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My review of
The Bookseller by Tim Sullivan, a murder in the cutthroat world of sellers and collectors of rare books. This is the first I've read in this series, but I will read more as I enjoyed the unusual detective.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here's my review of The Janes by Louisa Luna, which is actually the second book in her series featuring fiesty and resourceful P.I. Alice Vega and her associate Max Caplan. This was such an engrossing read that I'll definitely be returning to read book #1 (Two Girls Down) very soon!
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Here's my review of The Kill List, the third gripping instalment in British author Nadine Matheson's series featuring Serial Crime Unit D.I. Anjelica Henley.
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Recent reads - two peculiarly creepy old stories:The Friends of the Friends by Henry James
My review of The Friends of the Friends~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Seaton's Aunt by Walter de la Mare
My review of Seaton's AuntBoth have links to free sources for the stories.
My review for
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turtonhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Frail Little Embers by Fija Callaghan
A short story collection with some amazing fantastical tales that seem more real than magical. Quite introspective!
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4 stars
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Bad link Dale :)
Thanks Brenda. Can’t fix it till I get back neat the desk computer.
My review for Falling For The Single Mum Next Door Fiona McArthur
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Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
An interesting historical horror, though a tad too gory. My first Grady Hendrix won't be my last!
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Here's my review of Prime Cut, the first in British-born Australian author Alan Carter's series featuring WA police detective Phillip "Cato" Kwong. A great read, my favourite of 2025 so far!
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4 stars for
17 Years Later by Aussie Author J.P. PomareMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The fourth book in Peter May's Lewis Trilogy, The Black Loch is a brilliant finale to an addictive series. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
On Veil Creek by Gaylene Dutchyshen
An indie Canadian historical literary fiction focussing on a dysfunctional family. A great story, but somewhat dark and with many triggers.
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The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a gothic tale spread over nine decades of three women who encounter an unusual type of vampiric witch. review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Carolyn wrote: " The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a gothic tale spread over nine decades of three women who encounter an unusual type ..."Jealous you got an ARC for that one!
Finding Joy in Oyster Bay by Susan DuncanMy review 3 stars:
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The Cleaner by Mary Watson is a slow-burn thriller that drags more than it should. 3.5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
James Rottger's narration of The Winds from Further West is perfect for this thought-provoking, heart-warming and hopeful tale. Alexander McCall Smith never misses. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I didn't plan to post these today, but I guess you could consider this a coincidental social service message: Please do NOT read either of these stories for Valentine's day if you value your brain cells. You're welcome! Happy Valentine's Day, y'all! 1. Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson
Royalty-commoner-swap short story with plenty of 'Roman Holiday' vibes. But not in a good way at all.
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2. With Any Luck by Ashley Poston
I had had better hopes from this short story considering the author's reputation, but it was just 0.01% better than the first story.
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My review for The Labyrinth House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji
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My review for The Prince Without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara (AA)
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My review for TILL THE LAST PIECE: THE PERFECT RECIPE FOR MURDER by Kenneth Cruz
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My review of The Long Weekend by Fiona Palmer
4 stars
right link this time
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My review for The Secret Reader: Small town romance Susan Mackie
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Here's my review of With Winter Comes Darkness by Aussie author Robbi Neal. It's a fascinating psychological / domestic intrigue following the lives of two individuals as their lives become intertwined in the aftermath of events that occurred on a single cataclysmic night.
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This will be one of my biggest disappointments of 2025. I can't believe a historical fantasy flopped so miserably for me.
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