Blackout (by Simon Scarrow)
Feels like I am walking in the shadow of Bernie Gunther! Simon Scarrow is now following in the steps of Philip Kerr. The late lamented Philip Kerr wrote 12 novels about wartime and post-war Berlin in the eyes of detective Bernie Gunther. In the same mould, Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke…
Box 88 (by Charles Cumming)
The Sunday Times featured Box 88 as a free download. So after many positive reviews about the book and author Charles Cumming, I dived in! After the sad demise of John Le Carre, Charles Cumming is recommended as a commendable alternative. That is quite a reputation to aspire to. Does…
The Party (by Elizabeth Day)
The Party is a good holiday read – but not really if you know the storyline! Read on to discover the apparent juxtaposition. Just how can a holiday go so terribly wrong for a party of friends? This is a Richard and Judy recommendation – here is a summary of…
V2 (by Robert Harris)
Robert Harris is a popular author and his books have been entertaining intertwined with historical facts. His last book “The Second Sleep” was more futuristic and I did not enjoy it. V2 is back on familiar territory (Enigma) combining historical fact with a gripping page-turner. Is it as good as…
Steel Fear (by Brandon Webb and John David Mann)
Introduction to Steel Fear When Lee Childs describes a new book as “sensationally good – an instant classic”, you have to sit up and take notice. Without a doubt, Steel Fear is a tense, psychological and fast-paced military thriller with a hero who has a great back-story and skills. Synopsis…