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Revolver Road by Christi Daugherty – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the third and final book in the Harper McClain series by Christi Daugherty, Revolver Road. I've loved getting to know Harper and am regretting having spent so long not reading this series. Not anymore. Here's what the final book is all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 10 March…
The Night Gate by Peter May – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I'm sharing my thoughts on another catch up read - The Night Gate by Peter May. I've had this sat in my tbr pile for a while and I had planned to review for when Mandie finished the other books in the series, but. like all good plans, that went a little wonky. Better…
The Kitchen by Simone Buchholz, translated by Rachel Ward – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's over to Mandie who has her review of the latest Chastity Riley novel by Simone Buchholz, The Kitchen. I really enjoyed this, even if it did make me even more suspicious of sausages than I already am. You can find my review here. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Advance Reader…
Yule Island by Johana Gustawsson, translated by David Warriner – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to reshare my thoughts on Yule Island by Johana Gustawsson, translated by David Warriner as part of the paperback blog tour. I love Johana's writing (and David's translation) and love being able to shout out loud about it all over again. Thank you to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for…
The Food Of Love by Amanda Prowse – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing a very very, long overdue review of The Food Of Love by Amanda Prowse. My thanks to the publishers, Lake Union, who originally provided a copy of the book via Netgalley. I'm just so sorry it took me so long to read it. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date:…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 17/11/24 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Well, that was a week I'd rather forget about. Upside - there is one - I booked tickets to see Moulin Rouge in Brum next year, so there is that. I had Friday off to get my car MOT'd. It passed - another bonus. The new Kim Stone book landed on Netgalley - that has…
A Thief’s Blood by Douglas Skelton – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's back to Mandie who has a review of A Thief's Blood by Douglas Skelton, part of the A Company of Rogues series. Mandie's been living this series so a huge thanks to the publisher, Canelo, who provided an early copy of the book via Netgalley. here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date:…
Haunted Tales by Adam Macqueen – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it is over to Mandie who is stepping a little away from her normal reading fare to share her thoughts on Haunted Tales by Adam Macqueen. It's usually me reading the spooky stuff, so I'm as intrigued as everyone else to hear her thoughts. With thanks to publisher Swift Press for the copy via…
Death Rocks by LJ Ross – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I continue my DCI Ryan catch up with a review of Death Rocks by LJ Ross. Mandie and I took advantage of a long road trip to listen to the audiobook and what a treat it was. So much so, we’re both reviewing it! Here's what it's all about: Source: Owned audiobookRelease Date: 04…
The Twelve Murders of Christmas by Sarah Dunnakey – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on The Twelve Murders of Christmas by Sarah Dunnakey, a book that is a mixture of linked, short mysteries and a variety of puzzles designed to keep those mental cogs whirring. My thanks to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for the tour invite and to publisher,…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 10/11/24 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Well - I cannot lie. I am glad that week is over and done with. Work was ... challenging and I am absolutely drained. Reading was also challenging - nothing to do with the books. I just didn't have any energy to do anything much more than snooze when I finally got home. Thankfully, what…
The Neighbour’s Secret by Sharon Bolton – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it is my pleasure to share my thoughts on the brand new novel from Sharon Bolton, The Neighbour's Secret. I was a latecomer to Sharon Bolton's novels but I've loved all that I read and wasn't going to pass up the opportunity to read this one a touch early. My thanks to the publishers,…
Yule Island by Johana Gustawsson, translated by David Warriner – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today its over to Mandie who has a review of Yule Island by Johana Gustawsson, translated by David Warriner ,as part of the paperback blog tour. I love loved this book and you can find out how much a bit later in teh tour. Thank you to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for the…
The Christmas Stocking Murders by Denzil Meyrick – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to be able to share my thoughts on the brand new Frank Grasby novel from Denzil Meyrick, The Christmas Stocking Murders, which is out today. Happy publication day Mr M! I loved Murder at Holly House last year and could not wait to see what our hapless hero, Frank, is caught…
Victim by Jørn Lier Horst & Thomas Enger, translated by Megan Turney – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to be joining the blog tour for Victim by Jørn Lier Horst and Thomas Enger. Translated by Megan Turney, this is the fifth book in the brilliant Blix and Ramm series. I love these books and am, as ever, thankful to publisher, Orenda Books, for the advance copy for review, and…
Ice Town by Will Dean – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Well today I am very excited to share my thoughts on a brand new Tuva Moodyson novel from Will Dean, Ice Town. I thought I'd have to wait until my copy arrived from Bert's Books to be able to read it, but the lovely folk at Hodder & Stoughton threw me a last minute lifeline…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 03/11/24 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
And just like that we are in November. Incredible in some ways, long overdue in others. Considering everything that is going on at the moment, it's been quite a good week for me, book wise. I've managed to read (in spite of being very tired), I've even exercised (ditto to the tired comment). I haven't…
The Village Killer by Ross Greenwood – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am absolutely delighted to be sharing my thoughts on the brand new DI Barton novel from Ross Greenwood, The Village Killer. I love this series and was so excited to see a new book in the offing, so how could I say no when Rachel Gilbey of Rachel's Random Resources asked if I'd…
The Haven by LJ Ross – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today Mandie is taking a look at the fourth book in LJ Ross' Summer Suspense series, The Haven. A little late in the year perhaps, but who isn't craving for and reminiscing over a little summer sun right now? Here's what it's all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 29 June 2024Publisher: Dark Skies Publishing About…
City of Spies by Mara Timon – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I'm doing a little more Netgalley catch up with a very overdue review of City Of Spies by Mara Timon. Mandie previously read and reviewed this, which you can read here, so I guess I let it slip a little too long because of that. I've rectified the situation now though. Here's what it's…
Crow Moon by Suzy Aspley – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today Mandie is playing a little more Orenda Books catch up with a review of Crow Moon by Suzy Aspley. A perfectly seasonal read I think! I shared my review earlier this year and you can read it right here. Here's what it's all about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 14 March 2024Publisher: Orenda Books…
Black Storms by Teresa Solana, translated by Peter Bush – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on a brand new thriller from Corylus Books, Black Storms by Teresa Solana, translated by Peter Bush. My thanks to the publisher for an early copy for review, and for the tour invite. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 25 October…
Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton. I have had this book on my TBR pile for over a year so it's about time it made an appearance in my have read list I think. Here's what it's all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 02 March 2023Publisher: Granta Books About…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 27/10/24 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Another one bites the dust ... but at least I feel like I have done something this week. I bought last minute theatre tickets for a start - quick trip to Bummygum to see Aladdin. Yes. Embracing my inner child as my outer adult is quite dull. And because we were in town early due…
The Ghost Theatre by Mat Osman – Jen Med's Book Reviews
I have had this book on my tbr list for far too long so I am delighted to be finally sharing my thoughts on The Ghost Theatre by Mat Osman. Here's what it's all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 11th May 2023Publisher; Bloomsbury About the Book On a rooftop in Elizabethan London two worlds collide.…
Dark As Night by Lilja Sigurðardóttir, translated by Lorenza García – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on book four in the Áróra Investigations series by Lilja Sigurðardóttir, Dark as Night. Translated into English by Lorenza Garcia, this book is set to answer some of our favourite financial investigators questions about her sister, Ísafold, but potentially leave her with many more. My thanks to publisher Orenda…
Miss Beeton’s Murder Agency by Josie Lloyd – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new novel from Josie Lloyd, Miss Beeton's Murder Agency. I do like a good cosy crime, and this really did keep me entertained. My thanks to publisher, HQ, for the early copy via Netgalley. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 24 October 2024Publisher: HQ…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 20/10/24 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
And the month (and year) continues to march on. Although, to be fair, that's not such a bad thing now as I booked a holiday over the weekend and the sooner that arrives, the better. It's not until next year, but it will be the first time I've gone abroad in 10 years (to the…
The Last Dance by Mark Billingham – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's over to Mandie who has finally met Detective Declan Miller. and is about to share her review of The Last Dance by Mark BIllingham. I reviewed the book last year and you can find my thoughts here. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 25th May 2023Publisher: Sphere About…
Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret by Benjamin Stevenson – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson. True to form, this is the first book in this series I have read, but based on this shorter festive investigation, I'll be heading back to the start really soon. My thanks to publisher, Penguin, for inviting…
The Blood Line by Will Shindler – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today it's over to Mandie who is sharing her thoughts on The Blood Line by Will Shindler. We both love this series and I reviewed this on it's original release - you can find my thoughts here. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 02 FebruaryPublisher: Hodder & Stoughton About the Book An ordinary…
This Cursed House by Del Sandeen – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I'm sharing my thoughts on the debut southern gothic novel from Del Sandeen, This Cursed House. I really liked the sound of this one so my thanks go to publisher Penguin for the copy va Netgalley. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 24 October 2024Publisher: Penguin About the Book Louisiana, 1962. The…
The Burning Stones by Antti Tuomainen, translated by David Hackston – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to be sharing my review of the brand new novel from Antti Tuomainen, The Burning Stones. I do love Antti's writing, especially his comedy tinged crime fiction, and this book really highlights his skill in not only creating brilliant mysteries but also some truly memorable methods of dispatch. My thanks to…
Better The Blood by Michael Bennett – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am delighted to share both mine and Mandie’s thoughts on the first book in the Hana Weeterman series by Michael Bennett, Better The Blood. I must admit, I've been eyeing this one up for a while, but after hearing Michael on a panel at Bloody Scotland, I immediately bought and downloaded the audiobook…
Blood Orange by Mark L Fowler – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the sixth book in Mark l Fowler's Tyler & Mills series, Blood Orange which is out today. My thanks to the author for an advance copy for review. Here's what it's all about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 11 October 2024 About the Book When a grocer is…
Identity Unknown by Patricia Cornwell – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I'd back to Mandie for a review of Identity Unknown by Patricia Cornwell. This is book thirty! in the Kay Scarpetta series, if you can believe that. A big thank you to publisher, Sphere, for the advance copy via Netgalley. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 08 October 2024Publisher: Sphere About the…
Nobody’s Hero by M.W. Craven – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Happy publication day to M.W. Craven as Ben Koenig once again set foot into the world in Nobody's Hero. I absolutely loved book one, Fearless, so I delighted to have an chance to read ahead of publication day courtesy of publisher, Constable via Netgalley. Here's what the book is all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 10…
The Wicked Cometh by Laura Carlin – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Today I finally share my thoughts on The Wicked Cometh by Laura Carlin. I started listening to this on audio a while back but, due to work pressures, never quite finished it. So I started again in book format, courtesy of. a netgalley approval from publisher, Hodder & Stoughton, far too long ago not to…
The Assistant by S.K. Tremayne – Jen Med's Book Reviews
It's time to take a look at The Assistant by S.K. Tremyane, a book I've had on the kindle for far too many years. My thanks to publisher HarperCollins who originally supplied the copy for review. Here's what it's all about: Source; NetgalleyRelease Date: 29 November 2019Publisher: HarperCollins About the Book She watches you constantly.Newly…
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 06/10/24 – Jen Med's Book Reviews
Well, I certainly had more of a bookish week this week. Not really book post wise, apart from one self sponsored purchase, but Saturday saw Mandie and I make our way down to Gerrards Cross to attend the second Chiltern Kills festival. We were lucky enough to go to the first festival last year, and…