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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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
The Story Shop by Christie Barlow – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Eek. Here we are again. A new Puffin Island book form Christie Barlow - I could not be happier. Today I'm sharing my thoughts on The Story Shop, which is out on Monday. My thanks to publisher, One More Chapter, for the advance copy for review. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 30…
Kill Them With Kindness by Will Carver – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to finally share my thoughts on the brand new novel from Will Carver, Kill Them With Kindness. My thanks to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for the tour invite and to Orenda Books and Bolinda Audio for the advance review copies (I was granted the audio via Netgalley). Here's what…
FDR Drive by James Comey – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my review of the brand new Nora Carleton thriller from James Comey, FDR Drive. I have loved getting to know Nora and was delighted to get an e-copy of the book from publisher, Head of Zeus - Aries. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 05 June 2025Publisher: Aries -…
Kane by Graham Hurley. – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today on the blog Mandie is sharing her review of Kane, the brand new thriller from Graham Hurley. With thanks to Sophie Ransom for the tour invite, and publisher, Aries/Head of Zeus, for the copy via Netgalley. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 19 June 2025Publisher: Head of Zeus - Aries About the…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 22/06/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Okay. Time wants to slow down now. How are we one week ff the end of June for pity's sake? If feels like five minutes since I was writing my last update and I have achieved nothing since then. I mean, I've done work and stuff, and my team would possibly argue that what I…
What Happens In The Dark by Kia Abdullah – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it is over to Mandie who is sharing her thoughts on the latest thriller from Kia Abdullah, What Happens In The Dark, which is out now. With thanks to the publisher, HQ, for the advance copy via Netgalley, here's what the book is all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 19 June 2025Publisher: HQ About the…
We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my review of the first book in a brand new series from Karin Slaughter, We Are All Guilty Here. I love Karin's work (although refuse to finish reading SKin Privilege - IYKYK) so was thrilled to get the early copy of her new novel via Netgalley, courtesy of publisher, HarperCollins. And…
What The Night Brings by Mark Billingham – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on a brand new Tom Thorne novel from Mark Billingham, What The Night Brings. My huge thanks to publisher, Sphere, for the advance copy via Netgalley. Here's what the book is all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 19 June 2025Publisher: Sphere About the Book "Three dead coppers, Tom,…
Some Of Us Are Liars by Fiona Cummins – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it is my absolute pleasure to share my thoughts on the brand new novel from Fiona Cummins, Some Of Us Are Liars. This is the third book to feature Detective Saul Anguish. This has been one of my most anticipated reads of 2025 and it did not disappoint. My thanks to publisher, Macmillan, for…
Bloody Scotland opens call out for Authors for ‘Crime In The Spotlight’ – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Crime in the Spotlight, our support slot for new and emerging writers (sponsored by The Open University in Scotland) is now OPEN for submissions. More details and entry form here: https://bloodyscotland.com/take-part/#spotlight Crime in the Spotlight has been running since 2015 and this year we will welcome our 150th Spotlighter to the stage. Graeme Macrae Burnet…
The Ballerina of Auschwitz by Edith Eger – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I hand the blog back to Mandie who is sharing her review of The Ballerina of Auschwitz by Edith Eger. A big thank you to publisher, Ebury, for the copy via netgalley. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 03 October 2024Publisher: Ebury About the Book In 1944, sixteen-year-old ballerina Edith was sent…