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New Audiobook Release: A Murderer's Heart, by Julie Elizabeth Powell
One of my favourite authors, Julie Elizabeth Powell, has just released one of her books on Audible, as an audiobook.
About the book:
Anne Blake, psychiatrist, is good at her job and believes that even the most sick at heart can be cured...or at least saved enough that they can lead a better life.
But maybe she's wrong?
Maybe within a murderer's heart, evil lurks and nothing can be done except to save yourself?
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I read this book a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Here's an excerpt from the review I wrote after I read it:
"... Julie is a very versatile writer, with a compulsive and easy to read style. [...] 'A Murderer's Heart' is her first murder mystery. It's excellent!
Dr. Anne Blake is a psychiatrist who is good at her job. She has a firm belief that all mentally ill people can be cured, or saved so that they can lead a better life. [...] Her busy life means that she has very little time for her friends or for a relationship.
When Dr. Blake meets Peter Armstrong, the son of a woman who needs psychiatric help, her world begins to change. A mysterious murderer is on the prowl [...] After hearing that her close friend, Jenny, may be in danger, Anne resolves to do all she can to keep her safe from the killer.
In a dramatic and entertaining story, the author does a great job in putting across the idea that sometimes things are not as they seem and we don't always see what is in front of our own eyes.
Dr. Blake is forced to face the limitations of her own knowledge and power.
A must read for anyone who enjoys a good murder/mystery.
I loved the way the tale progressed, with all the unexpected twists and turns. It kept me hooked from the start and the ending was delightful.
It's a quick, compulsive read. Highly recommended..."
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Buy the audiobook:
US:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/A-Murderers-Hea...
Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/Mysteries-T...
UK:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/A-Murderers-H...
Audible: http://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Crime-Thr...
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If you're interested in a promotional code for the audiobook of "A Murderer's Heart", get in touch with the author via her social networking pages. She has a limited number of codes to give away.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julieelizabe...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/starjewelz
Goodreads: Julie Elizabeth Powell
About the book:
Anne Blake, psychiatrist, is good at her job and believes that even the most sick at heart can be cured...or at least saved enough that they can lead a better life.
But maybe she's wrong?
Maybe within a murderer's heart, evil lurks and nothing can be done except to save yourself?
********************
I read this book a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Here's an excerpt from the review I wrote after I read it:
"... Julie is a very versatile writer, with a compulsive and easy to read style. [...] 'A Murderer's Heart' is her first murder mystery. It's excellent!
Dr. Anne Blake is a psychiatrist who is good at her job. She has a firm belief that all mentally ill people can be cured, or saved so that they can lead a better life. [...] Her busy life means that she has very little time for her friends or for a relationship.
When Dr. Blake meets Peter Armstrong, the son of a woman who needs psychiatric help, her world begins to change. A mysterious murderer is on the prowl [...] After hearing that her close friend, Jenny, may be in danger, Anne resolves to do all she can to keep her safe from the killer.
In a dramatic and entertaining story, the author does a great job in putting across the idea that sometimes things are not as they seem and we don't always see what is in front of our own eyes.
Dr. Blake is forced to face the limitations of her own knowledge and power.
A must read for anyone who enjoys a good murder/mystery.
I loved the way the tale progressed, with all the unexpected twists and turns. It kept me hooked from the start and the ending was delightful.
It's a quick, compulsive read. Highly recommended..."
********************
Buy the audiobook:
US:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/A-Murderers-Hea...
Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/Mysteries-T...
UK:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/A-Murderers-H...
Audible: http://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Crime-Thr...
********************
If you're interested in a promotional code for the audiobook of "A Murderer's Heart", get in touch with the author via her social networking pages. She has a limited number of codes to give away.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julieelizabe...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/starjewelz
Goodreads: Julie Elizabeth Powell
Some great new releases I've heard about
There have been lots of new books coming out lately, and I've been downloading them all onto my Kindle in the hope that I'll get a chance to read them!
Here are a few that I've heard about recently that I think will be awesome reads:
Blood in the Water, by Tim Baker
About the book:
Bob “Oscar” Oscarson thinks he may have struck it rich when he finds a 300-year-old Spanish coin while SCUBA diving.
When he and his partner, Nik, begin researching the coin, they learn it has a very mysterious history…one that may end up costing them their lives.
To be safe they enlist the help of Nik’s friend Ike – an ex-Navy SEAL with a penchant for bending the rules – to protect their interests.
Meanwhile, Flagler Beach P.I. Steve Salem and his partner Val Casey are investigating the disappearance of a retired architect from Rhode Island. The case goes from routine to deadly when they cross paths with a high-powered politician harboring a secret he’ll kill to protect.
They’re all about to learn that digging up the past can be deadly.
I've read a few of Tim Baker's books and always look forward to new releases by this author. I love his writing style. His stories are always full of suspense, humour, and intrigue. I've already started reading "Blood in the Water" and am enjoying it.
Purchase links:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blood-Water-...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Water-Ti...
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Sleeping With Earth, by Ben Ditmars
About the book:
Nature calls from the depths of itself, heating embers of a flame lost to global warming and withering romance. Hear voices find their truth as weeds tangle with free-verse and haiku poetry.
Ben Ditmars is a talented poet. He's contributed many poems to the Mind's Eye series of books that I'm involved in. His poetry is always passionate and from the heart. In this collection he has taken his inspiration from environmental issues.
Purchase links:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sleeping-Ear...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Sleeping-Earth...
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The Devil You Know, by Terry Tyler
About the book:
Every serial killer is someone's friend, spouse, lover or child....
Young women are being murdered in the Lincolnshire town of Lyndford, where five people fear someone close to them might be the monster the police are searching for.
One of them is right.
Juliet sees an expert's profile of the average serial killer and realises that her abusive husband, Paul, ticks all the boxes.
Maisie thinks her mum's new boyfriend seems too good to be true. Is she the only person who can see through Gary's friendly, sensitive façade?
Tamsin is besotted with her office crush, Jake. Then love turns to suspicion...
Steve is used to his childhood friend, Dan, being a loud mouthed Lothario with little respect for the truth. But is a new influence in his life leading him down a more sinister path?
Dorothy's beloved son, Orlando, is keeping a secret from her—a chilling discovery forces her to confront her worst fears.
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW is a character-driven psychological drama that will keep you guessing until the very end.
I've read a few of Terry Tyler's books and always enjoy her stories. Her books are always full of twists and turns and true-to-life characters. This new one sounds like a great read.
Purchase links:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Devil-You-Kn...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Devil-You-Know...
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The Quarantined City, by James Everington
About the book:
The Quarantined City: sealed off from the outside world, with only the sight of the ocean to remind its inhabitants of life beyond. No one knows why the city has been quarantined and conspiracy theories abound.
But for Fellows life continues largely as before. He walks the streets, hunts out rare books; the sun continues to shine and the gulls circle above.
There’s the small matter of the ghost haunting his house, but Fellows doesn’t let himself think of that.
But when he tracks down a story by the reclusive writer known as Boursier, his old certainties fade as he becomes aware that the secrets of the city, the ghostly child, and the quarantine itself, might be more connected than he thinks...
This book was originally released last year as a serial. I read the first three or four parts and really enjoyed it. The book has now been released as a complete novel and I'm looking forward to finding time to finish reading it. It's a very engrossing tale that keeps you guessing.
Purchase links:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quarantined-...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Quarantined-Ci...
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Weapon Of Choice (Crime & Mystery Box Set Vol.1): 8 Complete Novels & Novellas from your Favorite Crime & Mystery Authors featuring A Murderer's Heart, by Julie Elizabeth Powell
Volume 1 includes:
Chasing the Storm — Martin Molsted
Wired For Sound — Cherime MacFarlane
A Murderer's Heart — Julie Elizabeth Powell
Dream Noir and Other Tales — Sean P.Gallatin
The Eyes Die Last — Teri Riggs
A Shot in the Bark — C. A. Newsome
Teach Me To Prey — Samantha Jacobey
Lost Plane — Jami Brumfield
and
Weapon of Choice (Crime & Mystery Box Set Vol. 2): 8 Complete Novels & Novellas from your Favorite Crime & Mystery Authors featuring Dirty Business, by Julie Elizabeth Powell
Volume 2 includes:
Blood is Heavier — Ella Medler
Binding Contracts — Holly Barbo
The Perfect Spirit — Traci Hayden
The Hundred Year Wait — Amelia Price
Vengeful Legal Deal — Kendra Hale
Love Lost — Maria DeSouza
Deadly Dating Games — Joanie Chevalier
Dirty Business — Julie Elizabeth Powell
Box set description:
WEAPON OF CHOICE is an astounding collection of crime and mystery stories, suspenseful, ingenious and captivating, with original features that will lead your imagination on a wild adventure. Over TWO volumes, you can find 16 new worlds to explore, 16 mysteries to investigate, 16 new sets of characters to root for.
I'm a big fan of Julie Elizabeth Powell's writing. Two of her books feature in this collection. I've read both and would highly recommend them if you like crime fiction or murder/mystery.
These box sets are great value at just 99c/99p each. Well worth checking out.
Purchase links:
Volume 1:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Volume 2:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weapon-Choic...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Weapon-Choice-...
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A pre-order that will be released on the 10th of December: Stuff the Turkey, by Tara Ford
About the book:
Susie Satchel has it all. A new job, her own flat and a long-term boyfriend. She’s even got a new hair-style and a pair of to-die-for boots to wear as the festive period approaches. She is going to live her dream this year and have the best Christmas ever, if it’s the last thing she does. Cosy, quiet and sparkly are her three favourite words for the holidays and she is determined to make sure that her Christmas is just that.
However, it seems that the great universe has other ideas for Susie as things don’t quite go as planned – starting with the work’s Christmas do which, to the amusement of others, turns into a farce at her expense.
Will Susie get through Christmas with a smile on her face or will her world, including the Christmas tree, come tumbling down around her?
I enjoyed Tara Ford's book Calling All Dentists. I like her writing style, which is full of humour and insightful observation. If you're looking for a festive read, I think this one will be good.
Pre-order links:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stuff-Turkey...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Stuff-Turkey-T...
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I hope you'll find a book or two to enjoy from the above recommendations :)
Here are a few that I've heard about recently that I think will be awesome reads:
Blood in the Water, by Tim Baker
About the book:
Bob “Oscar” Oscarson thinks he may have struck it rich when he finds a 300-year-old Spanish coin while SCUBA diving.
When he and his partner, Nik, begin researching the coin, they learn it has a very mysterious history…one that may end up costing them their lives.
To be safe they enlist the help of Nik’s friend Ike – an ex-Navy SEAL with a penchant for bending the rules – to protect their interests.
Meanwhile, Flagler Beach P.I. Steve Salem and his partner Val Casey are investigating the disappearance of a retired architect from Rhode Island. The case goes from routine to deadly when they cross paths with a high-powered politician harboring a secret he’ll kill to protect.
They’re all about to learn that digging up the past can be deadly.
I've read a few of Tim Baker's books and always look forward to new releases by this author. I love his writing style. His stories are always full of suspense, humour, and intrigue. I've already started reading "Blood in the Water" and am enjoying it.
Purchase links:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blood-Water-...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Water-Ti...
**********************************
Sleeping With Earth, by Ben Ditmars
About the book:
Nature calls from the depths of itself, heating embers of a flame lost to global warming and withering romance. Hear voices find their truth as weeds tangle with free-verse and haiku poetry.
Ben Ditmars is a talented poet. He's contributed many poems to the Mind's Eye series of books that I'm involved in. His poetry is always passionate and from the heart. In this collection he has taken his inspiration from environmental issues.
Purchase links:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sleeping-Ear...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Sleeping-Earth...
************************************
The Devil You Know, by Terry Tyler
About the book:
Every serial killer is someone's friend, spouse, lover or child....
Young women are being murdered in the Lincolnshire town of Lyndford, where five people fear someone close to them might be the monster the police are searching for.
One of them is right.
Juliet sees an expert's profile of the average serial killer and realises that her abusive husband, Paul, ticks all the boxes.
Maisie thinks her mum's new boyfriend seems too good to be true. Is she the only person who can see through Gary's friendly, sensitive façade?
Tamsin is besotted with her office crush, Jake. Then love turns to suspicion...
Steve is used to his childhood friend, Dan, being a loud mouthed Lothario with little respect for the truth. But is a new influence in his life leading him down a more sinister path?
Dorothy's beloved son, Orlando, is keeping a secret from her—a chilling discovery forces her to confront her worst fears.
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW is a character-driven psychological drama that will keep you guessing until the very end.
I've read a few of Terry Tyler's books and always enjoy her stories. Her books are always full of twists and turns and true-to-life characters. This new one sounds like a great read.
Purchase links:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Devil-You-Kn...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Devil-You-Know...
**********************************
The Quarantined City, by James Everington
About the book:
The Quarantined City: sealed off from the outside world, with only the sight of the ocean to remind its inhabitants of life beyond. No one knows why the city has been quarantined and conspiracy theories abound.
But for Fellows life continues largely as before. He walks the streets, hunts out rare books; the sun continues to shine and the gulls circle above.
There’s the small matter of the ghost haunting his house, but Fellows doesn’t let himself think of that.
But when he tracks down a story by the reclusive writer known as Boursier, his old certainties fade as he becomes aware that the secrets of the city, the ghostly child, and the quarantine itself, might be more connected than he thinks...
This book was originally released last year as a serial. I read the first three or four parts and really enjoyed it. The book has now been released as a complete novel and I'm looking forward to finding time to finish reading it. It's a very engrossing tale that keeps you guessing.
Purchase links:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quarantined-...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Quarantined-Ci...
*************************************
Weapon Of Choice (Crime & Mystery Box Set Vol.1): 8 Complete Novels & Novellas from your Favorite Crime & Mystery Authors featuring A Murderer's Heart, by Julie Elizabeth Powell
Volume 1 includes:
Chasing the Storm — Martin Molsted
Wired For Sound — Cherime MacFarlane
A Murderer's Heart — Julie Elizabeth Powell
Dream Noir and Other Tales — Sean P.Gallatin
The Eyes Die Last — Teri Riggs
A Shot in the Bark — C. A. Newsome
Teach Me To Prey — Samantha Jacobey
Lost Plane — Jami Brumfield
and
Weapon of Choice (Crime & Mystery Box Set Vol. 2): 8 Complete Novels & Novellas from your Favorite Crime & Mystery Authors featuring Dirty Business, by Julie Elizabeth Powell
Volume 2 includes:
Blood is Heavier — Ella Medler
Binding Contracts — Holly Barbo
The Perfect Spirit — Traci Hayden
The Hundred Year Wait — Amelia Price
Vengeful Legal Deal — Kendra Hale
Love Lost — Maria DeSouza
Deadly Dating Games — Joanie Chevalier
Dirty Business — Julie Elizabeth Powell
Box set description:
WEAPON OF CHOICE is an astounding collection of crime and mystery stories, suspenseful, ingenious and captivating, with original features that will lead your imagination on a wild adventure. Over TWO volumes, you can find 16 new worlds to explore, 16 mysteries to investigate, 16 new sets of characters to root for.
I'm a big fan of Julie Elizabeth Powell's writing. Two of her books feature in this collection. I've read both and would highly recommend them if you like crime fiction or murder/mystery.
These box sets are great value at just 99c/99p each. Well worth checking out.
Purchase links:
Volume 1:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Volume 2:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weapon-Choic...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Weapon-Choice-...
**************************************
A pre-order that will be released on the 10th of December: Stuff the Turkey, by Tara Ford
About the book:
Susie Satchel has it all. A new job, her own flat and a long-term boyfriend. She’s even got a new hair-style and a pair of to-die-for boots to wear as the festive period approaches. She is going to live her dream this year and have the best Christmas ever, if it’s the last thing she does. Cosy, quiet and sparkly are her three favourite words for the holidays and she is determined to make sure that her Christmas is just that.
However, it seems that the great universe has other ideas for Susie as things don’t quite go as planned – starting with the work’s Christmas do which, to the amusement of others, turns into a farce at her expense.
Will Susie get through Christmas with a smile on her face or will her world, including the Christmas tree, come tumbling down around her?
I enjoyed Tara Ford's book Calling All Dentists. I like her writing style, which is full of humour and insightful observation. If you're looking for a festive read, I think this one will be good.
Pre-order links:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stuff-Turkey...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Stuff-Turkey-T...
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I hope you'll find a book or two to enjoy from the above recommendations :)
