After hours of reading (600 pages plus!), I finally finished this book. As in previous Robert Galbraith novels, the principal characters are disabled war veteran, now a private investigator, Cormoran Strike and his previous professional employee and now partner, Robin Ellacott. Although ostensibly a crime novel, I felt it could also be described as a... Continue Reading →
It is always exciting to find and really enjoy the writings of a "new" author. Although this is 'technically' a crime novel, the crime itself is the catalyst for the powerful story of family life in a remote Shetland Island village, where infidelities are exposed and relationships are tested. The characters are all strongly depicted... Continue Reading →
When one of my most trusted publicist contacts assured me I would love Chris Hammer’s first novel, Scrublands, I accepted her offer of a review copy – and I am SO glad I did! After 30 years as a journalist and a long involvement with TV and radio, he has turned his hand to writing... Continue Reading →
I LOVE my books, with a particular interest in crime novels. I have recently read Stern Justice by Adam Wakeling and this is a book which covers crime on a grand scale… the Japanese War Trials. This book is obviously the end product of an incredible amount of research and the bibliography covers about 15... Continue Reading →
I have really enjoyed Sue's two previous books covering the 'investigative activities' of small-town sleuth/fast food outlet owner, Cassie Tuplin. Of course I was delighted to see she had written a third in the series and I was not disappointed! Sue has done it again! When I tell you I collected the book from my... Continue Reading →
According to the foreword in his latest book, David Baldacci has written almost 40 novels and is described as one of the world's best selling authors. With 130 million copies in print and his books translated into 45 different languages, his popularity could not be questioned! His novels feature a wide range of different principal... Continue Reading →
(CRIME OR ACCIDENT?) I have had the pleasure of reading Robin's books and of speaking with her on air on several occasions. Her subject usually is true crime, but in this latest book she writes about well publicised "accidents" which have resulted in deaths. All these stories illustrate the upheaval caused in the lives of... Continue Reading →
If I could have commissioned a book to be written which would cover all my own interests.. art, crime, mystery, relationships.. this could have been the one! I LOVED IT! (I KNOW it is only February, but I suspect this could be my favourite 'Book Of The Year"!) Not only did I enjoy it very... Continue Reading →
I went along to the launch of Sandi Wallace's book of short stories ON THE JOB at Sooki's last Friday, where an enthusiastic group gathered to celebrate the occasion. I spoke with Sandi on The Good Life and she shared with us her early ambition of becoming a police office, thwarted - alas! -by her... Continue Reading →
a good book, a good life 