The Honjin Murders was awarded the first Mystery Writers of Japan Award back in 1948 but for the very first time in 2020, this novel has been translated into English. Set during the winter of 1937, we are transported back in time, to the village of Okamura and the upcoming…
“… it is with solemn regret that I impart on you my professional opinion as a physick and expert in matters of childbed: that upon visiting her last Friday sennight, I drew the deeply unfortunate conclusion that she can not and should not bear children… if she finds herself once more in…
Who is Poppy and why is she allowing her house to be demolished? Within the opening pages, you get the sense that something sinister has taken place inside. Something so bad that Poppy is prepared to see her home turned into rubble to forget. Forget what though we don’t know….
February sees no less than 200 books being published some of which are highly publicised while others very few have heard of. This month alone Stacey Halls’ second book, The Foundling is published alongside The Sister’s Grimm by Menna van Praag, Saving Missy by Beth Morrey and Djinn Patrol on…
Bormann is Hitler’s right-hand man, so when he insists that a girl by the name of Klara Wolf is found and disposed of; you have to wonder what connection there is between her and the German Fuehrer and why it is so important that she is found. Without asking questions,…
“The city that never sleeps and neither does Stella’s. A glowing red sign marks out the cafe that serves fish and chips, bangers and mash and American pancakes to Londoners and visitors at any time of day or night.” Hannah and Mona work hard taking orders and delivering food to…
Thinking back, it was one of those unusual summers when Emily and Alice were 12 and carefree – extremely warm, which in the UK is never guaranteed. This ultimately led to kids having water fights and adults socialising over BBQs and cold glasses of wine. That was until the night…
Everyone says 50 is the new 30 but Annie is definitely not feeling like a 30-year-old. What should have been a fantastic birthday turns into a nightmare she will definitely not forget when she is fired from her job working for a website because she isn’t up to date enough…
“We’ve all got a double out there somewhere, watching, waiting. Shadowless.” (Page 9) Have you ever wondered if you have a double out there somewhere? Would you want to meet them or are you happy not knowing? Rob, a 29-year-old tech entrepreneur is living his best life. He has a…
Grabbing my attention from the very beginning with a gripping, frightening prologue of a female running for her life, the armchair sleuth in me was on full alert. What could possibly have happened to this young woman running for her life away from a burning building? Just like an episode…