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Another audio read for me. The Girl You Lost by Kathryn Croft2.5 stars from me. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Loved this like everyone else in the world! A hearty five stars from me.
by the oh so creative and talented Jack HeathHere is my review, read it if you can:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another goodie, I loved this. A new author for me. Unravelling Oliver by Liz Nugent
Here is my review; easy five stars:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Powerful, intense, graphic. 4/5
The Pure And The Hated by Richard Godwin
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
http://col2910.blogspot.com/2021/03/r...
The Pure And The Hated by Richard Godwin
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
http://col2910.blogspot.com/2021/03/r...
3.5 stars for this rural romance by an Aussie Author
Starting from Scratch by Penelope Januhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of
The Whispers by Heidi Perks, a woman returns to the town where she grew up and tries to re-connect with her childhood best friend.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
An enjoyable change of pace. 4/5
The Miracle Life Of Edgar Mint by Brady Udall
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The Miracle Life Of Edgar Mint by Brady Udall
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Here's my review of Murder With Strings Attached by Mark Reutlinger, a short (197p) and rollicking read, straddling the noir and cosy/humorous mystery genres.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here's my (updated) review of The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths, which I've reviewed for its recent US release and upcoming Aus/UK paperback release. A great book!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for
Dark Fire by C.J. Sansomhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
NB. I listened to the audiobook last year, now have read a hard copy.
Sarah wrote: "My review of Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5..."
Sarah this link goes to the book's page
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5..."Sarah this link goes to the book's page
A good read! Bitter Wash Road is the first of a series about a rural Aussie copshop run by a 'disgraced' ex-detective. (Moral: never ever rat on crooked cops.) Add me to the list of Garry Disher's fans!
4.5★ Link to my Bitter Wash Road review
Brenda wrote: "Sarah wrote: "My review of Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5......"Bugger, sorry - will re-post.
My review of Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger (this time with a link to my review, rather than the book page - thanks Brenda!):
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another enjoyable mystery probably more suitable for GA mystery fans. 3.5/5
The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji
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The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji
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3.5 stars for
People of Abandoned Character by Clare Whitfieldhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Enjoyable, but not his best work. 3.5/5
The Nuclear Age by Tim O'Brien
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The Nuclear Age by Tim O'Brien
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Loved this spin off from Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar series featuring Myron's wingman, Win.
Win by Harlan Cobenmy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A gritty but compelling tale of a young Vietnamese woman held captive by an abusive man on an isolated farm. Plausible, unlike many of this trope and so well written.
The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Brutal and brilliant. 5/5
Bloody Sheets by Andy Rausch
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Bloody Sheets by Andy Rausch
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Do No Harm by Christina McDonald where a doctor decides to sell prescriptions for opiates to fund her son's cancer treatment raises plenty of questions about opiate prescribing and the American health care system.my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for
The Chosen Seven by Gill D. Anderson. A tense siege in an Adelaide restaurant with a crazed sociopath in control of six frightened hostages. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4.5 stars for this contemporary/historical fiction/mystery by an Aussie Author
The Valley of Lost Stories by Vanessa McCauslandhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of Murder at Wedgefield Manor by Erica Ruth Neubauer
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Some people make arrangements for their own, inevitable Exit from life, but things don't go to plan in this mystery by Belinda Bauer. I loved its warmth and humour.
5★ Link to my Exit review (with no spoilers)
I really enjoyed Max Porter's unique young character, Lanny, in this unusual, fascinating mix of contemporary family story and ancient spirits. So good! (Made the Booker longlist)
5★ Link to my review of Lanny
I liked it. 3/5
Sin Hellcat by Lawrence Block and Westlake Donald
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Sin Hellcat by Lawrence Block and Westlake Donald
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My review for
The Mousse Wonderful Time of Year by AA H.Y. Hanna
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Mousse Wonderful Time of Year by AA H.Y. Hannahttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of The Deadly Mystery of the Missing Diamonds by T.E. Kinsey
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Brenda wrote: "My review for
The Willow Wren by Philipp Schotthttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Thanks Brenda, for the review of Willow Wren. As someone who loves historical fiction, with complex child heroes, I'll definitely look out for it. And sorry, btw, that The Night Whistler is so expensive on Kindle. I believe it's much cheaper on Amazon. But perhaps Andy thought it was self-published? With a traditional publisher, they set the price, not the author, as you know.
Thanks Greg,Interesting that the publisher has nearly double the price on Kobo. As a regular purchaser of Kobo and Kindle ebooks I have found them to generally be similar priced. Is this a brave new world I wonder. Would hate to see a monopoly distributer.
I believe authors should be fairly paid for their work and am happy to purchase my books.
Greg wrote: "Brenda wrote: "My review for
The Willow Wren by Philipp Schott
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Thanks Bren..."
You're welcome Greg. I'm sure you would enjoy this one then. It's published 23rd March, so you could pre order now (if you were going that way) or order it through your library.
The Willow Wren by Philipp Schotthttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Thanks Bren..."
You're welcome Greg. I'm sure you would enjoy this one then. It's published 23rd March, so you could pre order now (if you were going that way) or order it through your library.
A collection of 3 x criminal short stories. Drugs, arms dealing, more drugs. 3.5/5
Mangetout by Guy Portman
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Mangetout by Guy Portman
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