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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 -…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
The Protest by Rob Rinder – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I'm sharing my review of the latest addition to Rob Rinder's delightful Adam Green series, The Protest. I am loving this series so have to say a big thank you to publisher, Penguin, for the advance copy via Netgalley. Here's what the book's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 19 June 2025Publisher: Penguin About the…
Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival Reveals 2025 Programme – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Eek. It is that time of the year again! the Bloody Scotland programme has been revealed and eager beavers (or readers) across the country and beyond will be eagerly perusing the schedule to see which events they want to attend. I can neither confirm nor deny that Mandie and I are amongst them. If you…
A Murder For Miss Hortense by Mel Pennant – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today on the blog Mandie and I are both sharing our thoughts on the debut novel from Mel Pennant, A Murder for Miss Hortense which is out today. Happy publication day. Thank you to publisher, Baskerville, for an advance copy via Netgalley. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 12 June 2025Publisher; Baskerville About…
Double Room by Anne Sénès, translated by Alice Banks – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on Double Room, the brand new novel from Anne Sénès, translated into English by Alice Banks. I do love to read a new author and can always rely on Orenda Books to bring me the best of the best. My thanks to Karen Sullivan for the advance…
Capital Crime Festival Preview – St Paul’s, London, June 13-14, 2025 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
I cannot believe that it is nearly time for Capital Crime. The 2025 Alumni will be descending on London this weekend, more specifically, the Leonardo Royal, St Paul's, for a weekend of bookish criminality and fun, and who in the heck can resist that? I was only able to attend one day last year due…
SON by Johana Gustawsson and Thomas Enger – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it is over to Man die who is aharing her thoughts on the recent collaboration between Thomas Enger and Johanna Gustawsson, SON. I reviewed the book at publication earlier this year and you can read my review here. Spoiler alert - loved it. Here's what the book is about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date:…
Murder In The Lakes by Rachel Amphlett – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to join the blog tour for Murder In The Lakes, the latest novel from Rachel Amphlett, and the first in a brand new series featuring Private Investigator, Melody Harper, which is out today. Happy publication day, Rachel. I love Rachel´s writing, so saying yes reading to this was a bit of…
Bloody Scotland Debut Prize 2025 Shortlist Revealed – Jen Med's Book Reviews
I am absolutely delighted to be able to share with you all the press release regarding the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize 2025 Shortlist. BLoody Scotland really is one of the highlights of the Bookish events calendar and introduced me to some amazing authors. Could your next favourite read be amongst these shortlisted nominees? Read on…
The Death of Shame by Ambrose Parry – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I share my thoughts on the fifth and final book in the Raven and Fisher Mystery series by Ambrose Parry, The Death Of Shame. Sad times, but still a heartfelt thank you to publisher, Canongate, for indulging my reading pleasure one last time. Here's what the book is about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 05 June…
Into the Fire by G.D. Wright – Jen Med's Book Reviews
I'm delighted to share my thoughts on the brand new thriller from G.D. Wright, Into the Fire, which is out today! Happy publication day, Gary. I recently read and really enjoyed After The Storm, so was delighted to receive an early copy of this book from publisher, Avon and Beck Hunter. Here's what the book…
Chasing Shadows by Robert Bryndza – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on the brand new Erika Foster thriller from Robert Bryndza, Chasing Shadows. A huge thank you t the author for sending me an early copy of the book for review as I'm a huge fan of this series. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Advance…
It’s Always The Husband by C.L. Taylor – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my review of the brand new thriller from C.L. Taylor, It's Always The Husband. I love Cally's books so it is always exciting to see a new one is on the horizon. Even more so when I am lucky enough to get an early read, so thank you to publisher, Avon,…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 01/06/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
After last week’s epic book journey, it is almost inevitable that this week would be quieter. A lot quieter. I had some time off work in addition to the Bank Holiday - bonus - so I was able to read, but as for physical or digital books, a lot less of those. I fed the…
Whistle by Linwood Barclay – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my review of the brand new horror/thriller from Linwood Barclay. I had the pleasure of reading this while I was away on my cruise last month, thankful I chose to travel by boat and not take a cross country trip on a train ... I'll never be able to listen to…
A Class Liberated by Susie Murphy – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's over to Mandie who is sharing her review of A Class Liberated, the latest book in Susie Murphy's A Matter of Class series which is out tomorrow. Mandie has been loving this series so reviewing this new addition was something of a no brainer. Thanks to Susie Murphy for supplying an advance copy…
The Mysterious Bakery on the Rue de Paris by Evie Woods – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it is over to Mandie who is sharing her review of The Mysterious Bakery on the Rue de Paris by Evie Woods. A big thank you to the publisher, One More Chapter, who provided a copy via Netgalley. Here's what the book is all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 27 March 2025Publisher: One More Chapter…
Exit Wounds by Neil Broadfoot – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today on the blog I'm sharing my thoughts on Exit Wounds, the seventh and final Connor Fraser thriller from Neil Broadfoot, which is out tomorrow. My thanks to the publisher, Constable, and Susan at TheBooktrail.com for the advance copy and the invitation to review the book. Here's what it's all about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease…
Murder On The Marlow Belle by Robert Thorogood – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's over to Mandie who is sharing her review of Murder On The Marlow Belle by Robert Thorogood. I reviewed the book earlier this year and you can read my thoughts here. Here's what it's all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 16 January 2025Publisher: HQ About the Book Verity Beresford is worried about her…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 24/05/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Okay. So I still haven't finished sorting through my Norway pictures so this week I am bringing to you a collection of baby photos. Baby birds that is. Last time I took a decent walk along the canal the swans were nesting and there were only a couple of baby moorhens around. No ducklings at…
We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today on the blog I'm sharing my thoughts on the new thriller from Sarah Pinborough, We Live Here Now. My thanks to publisher Orion who provided an early review copy via Netgalley. Here's what the book is all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 20 May/05 June 2025Publisher: Orion About the Book If their new new home…
Smoke and Murders by J.L. Blackhurst – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today on the blog Mandie is sharing her review of the second book in J.L. Blackhurst's Impossible Murders series, Smoke and Murders. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Owner CopyRelease date: 12 September 2024Publisher: HQ About the Book A gripping new mystery featuring Detective Tess Fox and her con-artist sister Sarah Jacobs. Members…
The Darkest Winter by Carlo Lucarelli, translated by Joseph Farrell – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today on the blog I am sharing my review of The Darkest Winter, a prequel to Carlo Lucarelli's Inspector De Luca series, translated into English by Joseph Farrell. My thanks to publisher Open Borders Press and Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for the tour invite and early copy of the book for review. Here's…
Happy Is The One by Katie Allen – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my review of Happy Is The One, the brand new novel from Katie Allen, which is out today. Happy publication day Katie. My thanks go to publisher Orenda Books and Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for the tour invite and advance copy of the book. Here's what it's all about:…
Last Orders by Denzil Meyrick – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today is a bit of a sad moment as I share my thoughts on the final DCI Daley book from Denzil Meyrick which is out tomorrow. I was so saddened to hear of Denzil's passing earlier this year but this seems to be a very fitting way to say goodbye to both a treasured writer…
Westport by James Comey – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my review of the second book in James Comey's Nora Carleton series, Westport. I picked up this book after hearing the author on a panel at Harrogate last year and I am so very glad I did. As I have book three, FDR Drive, waiting to be read courtesy of the…
Dead Water by Simon Toyne – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am excited to share my thoughts on the brand new Rees and Khan thriller from Simon Toyne, Dead Water. I love this series and was delighted to be granted an early copy via Netgalley, courtesy of publisher, Hemlock Press. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 22 May 2025Publisher: Hemlock Press About…
After The Storm by G.D. Wright – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on After The Storm, the undeniably emotional debut thriller from G.D. Wright. I was sent a copy of the book by the publisher, but also listened to the audiobook, narrated by Elliot Fitzpatrick. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Review Copy/Owned AudiobookRelease Date: 01 August 2024Publisher: Avon…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 18/05/25 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Okay. Last week I told you I was going to flood you with Norwegian Fjords pictures. I still will but, to be honest, within a couple of days of being back in the office, I got itchy feet again, and by Wednesday I had convinced Mandie we really needed a road trip this past weekend.…
The Cliff House by Chris Brookmyre – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today Mandie is taking a little vacation to a remote island setting, at least in spirit. She's sharing her thoughts on The Cliff House by Chris Brookmyre, a book that is enough to put you off girly holidays and island escapes for life. You can read my thoughts on the book right here. Cliff Notes…