Brief Description - I now realise that in these stories, it doesn’t start with a murder as so many do. Instead, we get to know a whole set of characters, and just before the middle of the book, one gets killed off. Can a fight between grown men be funny? Yes, if it involves DCI… Continue reading Death’s Requiem, by David J. Gatward (Book 6)
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My Review of The Mess of Us by Chantelle Atkins
Brief Description - a group of teenagers growing up amd dealing with adult issues. I had the honour of reading this as an Advanced Reader Copy [ARC). You know how sometimes a story fills you with warmth and you utter the words - This book...ah, this book at the end and for a long time… Continue reading My Review of The Mess of Us by Chantelle Atkins
Restless Dead by David J. Gatward
Brief Description - an emotional story about an old man losing his wife. A seance brings interesting results, As this is a crime book and the main character is a detective, you would expect the story to start with a murder. However, I’m beginning to learn that David J. Gatward doesn’t do that. He introduces… Continue reading Restless Dead by David J. Gatward
Shooting Season by David J. Gatward
Brief Description - when a famous authors comes to the village, no one expected him to end up dead. Four books in, and I love Detective Harry Grimm and his team. Each of them are interesting and fully formed with their quirks and vices. Not only that, the setting for all these novels is a… Continue reading Shooting Season by David J. Gatward
After the End Series Overview
This post apocalyptic series has been a long time coming. The seventh book finally concluded the After the End saga. I found Sam J. Fires in another author’s newsletter. These books are novellas and in Kindle Unlimited, including the box sets. I read some of her other series before this one, and I'm glad I… Continue reading After the End Series Overview
I love a Funny Story!
Sometimes we hear a tale that really tickles us. A few weeks ago I heard the TV celebrity Graham Norton being interviewed on the radio. It was a fascinating conversation because he is also a writer. I read one of his books a few years ago and enjoyed it. He does a lot of research… Continue reading I love a Funny Story!
Susanne’s Lakeside Cottage by Paul White
Brief Description - a young couple escape to a secluded cottage for a weekend of fun and frolics. Charles and Susanne work at the same office. Getting time off without causing suspicion is not easy. So Susanne suggests her secluded lakeside cottage for a weekend getaway. Charles is delighted as he hasn’t had the time… Continue reading Susanne’s Lakeside Cottage by Paul White
About a Book – Claimed by Nicolai
Introducing Denna Holm WebsiteGoodreadsAmazon Where did the idea for the story come from? I watch a lot of science fiction shows like Star Trek and movies like Star Wars, Stargate, and Starman. I also read a lot of science fiction romance. Starting at a very young age, space and the ability to travel through space… Continue reading About a Book – Claimed by Nicolai
Still Life by C. S. Dixon
Brief Description - When J awakens he doesn’t remember who he is. That’s just the start of his nightmare. This is a short story in every sense of the word. It tantalises you and gives you snippets without fully explaining. The protagonist is a young man called J. He wakes up to a nightmare and… Continue reading Still Life by C. S. Dixon
Have You Ever Attended A Séance?
No? Well, here is your chance to. I’m very pleased to announce my latest book. The Séance is a new addition to the Cassidy Newbold Clairvoyant Collection. It’s a short story that will accompany the main series. The Killer on the Heath is already out, with The Sound of Evil coming February and The Ghost… Continue reading Have You Ever Attended A Séance?
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