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Happy 10th (Paperback) Anniversary Orenda Books – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Wishing a very, very happy 10th Anniversary to the powerhouse that is Karen Sullivan, and to all of the team at Orenda Books, and a happy bookish anniversary to Paul E. Hardisty. On this date in 2015, the paperback of Paul E. Hardisty's brilliant novel, The Abrupt Physics of Dying, was published, just the very…
Judas Horse by Lynda La Plante – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's back to Mandie for a her review of Judas Horse, book two in Lynda La Plante's Jack Warr series. I love these books and you can read my review here. With thanks to Tracy Fenton of Compulsive Readers and publisher Zaffre Books for the invitation to join the readathon. Here's what the book…
A Trial In Three Acts by Guy Morpuss – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my review of A Trial In Three Acts, the brand new novel from Guy Morpuss which is released today. Happy publication day! I was lucky enough to pick up an early copy of the book from Bloody Scotland last year, so thank you to Viper for that opportunity to read it.…
To Pay The Ferryman by Pat Black – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my review of To Pay The Ferryman, book one in the DI Lomond series by Pat Black. I do love crime fiction and the Scottish setting is right up my street, so thank you to publisher, Polygon, for the review copy. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Review CopyRelease…
Death Comes to Marlow by Robert Thorogood – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today Mandie continues her adventures oin Marlow, with a review of Death Comes To Marlow, book two in the Marlow Murder Club series by Robert Thorogood. I'm a real fan of these books and you can read my thoughts here. Here's what it's all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 05 January 2022Publisher: HQ About the…
Buried by Lynda La Plante – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's over to Mandie who is sharing her review of Buried by Lynda La Plante. It's the forst book in the Jack Warr series, and in the next few weeks, Mandie will be reviewing all of the series in the run up to publication of book five, Crucified, on April 10th. Thank you to…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 02/03/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Here we are. March. Who'd a thunk it? Definitely feel like the year is passing too quickly, but not a bad thing as it means I also move closer to my holiday. Bring it on. Weird old week too. After my update last week about starting my new job, my old Manager asked me if…
The Lighthouse Daughters of Puffin island by Christie Barlow – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I'm thrilled to be wishing a very happy publication day to Christie Barlow as her brand new novel hits the shelves. The Lighthouse Daughters of Puffin Island is the latest instalment in her Puffin Island series and I'm sharing my thoughts on the book today. Thank you to One More Chapter for the early…
Leave No Trace by Jo Callaghan – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to join the blogathon celebrating the Kat And Lock series by Jo Callaghan, with a review of book two, Leave No Trace which is out today in paperback. I really enjoyed In The Blink of An Eye and this most unusual of Detective pairings. My thanks to Tracy Fenton of Compulsive…
The Weekenders by David F. Ross – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my review of the brand new novel from David F. Ross, The Weekenders. The book is the first part of a new trilogy which is out today. Happy publication day. I'm really excited to see where Mr R leads us this time around. My thanks to Orenda Books for the early…
Other People’s Houses by Clare Mackintosh – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to be sharing my thoughts on the brand new novel from Clare Mackintosh, Other People's Houses. It's the third book in the brilliant Ffion Morgan series, and happens to be out tomorrow. My thanks to publisher Sphere for the advance copy. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Advance Reader…
The Woman In The Wallpaper by Lora Jones – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it is back to Mandie who is sharing her review of The Woman In the Wallpaper, the debut historical novel from Lora Jones. With thanks to publisher Sphere who provided a copy via Netgalley, here's what the book is all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 20 February 2025Publisher: Sphere About the Book Paris, 1789. The…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 23/02/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
How are we in the final week of February? What is happening to this year? In some respects, I'm glad it is passing quickly as it means I am closer to my holiday. And the troubles that plagued the start of my year are now over and done with. I started in my new role…
The Dark Hours by Amy Jordan – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the debut thriller from Amy Jordan, The Dark Hours. I was very fortunate to pick up a copy of the book at Harrogate last summer and it's been sat patiently in my TBR mountain since then. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date:…
Dark As Night by Lilja Sigurðardóttir, translated by Lorenza García – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's back to Mandie for her review of Dark As Night by Lilja Sigurðardóttir, translated by Lorenza García. It's the latest book in the Árora Investigates series, which I love, and I reviewed the book last year. My review can be found here. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Advance Review CopyRelease…
Little Red Death by A.K. Benedict – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am very happy to be opening up the blog tour for Little Red Death, the brand new novel from A.K. Benedict. I love the writers books and was very excited last summer when I saw this book was in the offing. My thanks to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for inviting me…
The Lollipop Man by Daniel Sellers – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on The Lollipop Man by Daniel Sellers. It's the first book I've read by the author and my thanks go to the publisher, Allison & Busby, for the invitation to read via Netgalley. Here's what the book is all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 20 FebruaryPublisher: Allison & Busby About…
The Devil’s Playground by Craig Russell – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's over to Mandie who is sharing her review of The Devil's Playground by Craig Russell. I loved this Hollywood set historical thriller and you can read my thoughts here. Here's the all important bookish bits: Source: Owned CopyRelease date: 08 June 2023Publisher: Constable About the Book A dark, riveting thriller set in 1920s…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 16/02/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Well that week disappeared pretty quickly, don't you think? Admittedly, the final two weekdays were spent in Glasgow so, between train journeys, long walks, and a trip to the theatre, they really motored through, but still. Can't believe it's Monday again. A bit of an odd one for me as well as right now I'm…
A Serpent In The Garden by Howard Linskey – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it is over to Mandie who is sharing her review of A Serpent In The Garden, the brand new William Shakespeare mystery from Howard Linskey. Yes, that one. With thanks to publisher Canelo for the advance copy via Netgalley. Here's what the book is all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 30 January 2025Publisher: Canelo About…
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new novel from Alice Feeney, Beautiful Ugly which is out today. Happy publication day, Alice. I think this is the first book by the author that I've read, but based on this I will definitely be going back for more. My thanks to Chloe Davies and…
Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new thriller from Gillian McAllister, Famous Last Words. Who wouldn't be excited about that? A huge thank you to publisher Michael Joseph Books for the advance copy of the book for the review. Here's what it is all about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 30 January…
Black Tag by Simon Mayo – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on the brand new thriller from Simon Mayo, Black Tag. I have really enjoyed his previous thrillers so was curious to see what delights he had for us this time. I was not disappointed. My thanks to publisher Transworld for the early copy via Netgalley. Here's what…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 26/01/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Well, time is most definitely flying by don't you think? hard to believe that Friday marks the end of January but here we are. Or there we will be. I can't quite make up my mind if this was a productive week or not, but it has certainly been one in which I have a…
The Teacher of Auschwitz by Wendy Holden – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's back over to Mandie who is sharing her thoughts on The Teacher of Auschwitz by Wendy Holden, based on the true story of Fredy Hirsch. With thanks to Tracy Fenton of Compulsive Readers for the invitation to join the tour, and to publisher, Zaffre, for the advance copy for review. Here's what the…
Into Thin Air by Ørjan Karlsson, translated by Ian Giles – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to join the blog tour for the first book in a brand new series from Orenda Books - Into Thin Air by Ørjan Karlsson. I do love a police thriller, and have been loving all of the books in translation Orenda have sent my way so was so excited to start…
Notes on a Drowning by Anna Sharpe – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it is my absolute pleasure to share my thoughts on the debut legal thriller from Anna Sharpe, Notes On a Drowning. It also happens to be the book's publication day, so a massive congratulations to Anna too. I am a huge fan of her historical novels under her 'other' name, but knowing her background…
Getting Away with Murder: My Unexpected Life on Page, Stage and Screen by Lynda La Plante – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today Mandie is sharing her thoughts on Getting Away With Murder, Lynda La PLante's autobiography. With thanks to publisher, Zaffre, who provided the copy for review. Here's what it's all about: Source: Review CopyRelease Date: 12 September 2024Publisher: Zaffre About the Book Lynda La Plante has lived an illustrious life and has the stories to…
Poison Garden by LJ Ross – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on Poison Garden by LJ Ross, the very eagerly awaited follow up to Death Rocks. Now anyone who follows the series will know that the book had one humdinger of an ending, so I was very happy to be catching back up with the North-East's top crime fighting team…
The Torments by Michael J. Malone – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's over to Mandie who is sharing her thoughts on The Torments, book two in Michael J. Malone's Annie Jackson series. I love these books and this one made my bookvent countdown for 2024 - you can read my full review here. Here's what it's all about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 12 September…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 19/01/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Can you believe we are in the second half of January already? I have many reasons for wanting to see the back of this month, and a rather big one for wanting it to last as long as possible. But time never stands still and onward we march towards the month they call February. Can't…
Murder On The Marlow Belle by Robert Thorogood – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on the latest book from the Marlow Murder Club series by Robert Thorogood, Murder On The Marlow Belle. My thanks to publisher HQ for the early copy via Netgalley. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 16 January 2025Publisher: HQ About the Book Verity Beresford is…
Nightingale & Co by Charlotte Printz, translated by Marina Sofia – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the first book in a new historical cosy crime series by Charlotte Printz, Nightingale & Co, now translated into English by Marina Sofia. My thanks to Ewa Sherman of Corylus Books for the tour invite and to the publishers for providing an early copy of the book for…
An Ethical Guide To Murder by Jenny Morris – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on the debut crime novel from Jenny Morris, An Ethical Guide To Murder. I was very fortunate to receive an early copy for review, so thank you to publishers Simon & Schuster for the ARC. Here's what the book is about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 16…
The Last Truths We Told by Holly Watt – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new psychological thriller from Holly Watt, The Last Truths We Told. I really enjoyed Holly's series books featuring Casey Benedict, and was delighted to be granted early access to this new novel by publisher Raven Books. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 16 January…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 12/01/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
And another week passes us by. This week has been a strange one. Sitting here in the UK, buried under blankets to stay warm without wasting copious amounts of energy, whilst watching the news in a mixture of shock and sadness seeing the devastation that is hitting other communities around the world, be it those…
Death In The Arctic by Tom Hindle – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new novel from Tom Hindle, Death In The Arctic. I have really loved catching up with Tom's earlier books and was delighted to be granted an early read of this book via Netgalley, courtesy of publisher, Penguin. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 16…
A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new novel from Asia Mackay, A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage. I picked up a copy of the book at Harrogate and must admit that is does have an interesting premise. My thanks to publisher Wildfire for the copy. Here's what it's all about: Source: Advance…
Midnight and Blue by Ian Rankin – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am very happy to be sharing my thoughts on Midnight and Blue, the latest Rebus thriller from Ian Rankin. With what happened at the end of the previous book, I was very excited, and curious, to get reading. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 10 October 2024Publisher: Orion…
Holmes and Moriarty by Gareth Rubin – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today Mandie is sharing her review of Holmes and Moriarty, the latest novel from Gareth Rubin. With thanks to publisher Simon & Schuster who provided a copy of the book for review, here's what it's all about: Source: Review CopyRelease Date: 26 September 2024Publisher: Simon & Schuster About the Book Two adversaries. One deadly alliance.…