I do like a psychological thriller, especially one with a great twist (or two) that you never see coming. I’ve very quickly become a fan of Lisa Sell, first with The Watcher and now with Killing Kindness. You might … Continued
This week’s review is of a book that I was privileged to beta-read for the author. It’s a mystical journey in verse, exploring emotions and weaving a spell with words. I’m a newly converted and now huge fan of this … Continued
Cornwall, land of tin mines, surfing, cream teas and stunning scenery. A place that many people only see for a couple of weeks, where everything looks calm and happy. But Cornwall has another side, a darker underbelly, where the worst … Continued
As a writer of crime fiction, I’m in awe of the plotting of Agatha Christie. The way she could give you a large number of potential suspects, each with a perfectly plausible reason to be the villain of the piece. … Continued
Goblins have always had a bad press, just think of their place in general folklore, which portrays them thus, “Goblins are an evil or mischievous type of fairies found in the folklore of many societies and the name has become an … Continued
I wasn’t really sure what to expect with this one. But I really enjoyed it. I’m a sucker for a bit of Victorian or Edwardian style, the works of Jules Verne, Arthur Conan-Doyle and H.G. Wells. Not only that, I … Continued
Full disclosure time. I never used to be a reader of Y.A. adventures, that all changed when I read my first, as a favour to an author friend who needed a fresh, unbiased pair of eyes on their work. Since … Continued
As a writer of Humourous Science Fiction myself, with my Andorra Pett series, I’m always on the look out for other offerings in this sub-genre. This time, I’m focusing on the first Jane Bond novel, which seems to fit the … Continued