Ruth Rendell was one of my first introduction into crime writing, as there was an abundance of her books in the local library when I was young. However I haven’t read any of her Wexford books (that I can remember) so I was looking forward to trying this latest one. Inspector Wexford is now retired…
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Live and Let Die by Bianca Sloane – a review
I was sent a copy of this by Bianca and it was one of the first books I read on my holiday. The story starts with the murder of Tracey. She gets killed whilst out jogging, and her body is discovered a few days later. She leaves behind her husband, her film maker sister Sondra,…
I’m the king of the castle by Susan Hill – a review
Susan Hill is appearing at the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writers Festival this July. Although I’ve seen the film of Woman in Black, I’ve never read any of her books so picked this as one of her earliest. Hooper lives with his Father in a big house they moved into after the death of his…
Blacklands by Belinda Bauer – a review
I ordered this book as part of my holiday kindle book buying bonanza. Belinda was one of the first authors to be announced as appearing at the festival. She was a new author for me and so I decided to start with her first novel, Blacklands. The story revolves around young boy Steven who lives…
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