Book Synopsis:

The internationally bestselling authors of The Sandman and The Hypnotist return with a terrifying new thriller: Detective Joona Linna–recently returned from compassionate leave–reunites with hypnotist Erik Maria Bark in a search for a seemingly unassailable sadistic killer.

The Swedish National Crime Unit receives a video of a young woman in her home, clearly unaware that she’s being watched. Soon after the tape is received, the woman’s body is found horrifically mutilated. With the arrival of the next, similar video, the police understand that the killer is toying with them, warning of a new victim, knowing there’s nothing they can do. Detective Margot Silverman is put in charge of the investigation, and soon asks Detective Joona Linna for help. Linna, in turn, recruits Erik Maria Bark, the hypnotist and expert in trauma, with whom Linna’s worked before. Bark is leery of forcing people to give up their secrets. But this time, Bark is the one hiding things. 
Years before, he had put a man away for an eerily similar crime, and now he’s beginning to think that an innocent man may be behind bars–and a serial killer still on the loose. . .

Stalker is available now in all formats, purchase your copy from Amazon and all good book shops!

My Review:

Wow, hold on a minute while I catch my breath! What a terrifying, gripping read this was. This is definitely not a book to read at night on your own as it gets under your skin and plays tricks with your mind. Every noise or scrape made me jump and I had to get up and close all the curtains whilst reading, carefully avoiding looking out the window in case I saw a face peering in at me!

The beginning is very chilling as the reader is introduced to the terrifying scenario of the stalker and what he is capable of. The woman’s terror as she realises what danger she’s in is almost palpable and had me on the edge of my seat as I waited for the killer to pounce as I knew he would. The author slowly lets each scene unravel so the reader feels they are there in the room experiencing everything alongside the victim which makes for a very gripping read.

I felt very sorry for the police in this book as they seemed very affected by the case and helpless to stop the murders. The casual attitude of Margot grated on me a little and meant that I didn’t warm to her as she just didn’t seem to care that someone was going to get killed. The hypnotherapy sessions were quite interesting to read about and I found the use of them in such a situation very intriguing. It was sometimes a bit hard to follow the theory and methods behind it though as they seemed quite complicated.

This was a fairly fast pasted, gripping novel although it did get a bit slower in the middle. It soon picked up though with a explosive ending and the revelation as to who the stalker is was very shocking. This is a book that will stay with me for a long time, especially the lesson to keep your curtains drawn at night!

This is the third book I read read from these authors and I’m very excited to see what chilling story they come up with next. How these books haven’t been made into films yet is beyond me!

Huge thanks to Abby from Knoff Publishing for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book which I received in exchange for an honest review. If you like chilling, gripping reads then you’ll love this book.

About The Author:

Lars Kepler is a No.1 bestselling international sensation, whose Joona Linna thrillers have sold more than 12 million copies in 40 languages. The first book in the series, The Hypnotist, was selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club and the most recent, Stalker, went straight to No.1 in Sweden, Norway, Holland and Slovakia.

Lars Kepler is the pseudonym for writing duo Alexander Ahndoril and Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril. They live with their family in Sweden.

http://www.facebook.com/larskepler 
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Book Synopsis:

He had started to remove his clothes as logic had deserted him, and his skin was cracked. Whatever had been going through Cameron’s mind when he was alive, he didn’t look peaceful in death.

Two brothers meet at the remote border of their vast cattle properties under the unrelenting sun of the outback. In an isolated part of Australia, they are each other’s nearest neighbour, their homes hours apart.

They are at the stockman’s grave, a landmark so old that no one can remember who is buried there. But today, the scant shadow it casts was the last hope for their middle brother, Cameron. The Bright family’s quiet existence is thrown into grief and anguish.

Something had been troubling Cameron. Did he choose to walk to his death? Because if he didn’t, the isolation of the outback leaves few suspects…

The Lost Man is available in ebook and hardback now. It will be published in paperback on the 16th May 2019. You can purchase or pre-order your copy using the link below.

My Review:

I absolutely loved the first two books from this author so you can imagine my excitement when I was offered a copy of her new book to review. I was not disappointed as this book is her best one yet!

The author does a fantastic job of setting the scene so the reader is able to vividly imagine the setting. I felt like I could really feel the heat and the dust of the outback whilst reading. The vastness of the outback is something that is difficult to comprehend if you live in a small country like the UK but the author does a great job of helping the reader understand it with the distances between next door neighbours seeming huge. The heat and the vastness of the place helps to add claustrophobia to the story as you slowly realise how few people live there and therefore how few people could be involved.

The three brothers and their family immediately piqued my interest as I felt there was more to them than is originally revealed. The story is told from Cameron’s point of view and the reader slowly gets to know more about him and his family as the novel goes on. The slow reveal of family secrets is fantastically done and means that the reader is gripped to the book throughout. I couldn’t put it down and found myself hiding from the kids so I could read a tiny bit more. There were lots of fantastic twists which took me completely by surprise, especially the big reveal which made me gasp out loud. I always love it when this happens

This is the third book by this author and I can’t wait to read more from her in the future. If you like gripping, absorbing fiction then you’ll love this book!

Huge thanks to Grace Vincent for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Little Brown for my copy of this book via Netgalley which I received free in exchange for an honest review.

About The Author:

Jane Harper is the author of The Dry, winner of various awards including the 2015 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, the 2017 Indie Award Book of the Year, the 2017 Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year Award and the CWA Gold Dagger Award for the best crime novel of 2017. Rights have been sold in 27 territories worldwide, and film rights optioned to Reese Witherspoon and Bruna Papandrea. Jane worked as a print journalist for thirteen years both in Australia and the UK and lives in Melbourne.

(Author’s picture and bio taken from Amazon)

Book Synopsis:

One love. Two people. Twenty Years.

From the moment their eyes met across the room at a house party, Erin and Dom were meant to be.

If only it could be so simple. Over the years, the highs and lows of life conspire to keep them apart.

But a notebook can bring them together. On the blank pages of their love story, they write down everything they can’t always say – the secrets, the hopes and the love.

Falling in love is easy but staying in love is where the story begins…

The book Of Love is available now in ebook and paperback. You can purchase your copy of both using the link below.

My Review:

The book Of Love is a wonderfully romantic, absorbing and thought provoking book that I found hard to put down. It is definitely a book that will stay with me for a long time.

What stuck me most whilst reading this was how realistic the story seemed. Yes there are a few sugary sweet moments but they are interwoven with some of the normal highs and lows that any relationship faces. I found it quite emotional to experience everything alongside the couple and to see how love can change over the years.

The Book of love is a very interesting concept and I wonder if it’s one that is advised in marriage counseling or the like as it seemed to be quite effective. Communication can definitely be a problem in marriage and I think it would be a great idea to have somewhere both people could vent. I’m not sure I’d be able to write so succinctly when angry or upset though and would probably end up making the situation worse as a result, though maybe this is part of a learning curve towards better communication.

This book is very absorbing and I found it both fascinating and comforting to read a fly on the wall account of another couples relationship. There are lots of twists that were often surprising and ensured that I was glued to the page. However the charm of this novel is the way the author slowly develops the characters so that the reader gets to know them intimately. I felt truly invested in their relationship and their lives, feeling every high and low alongside them.

This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I’ll definitely be reading more from her in the future as I thought this book was superb! If you love absorbing, emotional reads then you’ll love this book.

Huge thanks to Harper Collins for my copy of this book via Netgalley.

About The Author:

I’m Fionnuala, pronounced FINOOLA, and am as Irish as the name hints at, though I live just outside London in Ascot. I write character driven novels where I love to poke about under the layers of relationships and see what’s really going on underneath… My debut novel, ‘You, Me and Other People’ was released in 2015 with my second ‘The Day I Lost You’ following in 2016.
October 2018 sees the release of ‘The Book of Love’ my latest novel – a story ‘for everyone who has loved and lost.’

Book Synopsis:

When the high school in the small Norwegian village of Fredheim becomes a
murder scene, the finger is soon pointed at seventeen-year-old Even. As the
investigation closes in, social media is ablaze with accusations, rumours and
even threats, and Even finds himself the subject of an online trial as well as
being in the dock … for murder?
Even pores over his memories of the months leading up to the crime, and it
becomes clear that more than one villager was acting suspiciously … and
secrets are simmering beneath the calm surface of this close-knit community.
As events from the past play tag with the present, he’s forced to question
everything he thought he knew. Was the death of his father in a car crash a
decade earlier really accidental? Has his relationship stirred up something that
someone is prepared to kill to protect?
It seems that there may be no one that Even can trust.
But can we trust him?
A taut, moving and chilling thriller, Inborn examines the very nature of evil, and
asks the questions: How well do we really know our families? How well do we
know ourselves?.

Inborn is available now in ebook and paperback. You can purchase a copy of both using the link below.

My Review:

This was another chilling, addictive read from a fantastic author!

The story intrigued me from the start with a rather brutal, senseless murder and continued to hold my attention with the gradual revelations that follow. The reader is slowly drip fed information about what happens and the different characters which makes the book almost impossible to put down at times as I found myself wondering what would happen next.

The story is told in two time lines titled simply Now and Then. The ‘Then’ timeline follows the investigation into the murders and what happened after. This is mainly from Evan and DCI Yngne Monk’s point of view which makes for very interesting reading. As the story develops and we find out more about the different characters it seems like everyone has something to hide. I think I suspect everyone at one point as I was unsure who to trust. This helps add to the tension in the book as you are never sure where the next twist will come from. It also means the book is highly addictive as you have to keep reading to discover the answer to all the questions whirling around your head.

The inclusion of social media helps give the book a modern, realistic feel to it which makes for a chilling read as it seems like this story could actually happen. Trial by social media has been a much debated subject and one that has caused a few problems. The author includes tweets and status’s from a variety of social media to help give an impression of what people think of the murders. As the murder investigation continues the sense of unease strengthens which gives the story a sense of unpredictability, as you wonder how everyone is going to react.

I’ve read, and loved, all of this author’s books and in my opinion he keeps getting better and better. I was a bit nervous to read a book that wasn’t part of the fabulous Henning Juuls series but I needn’t have worried as this was a brilliant, slick crime thriller that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Karen from Orenda books for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Thomas Enger is a former journalist. He made his debut with the crime novel
Burned in 2010, which became an international sensation before publication,
and marked the first in the bestselling Henning Juul series. Rights to the series
have been sold to 28 countries to date. In 2013 Enger published his first book
for young adults, a dark fantasy thriller called The Evil Legacy, for which he
won the U-prize (best book Young Adult). Killer Instinct, upon which Inborn is
based, and another Young Adult suspense novel, was published in Norway in
2017 and won the same prestigious prize. Most recently, Thomas has co￾written a thriller with Jørn Lier Horst. Enger also composes music, and he lives
in Oslo

Follow The Blog Tour:

Good morning everyone I am pleased to finally share my review of Me, You And Mr Blue Sky today.

Huge apologies to Tracy Fenton for the delay in posting this.

Me You And Mr Blue Sky is available now in ebook and paperback. You can purchase a copy of both using the link below.

Book Synopsis:

Is love a choice, or is it fate?

Jo-Jo Middlebury is done with love. Linus Travers wants one more shot at it. Mr. Blue Sky, their 1970s-loving guardian angel, offers perspective on both when he’s not busy diving into reruns of “Happy Days” and “Barney Miller.”

Linus can save Jo-Jo’s business, but Jo-Jo makes it clear that she needs no one to rescue her, least of all him. Add to that an ex-fiancé with a change of heart, a single mom who wants a good time, and a married couple who’ve blurred the boundaries of their respective friendships with Linus and Jo-Jo.

All the while, Mr. Blue Sky observes, explains, and ever-so-gently interacts. 

Written by wife-husband novelists Elisa Lorello and Craig Lancaster, You, Me & Mr. Blue Sky is a warm-hearted, humorous dive into the depths of love and the mysteries of how two people find their way to each other.

My Review:

This was a light hearted but insightful read that was hugely enjoyable.

The author draws the reader in with some wonderful descriptions of Montana so the reader feels that they are actually there watching all the action unfold. It sounds like a beautiful town and one that I think I’d like to visit in the future.

The two main characters are well developed and I liked reading about their complicated relationship. The will they or won’t they theme was well developed and I found myself feeling quite invested in their relationship, hoping that they will get together. My favourite character was Linus though as I thought he was a very sweet and caring guy, the type that everyone needs in their life. I wanted to give Jo Jo a shake at times to make her see what a great guy he was.

The story develops very well managing to be a very lovely love story but not too sickly sweet to seem unrealistic. It was quite quirky in places which I really enjoyed and made me smile whilst reading. I felt it was this that made the book stand out from other similar books.

This is the author’s first book together and I’d definitely be interested in reading more from them in the future. I hope this isn’t the last collaboration between the two of them.

Huge thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book which I received in exchange for an honest review.

About The Author:

Between them, Craig Lancaster and Elisa Lorello have written more than 20 books. Craig is the author of the popular series of EdwardStanton novels, while Elisa is the bestselling author of the Faking It series. They’re married and live in Maine. You, Me & Mr. Blue Sky is their first novel together.

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The blog tour has now finished but do check out these bloggers reviews!

Book Synopsis:

Stephanie doesn’t believe in fate, true love or living happily ever after. She’s content enough being engaged to Matt. But then she meets Jamie, who understands her more than anyone else ever has.

Jamie is happily married to his childhood sweetheart Helen and believes in everything Stephanie doesn’t. So why does he have such a strong connection with Stephanie?

When Stephanie and Jamie meet one fateful weekend in 2006 it will change everything…

Ten years. Two people. One epic love story.

The Day We Met is an immensely moving and heart-warming epic love story perfect for fans of Josie Silver’s One Day in December and Zoë Folbigg’s The Note.

The Day We Met is available now in ebook and in paperback on the 7th March 2019. You can purchase or pre-order your copy using the link below.

My Review:

I have to admit to being a little dubious when I see a book described as an epic love story but I have to admit that the love story featured in this book is a wonderful one.

The story is told from both Stephanie and Jamie’s point of view which made for fascinating reading. The connection between the two main characters was amazing and I loved to read about them. They are truly the dream relationship and the chemistry between them is palpable, making it feel very real. I found myself caring about them and wanting to read more about them.

This was a beautifully written, compelling book that you can’t help falling in love with. I so enjoyed reading about the development of their relationship and there were some surprising twists that ensured I kept reading. I don’t want to say too much for fear of giving too much away but I guarantee this is one book that will just draw you into the story and keep you thoroughly gripped until the end.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Tess from Ebury Publishers for my copy debug this book. If you like epic love stories then you’ll love this book!

About The Author:

Roxie was born and raised in Middlesbrough. 

After studying Classics at Newcastle University, she realised she needed a break from studying Latin, Ancient Greek and all that serious stuff, so naturally, she became a dancer in a nightclub (à la Coyote Ugly) for a few years before going to live in Australia. Upon returning to the UK she became a criminal barrister for 7 years. 

It was after constantly being told “Oh! You don’t look like a barrister!” that the idea for her debut novel was born. 

Roxie lives in Yarm, a pretty little market town in the North-East. She’s a bit (lot) obsessed with Prince and spends far too much time watching him on YouTube. Her hobbies include watching musicals, making her hair as big as possible, and wishing she was Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 

You can follow her on Twitter/Instagram @toodletinkbaby She’s also on Facebook as Roxie Cooper.

Book Synopsis:

Baked, mashed, boiled or fried, Mr Doubler knows his potatoes. But the same can’t be said for people. Since he lost his wife, he’s been on his own at Mirth Farm – and that suits Doubler just fine. Crowds are for other people; the only company he needs are his potato plants and his housekeeper, Mrs Millwood, who visits every day.

So when Mrs Millwood is taken ill, it ruins everything – and Mr Doubler begins to worry that he might have lost his way. But could the kindness of strangers be enough to bring him down from the hill?

Mr Doubler Begins Again is a nostalgic celebration of food, friendship, kindness, and second chances, perfect for fans of Rachel Joyce and Joanna Cannon.

Mr Doubler Begins Again is available now in ebook and hardback. You can purchase your copy of both using the link below.

My Review:

Mr Doubler Begins Again is a heartwarming, quirky read that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Mr Doubler is a character that I initially found quite annoying as I felt he was quite set in his ways and quite condescending whilst talking to people. However as the novel progressed I started to learn more about him, I warmed to him and found his little quirks quite endearing. He’s obviously quite a lonely character which might explain many of his flaws and these become slightly ironed out as he decides to get out to make more friends. His attempts to do this and the friendships he makes were very heartwarming to read about and I found myself really enjoying watching him come out of his shell a little bit.

As the reader finds out within the first few pages, potatoes feature quite heavily in the book with the many different types of potatoes and uses for them being described in detail. While this might sound a little bit weird or boring it is actually far from it and I found it quite fascinating to lead more about potato farming. Mr Doubler, and the author, clearly know their stuff and it’s one of the quirks that makes Mr Doubler quite such a unique character.

The reader goes on a wonderful journey with Mr Doubler as we follow him from a lonely, potato obsessed man to his attempts to get out to socialise and the new friends he makes. It was lovely to go on this journey with him and I found myself quite sad to leave him when the book finishes. I hope that this isn’t the last we see of him as he’s a brilliantly character!

This is the first novel I have read by this author and I’ll look forward to reading more from her in the future. It has been compared to The Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry which I think is accurate as the style of the book was similar, and Mr Doubler is a character that the reader can really get behind like Harold Fry.

Huge thanks to Izzy Smith for inviting me onto the blog tour and to HQ stories for my copy of this book via Netgalley.

About The Author:

Seni Glaister worked as a bookseller for much of her career and was the CEO of a book retailer, before founding her own company WeFiFo in 2016.Her first novel The Museum of Things Left Behind was published in 2015.Mr Doubler Begins Again is her second novel.Seni lives on a working farm in West Sussex with her partner and has five children.Twitter @SeniGlaister