He thinks he’s safe up there. But he’ll never be safe from you.
The Heights is a tall, slender apartment building among the warehouses of Tower Bridge, its roof terrace so discreet you wouldn’t know it existed if you weren’t standing at the window of the flat directly opposite. But you are. And that’s when you see a man up there – a man you’d recognize anywhere. He’s older now and his appearance has subtly changed, but it’s definitely him.
Which makes no sense at all since you know he has been dead for over two years. You know this for a fact.
Because you’re the one who killed him. It’s time to confess what we did up there.
The Heights is available in ebook and hardback now. You can purchase your copy using the links below.
I’m a huge fan of this author so you can imagine my excitement when I was invited onto the blog tour for her latest book, The Heights. Once again the author has written an unsettling but emotional psychological thriller that was a fantastic read.
The story is told firstly from Ellen’s point of view and then Vic’s, interspersed with newspaper articles which was very intriguing. I wasn’t particularly fond of Ellen and as I found her narration to be quite disturbing at times and I wasn’t completely sure I could trust her. She just seemed completely blinded by her hatred and want for revenge that she completely overlooks everything else. I did feel a bit sorry for her as it must have been awful to lose a kid like that but this was quickly washed away when I got to know her better.
I thought the storyline was very clever and I enjoyed following it throughout the book. There seemed to be many layers to the plot and it was fun to try and piece everything together. I thought it was a bit of a slow burn to start with as the reader is introduced to the characters and the story but the tension gradually increases as the story goes on until it becomes hard to put down. There are lots of twists that kept me guessing and I liked how the different points of views helped answer some of the questions I had. I did guess the ending but that didn’t stop me enjoying the book as I had to keep reading to check I was right.
Huge thanks to Jess Barnett for my copy of this book and for inviting me onto the blog tour.
About The Author:
Louise Candlish is the Sunday Times (London) bestselling author of fourteen novels. Our House, a #1 bestseller, won the Crime & Thriller Book of the Year at the 2019 British Book Awards, was longlisted for the 2019 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, and was shortlisted for the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award. It is now in development for a major TV series with Red Planet Pictures, producers of Death in Paradise. Louise lives in London with her husband and daughter. Visit her at LouiseCandlish.com or connect with her on Twitter @Louise_Candlish.
In the most inhospitable environment – cut off from the rest of the world – there’s a killer on the loose.
A&E doctor Kate North has been knocked out of her orbit by a personal tragedy. So when she’s offered the opportunity to be an emergency replacement at the UN research station in Antarctica, she jumps at the chance. The previous doctor, Jean-Luc, died in a tragic accident while out on the ice.
The move seems an ideal solution for Kate: no one knows about her past; no one is checking up on her. But as total darkness descends for the winter, she begins to suspect that Jean-Luc’s death wasn’t accidental at all.
And the more questions she asks, the more dangerous it becomes . . .
The Dark is published in hardback and ebook on the 19th August 2021. You can pre-order your copy using the links below.
The Dark is a gripping, addictive read that was a clever twist on the classic murder mystery story.
Firstly I always love books set in the North or South pole as there is something so alien about the environment that the characters find themselves in. The wonderful descriptions of the South pole were really vivid and helped me to really imagine what it’s like there. I felt like I could feel the biting cold and see the amazing southern lights which I’d never heard of before. I’d love to go and see the South Pole and experience it all myself, as long as I could jet straight back out again.
The station sounded like a fascinating place to live and I enjoyed learning more about the different people who lived there. The different groups and roles that they play in the station were also interesting to follow as it gave the reader an insight into the characters lives and what makes them tick. It also helps add to the atmosphere in the book as we discover the many frictions that exists between the groups.
I don’t think I particularly liked any of the characters as they all had flaws that made me a little unsure about them. The main character, Kate, was an interesting one as I did feel sorry for her especially with her sometimes clumsy attempts to make friends as she reminded me of myself at times. She’s obviously had a traumatic past which still haunts her and she is still coming to terms with which made me warm to her. However her addiction to pain medicine and her eagerness to please means made me wonder how reliable a narrator she was.
The story starts off at a great pace and I soon found myself drawn into the story. The atmosphere in the book gradually increases as the story goes on and we learn more about the characters and their lives at the base. Things soon become very intriguing as strange things start happening at the base, relationships deteriorate and a few other surprising events are thrown into the mix. I found myself reading faster and faster as the book goes on, unable to put the book down at times as I had to find out what was going on. I had lots of theories but was ultimately proven wrong about all of them which I always enjoy.
Huge thanks to Jenny Platt from Hodder for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book. If you’re a fan of atmospheric, unique thrillers then you’ve got to read this book!
About The Author:
Emma Haughton grew up in Sussex, studied English at Oxford and worked as a journalist for several national newspapers, including TheTimes Travel section. Emma has written several non-fiction books for schools as well as YA thrillers. This is her first crime novel.
Successful criminal defence lawyer, Jon Shaw, comes face to face with, Danny Hallam, the man he tried to murder twenty-five years ago…
Then: While drug running for a local crime lord, Danny decides to call in a large debt from a young female drug addict, Micki Ashton. During a chaotic night on a riverbank, in which punches are thrown, Shaw steps in to protect the defenceless woman, but things turn deadly when Danny produces a knife and Micki is stabbed. Appalled by his friend’s actions, Shaw deliberately pushes Danny into the river. Danny survives and, arrested and charged for murder, spends the next quarter of a century in prison.
Now: Meanwhile, the gang disintegrates, each haunted by the death of a young woman. Throughout his sentence, Danny refuses to name those involved. But someone knows and believes they should all pay. As, one by one, the former friends are picked off only Danny and Shaw remain. With the race on to identify a determined and forensically aware killer, Shaw throws in his lot with a detective who has her own cross to bear and her own reasons for abandoning routine police procedure.
Six is out in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the links below.
Six was an addictive, twisty read from a new author for me.
Firstly I always love books like this that are set around an event in the past involving old friends, so I enjoyed learning more about what happened and getting to know the characters more as I read. Told from the point of view of Jon, Danny and a police detective trying to solve the more recent murders the reader is quickly drawn into the story with the multiple threads making for very intriguing reading.
I found it very interesting to follow this story and try to work out what was happening. There are lots of twists in the book that kept me guessing and kept changing the direction of the story just when I thought I had it all figured out. The author cleverly increases the tension in the book as the story unfolds and the six friends who were witness to the murder are slowly whittled down. Some of the descriptions had my hair standing on end and I had to reread a few parts, like the six feathers, as I thought they were brilliantly executed.
Overall I really enjoyed this read and found it hard to put down. I initially said I would only be able to do a first impressions post as part of the blog tour but read the book so quickly I was able to do a proper review. I’ll look forward to reading more from her in the future.
Huge thanks to Will from Orion for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
G.S. Locke is the pseudonym of E.V.Seymour. ‘Neon’ is my first foray into serial killers hence the name change. I’m a plotter rather than a ‘pantser’ when creating storylines; research on the neon aspect of the story was particularly fascinating and allowed me to explore a branch of art with which I wasn’t previously familiar. By day, I work as a freelance editor so try to take the advice I dish out. My passions are family, film, playing classical piano, which I’ve done since I was five, and I’m a demon house-mover due to a nomadic and restless personality. I strongly dislike cold tea and adore chilled white wine.
The gripping new novel from the author of The Widows’ Club.
When a fire destroys the Empress Theatre, a devastating tragedy unfolds.
Amelia’s mother lost her piece of mind forever when she left her daughter alone for a few life-changing moments.
The dance school lost their beloved teacher, Hilary, who died saving the lives of her young pupils.
Karin lost her memory, and the answers she desperately craves.
Claudia lost the one thing that would have made her perfect life complete.
As local reporter Leanne picks over the embers of that night, what seemed like a straightforward case of negligence becomes something else entirely: somebody is lying – each person has lost something, but one of them has sold their soul…
A Good Liar is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the links below.
A Good Liar is a emotional, intriguing read that kept me entertained on a long train journey.
The story follows Leanne, a journalist, who is trying to investigate a tragic accident a few years ago and piece together what actually happened. I felt there was much more happening in the story then I expected with different threads running alongside each other. The book does start off slow but the author slowly increases the tension so that it becomes almost impossible to put down.
Told mainly from Leanne’s point of view with flashbacks from the fire, the reader is gradually made aware of what happened and of the secrets that everyone is hiding. There are lots of twists that kept me guessing until the end and the story kept changing direction just when I thought I had everything figured out. The characters were well written with some I like and some I wasn’t sure about which helped add to the tension and foreboding feeling in the book.
I thought the book ended in a satisfying, believable way and I would definitely like to read more from this author in the future. I think this would make a great book club read as there would be lots to discuss.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Harper for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Amanda Brooke published her first novel in her mid-forties, having turned to writing as a way of coping with the death of her young son. Her first novel, Yesterday’s Sun, was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick, and in the last decade she has continued to write bestselling books with a strong emotional theme and an element of psychological suspense.
Good morning everyone and welcome to another Music Monday. I am hugely excited to be featuring the amazing Annelle and her new song Lemon Days, especially as Annelle was kind enough to answer some questions for me which you can read below.
Annelle is a singer songwriter from Nashville Tennesse and a very popular music streamer on twitch. Her streams are always great fun to be in and are very positive. I always feel happier and more relaxed after catching one of Annelle’s stream.
You can follow Annelle on social media or twitch by clicking on the links below.
Annelle’s music is available on all major streaming platforms as linked below. I have included the video for Lemon Days and The Grey which is a personal favourite of mine.
I grew up a military brat, moving all around the country until I was in middle school. I love the ocean, I love animals, and am deeply inspired by the natural world. I’ve always loved making people laugh, and really care about humans in general–our collective experience, and mental health.
What first got you into music?
I love musical theatre, (and was in plays/musicals for fun since early elementary school,) and poetry. Those two things together got me into writing my own music. When it was time to get my first job in highschool, I was inspired by a local musician I saw downtown to pursue live shows at 17. I was in no-way well practiced at that age, but learned quickly and was discovered by a retired Nashville songwriter who catapulted me out to Music City!
Who inspired you to make music?
Seeing live music in any capacity when I was a kid was inspiring to me, so instead of one person it was really a long list. Worship leaders, street musicians, musical theatre actors and actresses, etc. Most of my early writings were actually little musicals, with a script and everything. (HA!)
How would you describe the music that you typically create?
As I move into this next season of music, I’m leaning in to the sounds I really love singing and listening to. They always say in creative writing circles, “write what you want to read!” In my case, I’m starting to write what I want to listen to. I love soul, jazz, and acoustic pop sounds, so I’ve noticed my writing incorporating those elements more and more.
What is your creative process like?
More disciplined writers will sit down to create as a practice, but since I’ve been writing for only myself recently, my process begins with a moment of inspiration. Emotion, nature, and moments of meaningful interaction with others usually inspire me. I then move to a chord progression or musical hook I like, and from there I write my songs start to finish! (First verse first, then chorus, etc.)
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
There are tons of amazing indie musicians I’d love to collaborate with. But if we’re talking *dream* collaboration, I would say Jack Johnson. Writing a song with him would be the most amazing experience, he is such a lyrical and musical genius.
If you could go open a show for any artist who would it be?
Probably Jack Johnson! *Insert laugh here.* But I also absolutely adore Nora Jones. Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa are some of my pop idols, so it would depend on the kind of record I was touring!
What is one message you would give to your fans?
Your worth is not determined by the sum of your failures, accomplishments or the words other people say about you. You are worthy because of the breath in your lungs and the beat in your heart; you’re worthy as you are.
What is the most useless talent you have?
I can perfectly replicate Yoshi’s little “Yoshi” noise. LOL.
Do you sing in the shower? What songs?
I definitely do! Sometimes, if I just wrote a song and it’s really in my head, I’ll sing my own. Otherwise, whatever song is on the radio and stuck in the noggin comes out.
What would you be doing right now, if it wasn’t for your music career?
I would be pursuing a degree in social work or psychology, and would want to go on to become a professor, or industrial organizational psychologist. I love studying people.
Where have you performed? What are your favourite and least favourite venues? Do you have any upcoming shows?
I’ve performed all around the country, wherever I have a place to stay! I have a few favorite pubs in my hometown that gave me my start, and have performed at a couple local music festivals that were really fun. My favorite in-person show in recent memory was a singer-songwriter’s round I hosted at a theater called “The Sunrise.” I loved the energy of the crowd, the beauty of the venue, and the ability to host and make jokes alongside the songs. My least favorites are the ones where my music isn’t the right fit, because I have to adapt my style to fit the atmosphere. I have an up-coming show in Seattle at a venue called “The Barboza.” Raquel Lily, Megan Lenius, and Anna Carmela will also be on the ticket!
How do you feel the Internet has impacted the music business?
The internet has changed the music business forever. It has made the impossible possible–crowdfunding albums for indie artists, being able to develop a following without touring, etc. But it has also changed the expectations for artists. A huge part of a career in music is social media now, and I’ve noticed how that can distract from the art a bit.
What is your favourite song to perform?
Currently, I love singing an unreleased song of mine called “Turquoise!” It’s upbeat and fun to sing, but otherwise I love “The Grey.” I have a feeling I’ll really enjoy “Lemon Days,” the more I perform it as well.
Which famous musicians do you admire?
Jack Johnson, Nora Jones, Dua Lipa, Ella Fitzgeralt, Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, the list could go on. I honestly admire most musicians, even if the music isn’t my personal taste.
What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into?
Oh man, honestly I’m not sure. It would depend on how you define “trouble,” but growing up I was very much a people-pleasing goody-two-shoes. I once took a zero on an essay to write my song “Dragons,” though.
What is the best advice you’ve been given?
My dad once told me “perfection is the enemy of good enough.” I am a perfectionist in every sense of the word, and while I believe in doing your best always, I reached a point with my music where I didn’t want to release anything unless it was “perfect.” I didn’t want to perform unless I was “perfect.” But that mindset prevented me from sharing my music at all, and since “perfection” is so subjective and ever-changing, I’ve embraced that mentality instead of beating myself up when I make mistakes. I just keep sharing what I have, doing the best I can, and moving forward.
If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?
I wish there was a way to go viral without the pressure of constantly producing short, bite-sized, catchy visuals and audio. I wish I could refocus the industry on the real “meat” of the music, listening to an album all the way through, or even at this point, listening to a song start to finish. We love the “candy” of little catchy things, but listening to an artist’s discography is like a steak dinner in comparison.
What’s next for you?
I’ve been writing, recording, and preparing a collection of music for the last half a year. I’m ready to move into a new season, to build my sound back up, and create something new–something that has never been before. ♡
Music Monday Playlist:
You can now listen to Annelle and all the other previously featured Music Monday artists on a special playlist I’ve created on Spotify.
‘A cracking story told at breakneck speed’ Scotland on Sunday The Killing Tide by Lin Anderson sees forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod investigating a mysterious abandoned ship which has swept ashore in the Orkney Isles.
After a fierce storm hits Scotland, a mysterious cargo ship is discovered in the Orkney Isles. Boarding the vessel uncovers three bodies, recently deceased and in violent circumstances. Forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod’s study of the crime scene suggests that a sinister game was being played on board, but who were the hunters? And who the hunted?
Meanwhile in Glasgow DS Michael McNab is called to a horrific incident where a young woman has been set on fire. Or did she spark the flames herself?
As evidence arises that connects the two cases, the team grow increasingly concerned that the truth of what happened on the ship and in Glasgow hints at a wider conspiracy that stretches down to London and beyond to a global stage. Orcadian Ava Clouston, renowned investigative journalist, believes so and sets out to prove it, putting herself in grave danger.
When the Met Police challenge Police Scotland’s jurisdiction, it becomes obvious that there are ruthless individuals who are willing to do whatever it takes to protect government interests. Which could lead to even more deaths on Scottish soil . . .
The Killing Tide is available in ebook and hardback now. You can purchase your copy using the links below.
The Killing Tide was a well written, engaging and intelligent crime thriller which was a great addition to one of my favourite crime series.
It was great to be back with Rhona and her team who I have grown fond of throughout this series so they almost seem like old friends. I have always thought they make a great team with each person bringing something different to the story and I especially love the banter between them which is always fun to follow. They all have some very interesting personal lives which were almost as twisty as the crime story that was unfolding at times .
The case was a very interesting one especially as it quickly becomes apparent that there is more to what happened then meets the eye and that someone is desperate to stop Rhoda from discovering the truth. The reader is included in every aspect of the case so that I often felt like one of the team members and I really enjoyed trying to solve the case alongside them. There are some quite detailed descriptions of autopsies in the book which might not be to everyone’s taste but I actually found them really fascinating.
This book drew me in from the start with the many twist keeping me reading as I was desperate to find out what happens. The many different story line were very interesting to follow and all helped create a suspenseful, atmospheric read. I can’t wait to read more in this series and will definitely be recommending it to fans if crime thrillers.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Pan Macmillan for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Lin Anderson is a Scottish author and screenwriter known for her bestselling crime series featuring forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod. Four of her novels have been longlisted for the Scottish Crime Book of the Year, with Follow the Dead being a 2018 finalist. Her short film River Child won both a Scottish BAFTA for Best Fiction and the Celtic Film Festival’s Best Drama award and has now been viewed more than one million times on YouTube. Lin is also the co-founder of the international crime writing festival Bloody Scotland, which takes place annually in Stirling.
A high-octane, fast-paced novel from a new voice in adventure writing and the winner of a Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. For fans of Clive Cussler.
Acclaimed explorer Rob Nash has lost his way. Grieving the death of his wife, and blaming himself, he sees no reason to carry on. But when his ‘Uncle’ Frank Douglas offers him the chance to lead a cave diving expedition in the jungles of Papua, Nash can see some light at the end of the tunnel.
But the expedition might not be what it seems. With a decades old Japanese submarine buried deep in a cavern, and a team hell-bent on unleashing the treasures it hides, Nash finds himself on a ship heading for danger. With a lethal band of criminals on board, who will stop at nothing to get the gold, Nash is fighting for his life. Whilst battling his own demons, can he forgive himself for the wrongs of his past – and survive the perils of the deep?
Cave Diver is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the links below.
Cave Diver is a thrilling adventure story that had me on the edge of my seat.
Firstly I used to dive when I was younger so I really enjoyed the author’s vivid descriptions of the diving. I wasn’t quite brave enough to cave dive though so I found that part of the book utterly fascinating, though a bit terrifying. I’m a little bit claustrophobic so the descriptions of the cave did make me feel a bit on edge and I felt this added to the overall tension in the book.
There are some brilliant characters in this story who were great fun to follow through the book. There were some characters I was really behind, like Rob and the doctor, and some that I loved to hate. This variety worked really well and kept me on my toes as I was never sure which way the story was going.
The mystery side of the story was very intriguing. I loved learning more about the treasure, how it got there and the backstory about it. The different sides and being able to get behind Jake and the doctor while hoping the others came to a sticky end. It made the story very exciting and unpredictable which made for a truly fantastic read.
Overall i really enjoyed this book and will definitely be recommending it to others. It does have a bit of a slow start as the author sets the scene but soon picks up and becomes very hard to put down. I know can’t wait to read more from this author in the future.
Huge thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Jake Avila is a full-time writer with a BA in Writing and Information Technology. He has a background in freelance journalism writing on politics, culture, technology, and sport, and taught secondary English for ten years. In 2019, he won the Adventure Writer’s Competition Clive Cussler Grandmaster Award for Cave Diver and then went on to win the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize for the same book in 2020.
An utterly charming and heart-warming love story and the perfect tonic for difficult times.
Daisy is the night security guard at the Manchester Museum of Social History. She takes her job very seriously, protecting the museum from teenage troublemakers.
Nate works the day shift, though he’d be more suited as a museum guide the way he chats with the visitors. Daisy doesn’t approve: how does he find it so easy to talk to strangers?
For five minutes each day their shifts overlap at handover. He passes the torch over to Daisy – always with a smile on his face, and she asks him for a full report of the day, which he gives reluctantly. It’s the only interaction they have… until mysterious things begin to happen at the museum.
They soon discover they have a lot more in common than they realised… and their investigations uncover more than just the truth. Could they have feelings for one another?
The Handover is available in ebook and hardback now. You can purchase your copy using the links below.
The Handover is a compelling, heartwarming and uplifting read which was just what I needed.
Firstly the two main characters in this book were absolutely brilliant. I so enjoyed slowly getting to know the two of them over the course of the book, finding more out about their past and what makes them tick. They are both quite awkward, lonely souls so it was wonderful to see their developing friendship and the affect it had on their lives. I felt very sorry for Daisy and wished I could give her a hug. She’s very socially awkward and likes things done in a certain way which initially frustrated me but as the book went on I ended up finding quite endearing.
The story has a steady pace to it and I felt there was always something going on to make me want to keep reading. There’s some quite serious subjects discussed in the book and I think it’s fair to say none of the characters have had an easy life but the author manages to balance this with some funny moments, some of which had me laughing out loud. I loved that Nate’s nicknames for things became used by other people, even Daisy despite her best intentions, and I laughed so much at what Daisy accidentally calls the dinosaur. It made the story very heartwarming to read about and I found I really liked spending time in the character’s company.
The mystery part of the story was wonderful to read about, particularly the enthusiastic updates Nate gives his son as it helps the reader see things from a child’s perspective which I thought was very clever. I absolutely loved watching the characters slow build their relationship and felt very sad when I finished the book, leaving them behind.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Trapeze for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
David Barnett is an author and journalist based in West Yorkshire. After a career working for regional newspapers he embarked upon a freelance career writing features for most of the UK national press. He is the author of the critically-acclaimed Gideon Smith series of Victorian fantasies, published by Tor Books, and teaches journalism part-time at Leeds Trinity University. David was born in Wigan, Lancashire, in 1970 and is married to Claire, also a journalist. They have two children, Charlie and Alice.
Good morning everyone and welcome to another Music Monday. Today I’m featuring Slow which is the new song from the lovely Missy Alcazar.
Missy is a dueling pianist and multi instrumentalist from California, USA. Before covid she used to work at Disneyland and was the first female residential dueling pianist at a local piano bar in San Diego. Missy normally streams in the morning for me and I always enjoy waking up to her streams .
Missy says that Slow is about, “dealing with uncontrollable thoughts when suffering from anxiety or PTSD. It’s a song written for anyone who needs a reminder that mental health is a journey and we must be kind to ourselves and compassionate while we heal.”
You can follow Missy on social media or twitch by clicking on the links below.
Missy’s music is available to listen to on all the major streaming services as linked below. I have included the videos of Slow and her other new song, a stream favourite, I’m A Filipinos where she talks about some of the assumptions people have made about her just because she’s Filipino.
Now I’m in charge, the gates are my gates. The rules are my rules.
It’s an incendiary moment for St Oswald’s school. For the first time in its history, a headmistress is in power, the gates opening to girls.
Rebecca Buckfast has spilled blood to reach this position. Barely forty, she is just starting to reap the harvest of her ambition. As the new regime takes on the old guard, the ground shifts. And with it, the remains of a body are discovered.
But Rebecca is here to make her mark. She’ll bury the past so deep it will evade even her own memory, just like she has done before. After all…
You can’t keep a good woman down.
A Narrow Door is available in ebook and hardback now. You can purchase your copy using the links below.
This was a well plotted, atmospheric thriller which is somehow the first thriller I’ve read by this author.
The story is told from the point of view of Rebecca and Roy with the two characters seeming to represent the past and the future with their views which made for very interesting reading. Roy was my favourite character as I loved his enthusiasm and the way he had with his pupils which often made me smile as I read. He is quite old fashioned with some of his views and as such I wasn’t always on his side. Rebecca was a different character as she was bold and very ambitious lady who was determined to change things in the school. She has quite a dark past where a few hard hitting topics are mentioned and these helped soften her in my eyes and feel sympathetic towards her.
The mystery side of the story revolves around the discovery of the body, Who it is and what happened. Through flashbacks we learn a bit about the characters and what happened back in Rebecca’s brother was at the school. The author cleverly creates plenty of suspense through Roy and Rebecca’s discussions as well as leaving clues for the reader to try to follow. There were lots of fabulous twists and misdirection that had me changing my mind continuously over what might have happened which I always enjoy.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and would definitely like to read more thrillers from this author in future. This is the third book in the series but could easily be read as a standalone, like I did.
Huge thanks to Tracy for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Orion for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
JOANNE HARRIS is an Anglo-French author, whose books include fourteen novels, two cookbooks and many short stories. Her work is extremely diverse, covering aspects of magic realism, suspense, historical fiction, mythology and fantasy. In 2000, her 1999 novel CHOCOLAT was adapted to the screen, starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp. She is an honorary Fellow of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, and in 2013 was awarded an MBE by the Queen.
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