‘How to Solve Your Own Murder’ by Kristen Perrin

FRANCES ALWAYS SAID SHE'D BE MURDERED...SHE WAS RIGHT.In 1965, when Frances Adams was seventeen, a fortune teller told her that one day she'd be murdered. Thus began a lifetime of trying to prevent the crime that would be her eventual demise. No one took Frances seriously for sixty years - until, of course, she was …

Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney

Published today is a fabulous British crime thriller from debut author, Marie Tierney: Thirteen-year-old Ava Bonney possesses an unusual intellect far beyond her years. While her friends play, Ava's fascination lies in the intricate process of animal decomposition, studying roadkill found in the streets around her home. But, one night, Ava's secret nocturnal routine takes a …

Review of ‘Fourteen Days: A Collaborative Novel’

The premise of ‘Fourteen Days’ is intriguing. Take a load of authors, all of whom are critically-acclaimed in their own right, and get them to collaboratively write one novel. I can only imagine the logistics behind organising that one, especially during a pandemic. I can only admire the experimental nature of this novel and the …

‘The Murder After the Night Before’ by Katy Brent

It’s difficult not to have sympathy for Molly Monroe. She set out on her office night out as a carefree young journalist who wrote about llamas and unicorns. She wakes up the next morning with a strange man in her bed, vomit in the sink, and no memory of what happened the night before. As …

Book Review of Twenty Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate

It takes one moment to call for help. So why did he wait? THE QUESTIONFor the last ten years, the small town of West Wilmer has been struggling to answer one question: on the night of the crash that killed his sister, why did it take Grant Dean twenty-seven minutes to call for help? If …

October Wrap Up

I enjoyed reading a wide range of books last month including a couple of spooky ones for Halloween, some non-fiction, and an early Christmas read. ‘The Seventh Son’ by Sebastian Faulks You can read my review of this book here: https://wordywitterings.com/2023/10/08/the-seventh-son-by-sebastian-faulks/ ‘Unruly: The Ridiculous History of England’s Kings and Queens’ by David Mitchell. Irreverent, sarcastic …

Book Review of ‘The Christmas Appeal’ by Janice Hallett

It’s November 1st, I’ve seen both Mariah Carey and Michael Buble on television adverts, and I’ve got my Christmas cake in the oven - it’s (un)officially the day when we get to start thinking about Christmas. My first Christmas present to myself has been unwrapping the latest novel by Janice Hallett, author of ‘The Appeal’, …

The Seventh Son by Sebastian Faulks

A CHILD WILL BE BORN WHO WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING When a young American academic Talissa Adam offers to carry another woman's child, she has no idea of the life-changing consequences. Behind the doors of the Parn Institute, a billionaire entrepreneur plans to stretch the boundaries of ethics as never before. Through a series of IVF …

‘Beneath Dark Waters’ by Karen Rose

A romantic thriller set in the New Orleans bayou Karen Rose's "Beneath Dark Waters" presents another exhilarating installment in the New Orleans series, and it shines with its abundant mystery and suspense. While there are a few minor drawbacks, the engrossing mysteries within both the main plot and subplots elevate the reading experience. The story …

Book Review of ‘Nightjar’ by Katya Balen

After a week of reviewing some fantastic summer releases from Barrington Stoke, this final novella is absolutely stunning! In "Nightjar" by Katya Balen, the spellbinding touch of Carnegie Medallist Katya Balen weaves a poignant novella that embraces themes of family, healing, and the wonders of nature. An author whose voice resonates powerfully within the realm …