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
Category: Psychological
Reblogged– May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
I’ve read this book and it is ideal to feature for raising awareness. A PRISONER WITHIN is a dark coming-of-age tale that address child abuse, but also, mental illness/disorders. Though the story focuses on Tiffany’s … #BooksForTheHoliday – May is National Mental Health Awareness Month All she wanted was a loving mother. Instead, she got a monster.… Continue reading Reblogged– May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
My Review of The Street by Susi Holliday
This came in an email from Amazon where the paperback was discounted. It has been a long time since I read a psychological thriller. Anna is the main character and she moves into a gated community street with her husband Peter, which was supposed to be their safe haven. Right from the start it’s obvious… Continue reading My Review of The Street by Susi Holliday
My Review of The Sisters by Ruth O’Neill
I’ve read and enjoyed this author’s books, and bought The Sisters as soon as it came out. Ava the main character meets Joel and they fall in love. But all is not as it seems, the reader can see Joel does not feel the same, despite his caring words and actions. Ava also fails to… Continue reading My Review of The Sisters by Ruth O’Neill
My Review of Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith
This is book five of the Cormoran Strike series. I’ve enjoyed them, but this is by far the biggest book I’ve ever read, I really enjoyed the story line, and the intricate details that brought it alive. The descriptions put me beside the characters and made me feel I was there too. I’ve never known… Continue reading My Review of Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith
My Review of Grip of Fear by Sam J Fires
Karen’s Review Another cracking read from this new to me author. I loved the Murder and Mayhem series, and this one was on my list. However, as soon as I saw the book trailer I had read it next. Cassie and Isaac are strangers, they come together to walk the highways to the same destination.… Continue reading My Review of Grip of Fear by Sam J Fires
My Review of The Beautiful Ones by Julia Sutton
Karen’s Book Review The Beautiful Ones came out in May ‘22 and I saw it on Instagram. The description stuck in my mind. I knew it would be a good read because I’ve read a previous book by Julia Sutton. Review of Cocktails, Wedding Bells, and Summer Madness This one dealt with mental illness, and… Continue reading My Review of The Beautiful Ones by Julia Sutton
Infected Water by Alathia Morgan
An Exciting Adventure on the High Seas Karen’s Review It’s been a long while since I read a Zombie book, and this was in the authors newsletter. It’s the first of a series, which is always exciting. It is set in 1912 as the Titanic makes her fateful maiden voyage. There are several main characters,… Continue reading Infected Water by Alathia Morgan
First Touch by Teyla Branton
Karen’s Magic Review There is a good reason this novella has over six hundred ratings on Amazon. It a terrific story. Imprint is what the strangely named heroine Autumn Rain reads. By placing her hand on an item she can pick up the thoughts of whoever touched it. It’s an interesting basis for a story.… Continue reading First Touch by Teyla Branton
Best Book of the Year
I’ve had the honour of reading fifty-three books in 2021. Truly a record for me. Now I have to decide the most enjoyable one of the year, and what comes a close second and third There are some stand-out stories, and some I’ve not liked as much. There are long books and short ones, exciting,… Continue reading Best Book of the Year
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