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'The Unbelieved' by Vikki Petraitis is a fabulous crime thriller debuthttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've just read and loved
The Queen of Dirt Island
by one of my favourite authors, Donal Ryan, who captures the sound and cadence of Irish speech better than anyone I can think of. His writing is the best!
5★ My review
Here's my (belated!) review of Listen To Me by -Tess Gerritsen, the 13th in her much-loved Rizzoli and Isles series.
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3 stars for *humour/light romance*
When Jokers Were Kings by Aussie Author John TesarschMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of
Becoming Beth by Meredith Appleyard
4 and a half stars
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My review of
- Banjawarn by Josh Kemp4 stars for this debut novel of Australian Gothic literature. It has been shortlisted for the 2022 Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction
I'm currently reading all of the Ned Kelly Award shortlisted books so I can make my own judgement...
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My review of
Little Eve by Catriona Ward a gothic mix of horror and thriller. A bit too dark for me but well done and will appeal to those who enjoy that genre.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here’s my review of J.P. Pomare’s latest dark and twisty crime-thriller, The Wrong Woman.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Helen, I finally got in contact with Simone from Hachette Australia's publicity department and she kindly emailed me the form to fill out to receive ARC's. Thanks so much Helen for your support, help and advice.
Karren wrote: "Helen, I finally got in contact with Simone from Hachette Australia's publicity department and she kindly emailed me the form to fill out to receive ARC's. Thanks so much Helen for your support, he..."That is fabulous news :)
Helen wrote: "Karren wrote: "Helen, I finally got in contact with Simone from Hachette Australia's publicity department and she kindly emailed me the form to fill out to receive ARC's. Thanks so much Helen for y..."Yes it is Helen, it took one phone call and four emails. I received one this morning from Simone, Hachette Australia have approved my application form, and I'm officially on the mailing list for ARC's.
Helen wrote: "Happy reading Karren"Thanks Helen and if you have an problems/issues contact Simone in the publicity department.
So good!
by Vikki PetraitisA debut fiction from a talented writer.
My review, five stars:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
James MacPherson's lovely Scottish accent is perfect for The Silent Conversation by Caro Ramsay. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Karren wrote: "Helen wrote: "Happy reading Karren"Thanks Helen and if you have an problems/issues contact Simone in the publicity department."
Not so far :)
Well, looks like I'm going to have to update my review of Banjawarn by Josh Kemp from "short-listed for the Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction" to winner!!!https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Also, time to read The Chase by Candice Fox, winner of Best Crime Fiction.
Helen wrote: "Karren wrote: "Helen wrote: "Happy reading Karren"Thanks Helen and if you have an problems/issues contact Simone in the publicity department."
Not so far :)"
That's good news.
Bronwyn Hall's 'Gone to Ground' has the most unrelenting pace of any adventure thriller I've read. An excellent debut!https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
Never thought I would be SO disappointed by this acclaimed historical fiction novel set around the Eyam plague.
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No wonder English is so hard to learnP is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever by Raj Haldar
4★s
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Here's my review for the audiobook of
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna, narrated by Samara MacLaren.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A crazy family that you just can't help loving by the end of this brilliant debut novel: There's Been a Little Incident by Alice Ryan gets 5★s from me.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
If you're in the mood for a novel that's more cosy than mystery, then The Cast Aways of Harewood Hall by Karen Herbert, set in Perth, may fit the bill.4.5★s
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The Secrets of Palmerston House by Phillipa Nefri Clarkhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Ben Hall's narration of the first book in Mark Smith's Winter series, The Road to Winter, is excellent. I'm sad that my local library doesn't have the rest of this great series in audio.4.5★s
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My review for
Sweet Jimmy by Bryan BrownAnother of the 2022 Ned Kelly Award shortlisted novels.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for
The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr by Frances Maynardhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of
A Fox in the Fold by Candace Robb, #14 in her excellent Owen Archer medieval serieshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4 stars for rural romance/domestic drama
A Town Like Clarence by Aussie Author Stella QuinnMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Sleepless by Victor Manibo
A futuristic sci-fi thriller set around people who don't need to sleep! Works to a decent extent, but I think I wanted a lot more.
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Holy Island
by L.J. Ross is the first book in her popular DCI Ryan series and a great introduction to the series and characters.my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
It's really lovely to listen to Karlyn Stephen's narration of the Isabel Dalhousie novels by Alexander McCall Smith and The Quiet Side of Passion is no exception. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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