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Don’t Quit the Day Job: Neil Broadfoot

It’s my pleasure to host my very good friend Neil Broadfoot on the blog today. Neil’s latest book, ‘No Place to Die‘ is available now. ‘No Place to Die‘ is the sequel to ‘No Man’s Land‘ (you can read my … Continue reading →

Virtual Noir at the Bar

Noir (noun): a genre of crime film or fiction characterised by cynicism, fatalism, and moral ambiguity.  Bar (noun): an establishment where alcohol and sometimes other refreshments are served. In these interesting times, where many of us are confined to home … Continue reading →

Don’t Quit the Day Job: Philippa East

OK, so COVID-19 is a thing and the UK is enforcing social distancing – thank goodness. With that in mind, lots of bloggers are trying to help people get through the partial ‘lockdown’ with book recommendations as well as introducing … Continue reading →

Review: ‘The Silent House’ by Nell Pattison

If someone was in your house, you’d know … Wouldn’t you? But the Hunter family are deaf, and don’t hear a thing when a shocking crime takes place in the middle of the night. The following morning, they wake up … Continue reading →

**Little Friends Blog Tour**

It’s a real pleasure to be taking part in the blog tour for ‘Little Friends‘ by Jane Shemilt. Having trained in education, Eve finds herself tutoring other dyslexic children in addition to her own daughter. As the children grow closer, … Continue reading →

Review: ‘Who Killed Ruby’ by Camilla Way

Over thirty years ago, Vivienne was in the house when her older sister Ruby was murdered.  Jack Delaney – Ruby’s boyfriend – served thirty years in prison for Ruby’s murder following Vivienne’s evidence but on the anniversary of Ruby’s death, Vivienne receives … Continue reading →

Review: ‘The Murder of Harriet Monckton’ by Elizabeth Haynes

On 7th November 1843, 23 year old Harriet Monckton, a woman of respectable parentage and religious habits, was found murdered in the privy behind the chapel she regularly attended in Bromley, Kent. Harriet’s death – as a result of swallowing … Continue reading →

Review: ‘Hysteria’ by L.J. Ross

Following his last case in Ireland, criminal profiler Alexander Gregory is called upon by the French police to investigate a spate of murders during Paris Fashion Week. One victim has survived but she’s too traumatised to talk. Without her help, … Continue reading →

Review: ‘One Christmas Night’ by Hayley Webster

Christmas is ruined on Newbury Street, Norwich, following a spate of burglaries. Rumours are swirling that the thief may even live on the street. Instead of festive cheer, the residents are filled with suspicion and dread.  The police have increased their presence … Continue reading →

**Black Summer Blog Tour**

It’s my pleasure to be included on the blog tour for M.W. Craven’s ‘Black Summer‘, winner of this year’s CWA Gold Dagger.  Jared Keaton, chef to the stars, is charming, charismatic and a psychopath. He’s currently serving a life sentence … Continue reading →