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Hangman Island by Kate Rhodes – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I'm sharing my thoughts on Hangman Island, book seven in the Isles of Scilly series by Kate Rhodes. I love these books but have to admit I've been more of a dipper in and outer of it than strictly reading in order. As book eight is set to be published later this month, I…
The Killer Question by Janice Hallett – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am absolutely delighted to share my review of the brand new novel from Janice Hallett, The Killer Question which is out today. happy publication day! I love the originality of Janice's books and this is another absolute belter. My thanks to Viper Books for the advance copy via Netgalley. Here's what it's all…
The Sister Switch by Charlotte Butterfield – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I'm sharing my thoughts on The Sister Switch, the latest novel from Charlotte Butterfield. As the youngest of three sisters, I cannot think of anything scarier than trying to live my sisters' lives, or walking in their shoes, partly because my feet are smaller and I'd likely break my ankle. That and I'm not…
Belsay by L.J. Ross – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today Mandie and I are sharing our thoughts on Belsay by L.J. Ross, the twenty third book in the DCI Ryan series if you can believe it? I'm a long term reader of the series, but have been a bit behind this past year, so it was nice to play catch up with some of…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 31/08/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
And just like that, August is no more. Christmas chocolates are in the stores (did I blink and miss Halloween?), and I can no longer avoid doing a thing I don’t really want to do. On the plus side, Christmas chocolates are in the stores (I love Puds) and last week’s Bank Holiday was, against…
Watching You by Helen Fields – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Oh what a pleasure reading this was. Today I share my thoughts on Watching You, the brand new Connie Woolwine thriller from Helen Fields which is out today. Happy publication day, Helen. My thanks to publisher Avon who furnished me with an early copy via Netgalley. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 28…
The Cut Throat Trial by S.J. Fleet – Jen Med's Book Reviews
When I heard that the person behind The Secret Barrister was releasing their first thriller, I knew I needed to read it. The Cut Throat Trial by S.J. Fleet, is out tomorrow, and I have to say a big thank you to publisher, Picador, for the early copy via Netgalley. Here's what the book is…
The Cut by Richard Armitage – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I have my review of The Cut, the brand new thriller from Richard Armitage which is out today. Happy publication day, Richard. This was originally recorded as an audiobook Audible exclusive, but is out in paperback this week. I read Richard's debut thriller, Geneva, a couple of years ago, and was intrigued to see…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 24/08/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
OKay. That week disappeared far too quickly. I mean, I enjoyed my time off work. Plenty of walking, went to the Exotic Zoo and when to see Six: The Musical at the cinema again, but still. What the heck and how the heck are we back at Monday? Various animals around the exotic zoo, including…
Bloody Scotland 2025 Blog Tour – Festival Preview – Jen Med's Book Reviews
I genuinely cannot get over the fact that Bloody Scotland starts in just three weeks. Three weeks! That has caught me out completely and I'm still thinking about what tickets I want to buy, so I had best get on that pretty dang soon. For the uninitiated, the festival takes place from 12th to 14th…
Blood Like Ours by Stuart Neville – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on Blood Like Ours, the brand new thriller from Stuart Neville. I was so excited to be approved for this book on Netgalley. A huge thank you to publisher Simon & Schuster for the approval. Blood Like Mine was one of my top reads of last year so I…
The House At Devil’s Neck by Tom Mead – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on The House At Devil's Neck, the brand new Joseph Spector Locked Room mystery from Tom Mead. My thanks to publisher, Aries - Head of Zeus, for the advance copy via Netgalley, and to Eleanor Tarling at Ransom PR for the blog tour invite. Here's what the…
Home Before Dark by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir, translated by Victoria Cribb – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today on the blog I am sharing my thoughts on Home Before Dark by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir, translated to english by Victoria Cribb. My thanks to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for the tour invite, and to publisher, Orenda Books, for the review copy. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Advance Reader…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 10/08/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
And another week has ended, flying by in what has been, quite frankly, a bit of a blur. Work is a little odd at the moment, for a variety of reasons. Not bad odd, but busy and potentially taking unexpected turns. Makes the days pass quickly though, I guess. I have a run of half…
The Final Vow by M.W. Craven – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Oh lordy. One of my most anticipated reads of the year and I finally get to share my thoughts. I do love a Poe and Tilly book and The Final Vow by M.W. Craven looked and sounded absolutely fabulous. My thanks to publishers Constable/Little Brown for the advance copy via Netgalley. Here's what the book…
Hunkeler’s Secret by Hansjörg Schneider – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on Hunkeler's Secret by Hansjörg Schneider. This is the fourth book in the Hunkeler series to be translated to English, but the first I have read. My thanks to Graeme Williams and publisher, Bitter Lemon Press, who provided a copy for review. Here's what the book is all about:…
Amnesia by LJ Ross – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's back to Mandie for a catch up read and review of Amnesia, the latest book in the Alexander Gregory series from LJ Ross. I reviewed this book earlier in the year and you can read my thoughts here. Here's what the book is all about. Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 24 October 2024Publisher: Dark…
The Last Devil To Die by Richard Osman – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today on the blog I am sharing a long overdue review of The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman. As the TV series of The Thursday Murder Club will be streaming later in the month, and next months sees the publication of book five, it seemed as good a time as any to play…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 03/08/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
And just like that August is here. Hello August. Weird start to the month, mostly because of work, but that's another story entirely and nothing to do with books, so we shall move on. Didn't do much due to a full on week in the office. Did manage to submit my training draft portfolio off…
Victim by Jørn Lier Horst & Thomas Enger, translated by Megan Turney – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am hading over to Mandie who is sharing her review of Victim, by Thomas Enger and Jørn Lier Horst, translated to English by Megan Turney. It's the latest book in the Blix and Ramm series which we both love. I reviewed the book at publication and you can find my thoughts here. Here's…
Body Breaker by M.W. Craven – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the second book in the Avison Fluke series by M.W. Craven, Body Breaker. I've been looking forward to catching back up with Fluke and his partner in crime, Towler. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 09 January 2020Publisher: Constable About the Book The…
Two Kinds of Stranger by Steve Cavanagh – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on the brand new Eddie Flynn thriller from Steve Cavanagh, Two Kinds of Stranger. My thanks to publisher, Headline, for the review copy via Netgalley. Here's what the book is all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 31 July 2025Publisher: Headline About the Book Ellie Parker had everything.Perfect husband.…
The Mercy Step by Marcia Hutchinson – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on The Mercy Step by Marcia Hutchinson as part of the blog tour. My thanks to Hannah at FMcM for the tour invite and to publisher, Cassava Republic for the advance copy of the book. Here's what it's all about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 22 July 2025Publisher: Cassava…
The Rest Is Death by James Oswald – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today Mandie is sharing her thoughts on The Rest is Death, the latest Inspector McLean novel from James Oswald. I posted my review to coincide with publication earlier this year and you can find it here. Here's what it's all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 27 March 2025Publisher: Wildfire / Headline About the Book A…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 27/07/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
I don't know what happened to this past week. I think only being in work for three days has completely thrown me for a loop as they were busy days which made the week feel even shorter. I celebrated a significant event at the start of the week, did my grocery shop Tuesday - very…
Beach Hut 512: A Short Story by Dorothy Koomson – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on Beach Hut 512, a wonderfully entertaining short story from Dorothy Koomson. I picked this book up as part of the Amazon Prime First Reads promotions last month, my first book by this author but definitely not my last. Here's what it's about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 01 July…
A Deadly Inheritance by Charlotte Vassell – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the latest book in the Caius Beauchamp series by Charlotte Vassell, A Deadly Inheritance which is out today. Happy publication day Charlotte. Our dear old Caius has had quite the change in fortune since we first met him, so I was intrigued to see how this would pan…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 13/07/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Okay. So I achieved little to nothing of interest over the last week. The increasing heat has made sleeping painful, so the one thing I did manage was to get up early most mornings (apart from the one day I forgot to set an alarm ...) and go for a walk along the canal before…
Murder Tide by Stella Blómkvist, translated by Quentin Bates – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today on the blog I am sharing my thoughts on Murder Tide, the latest book in the Stella Blómkvist series, translated by Quentin Bates. This is a kind of metafiction series, the author, Stella Blómkvist taking the starring role in these stories. My thanks to Ewa Sherman and publisher Corylus Books for the tour invite…
The Betrayal of Thomas True by AJ West – Jen Med's Book Reviews
I read and loved The Betrayal of Thomas True by AJ West on it's hardback release last year. It was one of my very favourite books of 2024 in fact and I don't know how anyone could help but fall in love with the story of Thomas and Gabriel, unless of course you have a…
The Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd Robinson – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it is over to Mandie who is sharing her thoughts on The Art Of A Lie by Laura Shepherd Robinson, which is out today. Happy publication day, Laura. With thanks to the publisher, Mantle, who provided an advance copy for review. Here's what the book is all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 10 July 2025Publisher:…
Breaking Amends by Lisa Sell – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my review of Breaking Amends by Lisa Sell. I really enjoyed the first book in the series, Darke Deeds, and have been looking forward to catching up with sisters-in-law, and podcasting, Angie and Violet Darke. My thanks to the author for the advance copy for review. Here's what the book is…
The Good Father by Liam McIlvanney – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new novel from Liam McIlvanney, The Good Father. I've been meaning to read one of Liam's books for ages, so my thanks go to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours, and publisher Zaffre for the tour invite and advance copy of the book. Here's what the…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 06/07/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Okay. Time needs to slow down now. How are we one week into July? This madness just cannot continue ... Or maybe it can. Can't stop the passage of time, right? All you can enjoy is enjoy what you've got while you've got it. This past weekend I attended a baby shower - not my…
The Betrayal of Thomas True by AJ West – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it is over to Mandie who is sharing her review of The Betrayal of Thomas True by AJ West as part of the blog tour to celebrate the release of the paperback book. I loved this book so cannot wait to hear what Mandie thinks. With thanks to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours…
A Murder In Paris by Matthew Blake – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it’s my pleasure to share my thoughts on the brand new novel from Matthew Blake, A Murder in Paris. It also happens to be out today so happy publication day, Matthew. My thanks to publisher HarperCollins who invited me to read via NetGalley. Here’s what the book is all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 03…
Dead To Me by Gytha Lodge – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I’m delighted to share my review of the brand new stand alone thriller from Gytha Lodge, Deadline To Me. I’m a big fan of the author’s Jonah Sheens series, so was thrilled to receive and advance copy of this from publisher, Michael Joseph, via NetGalley. Here’s what the book’s about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 03…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 29/06/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
And now we reach the end of June. Near enough the halfway point in the year. If I was a philosophical person, I might take time to reminisce and think of all that has happened in those first six months - change of job, trip to Norway, trip to see the Puffins, read lots of…
Deadline by Steph McGovern – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the debut thriller from Steph McGovern, Deadline. My thanks to publisher, Pan Macmillan, for the advance copy for review. Here’s what it’s all about: Source: Advance Review CopyRelease Date: 03 July 2025Publisher: Pan MacMillan About the Book Your child has been kidnapped.You're live on television.Going live in 10,…
Into the Fire by M.J. Arlidge – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today on the blog I am delighted to kick off the tour for the brand new Helen Grace novel from MJ Arlidge, Into The Fire. I have loved this series from the start and was so happy to be invited to join the tour by Tracy Fenton of Compulsive Readers. Thank you to Tracy and…