Books Awarded 4 Stars

The Skeleton Key by Erin Kelly

The Skeleton Key (by Erin Kelly)

“The Skeleton Key” by Erin Kelly is a complex and intriguing novel that blends elements of a thriller, historical fiction, family drama, and murder mystery. The book follows two families, the Churchers and the Lockes, who are tied together by history, success, and marriage. The story is set in London…

The Blood of Others (by Graham Hurley)

The Blood of Others (by Graham Hurley)

Graham Hurley’s latest thriller, “The Blood of Others,” is a gripping and suspenseful novel set in Northern France during World War II. The novel is part of the “Spoils of War” collection and is a thrilling blend of fact and fiction (see review of previous book in series). The story…

The Forgetting (by Hannah Beckerman)

The Forgetting (by Hannah Beckerman)

Amazon First Reads: Publish Date: April 2023 An intriguing, gripping tale of coercive control, and the social impact of such behaviour on families. OK, does not sound that original but believe me, this is not a standard relationship story. It is a refreshingly different read! The Forgetting” is a domestic…

the fall by gilly macmillan

The Fall (by Gilly Macmillan)

Preview copy from Netgalley – Release date: 25 May 2023 Would you ever consider murder? Are there circumstances that could trigger thoughts of murder? But could you actually do the deed? This suspense thriller embraces this conundrum and the outcomes do not surprise! This is the proverbial page-turner with so…

The Guest List (by Lucy Foley)

The Guest List (by Lucy Foley)

“The Guest List” by Lucy Foley is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its well-crafted plot and richly-drawn characters, it is no surprise that the book has become a bestseller and generated a lot of buzz in the literary world.…