Time for an ingeniously plotted festive murder mystery set on the 1950s Yorkshire Moors from the bestselling author of the D.C.I. Daley series. The Plot A village of secrets.It’s December 1952, and a dead stranger has been found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered town of Elderby. Is he a simple… More Murder at Holly House
Death at the Sign of the Rook is the 6th Jackson Brodie novel by Kate Atkinson and was a #1 Sunday Times Bestseller. Plot Welcome to Rook Hall. The stage is set. The players are ready. By night’s end, a murderer will be revealed. Ex-detective Jackson Brodie is staving off a bad case of midlife malaise… More Death at the sign of the Rook – Review
On our visit to Northumberland I purchased Holy Island by L J Ross to commemerate our visit to Lindisfarne. Also known as Holy Island, Lindisfarne is a tidal island off the northeast coast of England. The Plot Detective Chief Inspector Ryan retreats to Holy Island seeking sanctuary when he is forced to take sabbatical leave… More Holy Island
I recently picked up a copy of this thriller set on the shores of the Italian beauty spot at a highly exclusive wedding. Murder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle was Waterstones Thriller of the Month for July 2024. The Plot One happy couple. Two divided families. A wedding party to die for. On the private island… More Murder on Lake Garda
Looking for a gripping mystery that keeps you guessing until the end ? Try All Dressed in White. The Plot Five years ago Amanda Pierce was excitedly preparing to marry her college sweetheart. She and Jeffrey had already battled through sickness and health, although their lives were certainly more richer than poorer as Amanda was… More All Dressed in White
Chosen as a holiday read, Dead Rich by G.W.Shaw, is a thriller about the filthy rich…. Super yachts are secretive, like their owners. The bigger the richer. Like castles, they are created to inspire awe. Like castles too, they are defended. They are an entire world, separate from the rest of us. The Plot Kai,… More Dead Rich
Is a Perfect Storm the Perfect Time for a Murder? The Plot When Hurricane Leo threatens Florida’s Camino Island, the Governor is quick to issue an evacuation order. Most residents flee but a small group of diehards decide to ride it out. Amongst them is Bruce Cable, proprietor of Bay Books in downtown Santa Rosa.… More Camino Winds
The Two Faces of January is a 1964 novel by Patricia Highsmith. It was made into the 2014 thriller written and directed by Hossein Amini. It stars Viggo Mortensen, Kirsten Dunst and Oscar Isaac. Plot Two men meet in the picturesque backstreets of Athens. Chester MacFarlane is a conman with multiple false identities, near the end of his rope and on the… More The Two Faces of January
This is a Daley Buzz Treasure Cove Cozy Mystery Book. Written by Meredith Potts, the audiobook is narrated by Stephanie Quinn. Plot A murder-for-hire plot. A wild twist. And gingerbread cookies. Sabrina Carlson desperately wants to have a peaceful holiday. As Christmas day quickly approaches, it doesn’t seem like that is going to happen. There… More Christmas Gingerbread Cookies with a Side of Murder – Review
The Christmas Jigsaw Murders is a (deliciously dark) Christmas cracker from the bestselling author of Murder on the Christmas Express, Alexandra Benedict. Plot On 19th of December, renowned puzzle setter, loner and Christmas sceptic Edie O’Sullivan finds a hand-delivered present on her doorstep. Unwrapping it, she finds a jigsaw box and, inside, six jigsaw pieces. When… More The Christmas Jigsaw Murders