After a tumultuous summer, Penelope Kite has settled into the rhythm of her new life in Provence. Lavender-scented evenings, long lunches with new friends – and an exclusive gallery opening to attend, on the arm of the gorgeous mayor of St Merlot…
But beneath the veneer of glamour, scandal is brewing. Shockwaves ripple through the Avignon art world when a controversial painter, Roland Doncaster, chokes on an almond-stuffed olive.
A tragic accident? Or a ruthless poisoning? Embroiled once more in a murder investigation, Penelope discovers that any number of jealous lovers and scheming rivals could be in the frame. And with dashing art dealers to charm, patisseries to resist, and her own friends under suspicion, Penelope will need all her sleuthing talents to unveil the truth…
Death In Avignon is available in all formats now. You can purchase a copy of both using the link below.
My Review:
I so enjoyed this unique and fun book which will be a great book to read in the sun this summer, preferably will a nice cool glass of something!
This is the second book in the series and we once again follow Penelope as she settles into her life in rural France. I loved the fantastic, vivid descriptions of rural France and the wonderful food and wine that is on offer. This is definitely not a book to read whilst hungry as I often found my mouth watering at the thought of all the cheese, wine and croissants on offer.
There are some very entertaining characters in this book who are very likeable and I loved reading about. They are a fantastic mix with a glamorous best friend, a handsome love interest and the very funny Frankie all helping to make a wonderful story.
The actual murder mystery was well plotted with lots of suspense and twists that I didn’t see coming. Penelope is a highly capable detective who uses her easy going nature to help make people confess to her, sometimes without them realising they had. It’s an intriguing case of jealousy and friendship which is fresh, entertaining and very funny at times. I’m really looking forward to the next book in this fabulous series.
Huge thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Orion for my copy of this book via Netgalley. If you’re looking for a fantastic summer read I thoroughly recommend this book!
About The Author:
Serena Kent has been a journalist, a banker, a music composer and a sheep-shearer – and is also the nom de plume of Deborah Lawrenson and her husband Robert Rees. They live in Kent in a house full of books, and own a ramshackle old farmhouse on the slopes of the Luberon hills in Provence which is also in desperate need of some more bookshelves.
Deborah has previously published eight novels including The Art of Falling, The Lantern, The Sea Garden and 300 Days of Sun. Robert has previously published one novel, A Season in the Sun.
Janet’s first love arrives out of the blue after thirty years. Those were simpler times for them both. Sunny childhood beach holidays, fish and chips and big copper pennies clunking into one armed bandits.
The Wells family has run the Cromer Pier Summertime Special Show for generations. But it’s now 2009 and the recession is biting hard. Owner Janet Wells and daughter Karen are facing an uncertain future. The show must go on, and Janet gambles on a fading talent show star. But both the star and the other cast members have their demons. This is a story of love, loyalty and luvvies. The road to Cromer Pier might be the end of their careers, or it might just be a new beginning.
Road To Cromer Pier is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.
My Review:
I thought this was a great summery book which reminded me of family holidays at the British seaside. It’s made me even more excited about our upcoming holidays this summer.
I loved the vivid descriptions of Cromer Pier which sounds like a fantastic place to visit. I felt I could hear the sea and almost feel the sand between my toes. Cromer Pier is a real place which I always like and I wasted a few hours looking up pictures of it on the internet. I would definitely like to visit it some day.
There are some brilliant characters in this book who I enjoyed getting to know and learning more about their lives. The wonderful blend of their glittering show biz lives mixed with their personal problems made for compelling reading and I loved watching everything developing.
The pace of this book was quite a steady one which made the story seem more real as everything unfolded at a realistic pace. I found myself quickly absorbed into the story and felt quite sad when the story ended and I had to leave everything behind.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I’d definitely be interested in reading more from him in the future.
Huge thanks to Rachel from Rachel’s Random resources for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
I am a 62 year old Accountant who semi-retired to explore my love of creative writing. In my career I held Board level jobs for over twenty five years, in private, public and third sector organisations. I was born in Coventry, a city then dominated by the car industry and high volume manufacturing. Jaguar, Triumph, Talbot, Rolls Royce, Courtaulds, Massey Ferguson were the major employers, to name but a few.
When I was nine year’s old I told my long suffering mother that as I liked English composition and drama I was going to be a Playwright. She told me that I should work hard at school and get a proper job. She was right of course.
I started as an Office Junior at Jaguar in 1973 at eleven pounds sixty four a week. I thus grew up in the strike torn, class divided seventies. My first career ended in 2015, when I semi retired as Director of Corporate services at Humberside Probation. My second career, as a Non Executive Director, is great as it has allowed me free time to travel and indulge my passion for writing, both in novels and for theatre.
The opportunity to rekindle my interest in writing came in 2009, when I wrote my first pantomime, Cinderella, for my home group, the Walkington Pantomime Players. I have now written eight. I love theatre, particularly musical theatre, and completed the Hull Truck Theatre Playwrite course in 2010. My first play, a comedy called He’s Behind You, is now available on: https://www.silverbirchingtonplays.com/product-page/he-s-behind-you-by-martin-gore
Pen Pals was my first novel, but a second, The Road to Cromer Pier, is now out. Officially it will be launched on Cromer Pier itself on the 28th June, coinciding witb the new season of the Summertime Soecial Show.
I’m active on twitter @authorgore and on facebook martin gore author. My website is http://www.martingore.co.uk.
I’m an old fashioned writer I guess. I want you to laugh and to cry. I want you to believe in my characters, and feel that my stories have a beginning, a middle, and a satisfactory ending.
From the scorching plains of Persia to the opulent city of Babylon, Ashley and Alexander continue their sensuous and passionate journey through history.
Alexander the Great is now king of Persia and Greece – but his reign will be short.
Time-travelling Ashley knows when her husband will die. She’s determined to cheat Fate and save Alexander and her children, even if it brings the gates of time crashing down.
Following Alexander on a tour of his new kingdom, she plans her moves and bides her time. She must, however, convince Alexander to abandon his crown and his kingdom.
Storms Over Babylon is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.
My Review:
I’m a huge fan of this series which in my opinion keeps getting better and better. This was another fantastic book which was an interesting and very captivating read. This story continues to follow Alexander and the time traveling Ashley as they make their way to Babylon where, legend has it, he’ll die.
The thing I most like about this is the way the author so wonderfully describes the setting so the reader feels like they are actually there. I really enjoyed reading about the way of life over a thousand years ago as the little details the author includes are absolutely fascinating. The information about the food they ate, games they played, the medicine they had and even how they went to the toilet were interesting to learn about. I thought they helped make the story come to life and added to my enjoyment in the story.
This was a fast paced book with an easy flow to it which made it a great read. It was thoroughly captivating and very interesting which meant I read this book in record time. I enjoyed following Alexander and Ashley’s life and found myself hoping for a happy ending to the story.
This is the fourth book in the series and it’s probably best to read the books in order as the story continues on from previous books. I love this author’s books and look forward to reading more from her in the future.
Huge thanks to Rachel from Rachel’s Random resources for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Jennifer Macaire is an American living in Paris. She likes to read, eat chocolate, and plays a mean game of golf. She grew up in upstate New York, Samoa, and the Virgin Islands. She graduated from St Peter and Paul High School in St Thomas and moved to NYC where she modelled for five years for Elite. She went to France and met her husband at the polo club. All that is true. But she mostly likes to make up stories.
Good evening everyone I’m pleased to finally share my blog tour review for Tabby’s Big Year today. Huge apologies to Rachel for missing this tour too due to poorly kids.
Tabby’s Big Year is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase a copy of both using the link below.
Before I share my review here is a little bit about the book.
Book Synopsis:
If you like ‘coming of age’ or horse stories, you should like this book!
After Tabby’s father vanishes, a deep rift develops in Tabby’s family. Tabby’s mother is focused on being a star performer in her pharmaceutical sales career, while Ava, Tabby’s older sister, is living with grandparents in Cornwall. Tabby feels neglected by her mother and jealous of Ava and although outwardly diligent and responsible, she’s like a kettle about to blow its top… bottling things up until it’s nearly impossible to keep a lid on her frustration and sadness.
Tabby finds solace with her best friends Cate and Violet at Sweetbriars Farm where she is nursing her dream horse Bliss back to peak performance, to be able to participate in the try-outs for the British Young Riders Squad. Tabby also finds herself facing other challenges – saving her beloved horse Nancy from the knacker’s yard and finding the courage to tell her friends the truth about her family.
Will Tabby be able to save the horses she loves and be brave enough to tell people how she really feels?
My Review:
I used to love horsey books when I was little so I jumped at the chance to read and review this book. I was definitely not disappointed as this book was every bit as brilliant as the books I remember loving.
Tabby is a fantastic main character who is a great role model for young children. She has a great work ethic and is a very responsible person in most situations. She does make mistakes but works to make amends for them which is a great lesson for kids to learn. I found I warmed to her instantly and enjoyed learning more about her throughout the book.
There is lots of action to keep the reader absorbed in the story. Tabby definitely has a lot to deal with and the reader follows her as she tries to work through them. I loved the horsey setting which I thought was vividly described so I could almost smell and hear the horses.
I enjoyed stepping back into this world and I will definitely be recommending this book to friends with middle grade aged children. This is the second book in the series but I think it can easily be read as a standalone like I have done as everything you need to know is explained.
Huge thanks to Rachel from Rachel’s Random resources for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Hollie Anne Marsh is an Australian author who lives in Barcelona, Spain with her partner, baby boy, and horse Frieda. Hollie has been horse riding since she was a little girl, enjoying activities such as Pony Club, showjumping, eventing, and trail-riding in the great Australian bush. Hollie lived in England for almost ten years where she had two horses and trained them for dressage. The Sweetbriars series is inspired by all the special moments Hollie spent with horses – good, funny, and challenging moments! Additionally the ‘coming of age’ and ‘growing up’ experiences that Hollie had. Hollie hopes that readers will be able to identify with the characters, find the books fun to read, and they will help readers learn more about horses.
To learn more about the Sweetbriars series check out http://www.sweetbriarsfarm.com or the Sweetbriars Farm Book Series pages on Facebook and Instagram.​
Good afternoon everyone I’m pleased to finally share my extract from Space Dragons by Robin Bennett today. Huge apologies to Rachel from Rachel’s Random resources for missing my spot last week due to poorly kids.
Before I share my extract with you here is a little bit about the book.
Book Synopsis:
If Stan Pollux had known he would be spending his summer holidays in the outer reaches of our solar system, he would have put on different underpants.
But when he gets kidnapped by the Planet Dragon Mercury, most things suddenly seem small and insignificant. Stan finds himself in a universe of dragons who had once ruled the skies as gods: Mars, Venus, Saturn and even Uranus way out back. This is shaping up to be the best summer holiday in the history of the cosmos until Stan discovers his stupid sister is missing and that Pluto (AKA Hades) is trying to use her to destroy the Solar System. And it will be all Stan’s fault if he doesn’t get Poppy back.
So, all Stan has to do is learn how to fight like a hero in space armour, defeat the dragon god of the Underworld, Hades, rescue his sister and save the world. All before his parents realise she is missing.
Space Dragons is available in ebook and hardback now. You can purchase your copy of both using the link below.
Extract:
In this passage, Stan travels with Space Dragons Mercury and Venus to meet Mars, for the first time. They have come to Mars to try and convince him to help them on their quest to stop Pluto and his hound of Hades, Cerberus … and to rescue his sister – even though (as far as Stan is concerned) most of this mess is all her fault.
‘Annihilate them, I say, smash ’em to bits with big rocks ’n’ stuff, corkscrew their eyeballs, spit in their food!’ Mars, like the planet he lived on, was red and rocky. He looked like he had been carved out of roughly cut granite and spray painted the same colour as a postbox. ‘Get two thunderbolts, tie them to their pants when they’re sleeping and blast them into Outa Space. It’ll get rid of ’em and give them a wedgie at the same time.’ ‘Well, someone’s definitely mellowed,’ said Mercury, giving Venus a look. ‘Dahhrrling,’ Venus ignored the silver Dragon, striding forward, her wings stretched out behind her giving her the look of a brightly-coloured ship in full sail. ‘You look as magnificent as ever … oh, my! Have you been working out? MWAAH!’ ‘Hmpphhrr,’ and Mars went even redder, if that was possible, and stream poured from his ears. ‘Yes, well … like to keep meself in shape … so, tell me about this problem you’ve got and why you’ve come to me.’ He clearly was more comfortable discussing monsters and maniacs than being kissed by Venus. So far, they’d only told Mars there was a bit of trouble brewing, to explain why they had turned up uninvited, and he’d jumped on a large rock and started to rant. So, Mercury told him the whole story, whilst Stan looked around the planet, hoping to see signs of one of the Mars Rovers from Earth. After Mercury had finished there was a long silence. They all watched in alarm as Mars’ face sort of bunched up and his cheeks went purple. The steam coming out of his ears started to whistle just like a kettle. ‘WHAAAAAATT!!!!! Stealing little girls, meddling with forces greater than the Cosmos, threatening the future of all life, breaking telescopes…’ ‘Poppy did that,’ Stan felt obliged to set the record straight. ‘Poppy!!! Who is this foul creature in league with the forces of darkness?’ ‘That’s my sister,’ replied Stan, glad that finally someone was taking the whole business about coming into his room seriously. ‘The one Cerberus snatched up in his jaws and took somewhere in the Outer Reaches? You don’t look too worried, if you ask me.’ ‘— he internalises,’ Mercury stepped in, ‘unlike someone else,’ he added under his breath. ‘What’s that? Can’t hear you.’ Evidently having piping hot water coming out of your ears did nothing for your hearing. Venus felt the need to put them back on track. ‘Anyway, the fact remains, we’ve got a huge problem and it involves us all. We’re off to see Him. Will you come?’ ‘What Him, him?’ asked Mars who looked worried, all of a sudden. ‘Quite, but we need your help to get there.’ ‘Er …’ Mars had gone from red to pale pink. ‘Well, um … been a bit under the weather recently …’ ‘What’s wrong with Mars?’ Stan whispered to Mercury, pretty sure the red Dragon would not overhear. ‘Isn’t Mars supposed to be the god of war? He shouldn’t be scared of anything.’ ‘Lots to do around here…’ Mars seemed to be trying to think up excuses, ‘… there’s some stray meteorites off Capricorn that need crushing and there’s been talk of Gorgons – they don’t smite themselves, you know …’ ‘Jupiter makes him nervous,’ Mercury whispered back, ‘always has. And as well he should – Jupiter is the most powerful one of us, but it’s not really that – old Mars here will fight anyone, but he’s not exactly clever. Jupiter makes him feel stupid – the old boy can be a bit superior, it has to be said. Bit of an intellectual snob is Jupiter. So, poor old Mars here has always avoided him.’ ‘Pleeeaaase, Daddy will be delighted to see you,’ said Venus fluttering her lashes at the small but muscular Dragon, ‘we need your help to cross the Asteroid Belt and if Cerberus is about, who knows what else is wandering around the system?’ ‘Well, I …um … I … suppose I might be able …’ ‘Great, so that settles it, then!’ said Mercury brightly. Mars looked alarmed but recovered quickly. He grinned at Stan with teeth like a mouthful of guillotines. ‘Not quite … What say you, young Human? I’m sure my brother and sister here are all for dropping you off at the next habitable planet, where you’ll be safe.’ ‘Already tried that,’ Mercury interjected. ‘It seems his Summer Holidays – whatever they are – were a bit too boring, so he could do with the excitement. Say what you like about Humans: for a species that dies over virtually every little thing, some of them don’t half look for trouble.’ ‘Well, then,’ Mars continued, ‘then you have a destiny to save your world! All humans will be counting on you. By gods, if I wasn’t completely red, I’d be green with jealousy! Crossing the River of Rock will be full of peril – a great adventure! Will you fight with us?’ ‘Yes?’ Stan looked at the sanest person he could think of, but Mercury just shrugged. ‘We told you it would be dangerous.’ ‘But your parents will be proud of you.’ Venus added with a smile. Stan thought about it. Not so much proud but coming home with his sister still meant a lot less explaining than without. And Stan was all for keeping explaining to a minimum. ‘I guess I can do a tiny bit of fighting,’ he said doubtfully ‘OUTSTANDING!’ cried Mars, ‘That’s good enough for me, what are we waiting for?’
About The Author:
Robin Bennett is an author and entrepreneur who has written several books for children, some under the nom de plume R.S Harding. He has also written books on the swashbuckling world of business: How to Make a Good Living Running Your Own Business, Kicking the Property Ladder and Start up Smart, all published by Harriman House.
Aged 21 he was all set to become a cavalry officer and aged 21 and a half, he found himself working as an assistant grave digger in South London wondering where it had all gone wrong.
He went on and founded London Tutors, aged just 23, and since then has gone on to start and run over a dozen successful businesses in a variety of areas from dog-sitting to translation. In 1997, he founded Monster Books, an independent publishing house.
Robin has mentored a number of young people hoping to make a start in business and has spoken at conferences on fantasy literature. His first book for young adults, Picus the Thief, won the Writer’s News Indie Published Book of the Year Award in 2012.
In 2013, Robin published Angel of Mons, which brings one of the most significant battles of WW1 to life. It is the clever and compelling story of Ben, a bullied school boy who learns about courage and doing what’s right when he finds himself transported back 100 years to 1914 Mons.
Other significant titles include Moüsch the Crooked and Raptor the Avenger, the second and third volumes in the award-winning Small Vampires series, and Iron Knights, a YA fantasy adventure.
J SS Bach is the story of three generations of women from either side of Germany’s 20th Century horror story – one side, a Jewish family from Vienna, the other linked to a ranking Nazi official at Dachau concentration camp – who suffer the consequences of what men do. Fast forward to 1990s California, and two survivors from the families meet. Rosa is a young Australian musicologist; Otto is a world-famous composer and cellist. Music and history link them. A novel of music, the Holocaust, love, and a dog. The author’s writing is a wonderland, captivating and drawing the reader in to the presented world. Time becomes no object as a literary universe unfolds and carries the reader through eighty years, where emotions are real and raw and beautifully given.
JSS Bach is available in ebook and hardback now. You can purchase your copy of both using the link below.
My Review:
I’m always slightly nervous when I start reading a story involving the Holocaust as I know straight away that it will be very emotional and I’ll be very affected by it. This book was no exception with a lot of the narrative being gut wrenchingly sad. There is a lot of cruelty in this book which makes it hard to read at times, especially the scenes between Otto and his master.
Even though this is a sad book it is a beautifully written one with the author managing to describe every scene in vivid detail. I felt at times that I was there experiencing everything alongside the characters which made it seem very real. I found myself tearing up often during this book and had to put it down at times as I found it too hard to continue.
The thing that I liked the most about this book is it’s ultimately hopeful nature that leaves the reader plenty to think about. As fascism seems to be coming back into Europe and the UK it’s also a timely book that everyone needs to read.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to the publishers for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Martin Goodman was born in Leicester, and has lived and worked in China, Qatar, the USA, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Germany, The Netherlands, Italy and France. Travel forms a large part of his writing: both for strictly travel-related books and also for novels and biographies. His first novel ON BENDED KNEES was shortlisted for the Whitbread prize, and his most recent biography SUFFER AND SURVIVE won 1st Prize, Basis of Medicine in the BMA Book Awards 2008. He is the Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Hull. He lives in Hull, London and the French Pyrenees. ‘Such narrow, narrow confines we live in. Every so often, one of us primates escapes these dimensions, as Martin Goodman did. All we can do is rattle the bars and look after him as he runs into the hills. We wait for his letters home.’ ~ The Los Angeles Times
The fifth and final book in the Singles’ Series takes us to the Ibiza, the sparkling jewel of the Mediterranean then back to the vibrant, sultry Caribbean island of Antigua, where it all began. After making a hard decision two years earlier Eve Mitchell has moved on with the hand that life has dealt her and she finds herself on the White Island working a tennis holiday. While it isn’t a job she would have chosen, in her typical pragmatic way Eve gets on with it, working hard to ensure that her diverse group of singles, with their hopes, expectations character flaws and baggage, have the best time possible. And as she binds together tennis sessions, social gatherings, meals and trips Eve hears some tragic personal news that brings her to another crossroads in her life. Will she and her soulmate Melv finally make a life together and have their happily ever after?
Singles, Set and Match is available in ebook now. You can purchase a copy using the link below.
My Review:
Single, Set and Match is a fun, entertaining read that would make a great book to read by the pool this summer.
This book follows Eve as she joins a guided tour group to Ibiza and I so enjoyed getting to know the people who are also on the tour. They are quite an eclectic mix of people and I liked following them on their holiday as they interact with each other and become friends. It was especially interesting to learn about some of things people get up to on these holiday when they are away from home. I was quite shocked to see how people behaved towards the tour guide who I felt quite sorry for at times. Some of the expectations I thought were quite unrealistic and I felt sorry for the tour guide having to deal with it.
This book was very absorbing and I found it easy to get lost in Eva’s world for hours. There is a bit of tennis involved but it’s not the main focus of the book so if you’re not a sports fan you’ll still enjoy this book.
This is the fifth and final book in the series but I think it could easily be read as a standalone, like I’ve done, as anything you need to know is explained. I’ll definitely be going back to read the other books in the series.
Huge thanks to Rachel from Rachel’s Random resources for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Elaine Spires is a novelist, playwright, screenwriter and actress. Extensive travelling and a background in education and tourism perfected Elaine’s keen eye for the quirky characteristics of people, captivating the humorous observations she now affectionately shares with the readers of her novels. Elaine has written two books of short stories, two novellas and seven novels, four of which form the Singles Series – Singles’ Holiday, Singles and Spice, Single All The Way and Singles At Sea. Her latest book, Singles, Set and Match is the fifth and final book in the series. Her play Stanley Grimshaw Has Left The Building is being staged at the Bridewell Theatre, London in May 2019. Her short film Only the Lonely, co-written with Veronique Christie and featuring Anna Calder Marshall is currently being in shown in film festivals worldwide and she is currently working on a full length feature film script. Only the Lonely won the Groucho Club Short Film Festival 2019! Elaine recently returned to UK after living in Antigua W.I. She lives in East London.
A strange sensation runs through me, a feeling that I don’t know this person in front of me, even though he matters more to me than anyone ever has, than anyone ever will.
You go into your son’s bedroom. It’s the usual mess. You tidy up some dirty plates, pick up some clothes, open the wardrobe to put them away. And that’s when you find it. Something so shocking it doesn’t seem real. And you realize a horrifying truth… Your own son might be dangerous.
Keep You Close is the chilling, relentless new thriller from the bestselling author of Need to Know.
Keep You Close is available in all formats now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.
My Review:
Keep You Close is a fascinating, gripping thriller which explores the difficult questions of how well we know our kids and what we’d do to protect them. As a parent I found this a very intriguing thought which led to a few interesting discussions with friends.
Steph is a very interesting main character who as a high ranking FBI officer is obviously a very intelligent lady. She discovers something dangerous in her son’s room which puts her in a difficult situation as she knows she should hand him in to police but wants to protect him. This constant push pull between the two sides of her life made for a very intriguing, gripping read and I enjoyed following the story to find out what she would do.
I thought this was a perfect mix of police and domestic thriller which rattles along at a great pace. The storyline is very thrilling and enthralling with lots of twists that I didn’t see coming. If you like thrillers that make you think you’ll love this book!
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Transworld publishers for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Karen Cleveland spent eight years as a CIA analyst, focusing on counterterrorism and working briefly on rotation to the FBI. She has master’s degrees from Trinity College Dublin and Harvard University. She lives in northern Virginia with her husband and two young sons.
My husband may have forgiven my first mistake. But he will never forget this.
And so I have to find her.
Before it’s too late. For all of us.
The Lies We Tell is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase a copy of both using the link below.
My Review:
I was a huge fan of this author’s first book, I witness, so I was very excited to be invited onto the blog tour for her second book especially as Madison was making another appearance.
Once again the author has written a fantastic, unique psychological thriller that was incredibly gripping. I read this book whilst up with ill children and it was great company in those hard hours as the interesting story line meant I didn’t mind!
Madison was once again my favourite character and I enjoyed following her as she solved her latest investigation. She’s a very fiesty, strong and able woman who, despite battling a few personal issues, manages to do a great job. Her team of Emma and Claudia were equally kick ass and I loved the interaction the three shared.
I thought this was a fast paced, gripping book that had lots of twist that kept me guessing until the end. The author manages to handle a difficult subject sensitively and very realistically which makes the emotions of the characters very poignant. It is my worst fear to lose one of my kids so I felt a lot of sympathy towards them as they dealt with everything.
This is the second book in the series and I can’t wait to read more from this talented author.
Huge thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Orion for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Niki Mackay studied Performing Arts at the BRIT School, and it turned out she wasn’t very good at acting but quite liked writing scripts. She holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Drama, and won a full scholarship for her MA in Journalism.
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