it suits the storyline perfectly.
Everything is pulled together nicely, I had a few moments where tears were shed and my heart ached for Shelby.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that someone picks up on this and makes it a film as It would be amazing!
Trace of Doubt is a thrilling adult read worthy of a good dose of me time, a glass of wine and chocolate.
Kynhaven (Gen-Heirs: The Guardians of Sziveria #3)
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Mason Dandridge thought he could survive anything—fate’s about to test his strength and resolve....
Post Apocalyptic Romantic Suspense
Broken Souls (Primani #4)
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Some Scars Go Soul Deep. The Primani Series continues with this dark romantic suspense! Broken...
Paranormal Romance
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated Knot on Her Life in Books
Apr 17, 2023
This is a unique premise for a mystery, and I enjoyed seeing how it unfolded. There was plenty going on here, and it kept me engaged the entire way through. Unfortunately, there is a pretty big why that is never explained, and another aspect of the ending felt a little needlessly harsh to me. It was great to see all the characters again and find out exactly what is going on with them, and the new characters were interesting as well. Fans new and old will be kept turning pages with delight until they reach the end.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Twenty (Major Crimes, Book 2) in Books
May 7, 2023
I read a lot of crime and psychological thrillers and the odd horror book and it takes a lot to get me going but Sam Holland most definitely got me going with The Twenty. Oh my word!! Why? I hear you ask.
Excellent and interesting characters ... check.
Excellent serial killer ... check.
Gripping story line ... check.
Fast pace ... check.
Twists and turns ... check.
Gruesome scenes that give you the chills ... check.
Tension and suspense in spades ... check.
What more is there to be said? Oh yes, this might be book 2 but don't let that put you off, it can easily be read as a standalone but I would strongly suggest you read book 1, The Echo Man, it's also a cracker!!
Highly recommended to those of you who enjoy a dark, gritty and grisly crime thriller ... you won't go far wrong with Sam Holland and I must thank HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of the brilliant The Twenty.
I can't wait to see what comes next.