“Death of a Texan” Review

Hello Friends!

Today, I bring you a cozy mystery. What best way to enjoy your Sunday? It definitely is for me, read a mystery ad get my brain working, in anticipation for the new week coming up.

Anyway, if you like mystery and suspense, I hope this book makes you curious.

“Death of a Texan“, written by Cat Hickey, is a Mystery and Suspense novel, the second book in The Chloe Parsons Mysteries series published on 30th April 2021 by Darkstroke Books.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Cat Hickey for the eCopy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

A grieving widow. A sketchy admirer. An adoring boyfriend.

But one of them is up to no good.

Chloe’s new life in Costa Rica seems perfect: her relationship with Mateo is heating up, and her career as a private investigator is off to a good start. She only wishes that her cases were more interesting than the lost dogs or cheating husbands she’s been hired for so far…

She gets her wish when a dead body lands, almost literally, at her feet. Hired by the highly strung Elena Vargas to follow her husband, Victor, Chloe discovers that not only was he cheating on his wife – he’s been murdered.

As Chloe delves deeper into the mystery surrounding Victor’s death, she uncovers secret after secret. The danger becomes all too real when she narrows in on the killer’s identity. Someone is following her everywhere, and threatening notes arrive on her doorstep.

As if that’s not bad enough, her relationship with Mateo begins to unravel, and his coworker, Jaime, seems intent on convincing her that Mateo is a cheater.

Desperately trying to figure out what’s going on, Chloe becomes more and more enmeshed in a sordid world of lies, sex, and murder.

Who can Chloe really trust? And can she catch the killer before she becomes the next victim?

Purchase Links: Amazon

Potential Trigger Warnings: Non-gory murder

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About the Author

Cat Hickey has a Master’s degree in Biology, and teaches Anatomy and Physiology at a university in Baltimore, MD, USA. She writes light-hearted mysteries and thrillers that are based, partly, on her extensive travels around the world. She is also an avid yogi who teaches aerial yoga and practices aerial circus arts, and spends the rest of her time with her three rescue animals, which consist of three cats and a horse.

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My Review

Although I haven’t read the first book of this series, I felt as this one was standalone-ish. I didn’t really have much problem with the timeline and the character, and I didn’t feel as there was a lot missing. Yet, I do want to read the first one in the future and see what happened to Chloe’s life before.

In “Death of a Texan” we follow Chloe. Our amazing private detective is in Costa Rica, living her life to the best, with an amazing guy, Mateo, and with a career she likes, yet she would like some exciting jobs. And, yes, she got it!

Chloe realizes that the cheating husband that she was hired by Ellen Vargas to watch ends up dead. And with a murder comes great… mysteries. As we are taken with Chloe in the dangerous path of uncovering the truth, I couldn’t help myself wondering what happened, who done it, what secrets are hidden and how will Chloe find out everything.

I liked Chloe, she was believable and realist, and reading her journey through the depth of murder and mystery made me imagine a tv series episode. Actually, I would have loved to have a clearer picture of everything around her, because… Costa Rica! I never been there so reading is the only escape.

Speaking of escapes… This book had a fast pace and it got me going, very focus and almost afraid I was going to miss a clue. It was entertaining and curious.

Overall, I liked it and like I said previously, I’m now interested in reading the first book, just to have more information about Chloe and go on another adventure with her.

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Jess

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“To The Fair Land” Review

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I’m back to a Historical novel and I bring you a review.

“To The Fair Land“, written by Lucienne Boyce, is a Historical Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Murder Mystery novel, published in 2012, updated cover and reissued 2021.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Lucienne Boyce for the eCopy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

In 1789 struggling writer Ben Dearlove rescues a woman from a furious Covent Garden mob. The woman is ill and in her delirium cries out the name “Miranda”. Weeks later an anonymous novel about the voyage of the Miranda to the fabled Great Southern Continent causes a sensation. Ben decides to find the author everyone is talking about. He is sure the woman can help him – but she has disappeared.

It is soon clear that Ben is involved in something more dangerous than the search for a reclusive writer. Who is the woman and what is she running from? Who is following Ben? And what is the Admiralty trying to hide? Before he can discover the shocking truth, Ben has to get out of prison, catch a thief, and bring a murderer to justice.

Purchase Links: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Kobo | Book Depository

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About the Author

Lucienne Boyce writes historical fiction, non-fiction and biography. After gaining an MA in English Literature, specialising in eighteenth-century fiction, she published her first historical novel, To The Fair Land (SilverWood Books, 2012, reissued 2021), an eighteenth-century thriller set in Bristol and the South Seas.

Her second novel, Bloodie Bones: A Dan Foster Mystery (SilverWood Books, 2015) is the first of the Dan Foster Mysteries and follows the fortunes of a Bow Street Runner who is also an amateur pugilist. Bloodie Bones was joint winner of the Historical Novel Society Indie Award 2016, and was also a semi-finalist for the M M Bennetts Award for Historical Fiction 2016. The second Dan Foster Mystery, The Butcher’s Block, was published in 2017 and was awarded an IndieBrag Medallion in 2018. The third in the series, Death Makes No Distinction, was published in 2019 and is also an IndieBrag Medallion honoree, recipient of Chill With a Books Premium Readers’ Award, and a joint Discovering Diamonds Book of the Month. In 2017 an e-book Dan Foster novella, The Fatal Coin, was trade published by SBooks.

In 2013, Lucienne published The Bristol Suffragettes (SilverWood Books), a history of the suffragette movement in Bristol and the west country. In 2017 she published a collection of short essays, The Road to Representation: Essays on the Women’s Suffrage Campaign.

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My Review

I was quite curious about this book when I read the synopsis. A book about an anonymous writer, and a main character looking for the truth.

We follow Ben Dearlove, as he follow his investigation trying to figure out the truth. A story set in the 18th century, with realistic characters and good moments of interaction that made me very focus on understanding what was going on and the background of the characters.

I won’t say much, because I don’t want to give any spoil, but I enjoyed it a lot for how it all went and how things development. It was a page turned, with mystery that really made me want to read more, and with an intriguing plot.

Overall, I liked it and I would love even more about this world. I want more about certain characters, and more quests. So I’m quite curious about other books by the author.

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Jess

“The Boy in the Well” Review

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Today I bring you two reviews of books that are completely different genres, and this is the first one.

“The Boy in the Well“, written by Dan Clark, is a Mystery/Thriller/Drama novel, published on 13th April 2021.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Dan Clark for the eCopy of this book, and for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

A time to mourn. A gruesome find. A race for the truth.

After her husband and son are killed in a tragic car accident, Carolyn goes to stay with her mother in a quiet, rural town. She hopes the break will help her cope with her loss.

Soon, Carolyn discovers that the small town holds unforgivable secrets. One she stumbles upon when she discovers the body of a young boy down a well – only to find he has disappeared when she returns with the police.

The local residents, including Carolyn’s mother, doubt her discovery and blame it on her current state of mind. Rumours begin to spread.

With somebody determined to stop Carolyn uncovering the truth, she knows she needs to prove what she saw. Not just for the boy and his family but also for herself.

Will Carolyn be able to find the proof she needs? Or will her life be in danger if she continues her search?

Purchase Link: Amazon

Content Warning: The protagonist has recently lost her husband and son in a fatal accident.

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About the Author

Dan was born in the North West of England. He started reading Stephen King from an early age and is still a committed fan today, believing this is what inspired him to start writing.

After leaving school, he studied Accounting before realising working with numbers wasn’t for him. He has done numerous jobs which include, working in retail, in busy restaurants as a Chef, driving a taxi and moving on to driving lorries.

Dan lives with his fiancé, Rachel, and easily annoyed cat, Burt. In his free time he loves to find a comfortable chair with a large cup of tea and read thriller and horror novels. He enjoys walking and being out in the countryside and devotes most of his time to his passion: writing his own stories.

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My Review

This book is the debut novel of Dan Clark and I really thing this is a great start.

As we follow Carolyn through this journey of uncovering the truth and reveal it to the people around her that don’t believe her story… we go deep into a mystery full of twists and turns, as well as a fast paced narrative that put me at the edge of my seat.

Another thing I loved, besides the pace and the mystery, was the small town setting. I live in a small town, surrounded by other small towns, and there is a wary feeling about quiet, rural town when it’s connected with crime and secrets. And I absolutely love it.

The book got me going, from the realistic characters to the unknown and the adrenaline and curiosity it gave me. Overall, it was interesting and such a great start for this author and I can’t wait to see what else he brings us.

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Jess

“The Hashtag Killer” Review

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Review time! And ita brand new series.

“The Hashtag Killer“, written by A.S. French, is a Crime novel, the first book in Detective Jen Flowers Series, published on 25th March 2021.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and A.S. French for the eCopy of this book, and for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

Catch a killer or save a child. What would you do?

DI Jen Flowers thought she’d seen it all after fifteen years on the force, but when a vigilante serial killer hits the city and uses social media to gather supporters, she must fight the public and her doubts to catch a murderer and save her daughter.

Suffering from blackouts and abandoned as a child by her father, Ruby Vasquez has been chasing that one scoop to make her an internet star. Living with an alcoholic mother who hates her, Ruby discovers a secret about the vigilante’s first victim, which puts her in the killer and DI Flowers’ sights.

Jen and Ruby have to overcome the secrets in their past while battling each other to discover the Hashtag Killer’s identity. Jen will have to choose between keeping her daughter safe or finding a killer, while Ruby will need to decide if becoming famous is more important than doing the right thing.

Purchase Link: Amazon UK | Amazon US

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About the Author

Andrew French is a man of no wealth and little taste. He lives amongst faded seaside glamour on the North East coast of England. He likes gin and cats but not together, new music and old movies, curry and ice cream. Slow bike rides and long walks to the pub are his usual exercise, as well as flicking through the pages of good books and the memoirs of bad people.

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My Review

The first thing that caught my attention was the title. The cover had the mystery feeling, but the title totally won it. Being the first novel in a series, of course I was also curious for the introduction to the main character and the world in the series.

We have all read and watch stories about vigilantes. Some show them as good guys, some as bad guys. In this case it’s clear that it’s a bad guy, a serial killer. Connecting it to the internet was something that we could understand.

Following multiple characters in a fast paced and exciting crime novel, we go on a journey to uncover not only the truth about who the killer is, but also that is the background of the characters and how everything makes sense.

I love that the story had me intrigued page after page for various reasons. I love that it got me thinking about social media, fame, right vs wrong, vigilantism, and so many other elements. And I couldn’t put the book down. I wanted to know what would happen to Jen and Ruby, and I wanted to know more about the Killer and motivations behind each action.

Overall, it was the kind of book that is enjoyable because catches our attention. From the details, the pace, the interesting and dynamic characters, the plot and the connections with the society and the contemporary world and reality we know. It all made me curious and I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

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Jess

“Willow Weeps” Review

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And I have a review of a thriller for you today! Are you ready?

“Willow Weeps“, written by Louise Worthington, is a Psychological thriller, published on 31st March 2021.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Louise Worthington for the eCopy of this book, and for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

A secret is a lie in the making.

A charming divorcee and his young daughter. The promise of a new life – together as a family, in an apartment in a historic building.  A fresh start – or the key to a nightmare?

Who will Willow believe – a young offender, or the love of her life?

Page-turning and emotional, Willow Weeps is the gripping new thriller from the author of Rachel’s Garden and The Entrepreneur. 

Purchase Link: Amazon US

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About the Author

Born in Cheshire, England, Louise studied literature at the University of Essex. As a teenager she read until the small hours, enjoying the darker worlds conjured by Stephen King and Daphne du Maurier.

Louise is the author of the bestseller, Rachel’s Garden, another psychological thriller and Distorted Days which Kirkus Review described as ‘a formidable work.’  Her chilling blend of the lyrical and the dark is themost gripping in her thrillers and horror.

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My Review

This was the first book I read of Lousie Worthington so I didn’t know what to expect in terms of writing and the author’s voice. I did enjoy it although certain things weren’t entirely my cup of tea.

This book follows Willow, she’s our main character, although we also follow other characters at certain points, which adds to the mystery in my opinion. I don’t think I fully connected with Willow, but I could understand her connection with her sister and the superstitious side. That’s something that got me curious immediately.

Then there were kind of two mysteries, and I liked that. I liked that I was not always in the know about what was real, what were the answers and what would happen next. It kept me going, even when I wasn’t liking some of the characters actions (which is fine! We can’t always like every character in a book.)

Something I did enjoy was the added text/stories that a character had written. They were a good thing to add to the novel since it’s a big element in that mystery. Plus, it does allow us to understand more about the character and their past.

Overall, I did enjoy it. It did make me wonder at some point, and it did play with my mind. Although I would have preferred to connect with the characters and with their interaction, but I will be checking more of the author’s works and see what else she has for her.

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Jess

“A Gentleman’s Promise” Review

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Are you ready for another historical romance novel and review?

“A Gentleman’s Promise“, written by Penny Hampson, is a Regency Historical Romance and Mystery, the first book in the Gentlemen Series, and the revised edition was published on 25th February 2021.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Penny Hampson for the eCopy of this book and for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

A docile wife is what he wants. A husband is the last thing she needs. Can a quest for a killer teach them that they are both wrong?

Emma Smythe and her brother arrive at Easterby Hall to discover that a handsome stranger has laid claim to their ancestral home and the family title. Have her relatives been murdered, and is her brother next? Determined to find the answers, she has no option but to trust the gentleman who insists that he will help. But danger appears in many guises, and for a woman intent on remaining single, her intriguing protector may prove the biggest threat of all.

The attempts on Richard Lacey’s life begin when he inherits a title and a rundown estate. A coincidence? He’s not so sure. Problems multiply with the unexpected arrival of Jamie and Emma Smythe. Long thought dead, they too are potential targets. Richard thinks he wants a docile, obedient wife, but will the task of keeping headstrong Emma safe from danger change his mind?

Embroiled in a sinister mystery, can Richard and Emma work together to catch a killer? And will this dangerous quest teach them that what they both wish to avoid is exactly what they need?

Filled with intrigue, unexpected twists, and faultless period detail, this slow-burn romance is a must-read for lovers of classic Regency fiction.

Purchase Link: Amazon

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About the Author

Penny Hampson writes mysteries, and because she has a passion for history, you’ll find her stories also reflect that. A Gentleman’s Promise, a traditional Regency romance, was Penny’s debut novel, which was shortly followed by more in the same genre. Penny also enjoys writing contemporary mysteries with a hint of the paranormal, because where do ghosts come from but the past?

Penny lives with her family in Oxfordshire, and when she is not writing, she enjoys reading, walking, swimming, and the odd gin and tonic (not all at the same time).

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My Review

This is the beginning of a series, and I love series, especially those that are in the historical romance genre. This is also my first interaction with Penny Hampson’s writing and books. So I was surprised and delighted.

“A Gentleman’s Promise” follows Richard Lacey and Emma Smythe’s life, how they met and got together, and their relationship developed while so many other things were happening. I enjoyed their interactions and I enjoyed the secondary characters and how everything connected.

In terms of plot, I liked that there wasn’t just drama and romance, but also suspense. The mystery gave it an extra element to the story and it was interesting to see how thing unfolded and uncovering the information that was being given and how it all came together. It also mad the story exciting and the action moving.

Overall, I really liked this book. It had a good pace and had me going from beginning to end. I’m actually very curious about the following books in the series.

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Jess

“Future Perfect” Review

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Thriller have never been the kind of genre I usually jump to immediately, but when the synopsis calls my attention, I can’t help myself. This review of one of those books.

“Future Perfect“, written by Felicia Yap, is a Thriller, was published on 18th March 2021 by Wildfire, Headline.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, Felicia Yap and Wildfire – Headline, for the ebook, via Netgalley. Thank you for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

What if today was your last day…

A bomb has exploded during a fashion show, killing a beautiful model on the catwalk. The murderer is still at large… and he may strike again. Yet this is the least of Police Commissioner Christian Verger’s worries. His fiancée Viola has left him. He has to keep his tumultuous past a secret. To make things worse, his voice assistant Alexa is 99.74% sure he will die tomorrow.

Moving from snowy 1980s Montana to chic 1990s Manhattan to a drone-filled 2030s Britain, FUTURE PERFECT is an electrifying race to solve a murder before it’s too late. Yet it is also a love story, a riveting portrait of a couple torn apart by secrets, grief and guilt. A twisted tale of how the past can haunt a person’s future and be used to predict if he will die… or kill.

Purchase Link: Amazon UK | Amazon US

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About the Author

Felicia Yap grew up in Kuala Lumpur. She read biochemistry at Imperial College London, followed by a doctorate in history (and a half-blue in competitive ballroom dancing) at Cambridge University. She has been a radioactive-cell biologist, a war historian, a university lecturer, a technology journalist, a theatre critic, a flea-market trader and a catwalk model. Felicia’s debut thriller Yesterday has been translated into multiple languages around the world. 

Social Media Links: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Goodreads

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My Review

A book unlike any other I have read in the genre in recent times. I was fascinated by the story, intrigued by the mystery and plot just based on the synopsis. And since this is a new-to-me author, I was very excited to learn more and get to know an author.

The book has a brilliant setting that captivated my attention from the entry line of chapter one. I felt like I was going on this futurist yet close and contemporary journey, not only learning more about the world, but also about the various characters involved in the mystery and the plot, and of course the society and culture.

I love when a book is different from what the others I have been reading. It makes it stand out and be excited for all the unexpected moments and twist & turns. This novel definitely gave me the thriller feel which I appreciate a lot. I’m no expert on the genre, I just know what I like, and I loved this story.

The characters kept things interesting. As we follow them during different times, as we try to figure out the secrets and what will happen next to them or that they will do… There was never a boring moment for me. Every character made sense to me, even when I couldn’t fully connect with them, because I was trying to figure them out, I was so caught up in the book and in their lives.

The pace was just perfect for me. I enjoyed how it had a nice equilibrium in relation to the characters personality and actions, as well as in relation to the plot and the mysteries we had to uncover.

Overall, I so want to read more of this author’s work. And I almost want to grab this book again and reread it, just to see if I missed any detail or any clue that may lead me to the truth and the information quicker. It’s that kind of story: A book I will keep rereading because I just know each experience will allow me to see things in a different perspective.

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Jess

“Crossing the Line” Review

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I have found myself enjoying audiobooks a lot lately. Maybe because I can do other chores while listening to a good story. Maybe because I can relax in the sofa, listen and not getting a headache after a long time reading on my ereader or phone.

Anyway, today I bring a review of an audiobook.

“Crossing the Line“, written by Isabella Muir, is a Mystery/crime novel, the first book in the Giuseppe Bianchi series, the audiobook was published on 16th December 2020, narrated by Charles Johnston and was a duration of 7 hours.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, Isabella Muir for the Audible Codes of this book. Thank you for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

Tragic accident or cold-blooded murder?

Retired Italian detective, Giuseppe Bianchi, travels to England to escape one tragic death, when he comes face-to-face with another. When the body of a teenager is found on a Sussex beach, Giuseppe is drawn to the case – a case with no witnesses, and a case about which no one is prepared to talk.

National news reports of a missing 12-year-old in Manchester spark fear across the nation. The phrase “stranger-danger” filters into public consciousness. Local reporter, Christina Rossi, already has concerns about her local community. Families are not as close-knit as they first appear.

As the sea mist drifts in and darkness descends, can Giuseppe and Christina discover the truth and prevent another tragedy?

Crossing the Line is the perfect listen for everyone who loves Agatha Christie style twists and turns, with a Mediterranean flavor. Imagine the charismatic Italian police series, Montalbano, combined with those TV favorites set in the 1960s – Endeavour, George Gently, and Call the Midwife.

Purchase Link: Amazon

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About the Author

Isabella is never happier than when she is immersing herself in the sights, sounds and experiences of the 1960s. Researching all aspects of family life back then formed the perfect launch pad for her works of fiction. Isabella rediscovered her love of writing fiction during two happy years working on and completing her MA in Professional Writing and since then she has gone on to publish six novels, three novellas and two short story collections.

Her latest novel, Crossing the Line, is the first of a new series of Sussex Crimes, featuring retired Italian detective, Giuseppe Bianchi who is escaping from tragedy in Rome, only to arrive in the quiet seaside town of Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, to come face-to-face with it once more.

Her first Sussex Crime Mystery series features young librarian and amateur sleuth, Janie Juke. Set in the late 1960s, in the fictional seaside town of Tamarisk Bay, we meet Janie, who looks after the mobile library. She is an avid lover of Agatha Christie stories – in particular Hercule Poirot. Janie uses all she has learned from the Queen of Crime to help solve crimes and mysteries. As well as three novels, there are three novellas in the series, which explore some of the back story to the Tamarisk Bay characters.

Isabella’s standalone novel, The Forgotten Children, deals with the emotive subject of the child migrants who were sent to Australia – again focusing on family life in the 1960s, when the child migrant policy was still in force.

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My Review

Although this wasn’t the first book by Isabella Muir I had the pleasure of enjoy, it is the first in a series and it’s an audiobook, which made the experience different.

I’m realizing now that I actually enjoy mystery/crime novels when they are in audiobook format. There is this amazing storytelling and spooky element to it and the narrator of this book (Charles Johnston) did a brilliant job in taking me on the journey. Even thought I was doing other basic chores at home while listen to the story, I found myself multiple time pausing. I was completely captivated by the narrative and the plot and characters.

It’s not a crazy fast pace, everything happening at the speed of light kind of story. No, I found it to be a slow pace that allowed me to focus on details and the characters in a way that I appreciate.

Speaking of the character, I hope I can read the book in the future because I want to see if my understanding of the characters and the connection I felt were thanks to the narrative and the voice of the narrator, or because I really caught the feeling of their personalities. Plus, I always love to see if I missed something and to compare the images I create by reading and by listen.

I had fun with the audiobook. It kind of reminded me of listening to the true crime podcast, but this time, while the mystery was happen in real time. If that makes sense. I enjoyed the plot and I felt like everything made sense.

Overall, I believe it was a good start of a series and I very good audiobook. I can’t wait to know more about the characters and how the series will continue.

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Love,

Jess

“Murder: It’s All in Your Head” Review

Hello Friends!

Because sometimes all we need is a Psychological thriller to make us excited and at the edge of our seats, I bring you a review of a book in that genre.

“Murder: It’s All in Your Head“, written by Cynthia Hilston, a Horror/Psychological thriller, published on 5th December 2020.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Cynthia Hilston for the eCopy of this book and for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

Someone has been getting away with murder for over 100 years in the small town of Hurston, Ohio. But the wrong person has been convicted of those murders every time. In 2018, Cassie Meadows is on her way to school when a bright flash comes out of nowhere, and she wakes in millionaire Randy Davis’s body with blood on her hands…the blood of Randy’s wife, who lies in a pool of crimson in the bathtub with her throat slit. Meanwhile, an old man everyone calls Jimmy Williams raves that he’s the real Randy Davis as he lives out his days in a ward for the criminally insane. In 1914, young Helen Hawkins is unloved and repetitively abused by her father, who is also the town’s pastor. Her only escape is in her dreams, where she wakes in others’ bodies, living other lives, but when her dreams turn out to be reality, the tables are turned on her father. In a story where no one is who they seem, how can Cassie, the latest victim accused of a murder she didn’t commit, end the cycle?

Purchase Links: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Potential Trigger Warnings: Murder, drug and alcohol use, swearing, rape (strongly implied), incestual rape (strongly implied), violence, mental abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, gory scenes involving blood

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About the Author

Cynthia Hilston is a stay-at-home mom of three young kids, happily married, and lives in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. Writing has always been like another child to her. After twenty years of waltzing in the world of fan fiction, she stepped away to do her debut dance with original works of fiction. Visit her website at http://www.cynthiahilston.com for more information.

In her spare time – what spare time? – she devours books, watches Supernatural and Outlander, pets her orange kitty, looks at the stars, drinks wine or coffee with good friends, and dreams of what other stories she wishes to tell.

Social Media Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads

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My Review

When I read the synopsis I was intrigued. Never have I read a book with this kind of concept and I was curious to see what the real truth the story really was. The sentence “Someone has been getting away with murder for over 100 years” already calls for certain questions. Who is being? That is happening in that town? How could this happen?

As we are taken on a journey of well crafted psychological thriller, we enter a new reality. We jump from one point to another, learning about every character involved in these crazy plot. We are put to the test, really. We are sucked into the story and the narrative, we are creating connections and trying to answer questions at the same rhythm we are asking them.

Do they seem unrelated? Yes. Do everything sound strange? Yes. But was it mind blowing? Absolutely! It was the kind of book I didn’t know I needed to read until I started it. And I may reread it again to see if I can find anymore clues and details that may have escape my first read. That’s how I know I enjoyed the book and was blown away by the story… when I immediately make plans to reread it.

It’s a strong book, that talks about various aspects of humans, society and right & wrong. It left me wondering. It left me thinking. It left me understanding the characters in a powerful way, and emotional connection.

Overall, I loved it. It was unique, it had horror, mystery, thrilling moments and it played with my mind at each turn of the page. Definitely the kind of book to catch our attention and letting up desperate to learn more.

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I always welcome new books to add to my list and I’m always excited to do reviews and read books. And I’m open to debate and exchange opinions, so let’s talk.

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Love,

Jess

Promo Post: Killing the Story”, Joan Livingston

Hello Friends!

I have a couple of posts today to share with you. I will start with this promo post of a book that is part of a series.

“Killing the Story“, written by Joan Livingston, is a mystery novel, the fourth in the Isabel Long Mystery Series, published on 26th August 2020 by Darkstroke Books.

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Synopsis

An accidental death that was no accident…

For the record, Estelle Crane, the gutsy editor of The Observer newspaper, died after a hard fall on ice. But years later, her son discovers a cryptic note hinting her death might not have been an accident after all.

Was Estelle pursuing a big story that put her life in danger?

That’s what Isabel Long — along with her 93-year-old mother, Maria, her ‘Watson’ — agrees to investigate in Dillard, a town whose best days are in the past.

A former journalist, Isabel follows leads and interviews sources, new and familiar. She quickly finds a formidable threat in Police Chief James Hawthorne, who makes it clear Isabel is not welcome in his town — and who warns her against poking her nose into Estelle’s death.

Of course, that’s after Isabel has discovered the chief’s questionable policing and a troubled history with Estelle that goes way back.

Killing the story means dropping it because there aren’t enough facts to back it up. But Isabel won’t make that mistake. She’ll see this one through to the very end.

Can she uncover the plot that led to Estelle’s murder?

Killing the Story is the fourth in the popular Isabel Long Mystery Series. 

Purchase Links: Amazon UK | Amazon US

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About the Author

Joan Livingston is the author of novels for adult and young readers. Killing the Story, published by Darkstroke Books, is the fourth in her Isabel Long Mystery Series, featuring a longtime journalist who becomes an amateur P.I. solving cold cases in rural New England.

She draws upon her own experience as a longtime journalist in Massachusetts and New Mexico to create Isabel Long, a sassy, savvy widow who uses the skills she acquired in the business to solve what appears to be impossible cases. She also relies on her deep knowledge of rural Western Massachusetts, where she lives, to create realistic characters and settings — from country bars (where Isabel works part-time) to a general store’s backroom where gossipy old men meet.

She credits her mother, Algerina — the inspiration for Maria, Isabel Long’s ‘Watson’ — for instilling in her a love of reading and the power of the written word.

Social Media Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads

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If you are an author or publisher and want me to do a review of a book please check out my Request Review page to learn more about the reviewing policies.

I always welcome new books to add to my list and I’m always excited to do reviews and read books. And I’m open to debate and exchange opinions, so let’s talk.

Also, if you would like to join me as a guest on my blog, check out the Guests Post page to know more and contact me so we can start planing your visit.

Love,

Jess