My latest read was Acts of Violence by Ryan David Jahn, and I can honestly say it was one of the best books I’ve read all challenge. It is based around a street is 1960’s America where Kat is brutally stabbed and raped. This is witnessed by various people in the area. Pat with the…
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The Final Detail
I’ve recently been asked how the challenge is coming along. So unfortunately with only 2 weeks left to go its probably time to admit defeat, I am not going to manage to read a book by every author. However I’ve always believed that it is better to try and fail than never bother trying in…
The Glass Room by Ann Cleeves – a review
Of all the books I’ve bought in preparation for the TOPCWFC, this was one that I’d put right to the top of the pile. I haven’t read any other Ann Cleeves books before. However we have recently bought tickets for the murder mystery night at the festival and it is based around the setting in this book…
The end of everything by Megan Abbott – a review
The End of Everything – Megan Abbott This was another kindle on the train read. The end of everything is a story about two children Evie and Lizzie who are best friends and spend all their time together. They are heading into their teenage years and their heads are filled with boys and clothes. Until…