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The Quiet Man by James Carol – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Another backlist read for me today, and a review of The Quiet Man by James Carol. My thanks to publisher, Faber & Faber for the copy via NetGalley. Here’s what it’s all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 04 May 2017Publisher: Faber & Faber About the Book In Vancouver, the wife of a millionaire is dead following…
The Killer On The Wall by Emma Kavanagh – Jen Med's Book Reviews
I am having a bumper year for backlist catch up and my next long overdue read was The Killer On The Wall by Emma Kavanagh. It’s been on my kindle for far too long. I can even remember where I was when I got the email to say that publisher, Arrow/Cornerstone, had approved me to…
Death Of A Bookseller by Alice Slater – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I'm sharing my review of Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater. Not going to lie, I've didn't read any reviews before purchase and I was sucked in by the very pretty cover of the Christmas Special Edition hardback. I'm an easy target 😉. The recently release bright pink paperback is not too shabby…
Squeaky Clean by Callum McSorley – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my review of Squeaky Clean by Callum McSorley, winner of the 2023 McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Fiction. I picked up this book after hearing about it at Bloody Scotland last year, and thought I'd better give it a read. Here's what it's all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 16 February…
Rewind, Recap: Weekly Update W/E 12/05/24 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
So we are one week further into the new year and, for once, I really don't mind. It has been a glorious week, culminating in many being able to experience the Northern Lights (not me for reasons I am about to go into), and plenty of lovely sunshine. For me, that meant a trip to…
Here And Gone by Haylen Beck – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my long overdue review of Here and Gone by Haylen Beck. It’s a book I’ve had on my TBR pile for far too long and, now that I’ve read it, I wondered why I waited so long to read it. Here’s what it’s all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 31 May 2018…
Murder Under The Midnight Sun by Stella Blókvist, translated by Quentin Bates – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share my review of Murder Under The Midnight Sun by Stella Blómkvist, translated from Icelandic by Quentin Bates. I really enjoyed the earlier book release by Corylus Books, Murder At the Residence, so have been looking forward to the second book in the series. The author, also the protagonist in…
Thirty Days of Darkness by Jenny Lund Madsen, trns by Megan Turney – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's over to Mandie who has a blog tour review of Thirty Days of Darkness by Jenny Lund Madsen to celebrate the paperback release. I loved this book and you can read my thoughts here. With thanks to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for the tour invite. Here's what the book's all about:…
Thirty Days of Darkness by Jenny Lund Madsen, trns by Megan Turney – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Wishing Jenny Lund Madsen a very happy paperback publication day. I loved reading Thirty Days of Darkness last year and am delighted to share my review again as part of a publication day blitz. Mandie will be sharing a brand new review tomorrow too, so do stop by. My thanks to Anne Cater of Random…
Hunted by Abir Mukherjee – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Happy publication day Abir Mukherjee. The brand new, and rather excellent, thriller, Hunted, is out now and fans of the author need to be prepared for something very different. As a long standing thriller fan, this was right up my street, so a huge thank you to publishers Vintage for the advance copy via Netgalley.…
The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Okay. I'll admit it. I was sucked in by the hype. I'd seen The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey over my feeds for weeks so decided to buy myself a copy. Intrigued by the glowing testimonies I'd seen (although I didn't read any reviews in advance of reading), I decided to shift it…
The Kill List by Nadine Matheson – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it is my great pleasure to share my thoughts on The Kill List, the brand new Anjelica Henley thriller from Nadine Matheson. I've loved this series since it's shocking opener, The Jigsaw Man, and am very grateful to publisher, HQ, for the early copy via Netgalley. Here's what the book is about: Source: NetgalleyRelease…
Rewind, Recap: Weekly Update W/E 05/05/24 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
A week into May already and what a strange week it has been. Working all week - have to do that occasionally - but out at the weekend as it was/is a Bank Holiday and, for a change, the weather was okay. Friday night I went to a dinner event where after a delicious meal…
The Life Sentence by Jackie Kabler – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on the brand new novel from Jackie Kabler, The Life Sentence, which was released yesterday. My thanks to publishers, One More Chapter, for the early copy via Netgalley. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 09 May 2024Publisher One More Chapter About the Book Convicted. Jailed.…
The Instruments of Darkness by John Connolly – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on The Instruments of Darkness, the brand new Charlie Parker novel from John Connolly. I really do live this series and am very grateful to publishers, Hodder & Stoughton, for an advance copy of the audiobook via Netgalley, ably narrated by Jeff Harding. I've missed Charlie! Here's what the…
Consumed by Greg Buchanan – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's back to Mandie who is sharing her review of Consumed by Greg Buchanan. Mandie read and reviewed the author's previous novel Sixteen Horses last month, and the review can be found here. Here's what this book is all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 20 July 2023Publisher: Orion About the Book A slick, smart,…
He Said/She Said by Erin Kelly – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's time to review another book that has sat on my TBR pile for far to long. It's actually my third Erin Kelly book this year - might be my most read author of the year perhaps? This time, I'm taking a look at He Said/She Said. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease…
A Class Coveted by Susie Murphy – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today Mandie continues her read of the Susie Murphy A Matter of Class series with a review of A Class Coveted. Thanks to the author who provided the book for review. Here's what it's all about: Source: Review CopyRelease Date: 29 November 2021Publisher: Self Published About the Book Their choices have shackled her dreams…It’s 1836,…
You’d Look Better As A Ghost by Joanna Wallace – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Not going to lie - I was taken by the title of this book as I know many people this could apply to ...😬 I picked it up not knowing what it was actually about, but now it's time to share my review. Here's what it is about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 21 September 2023Publisher:…
Rewind, Recap: Weekly Update W/E 28/04/24 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
And it is nearly time to say Bye Bye April! Can you believe it? It's a little worrying to me that 1/3 of the year is almost behind us. Good news in a way as it brings me closer to my holiday, but also bad as I realise how little I have actually accomplished this…
Profile K by Helen Fields – Jen Med's Book Reviews
I am not going to lie. Receiving an advance copy of Profile K, the brand new thriller from Helen Fields, had me bouncing around my living room squealing, like a demented Easter Bunny. It earned me the side eye from the cat, and it's not often she bothers to wake up to acknowledge my presence,…
A Game of Lies by Clare Mackintosh – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's over to Mandie again for her review of A Game of Lies, book two in the Ffion Morgan series by Clare Mackintosh. I've been thoroughly enjoying this series and you can read my review here. Here's what it's all about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 20 July 2023Publisher: Sphere About the Book THE…
The Four by Ellie Keel – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on The Four, the debut thriller from Ellie Keel. I've seen this about a lot and, I'll admit, it's a very eye catching book and really drew me in. The premise was intriguing too and sounded right up my street. My thanks to publisher, HQ, for the advance copy…
The Opposite of Lonely by Doug Johnstone – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's over to Mandie who is sharing her thoughts on the latest instalment in Doug Johnstone's fabulous Skelfs series, The Opposite of Lonely. I reviewed it on it's release last year and you can read my thoughts right here. It was one of my top reads of 2023, so safe to say I enjoyed…
The Garnett Girls by Georgina Moore – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on The Garnett Girls by Georgina Moore as part of the blog tour to celebrate the paperback publication. My thanks to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for the blog tour invite and to publisher HQ for the review copy. I've been looking at reading this for…
Rewind, Recap: Weekly Update W/E 21/04/24 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
I don't even know what is happening this year. Another handful of days and we are in May. It's just not right. I survived a whole five days in the office this past week - possibly a reason the last week seems to have passed so quickly as I was super busy all week -…
The Coming Storm by Greg Mosse – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I'm sharing my thoughts on The Coming Storm, the brand new thriller from Greg Mosse, the second featuring Captain Alex Lamarque, which is out later this week. My thanks to publisher Moonflower Publishing for the advance copy of the book for review. Here's what it's all about Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 25 April…
Sixteen Horses by Greg Buchanan – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today Mandie is sharing her review of Sixteen Horses by Greg Buchanan. It's a book she's been eyeing up for a while. Here's what it's all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 29 April 2021Publisher: Mantle About the Book Near the dying English seaside town of Ilmarsh, local police detective Alec Nichols discovers sixteen horses’ heads…
The Silent Wife by Kerry Fisher – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am finally sharing my review of The Silent Wife by Kerry Fisher. I've had this book on my tbr for far too long but I've been determined to give the older titles some well earned #booklove this year so here we are. Thanks to Bookouture who supplied the initial review copy. I did…
The Kitchen by Simone Buchholz, translated by Rachel Ward – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today on jenmedsbookreviews.com, I'm sharing my thoughts on The Kitchen, the brand new Chastity Riley novel from Simone Buchholz. I really enjoy this series and am loving catching up with Chastity in some of her earlier cases. My thanks to publisher Orenda Books for the advance copy of the book for review, and to Anne…
Rewind, Recap: Weekly Update W/E 14/04/24 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Well ... when today is over we will officially be half way through April. How in the heck has that happened so quickly? I wish I could say that I have achieved something exciting with my week. I mean, I had a day off, did very little with it other than a nice walk up…
A Class Forsaken by Susie Murphy – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today Mandie is sharing her thoughts on A Class Forsaken by Susie Murphy, the third book in her A Matter of Class series. A huge thank you to the author who provided the books for review. Here's what the book is about: Source: Review CopyRelease Date: 24 August 2020Publisher: Indie About the Book His past…
Five Bad Deeds by Caz Frear – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on Five Bad Deeds, the brand new thriller from Caz Frear. I read the Cat Kinsella books in quick succession a couple of years ago (they were some of my lockdown distraction reads), so know the author is going to deliver something really good. My thanks to publisher, Simon…
Running on Empty by Guy Deacon – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today Mandie is sharing her thoughts on Running on Empty by Guy Deacon. Our thanks to publisher Ad Lib publishers for sending out a copy for review. Here's what it's about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 11 AprilPublisher: Ad Lib About the Book At the age of sixty, and having lived with Parkinson’s disease for…
The Gathering by CJ Tudor – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am thrilled to be able to wish a very happy publication day to CJ Tudor as her brand new horror-thriller, The Gathering, hits the shelves. I’m a big fan of the author’s work so being granted an early copy via NetGalley by the lovely folk at Michael Joseph made me very happy. And…
The Intruders by Louise Jensen – Jen Med's Book Reviews
It is my absolute pleasure to be sharing my review of The Intruders, the brand new thriller from Louise Jensen. I love Louise's work and was stoked when she sent me an early review copy to read. Here's what it's all about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 11 April 2024Publisher: HQ About the Book They…
All Of Us Are Broken by Fiona Cummins – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's back to Mandie who is sharing her review of book two in the Saul Anguish series, All Of Us Are Broken by Fiona Cummins. I loved this book when I read it last year and you can see how much right here. Here’s what it’s all about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 20…
Rewind, Recap: Weekly Update W/E 07/04/24 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
And another one bites the dust. What is happening to time this year? It is defying all natural laws, that's all I'm saying. There is no way we are a week down in April already ... Okay, so, technically, we are. But still. How? I always joke about it being Christmas soon but, jeez. It…
Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on Close to Death, the brand new Hawthorne and Horowitz mystery from Anthony Horowitz. I came late to this series but have been absolutely loving it and was so chuffed to be granted an early copy of the book on Netgalley from publishers Penguin. Here's what it's all about:…
The Hollow Tree by Philip Miller – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my review of The Hollow Tree, book two in the Shona Sandison series by Philip Miller. My thanks to publisher Polygon for teh advance copy for review. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 04 Apri 2024Publisher; Polygon About the Book Investigative journalist Shona Sandison is…