Expected publication date: August 11, 2026 Publisher: Vulpine Press translated by Austin Wagner Péter Fritsi is a Hungarian author and librarian known for his crime, mystery, and thriller novels. While primarily established in his home country, he broke into the English-language market with his novel Black Heart (originally Fekete szív). This atmospheric, slow-burn family drama and thriller is…

Back in the summer of 2021 I read this author’s debut novel, “Please See Us“, and was very impressed with her writing. Needless to say, I was eager to read what she came up with next. “Heather” didn’t disappoint. Written in a dual time line format, the story follows twin sisters back in the early 1990s. The sixteen year old girls live in a house where the mother is absent, and the father might as…

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Cloverhill Lake is an exclusive community, comprised of young families. The residents are very ‘social’ and their calendars are full of occasions where parents and children can get together. However… a Labor Day party in Cloverhill Lake ends in tragedy. Ally Whitlock borrows Regan Hoffman’s car to refresh the ice supply, but when she starts Regan’s car, it explodes.  Was Regan, a recent widow,…

I had never heard of this author before, but while scrolling through the offerings on Hoopla, this audiobook stood out. The setting, in a small Irish town really appealed. What I discovered was a compelling story that had me enthralled. Maya and Beth were very close. One day, while going on a companionable bike ride together along Ireland’s scenic coast, Beth pulls ahead and out of sight. Maya…

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This month I added 8 new review commitments to my TBR mountain. Five were offered to me via invitations ; Two were auto-approvals;  and I requested one title (yeah, I know, I wasn’t supposed to do that…) (All book descriptions are linked to Goodreads.) I received FIVE titles from NetGalley. I received an invitation widget via an email from Ballantine Books My request to read/review was approved…

I have come to really enjoy this police procedural series set mainly in the Stoke-On-Trent area of Staffordshire. The protagonist, Kate Young is a very complex character. Recently widowed, she still tries valiantly to communicate with her dead husband, Chris. She has long felt certain that her superior, Superintendent John Dickson is corrupt and is largely responsible for Chris’s murder. She is…

I placed a hold on this title after reading a review from one of my fellow bookbloggers. Recently, my hold became available, so, as a result, it was my latest Libby listen. I’m not sure how to describe this crime novel. Some parts of this were very serious – about identity theft, and sociopaths. Alternately, the other part was very fanciful – about a dog who thinks almost like a human, and, in a…

I was quite delighted when I got an email from Libby saying that this novel was available to me as a ‘skip the line‘ title. This has never happened to me before, and well… the author made me jump at the chance.  Lisa Jewell is one of my favourite thriller writers! Always when I read Lisa Jewell I am astounded by how she can keep writing novels that stay original, current, and of course….…

Today I’m reviewing the oldest title from my NetGalley backlist. I cannot claim any excuse for not reading this sooner other than the fact that the title sort of creeped me out.  Nevertheless, it was a fantastic read and deserved a speedier review. Despite the title creeping me out, I have to say that “The Insect Farm” will no doubt be on my list of the most chilling novels I’ve ever read.  Yes,…

Small towns seem appeal to readers of fiction for various reasons. After being away from his hometown in Minnesota for two decades, Clay Hawkins returns with his twelve year old son in tow. Clay has had a lucrative career in Ireland as a professional footballer (soccer player). Clay and his Dad have never had a good relationship, though Clay’s son Braedon seems to immediately form a strong bond…

If you are in the mood for something unusual, then pick up “Frankie”. So named for the feline protagonist of the book who was, in turn, named for Frank Sinatra. This little novel reminded me somewhat of Fredrik Backman’s “A Man Called Ove” blended with elements of the television show “After Life” starring Ricky Gervais. Also, it was infused with fantastical/farcical elements that moved the story…

“There are two kinds of people no one ever expects to be murderers: little girls and old ladies.” I’ve long been a fan of Sally Hepworth’s thrillers, but this time out she has written something very different. Yes, I suppose some might call “Mad Mabel” a thriller, but I think it is more a character study about an intriguing and fascinating octogenarian, Elsie ‘Mabel’ Waller.  She was a character…

I do love a novel that features an old house packed with history – even better when they are packed with mysteries too…  Wickham Grange, in Kent, was just such a house. We meet the residents of the house now, AND back in 1947, when WWII was recent in everyone’s memory. The old manor had a rich and storied history. It was first a manor house, then a refuge for the war’s child evacuees, then a…

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I’m VERY late to the party, I know. “The Address” was published in the summer of 2017 and I’m just getting around to reading it now. Also, though I’ve heard a lot of positive reviews of this author’s work, I must confess that this is the first book of hers that I have read. What a welcome revelation! I loved this novel, and will now actively attempt to catch up by reading Fiona Davis’…