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October 24, 2016
Reblog: *Blog Tour* Gone Astray by Michelle Davies – reviewed by Bibliophile Book Club
Hi everyone,
Today is my stop on the blog tour for Gone Astray by Michelle Davies, which is newly released in paperback. I was lucky enough to get a signed Goldsboro Books hardback, and this was the perfect opportunity to read it! I’ll be sharing my review today, as well as having a brilliant guest post from Michelle Davies as well.
About the book:
When a Lesley Kinnock buys a lottery ticket on a whim, it changes her life more than she could have imagined . . .
Lesley an...
October 22, 2016
Reblog: Guest Post – J.J. Patrick via The Last Word Book Review
Today I am delighted to welcome J.J. Patrick as a guest on my blog talking about his writing and about himself also his book Forever Completely which was published in September by Cynefin Road.
About J.J. Patrick:James once did a good thing. He now lives a quiet life and is happy with his lot, which is all that really matters. He’s been compelled to write ever since he can remember.
J.J. Patrick — or JP to those who know he’s nothing but...
Reblog: 6 Fascinating Advances in Forensic Science – Written by Author Jennifer Chase
Photo courtesy of www.mitnicksecurity.com .
Forensic science is a captivating topic, as evidenced by the droves of television shows and movies that dabble in the theme. The problem is – these programs, albeit entertaining, are full of misinformation.
One common entertainment trope involves a crime scene investigator gathering forensic evidence, and then within a day or so, the mystery has been solved!
In reality, forensic analysis is relatively time consuming, and compl...
Reblog: The Two O’Clock Boy by Mark Hill – Review by mychestnutreadingtree
TWO CHILDHOOD FRIENDS… ONE BECAME A DETECTIVE… ONE BECAME A KILLER…
One night changed their lives
Thirty years ago, the Longacre Children’s Home stood on a London street where once-grand Victorian homes lay derelict. There its children lived in terror of Gordon Tallis, the home’s manager.
Cries in the fire and smoke
Then Connor Laird arrived: a frighteningly intense boy who quickly became Tallis’ favourite criminal helper. Soon after, destruction befell...
Reblog: Three Weeks Dead by Rebecca Bradley – Review by damppebbles
“How far would you go if someone took your wife?
Especially, if you buried her a week ago.
When Jason Wells is faced with this scenario, he is confronted with the prospect of committing a crime that will have far-reaching consequences.
Can young DC Sally Poynter get through to him before he crosses that line, or does a desperate husband prove to be the case she won’t ever forget?
A prequel novella, set before Shallow Waters, the first in the DI Hannah Robbins series.”
Are you l...
October 21, 2016
Reblog: Good Me Bad Me by Ali Land – Reviewed by The Book Review Café
SET TO BE ONE OF THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY, CONTROVERSIAL AND EXPLOSIVE DEBUTS OF 2017 – for fans of quality psychological suspense and reading group fiction: once you read this book you’ll want to talk about it . ‘NEW N A M E . NEW FA M I LY. S H I N Y. NEW. ME . ‘
Annie’s mother is a serial killer. The only way she can make it stop is to hand her in to the police. But out of sight is not out of mind. As her mother’s trial looms, the secrets of her past won’t let Annie s...
Reblog: Music To Write Books By – Nick Quantrill – interview with Crimepieces Sarah Ward
Nick Quantrill joinsCrimepiecestoday to talk about the music he writes to.Nick was born and raised in Hull, an isolated industrial city in East Yorkshire. His crime novels are published by Caffeine Nights. A prolific short story writer, Nick’s work has appeared in various volumes of “The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime”. In 2011, 
Nick became the first person to hold the role of ‘Writer in Residence’ at Hull Kingston Rovers. When not writing fiction, Nick contributes reviews an...
Reblog: Music To Write Books By – Nick Quantrill
Nick Quantrill joinsCrimepiecestoday to talk about the music he writes to.Nick was born and raised in Hull, an isolated industrial city in East Yorkshire. His crime novels are published by Caffeine Nights. A prolific short story writer, Nick’s work has appeared in various volumes of “The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime”. In 2011, Nick became the first person to hold the role of ‘Writer in Residence’ at Hull Kingston Rovers. When not writing fiction, Nick contributes reviews an...
Reblog: CTG EXCLUSIVE: Louise Beech, Russ Litten and Nick Quantrill talk crime fiction, love stories, and the lure of erotica!
Today I’m hosting a stop on Louise Beech’s fantastic THE MOUNTAIN IN MY SHOE blog tour.
Louise has gathered a couple of her fab writerly mates – Russ Litten and Nick Quantrill – from her home town of Hull into the tour bus for a chat about crime fiction, their books and writing. It makes for a fascinating read …
So, lads…. crime fiction. What is that and what does it mean to you? What drew you to writing it?
NICK: For me, crime fiction is a way to explore the world arou...
October 19, 2016
Reblog: His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae Burnet – reviewed by Portobello Book Blog
As you’ll undoubtedlyknow, His Bloody Project has been shortlisted for this year’s Man Booker Prize and if it wins when the big announcement is made next week, it will be a well deserved winner in my opinion. I haven’t read any of the other shortlisted novels this year, I have to admit, so can’t really make any comparisons but this is just superb.
Graeme Macrae Burnet at Portobello Book Festival – photo by Jon Davey Photography
I was lucky enough to see Graeme Macrae...
