These are the books that I have thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend to you.
As an avid reader of crime fiction and a long-time fan of Jo Nesbo, I eagerly anticipated “Blood Ties,” the sequel to “The Kingdom.” I must say, Nesbo didn’t disappoint. This book had me on the edge of my seat, flipping pages late into the night, completely absorbed in the dark and twisted world of […]
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I have had a reading blitz on Connelly’s stories featuring 3 main characters. It is interesting to contrast how Connelly uses these characters. Introduction: Michael Connelly, a titan in the realm of crime fiction, continues to captivate readers with his intricate plots, compelling characters, and unflinching portrayal of contemporary issues. His works, “The Dark Hours,”
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Preview Copy – “The List of Suspicious Things” by Jennie Godfrey is a coming-of-age story set in 1970s Yorkshire, UK. The story revolves around a 12-year-old girl named Miv, who lives in a community where women are afraid of the serial killer known as the Yorkshire Ripper. As the Ripper’s attacks grow more frequent, Miv’s
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The Keeper of Stories: A Heartfelt Journey Through Life’s Stories “The Keeper of Stories” is a beautifully written novel that revolves around Janice, a house cleaner who collects the stories of the people she works for. The book is a captivating exploration of human experiences, emotions, and relationships, delving into themes such as misplaced guilt,
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“Lessons in Chemistry” is a heartwarming and inspiring story about a young woman’s journey to becoming a chemist during the 1960s. The novel is set in a time when women were often relegated to traditional roles and men dominated the sciences, making the protagonist’s journey all the more compelling. The story follows Elizabeth Zott, a
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Do you have go to Authors? For example, if you are looking for a legal thriller then you might choose a John Grisham novel, or looking for Crime Detective genre with Michael Connelly (Bosch series). Maybe you feel like a Social Commentary blast and opt for Zadie Smith or an investigation into a historic character
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The story is so captivating and relevant to present events. The characters are well-developed, and you feel like you know them personally. Ken Follett is a masterful storyteller, and I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a thrilling story with an ending that is thoroughly plausible and a wake-up call to presidents and
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The story is twofold. Zoe in 2010, moves to Casablanca with her husband and baby daughter, Grace because of her husband’s job. She can feel her marriage flatlining and her life is crumbling. Then she finds a box hidden under a floorboard of the old house they have rented, which contains the journal of a young girl Josie ..
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This debut novel published in July 2021 has over 1500 five star reviews, and as the renowned author Peter James says “The best ‘what if?’ thriller I’ve read since Day of the Jackal”. The Counterfeit Candidate has been meticulously researched and the background information gives the book much credibility. Brian Klein is a natural storyteller..
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