When a limousine carrying five couples to their prom disappears you'd think 鈥榯ragic accident鈥�, but of course this is BlackRock Falls so it could neverWhen a limousine carrying five couples to their prom disappears you'd think 鈥榯ragic accident鈥�, but of course this is BlackRock Falls so it could never be as simple as that, not in serial murder central. Brilliantly evil, the horrendous depravity of the plot will stun you. I really don't know how the author can come up with so many gripping ideas, but here we are in the 26th instalment, and it's all as fresh as the first. Another engrossing read in this excellent series which I read in one day. The subplot continues to delight too, a lovely ending but not without an overheard comment that lays the ground for even more intrigue to come. ...more
An excellent read. The first in a new series from the pen of the author of the Detective Inspector Drake and Detective Inspector Marco series, this tiAn excellent read. The first in a new series from the pen of the author of the Detective Inspector Drake and Detective Inspector Marco series, this time it is Detective Inspector Caren Waits turn. Recently widowed and newly promoted, Caren moved from North Wales to take up her first Detective Inspector role in the Western Division. She is immediately, on her first day, thrown into a murder investigation. A brilliant main plot that hurtles along, keeping you guessing, and a fantastic subplot that has so much to offer, I can't wait to read the next instalment to see how it develops....more
Every book I've read by Kia Abdullah has been a 5 star read and this, What Happens in The Dark, is no exception. From the very first line you are drawnEvery book I've read by Kia Abdullah has been a 5 star read and this, What Happens in The Dark, is no exception. From the very first line you are drawn into the lives of the characters and totally invested in them. A brilliantly written thriller, with gripping courtroom scenes and a sobering look at domestic violence in ALL its forms. The twist when it comes will knock you sideways! While Kia鈥檚 books are normally stand-alone reads I really hope she makes an exception this time as we need to know what happens next to Safa and her nemesis, whom, in the interests of not spoiling the plot for others, will remain nameless....more
Wow this is an excellent thriller. What a vipers nest the school gate clique of Mum鈥檚 are. There are a lot of characters to keep track of here so you nWow this is an excellent thriller. What a vipers nest the school gate clique of Mum鈥檚 are. There are a lot of characters to keep track of here so you need your wits about you, not to mention the twists and turns. It feels like a race to the truth towards the end and when you鈥檙e finally there a pi猫ce de r茅sistance of a twist leaves you reeling! A true masterpiece of intrigue. ...more
Stunning does not come close to describing this read! Brilliantly written, all human emotion is here. This is a long book at over 400 pages but it doesStunning does not come close to describing this read! Brilliantly written, all human emotion is here. This is a long book at over 400 pages but it does not feel like it. The pacing is perfect flipping between different points of view. From the first page you are invested in the characters. Acclaimed and applauded for his heroic saving of a baby from a house fire, Steve goes from hero to zero in a matter of chapters. You the reader know something is wrong but you can't work it out or why Steve is so reticent in acceptance of his hero status. As the plot unfolds you are left as stunned as are the now divided members of the small knit community where the book is set. The reasons are surprising, though understandable, but absolutely nothing prepared me for the twist at the end. Nature over nurture? You decide. I can't recommend this enough. A truly excellent read....more
Oh wow what did I just read!鈥�? I'm a huge fan of this series, but this is not just another great, engrossing read. In my opinion, it is probably the beOh wow what did I just read!鈥�? I'm a huge fan of this series, but this is not just another great, engrossing read. In my opinion, it is probably the best instalment in the Erika Foster series yet. There are so many what-the-hell! moments. Firstly in the course of an investigation Erika, and you the reader, are floored when she comes face to face with her old nemesis, the person who is responsible for her traumatic past and the murder of not only her colleagues but her husband too. If that isn't enough the one person from her past who has her back, to whom she shares her past and whom she can turn to, delivers the ultimate betrayal. As the story of Erika鈥檚 past unfolded I was concerned that the author was wrapping things up and we might not hear from Erika again so I was thrilled and relieved to read that is not the case. I can't wait to catch up with her and the rest of the characters and see what lies ahead for them. As always the author delivers a brilliant and truly unputdownable read. ...more
Another great read in this excellent series. It鈥檚 all about the main plot this time when a friend of Nikki鈥檚 finds human remains in a house he has jusAnother great read in this excellent series. It鈥檚 all about the main plot this time when a friend of Nikki鈥檚 finds human remains in a house he has just bought. An engrossing twisty turny tale then unravels. Meanwhile two other cases simmer along and suddenly links are made, secrets uncovered and a legacy of abusive uncovered. There is not much development in the subplot this time, but that said it鈥檚 lovely to catch up with the cast of characters that have come to feel like friends....more
My first book by the author, and I really enjoyed it. There's a bit of everything in here, mystery, murder, romance and even a bit of humour together wMy first book by the author, and I really enjoyed it. There's a bit of everything in here, mystery, murder, romance and even a bit of humour together with an excellent twist I never saw coming. A very quick fast paced read that keeps you turning the pages....more
A new character for Michael Connelly, but still the excellent, all-engaging writing, and another brilliant character in Los Angeles County Sheriff's DA new character for Michael Connelly, but still the excellent, all-engaging writing, and another brilliant character in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Detective Stilwell and the new beautiful (yes, I was googling the location) of Catalina Island. This is a multilayered read: a fabulous main plot, a nice subplot with lots more to offer and a great backstory of how Stilwell is exiled to this 鈥榖ackwater鈥�. All human emotions are here and skillfully interwoven into the narrative. There are no surprise cameos from our beloved Bosch, Ballard, or Mickey Haller, but there is a nice nod to something that happens in a previous novel that did make me smile. Another outstanding read from this master storyteller. No one could ever replace my affection for Harry Bosch but I was delighted to hear Michael say we will be hearing more from Stilwell and I鈥檓 already looking forward to it. ...more
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