My Review: I was a little apprehensive to read The Mystery of Three Quarters. I had such high expectations. I'm delighted to say Ms Hannah delivered a genuine article. From the first chapter I was at home with Poirot and excited to read the rest of the book.
Poirot is brought into the aftermath of Barnabas Pandy's death which had been deemed natural causes. All the red herrings littered amongst the story brought joy. And then the gorgeous (and extensive) summing up. At a time where the punishment for murder was hanging, the tension of the gallows added to the plot. Thank you Ms Hannah for bringing Hercule back to life. I look forward to reading more of Poirot's adventures. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Thank you so much the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a complimentary electronic copy in return for an honest review.
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7/2/2019 0 Comments Review: The Promise
My Review: I've really enjoyed Ms Driscoll's I Am Watching You and was looking forward to reading The Promise, so much so – it may have skipped ahead of others to make it to the top of the pile!
From the get go you know something has happened in the past of Beth, Sally, and Carol, and it's bad. And that bad thing is coming back to haunt them. Beth and Sally hire a private detective but he comes with his own demons. They have to find Sally. The more they look for Sally, the more she doesn't want to be found. And then things really start to go wrong. It's a haunting psychological thriller, a brilliant book and great story. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Thank you so much the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a complimentary electronic copy in return for an honest review. 7/2/2019 0 Comments Review: Gallowstree Lane
My Review: I first discovered Kate London through The Pigeonhole https://thepigeonhole.com/ - a great app which serialises new books. Gallowstree Lane is the third for DS Collins and DC Griffiths of The Metropolitan Series. The interesting thing is that Sarah Collins and Lizzie Griffiths aren't partners, so you get to see more scope of the case and cases.
Whilst concentrating on gangs and the destruction of knife crime, it's a wonderfully telling of police procedure powerplay. It was very thought-provoking: How valuable are informants and undercover police to the system, is anyone expendable? Is one murder worth an entire investigation? Crime isn't always black and white, and as you find yourself siding with the lawless and then the law, it's hard not to be caught in the grey murky middle. I read the second half in one sitting and couldn't go to bed until I had finished. Ms London's writing shines as does her authenticity (she used to be a police detective). VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Thank you so much the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a complimentary electronic copy in return for an honest review. 2/2/2019 0 Comments Review: Widows' Revenge
My Review: First things first: Widows' Revenge is the sequel to Widows, which has recently been given the Hollywood treatment. The film has had good reviews and I am looking forward to seeing it.
I love Lynda La Plante's books. And I'd highly recommend both the Jane Tennison (Prime Suspect and the Tennison prequel) and the Anna Travis' series. As such I was delighted to receive an advance copy of Widows' Revenge. WIDOWS' REVENGE concentrates on Dolly and her band of accidental thieves - the widows of proper London criminals. The story contains many characters but thanks to La Plante’s superior storytelling you know exactly who everyone is at all times. The story is fast-paced and very engaging. It was pure escapism. With twists and turns and even heartache. You're rooting for Dolly and the girls, but they seem to be thwarted at every turn. I read the story over two days in the best possible surroundings (in the sun). VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Thank you so much the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a complimentary electronic copy in return for an honest review. 8/1/2019 0 Comments Review: The Banker's Wife
My Review: The Banker's Wife has been out as an e-book since July 2018, and this review coincides with the paperback release (out 10 January 2019).
Annabel is the Banker's Wife, and now that her husband is dead, she needs to rebuild her life. She is super suspicious about how he came to be in the wrong country, on the wrong plane, with the wrong wrong. And everyone she talks to her tells her she can trust no one. Marina was looking to retire from journalism when her boss gets murdered and she is determined to follow-up on what he has started. Ms Alger navigates you through the murky world of private and offshore banking so you know enough without being crushed by boring facts and legal jargon. Annabel and Marina's respective stories merge beautifully. The dramatic pace is brilliant, and every paragraph seems to invoke more tension and drama. It's a dead heat for who can be in the most danger at any one time; Annabel or Marina. I did predict the final twist and it brought a smile to my face as the book came to close. But for the rest it was a riveting romp. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I have seen that it is soon to be made into a television series, which is perfect, and I hope it brings a bigger audience to this deserving thriller. Thank you so much the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a complimentary electronic copy in return for an honest review. |
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