Distress Signals by Catherine Ryan Howard – a review

I was sent a copy of Distress Signals from the publisher. This is Catherine’s first novel, and a fantastic debut it is. Adam’s girlfriend Sarah has supposedly been on a business trip to Barcelona, but doesn’t return to their home in Ireland. He starts to panic especially when the police are not particularly helpful. Days…

The Girl in the Ice by Robert Bryndza – a review

I was given a free copy of this via netgalley. The Girl in the Ice is the debut crime novel from Robert Bryndza. The story starts with a young man discovering a body in a frozen river. It turns out to be missing wealthy socialite Amanda. Erika is called upon to investigate the murder although…

The Travelers by Chris Pavone – a review BLOG TOUR

I am delighted to be rounding off the blog tour of Chris Pavone. I was contacted as while ago by the publishers to see if I’d like to read a copy of the third novel by Chris Pavone. Despite this not being my usual read, as I’m not normally a big fan of spy thrillers, I…

Deadly decisions

Thursday was world book day. This is quite possibly one of my most favourite days. I’m gutted it’s not something we get to celebrate at work. I might suggest next year we take a leaf out of the local schools book and all come dressed as a character from our favourite novels. I’m not sure who…