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November 24, 2016

Reblog: A Suitable Lie by Michael J. Malone – Reviewed by The Suspense Is Thrilling Me

29501958Book Title: A Suitable Lie
Author: Michael J. Malone
Series: None
Genres: Psychological Thriller, Domestic Suspense, Crime Fiction
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Date Read: 11/18/16
Pub Date: 01/01/17

5 STARS

Andy Boyd thinks he is the luckiest man alive. Widowed with a young child, after his wife dies in childbirth, he is certain that he will never again experience true love. Then he meets Anna. Feisty, fun and beautiful, she’s his perfect match, and she loves his son like he is her own. When Andy ends up in the h...

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Published on November 24, 2016 02:59

Reblog: Only The Dead by Malcolm Hollingdrake – Reviewed by gingerbookgeek

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ONLY THE DEAD: the first part in an explosive new crime series

Meet DCI Cyril Bennett, a man with a passion for manners and efficiency, as well as an eye for the ladies. His partner, DS David Owen, is naïve and untidy but keen. Together they make a formidable pair.

When the discovery of two infants’ bodies is made at a Teacher Training College, Bennett and Owen are given the case. Soon a number of suspects areidentified.

At the same time, a killer is on the loose staging attac...

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Published on November 24, 2016 02:54

Reblog: An Honest Deceit by Guy Mankowski – Reviewed by The Last Word – Book Review

The Last Word-Book Review

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An Honest Deceit – Guy Mankowski

‘Mum where do fish go in the winter’ This is how An Honest Deceit by Guy Mankowski opens. Those words will linger with me for some time and when I walk by the river during this winter I will be thinking of these words again.

This book came as a real surprise as I was not quite sure what to expect. What I will say is that this novel is well thought out and brilliantly written. When a book opens with a quote like that you know somethi...

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Published on November 24, 2016 02:51

Reblog: BLOOD TYPE: Shalini Boland – Interviewed by Barbara Copperthwaite

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“I usually fall ill after I release a book as I put so much of myself into each one.”

CRIME AUTHORS SPILL THEIR GUTS ABOUT WRITING. Every Thursdaytop-notch authors of psychological thrillers and crimefiction sharetheir writing secrets – and the secrets to their success – withyou and me.

This week:SHALINI BOLAND

Tell us about yourself…Author pic - Shalini Boland.png

I’m a mum of two boys and I love to write dark stories. Writing suits my personality as I like my own company. I’m often to be found si...

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Published on November 24, 2016 02:31

November 23, 2016

Reblog: His Kidnapper’s Shoes by Maggie James – Reviewed by The Book Review Café

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Daniel is my son. He has always been mine. And he always will be.

On some level deep inside, Laura Bateman knows something is wrong. That her relationship with her son is not what it should be. That it is based on lies.

But bad things have happened to Laura. Things that change a person. Forever.

For twenty-six-year-old Daniel, the discovery that his mother is not who he thought comes close to destroying him. As his world turns upside down, he searches f...

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Published on November 23, 2016 11:08

Reblog: BookWeekScotland Focus on Michael J Malone – Via ChapterInMyLife

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Welcome to day 3 of #BookWeekScotland and what a week it has been so far!

One of the top guys in the business is the brilliant Mr Michael J Malone; his latest book “A Suitable Lie” is taking the country by storm – Martina Cole has been singing his praises across the UK! It is no secret that I am a HUGE fan of Michael’s so I was delighted when he agreed to take part in this event! Seriously – I have read ALL of his books and everyone of them are #AWESOME...

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Published on November 23, 2016 11:04

Reblog: See Me Not by Janelle Harris – Reviewed by BYTHELETTERBOOKREVIEWS

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32454326 Book Description:

My husband loves me.
I love him.
But, a secret is eating us alive.

It’s not the one I keep from him.
It’s not the one he couldn’t keep from me.
And, someone knows everything.

A stranger. A stalker. An online nightmare.
I’ve got mail.

A gripping psychological thriller from the author of international bestselling NO KISS GOODBYE

My Thoughts:

See Me Not is a story told in the first person in alternating chapters by Emma, David and Amber.

Emma is quite a...

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Published on November 23, 2016 10:56

Reblog: FRAILTY by BETSY REAVLEY – BOOKS FROM DUSK TILL DAWN

BOOKS FROM DUSK TILL DAWN

I want to say a massive thanks to Helen Claire and Bloodhound books for inviting me to take part on this Blog Tour. What a journey this book has been. So memorable and heart breaking.

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How far would you go to protect your family?
Danny and Libby are about to face every parent’s worst nightmare.

When eight-year-old Hope Bird disappears without a trace, from the idyllic village where she lives, life for her family will never be the same ag...

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Published on November 23, 2016 10:52

November 22, 2016

Which One Was Your Favourite This Week?

What another great week for novels!

Here’s this week’s poll. Can’t wait to see who you vote for.

If you can’t remember what this is all about, here’s a quick reminder:

Every week I am hoping*to extract all the novel titles from my ‘Round Up Blog‘ and enter them intoa poll. If a novel isnot on the list it is because itdidn’t appear in my blog during the week stated at the top of the poll. I’d love to know which novel (not review) was your favourite. If you haven’t read any of them, pick the on...

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Published on November 22, 2016 07:15

Reblog: Rehab Run by Barbra Leslie – Reviewed by Linda’s Book Bag

Linda's Book Bag

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I’m so excited to welcome back Barbra Leslie to Linda’s Book Bag to celebrate Rehab Run, the second in Barbara’s Cracked trilogy. Rehab Run is published today in North America and on 25th November 2016 in the UK, by Titan and is available in e-book and paperback from Amazon and through the publisher.

Last year I read the first in the series, Cracked, my crime book of the year 2015, reviewing it here and was delighted when Barbra agreed to an interview which you can read her...

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Published on November 22, 2016 05:58