The woman next door by Cass Green – a review

The Woman Next Door is about Hester and Melissa who have lived next to each other for years. They used to be good friends, the older woman Hester, helped out with Melissa’s daughter when she was young. However recently they have not been close. Hester is lonely and misses her friendship with the glamorous Melissa…

Her Husbands Lover by Julia Crouch – a review

During the festival back in July there was a twitter competition to win a copy of Julia Crouch’s new novel, Her Husband’s Lover. I had completely forgotten about the competition until I received a copy of the novel through my door. I am a huge fan of Julia, having once had the privilege to be on…

Killer Women

I am quite used to getting strange looks off friends and colleagues when I’m asked about my weekend plans. My penchant for heavy metal music, combined with a love of crime novels, Coronation Street and horse riding regularly leads to a look of confusion when the question is asked. Usually followed by a mumbled ok…

The Two O’Clock Boy by Mark Hill – a review

  I was given a copy of this via netgalley and the publishers Little Brown Book group. This is the debut novel by Mark Hill, who has previously been known as Crime Thriller Fella on his book review blog. The Two O’Clock Boy opens with a young boy, killing his parents. Back in the present…