Complicit (by Winnie M Li)
(Preview copy – publish date 23 June 2022) Winnie M Li is an author and activist, who has worked in the creative industries over three continents. “Complicit” is her second novel, and reflects her experience in the film industry. Her first novel also explores attitudes towards rape and this theme…
Yesterday’s Spy (by Tom Bradby)
(Review copy – publish date: 26 May 2022 ) After his spy trilogy, Bradby ventures back (1953) to Iran in the days of the Shah. These are turbulent times. Prime Minister Mossadegh is clinging to power. Churchill wants Iran’s oil and has imposed an embargo on Iran. The Americans via…
Fifty Fifty (by Steve Cavanagh)
What is it you look for in a crime thriller? Twisty plot, action, intrigue, police and/or legal procedures, great characters, and the inevitable curveballs? Throw in a plethora of dead bodies too. Well reading the praise for the book: Lee Child “This guy is the real deal. Trust me”, or…
Equal Justice (by Chad Zunker)
What makes a good holiday read? Do you agree that holiday reads (beach/summer reads) are arguably the most important books of the year? Our leisure is limited enough already so the books we read during the period earmarked specifically for it need to be carefully selected. Do you take printed…
The Perfect Couple (by Jackie Kabler)
I have been on holiday in Portugal for a month – yes, lucky me! So perfect timing from Amazon for a free 3 month trial of Kindle Unlimited. Plenty of time to read a few books in the sun. Staying in Alvor there was time to read on the mile-long…