REVIEW Charming, witty, and filled with Yorkshire warmth, A Spoonful of Murder delivers a delightful cozy mystery that proves retirement can be anything but quiet. Every Thursday, retired school teachers Liz, Thelma, and Pat gather for their weekly “coffee o’clock” at the cafĂ© in the Thirsk garden centre. Their routine is simple and comforting: tea,… Continue reading A Spoonful of Murder by J.M. Hall
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The Nurse by Claire Allan
REVIEW Dark, tense, and relentlessly suspenseful, Who Took Nell Sweeney is a gripping thriller that explores the terrifying idea that danger can lurk quietly in the most ordinary lives. Nell Sweeney lives a simple routine. She works as a nurse, walks the same route to the hospital every day, and believes—like many people—that her quiet… Continue reading The Nurse by Claire Allan
The Lighthouse by Fran Dorricott
REVIEW This atmospheric thriller blends isolation, mystery, and creeping dread to create a chilling story about friendship, secrets, and the dangers of the past. Six old school friends reunite for what is meant to be a nostalgic getaway on a remote island north of the Scottish Highlands. Their destination is an abandoned lighthouse known simply… Continue reading The Lighthouse by Fran Dorricott
Murder in the Neighbourhood by Ellen J. Green
REVIEW Murder in the Neighbourhood revisits one of the most chilling yet often overlooked crimes in American history: the 1949 mass shooting carried out by Howard Unruh during the Camden Mass Shooting. Through careful research and a deeply personal narrative approach, the book brings this tragic event to life with unsettling clarity. The story unfolds… Continue reading Murder in the Neighbourhood by Ellen J. Green
Her White Lie by Jackie Walsh
Title: Her White LieGenre: Psychological Thriller REVIEW This is a fast paced, twist filled psychological thriller that pulls you in right from the opening pages. Tara Moore seems to have everything going for her. She is newly engaged, planning a dream wedding, and ready to leave Dublin behind for a fresh start in Australia. Her… Continue reading Her White Lie by Jackie Walsh
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