A collection of poems touching on the brevity of life, and the ever-present figure of Old Father Time. Also, sprinkled throughout are a number of humorous verses, some of which may remind the reader of Edward Lear.

My Thoughts:

I love it when Kevin Morris brings out another poem book, I always feel as though I can relate to his poems, they bring a sense of calmness to me when reading them. There is a great selection of poems in this book, all Kevin’s poems are beautifully written and I feel as though they really resonate with the reader. I liked snow, Ivy on a Churchyard Tree and Autumn’s Dead Leaves to name but a few. I would highly recommend reading this book as it is full of some fantastic poems, to bring a sense of calm in ones life.

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THREE MURDERS. ONE MISSING BOY. THE GAME IS JUST BEGINNING…

When a body is found at the edge of Chellow Dene reservoir Detective Nikki Parekh and DC Sajid Malik are quick to arrive.
 
This is the third murder in the space of a few weeks. Each murder has a completely different MO, but there is one common theme… all the victims are teenagers. The dead boy reminds Nikki of her nephew, and she feels more helpless than ever.
 
But then another boy goes missing. And this time his parents have been sent a threatening package too. The pattern is different again – is the killer just playing a game?

Can Nikki find the strength to uncover the shocking truth before the killer strikes again?

My Thoughts:

I enjoyed this book, I was enthralled the whole way through. I felt as though I was trying to solve the murders with Detective Nikki Parekh and DC Sajid Malik. It was an interesting story to follow about a few murders that have happened recently, they are completely different but then they are teenagers so are they all related? I couldn’t work out who the killer was and why, I found it such a compulsive and dark read and I cannot wait to read more by Liz Mistry.

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DEATH IS NOT THE END. FOR GRACE McGILL IT IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

When people die alone and undiscovered, it’s her job to clean up what’s left behind – whether it’s clutter, bodily remains or dark secrets.

When an old man lies undetected in his flat for months, it seems an unremarkable life and an unnoticed death. But Grace knows that everyone has a story and that all deaths mean something more.

My Thoughts:

I loved the sound of this book, it sounded such a fresh and intriguing idea. It is all about Grace and her job, she is a lonely death cleaner, who is paid to remove, disinfect, soak, decontaminate and dispose after a body has lain undiscovered for a long time. That could be weeks, months or even years. I found Grace’s occupation unusual and I have never read a book where that is part of the story, so this story intrigued me even more especially why Grace does it. We get to know Grace more through out the story, it was interesting to learn about something that I am sure many people would never even think about, I could not work out where this story was going to lead, I had my suspicions but none of them were right. I found the ending was enthralling.

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Amber, Lachlan and Raffaele met as teenagers in the seaside home of kind-hearted foster parents. Arriving in glorious Cornwall was the best thing that ever happened to them – and now, as adults, their bond is stronger than ever.

But Amber has a secret. She’s in love with Lachlan. She can’t confess her feelings because that would never work. Restless Lachlan dates a lot and definitely isn’t the settling-down type. Surely it’s better to keep him as a friend than to risk losing him for good?

Raffaele has his own dilemma. He had the dream girlfriend in Vee, until it all went horribly wrong . . . and he still can’t understand why. Is Vee hiding something from him?

Now their widowed foster dad Teddy thinks he’s found love again. Younger, charming and strikingly beautiful, is Olga as perfect as she seems? Or will she end up breaking Teddy’s heart?

Against a backdrop of sparkling seas and sunny skies, the unexpected is always just around the corner. Welcome to Lanrock!

My Thoughts:

I loved this story and want to re-read it straight away. It was the perfect story to escape with and it did me good to get away from everything that is going on in the world. I love that the story is set in Cornwall, it really makes me want to go and visit. I loved the characters and how relatable they were, there are quite a few characters in this story but don’t be put off as it is easy to remember who is who. I would love to visit Lanrock and meet the residents as it always seem busy and full of life, I felt as though I had stepped in to the story and was wishing everyone a happy ending. Love, family and friendship make this story what it is and whether we can find all those things to be happy. I have loved all of Jill’s books so far but this one was my favourite so far and I look forward to reading the next one.

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When Megan discovers photographs of her estranged identical twin sister on her husband’s phone, she wants answers.

Leah already has everything Megan has ever wanted. Fame, fortune, freedom to do what she wants. And when Megan confronts Leah, an argument turns to murder.

The only way Megan can get away with killing her twin is to become her.

But then lockdown hits. How can she continue living two lives? And what happens if someone else knows her secret too?

My Thoughts:

First off I have to say for a debut novel this was brilliant. I felt as though it was a little bit different to other thrillers but in a good way. It grabbed me from the first page and I didn’t want to put it down. Megan has a twin sister that she has not seen for a long time, we discover later into the story why. When she finds a picture of her sister on her husband’s phone she wants to know why. After an argument someone comes worse off and how can you get away with killing your sister is to be her. How can she be two people and live a life? it was an interesting mix of what was going to happen, there are many twists and turns that are unexpected and some expected. It was a very cleverly written story and the ending was dramatic. This is an author I will be looking out for in the future. For a debut novel this was a spectacular read.

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1965. A young white female student becomes involved in the fight for civil rights in North Carolina, falling in love with one of her fellow activists, a Black man, in a time and place where an interracial relationship must be hidden from family, friends and especially the reemerging Ku Klux Klan. As tensions rise in the town, she realises not everyone is who they appear to be.

2010. A recently widowed architect moves into the home she and her late husband designed, heartbroken that he will never cross the threshold. But when disturbing things begin to happen, it’s clear that someone is sending her a warning. Who is trying to frighten her away, and why?

Decades later, past and present are set to collide in the last house on the street…

My Thoughts:

This is my first book by Diane and I found it was an ok read, it explores racism and the power of human kind. I liked the story but it didn’t blow me away. I was intrigued with the first half about where the story was going but after that I found it a little slow. I read until the end only because I wanted to find out about the last house on the street. I liked how past and present intertwined with each other through out the story, but I felt as though it lacked something.

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I am your maid. I know so much about you. But what do you know about me?

Molly the Maid is all alone in the world. A nobody. She’s used to being invisible in her job at the Regency Grand Hotel, plumping pillows and wiping away the grime, dust and secrets of the guests who pass through. She’s just a maid – why should anyone take notice?

But Molly is thrown into the spotlight when she discovers an infamous guest, Mr Black, very dead in his bed. This isn’t a mess that can be easily cleaned up. And so Molly becomes embroiled in a hunt for the truth, learning who to trust as she navigates the secret underbelly of the Regency Grand Hotel.

My Thoughts:

I couldn’t wait to read this intense and intriguing thriller. It is such a original plot about Molly the maid. You wouldn’t expect a story about a maid to be thrilling but it really is. Molly is invisible to most people while she cleans the rooms and dusts, she can be as quiet as a mouse and hear and see everything and anything. When one of the guests is found dead, Molly is on the hunt to find out the truth of what happened to the guest, as she steps into the limelight this is her big entrance. I found I just wanted to keep reading and was sad when it came to the end as it was just so good I want to read it all over again incase I missed out of anything. It shows you how everyone deserves to be seen whatever job they do. I thought it was a well thought out and researched plot and having the main characters job as a maid certainly hit the nail on the head as I haven’t read a book before with a maid being the main character. A very good story, one I think will be turned into a film and I just can’t wait.

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When flight Air France 006 enters a terrifying storm, the plane – inexplicably – duplicates. For every passenger on board that day, there are now two – a double with the same mind, body and memories.

Just one thing sets them apart. One plane leaves the storm in March. The other doesn’t land until June. For world leaders, the emergence of the June flight raises serious alarms. No science, faith, or protocol can explain this unprecedented event.

But for the passengers, a bigger question is at stake. What happens to them, now that their life is shared? What happens to those who land in June, when their March doubles make decisions that will change their lives forever?

And as the doubles prepare to meet, they have an extraordinary decision to make.

If there are two of them, and just one life – who gets to live it?

My Thoughts:

I loved the sound of this book, it sounded a bit different and original. When a plane enters a storm the plane duplicates, each passenger has a duplicate of themselves, But one plane leaves the storm in March and the other in June. The passengers that arrive first change the lives of those who leave the storm later. It was a very interesting thriller, one that I couldn’t stop thinking about and one I questioned myself over and over again. We hear from several of the character first hand and get their back stories which I enjoyed reading about. I am not a huge fan of science fiction but it was ok in this story, it worked well. It such a fresh idea for a story and it really worked for me, this would be brilliant if it was made into a film.

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Best friends share everything. But murder is different. Isn’t it?

Keeley and Jude are closer than blood. Inseparable since childhood, they share everything: clothes, secrets, booze – and blame. So when they wake up after a new year’s party to find Keeley’s boyfriend stabbed to death beside them, they agree to share something else: the story they’ll tell the police.

But who is that story really meant to protect? Is Jude risking her bright future to protect her friend? Is there more to sharp-eyed Keeley than she lets on? Or are they conspiring to let Keeley’s brother get away with the drugs he’s been selling in their small town?

As the murder investigation sends ripples through their community, the history of the girls’ claustrophobic relationship comes under scrutiny – and they start to realise they might not, always, have shared as much as they thought.

Can their friendship survive sharing everything?

My Thoughts:

This was a great thriller for a debut author, Hannah’s writing is very descriptive and the way she tells the story is like you are part of the story. Two best friends but after a party they wake up to find one of their boyfriend’s has been stabbed to death, they go to the police but tell them their story. What will happen as the murder investigation gets underway? will it all come out eventually? The bond between both girls I found was a little claustrophobic and I had a feeling of uneasy just a few chapters in. It is a very well laid out story that you wonder where it will lead to, It is set in a small town in Northern Ireland and Hannah has definitely set the scene. I feel as though reading more into the girls lives, it is like peeling an onion, each layer has to come off to discover something new. It was suspenseful and brilliant and I would recommend it to anyone who loves a good psychological thriller.

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The first fall of snow can be fatal…

A year has passed since DI James Walker cracked his biggest case yet, and he’s hoping for peace and quiet this festive season.

But across the fells, a local farmer returns home on Christmas Eve to find footsteps in the fresh snow that lead down to his unused basement – and no footsteps leading away. Days later, his body is found, alongside those of his wife and daughter.

Without a neighbour for miles, there are no witnesses and little evidence. And the crime scene has strange echoes of another terrible murder committed at the farmhouse, twenty years earlier…
 
James knows that to catch this killer, he needs to solve a case that has long since gone cold…

My Thoughts:

This is the first book I have read in this series, and I look forward to reading the first one now. The story has the great amount of tension and has a great pace to it. There are twists galore that I didn’t see coming and the ending blew me away. I loved getting to know the characters and look forward to reading the first book and the next book in the series. The story drew me right in and I wanted to guess what was going to happen but then the author takes you on a completely different path. This was such a great read.

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