BOOK REVIEW FIND YOU FIRST BY LINWOOD BARCLAY

It’s a deadly race against time…

Tech billionaire Miles has more money than he can ever spend, and everything he could dream of – except time. Now facing a terminal illness, Miles knows he must seize every minute to put his life in order. And that means taking a long hard look at his past.

Somewhere out there, Miles has children. And they might be about to inherit both the good and bad from him – possibly his fortune, or possibly something more sinister.

So Miles decides to track down his missing children. But a vicious killer is one step ahead of him. One by one, people are vanishing. Not just disappearing, every trace of them is wiped.

Number One Sunday Times bestseller Linwood Barclay returns with his electrifying new thriller, Find You First.

Firstly a thank you to Hq for my copy to review on netgalley. Ive only read Linwoods previous book so hes still a new author to me but i can tell why he is a bestseller.

This a fast paced action packed thriller .

All is not as it seems and questions will be asked. The theme of identity runs through this .

A mix of science and crime is a unlikely combination.

Published 4th February

BLOG TOUR IF I FALL BY MERILYN DAVIES

Firstly a big thank you to Lydia for my copy to review and having me on the tour. I did a blogger mistake and didnt read on time…lockdown ,kids ,uni …

I am a big fan of this author as a author and a person, shes lovely and always so complimentary on social media. I also had the pleasure to meet her at capital crime (book events remember those) .

This is her second novel which sees us reunited with Carla and Nell ready to crack a new case . This book is packed with suspense amd intrigue as we race to discover whos the killer and whats the truth?

Secrets are revealed and wow it is unecpected! Unpredictable and hooks you in and turning the pages.

Fantastic charactars and an original storyline that will no doubt have this book flying off the shelves.

I really emjoyed this and highly recommend if you like psychological crime thrillers.

Published 4th march in paperback and do check out the other blogs taking part.

BOOK REVIEW THE SECRET WITHIN BY LUCY DAWSON

a friendly face and being trustworthy, but humans are programmed to think there is. Even us doctors, who should know better

They’ll know about my past from the newspapers – the court case, the threats, the lies that were told – but what’s important now are my children. This has to be the new start we so desperately need. An escape from my old job, my ex… and the scandal that nearly ruined me.

What I don’t know yet is that if I convince them to trust me, I’ll be putting my family in terrible danger. I’m trying to make things right, but this is when it starts to go very, very wrong…

Firstly a big thank you to Bookouture for my copy to review on netgalley. I’ve read a few of Lucy’s books and loved them but none were quite as much the journey as this one was. Buckle up because this is a rollercoaster of a read.

Twists and turns and revelations after revelations this has all the ingredients for a fantastic psychological thriller . Filled with tension and suspense

Incredible thought provoking and unpredictable. Highly recommend

Published 26th January

BOOK REVIEW THE VISITORS BY MIRANDA RIJKS

She offered them a place to stay. They wanted so much more.

Hannah’s life is almost perfect. She’s a full-time mother to two young children and married to successful cardiologist Daniel.

The only thing missing is a project of her own. So she has poured heart and soul into converting their stone barn into a beautiful holiday rental.

Things take a dark turn when visitors Mike and Nadia come to stay. They are noisy, dirty and disrespectful. Hannah is incensed by their behaviour, worried they may wreck her lovingly restored barn.

But she gradually realises that property damage is the least of her worries. Nadia and Mike aren’t here just for a holiday – they have a deeper, darker purpose, one that threatens to destroy Hannah’s entire life.

Spiralling into a nightmare that grows worse with each passing day, Hannah has to find the courage to fight back. But Mike and Nadia are clever and ruthless and they know something that Hannah doesn’t – a shocking secret from the past…

Firstly a big thank you to the publishers for my copy to review on netgalley.

What a fantastic book,cleverly written. Thought provoking and compelling. This will definitely makw you question what would you do ?

Unpredictable and terrifying in terms of what people are capable of. All is not as it seems for anyone in this book.

Loved it and look forward to reading more from this author.

Published 13th December 2020

BOOK REVIEW THE GIRL IN THE MISSING POSTER BY BARBARA COPPERTHWAITE

MISSING – Have you seen this girl? Nineteen-year-old Leila Hawkins was last seen on 24 June, 1994, when she left her parents’ anniversary party early and ran into the stormy night wearing her twin sister Stella’s long red coat. She was never seen again.Stella holds the missing poster flat against the tree trunk and presses to make sure it’s secure. She tries not to look at the photograph on it. At the features so similar to hers. This time every year she decorates the small seaside town they grew up in with pictures of her beautiful missing twin. But after almost twenty-five years, is it even worth hoping someone will come forward?The last thing Stella ever expects is a direct response from the person who took Leila. Wracked with guilt about the secret she’s been keeping since the night of the party, and completely alone in the world without the other half of her, Stella agrees to his strange request: private, intimate details of her life in return for answers.But as the true events of the night of the party play out before her, Stella feels closer to Leila than she ever dreamed she’d be again – too close. Will it be too late before she realises she’s walked right into a deadly trap? Will she suffer the same fate as her sister?

Firstly a big thank you to Bookoutre for my copy to read on netgalley. This is only the second book of this authors that ive read. This was a twisty tense and suspenseful thriller. Unpredictable and keeps you on your toes.

Great format in which there is a mix of emails and a transcript for a television documentary. This was fresh idea for a thriller especially as i watch a lot of documentaries. Dark and compelling this is another fantsdrug psychological thriller from Bookoutre .

Highly recommend and i will definitely be reading more from Barbara

Published 23rd February

BOOK REVIEW THE LAST THING TO BURN BY WILL DEAN

He is her husband. She is his captive.

Her husband calls her Jane. That is not her name.

She lives in a small farm cottage, surrounded by vast, open fields. Everywhere she looks, there is space. But she is trapped. No one knows how she got to the UK: no one knows she is there. Visitors rarely come to the farm; if they do, she is never seen.

Her husband records her every movement during the day. If he doesn’t like what he sees, she is punished.

For a long time, escape seemed impossible. But now, something has changed. She has a reason to live and a reason to fight. Now, she is watching him, and waiting . . .

I have just inhaled this book and im feeling quite bereft! What a bloody fantastic book. Will( aka the one with the good hair) … is a phenomenal writer. This is his first standalone and what a first it is.

I had seen a big buzz around this release so was delighted to finally get my hands on a signed copy. The buzz is worthy!

This had me instantly hooked and inside the pages but also Janes world…or lack of. Sensitively written, incredibly thought provoking and powerful.

This was a once you start you have to finish in the bath job. You completely immerse yourself in the pages and are compelled to cheer and admire the strength and relisance shown.

Dark,haunting, captivating and downright traumatizing. I lived in 2 abusive and controlling households so I could envisage the tension and fear. Packed with suspense this is a excellent psychological thriller .

Raising awareness and understanding of a important subject.

This deserves all the awards and i highly recommend .

Published 7th january

BOOK REVIEW THE SOBER GIRL SOCIETY HANDBOOK BY MILLIE GOOCH

Have you ever woken up feeling anxious after a night of drinking? Do you cringe with embarrassment when reminded of your wild antics at girls’ night? Are blackouts increasingly becoming a problem?
Whichever way you look at it, it’s hard to avoid how alcohol really makes some of us feel: terrible. Whether you’re simply sober-curious or determined to make a more permanent change, this book shows not only why you should but also how you can, in a way that will change your life forever.
Offering tips and advice on how to stay sober in a world that revolves around drinking, this handbook will empower you to transform your relationship with alcohol so you can lead your most fulfilling life.

Ive been sober nearly 4 months and if you had said to me even 8 months ago that i would be reviewing quit lit i would have laughed.

Books are an extension of me always have been and always will. Therefore if im reading about it its important to me.
When i finally stopped kidding myself that i didnt have a problem quit lit became an essential tool for my soberity journey.
To know Millie had a book coming out after following and interacting with her on social media was very exciting.

This book is as vibrant as the pink cover and the words are both refreshing and informative. Its a fresh outlook and not patronising or judgemental so this can be read by anyone whether sober curious or a partner to someone in denial.

I highly recommend this as it has the right mix of fun and educational.

Im still yet to experience many sober firsts due to lockdowns which is both a good thing and not so good. But i will take onboard things millie has said in her toolkit when i need to.

Published 14th January and i highly recommend.

BOOK REVIEW THE WHISPERS BY HEIDI PERKS

A MISSING WIFE. FOUR FRIENDS. WHO IS TELLING THE TRUTH?
Anna Robinson hasn’t been seen since she want on a night out with her four closest friends.
She has a loving husband and a son she adores. Surely she wouldn’t abandon them and her perfect life. . .
But what has happened to her?
At the school gates, it’s not long before the rumours start. Anna’s oldest friend Grace is beside herself with worry -desperately searching for answers, and certain that someone is hiding the truth.
With each day that passes, Anna’s life is under increasing threat. And a the pressure mounts, it won’t be long before something cracks. . .
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Firstly a big thank you to the publishers for my copy to review on netgalley. I am a huge fan of Heidi’s so was thrilled to recieve!

Written in alternate timelines and narratives this gives the story a fast and fresh pace .

Thought provoking and captivating.

Unpredictable and exciting this is another great thriller from Heidi! Once you start you will be hooked as you want to know the truth.

A excellent portrayal of friendships old and new and what happens when they break down. Jealously,revenge,lies ,loss and love .

It also deals with hard topics and how they affect us from childhood to adulthood.

I highly recommend and do check out her previous books .

Published 18th March