Review: The Dying Place

The Dying Place by Luca Veste
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 04/12/2014
Author: Luca Veste

As soon as I started to read this book I was immediately hooked on it. I found it to be powerful, addictive, smart and very well written. This is the first book I have read by this author but it will definitely not be the last! The book features the wonderful detectives DI Murphy and DS Rossi, who are trying to uncover the mystery of who is taking all the young boys, when they find the body of Dean Hughes on a church step with clear torture marks on him, it is a race to find out who did it before there are more victims.
This book was extremely well written and flowed nicely throughout the whole novel, meaning there wasn't a dull or boring part to read. The fast pace of the novel makes you want to keep reading it and want to get to the end of it to uncover the secret. The people who are holding them hostage are unknown to the reader, they just go by letter of the Greek Alphabet, this was an aspect of the book that I really liked as it felt like I was part of the detectives team.
I would definitely read another book by Luca Veste and I would recommend this book to people who enjoy thrillers.

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Review: Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 21/05/2008 (first published 1847)
Author: Charlotte Bronte
Recommended for: fans of classics

this wasnt my type of book at all. But however the writing and desciption is brilliant it just doesnt capture my attention and keep it. This may be due to the fact that I had to do it for an exam and so was made to read it over and over again. The characters all bring something to the story, there isn't really any secondary characters as the story wouldn't be the same if they weren't there anymore. This is an absolute classic book which I am glad to have read but I am slightly sad that I didn't enjoy it, I may give it another chance when I am older and not doing an exam.

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Review: Lancelot

Lancelot by Jack Whyte
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 10/10/2013
Author: Jack Whyte
Recommended for: fans of the Arthurian era

Just finished reading this brilliant book I got for Christmas. For anyone who enjoys fiction with a historial theme this book is a must. It has an excellent discriptive text that makes you feel as though you are in the book going through all the trials and tribulations and battles with Clothar. It seems they had the same cold wet weather then as we do now! Seriously I thoroughly enjoyed this book as can't wait to read The Last Stand which I also received for Christmas. You definately need to read this book.




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Review: Doctors Who Killed

Doctors Who Killed by R.J. Parker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 26/08/2012
Author: R.J Parker
Recommended for: fans of true crime
Edition: Kindle

I found this short book (74 pages) on the Kindle Store for free and it looked really interesting.
This book features alot of famour cases of doctors that have killed their patients the people that are meant to be there to help them. The cases are looked at in detail (some in rather vivid detail) and they show you some parts that the media didn't want you to know, they follow the cases closely right to the end so you find out what happened to the person in the end. It is very well written and one that is interesting to read if you have a few spare minutes to fill and prefer true crime.

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Review: Your Magic Touch

Your Magic Touch by Kathy Carmichael
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 13/08/2012
Author: Kathy Carmichael
Recommended for: fan's of short novella's and romcom's
Edition: Kindle

This is a short novella written by Kathy Carmichael that I found on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go. This is a rom-com type of book that is fun, lighthearted and funny. It is very well written and keeps you wanting to read on, it is a very sweet kind of book and perfect if you need that little 'pick me up'. The characters featured in the novella are likable and easy to relate to, however it is a tad bit predictable in places but it doesnt make it any less enjoyable to read. It is a good book for people who enjoy the romantic comedy genre.

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Review: Kiss a Girl in the Rain

Kiss a Girl in the Rain by Nancy Warren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Nancy Warren
Published: 10/02/2014
Recommended for: fans of romance novels
Edition: Kindle

I found this novel (170 pages) on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought I would give it a try. I thought that this was a very sweet romantic lovestory, that will instantly give you a lift when you read it. It is very well written and shows how talented Nancy Warren is by how she manages to get the reader involved in the lovestory between the characters and really makes you feel like they are real people and makes you root for them. The characters that feature in the novel are likeable, easy to relate to, easy to connect to and just great characters all round! A really super novel to read.

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Review: The Last Page

The Last Page by Lacy Camey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 03/08/2011
Author: Lacy Camey
Recommended for: fans of chick lit
Edition: Kindle

This is a rather short novella written by Lacy Camey, I found this for free on the Kindle Store and so I thought that I would give it a try. This is Lacy Camey's debut novel which shows her very good writing style. It is a very cute and sweet little novella. This book features the main character Norah Johnson who ends up needing therapy when she finds out that her boyfriend is marrying the girl he got pregnant when he cheated on her. It was a very good book and even though it isn't a 'happy go lucky' type of book, it makes it much more realistic. It is a good book for fan's of 'chick lit' type of books.

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Review: Top Cases of the FBI

Top Cases of the FBI by R.J. Parker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 04/11/2011
Author: R.J Parker
Recommended for: fans of true crime
Edition: Kindle

I found this book on the Kindle Store for free and as I love true crime books. This is most definately not the type of book for children or young adults to read as it explains the crimes in great detail not leaving out any gory facts, some of the facts that feature in this book are ones that were previously unknown. This is a great book if you like reading about true crimes and what happened in the end, as alot of the time you hear about the crime but then they never say what happened to the criminal. This book features the crimes of people such as: Bonnie and Clyde, Al Capone, Ruby Ridge, Waco and many more.

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Review: Miss Kane's Christmas

Miss Kane's Christmas by Caroline Mickelson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Caroline Mickelson
Published: 17/10/2012
Recommended for: fans of chick lit novellas
Edition: Kindle

I found this short novella on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try. A really nice lighthearted and fun book to read! The perfect quick book to read on a cold winters day :) a good book to read for fans of 'chick lit' books. I really love christmas themed books as they get me in the mood for the festive season and everything that comes with it. This was a really good book that was very well written. I thought that this novella showed how talented an author Caroline Mickelson is.

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Review: The Black Sheep

The Black Sheep by Julie Cohen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 21/07/2011
Author: Julie Cohen
Recommended for: fans of short stories
Edition: Kindle

I found this incredibly short story ( 19 pages) on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go. I thought that this was a very good short read, perfect if you have a couple of minutes to spare. It is the kind of book that leaves you with a nice warm fuzzy feeling when you have finished it. The author is clearly very talented as she manages to combine the theme of being twins, Alzheimer's and the great time of sibling rivalry. I would definately recommend this book to readers who dont have a lot of time to read and would just like a little book to read while they have a little spare time.

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Review: About a Girl

About a Girl by Lindsey Kelk
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 16/07/2013
Author: Lindsey Kelk
Reecommended for: fans of chick lit

I love Lindsey Kelk books! They are all brilliantly written, this book in particular is amazing, she writes the book in a way that makes you feel like you are right there living it your self, a must read for people who like 'chick lit' books, it will also have you laughing, with a touch of romance, another brilliant books by a very talented author! This book features the wonderful character of Tess Brookes, the author has added great depth to this character by having great detail and description which makes her feel really realistic and a very likeable character, she is one that will stick in your mind as been a great character.

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Review: Eight The Hard Way

Eight The Hard Way by Nick Stephenson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 11/12/2013
Author: Nick Stephenson
Recommended for: fans of thrillers
Edition: Kindle

I found this set of eight books on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try. I like quick short reads, and this was 8 excellent short reads! they are thriller/mystery books that have unexpected twists that keep you reading on. The books might not be for everyone but I really enjoyed reading them. They are very well written and they grab hold of the readers attention, even though I didn't enjoy all eight stories I did enjoy 6 of them and other people may enjoy the two that I didnt do. It is a good read if you have a few spare moments to read or if you're wanting something to read on a journey.

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Review: Eerie Britain

Eerie Britain by M.B. Forde
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 06/12/2011
Author: M.B Forde
Recommended for: fans of paranormal
Edition: Kindle

I found this short story (85 pages) on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try. I really enjoyed this book, the cover straight away caught my attention and when I started reading it I couldn't put down. I loved it! It is a good book for readers who like books about Britain's Paranormal Legends. The book is very well researched into the past of the places and the events that happened there with direct accounts. The descriptions that the author uses paints a very vivid image in your mind as to what happened and there are definately moments that will send chills up and down your spine. A very good book to read!

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Review: Run, Run, Run

Run, Run, Run by Mark Capell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 04/09/2011
Author: Mark Capell
Recommended for: fan's of thrillers
Edition: Kindle

This is a book written by the very talented Mark Capell. I found this one on the Kindle Store for free and thought that it would be a very enjoyable read...and i wasn't disappointed! I thought that it was a brilliant story of adventure and bravery. Okay so the storyline might not be the most believeable...but that doesn't mean that it is a bad book to read, it was a very good thriller, with quite a few 'grisly' parts that will be great for fans of thrillers. The style of writting made the story flow well and was very easy to read without too much confusion going on it is easy for the reader to follow along with. I would recommend it for fans of thrillers.

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Review: The Double Shadow

The Double Shadow by Sally Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Sally Gardner
Published: 01/09/2012
Recommended for: fans of second world war books

I received this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions. I thought that this book was really brilliantly written, by an extremely talented author. This book can most certainly pull on your heartstrings when you least expect it, it is a tale of two halves that will both capture your attention and make you feel lots of different emotions all at once. You get the amazing, heart capturing love story but when you zoom out and look past all the smoke disturbing your view, take off the rose tinted glasses and look at the bigger picture you see the affects that the Second World War had on Great Britain and its people. A truly amazing book to read!

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Review: Lucy Wagner Gets in Shape

Lucy Wagner Gets in Shape by Claire Matthews
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 22/01/2012
Author: Claire Matthews
Recommended for: fan's of chick lit
Edition: Kindle

I found this book to be a very fun, cute, real and a good book if you would like a laugh and something lighthearted to read. It was very well written by the talented Claire Matthews, the characters that feature in the story (Lucy, Will and Jen) are very likeable and you end up wanting to hang out with them. It is the kind of book that keeps you on reading because you just want to know what happens next and when you do finally put the book down it runs threw your mind, it is a very rememberable story with a captivating storyline. I would recommend this book for fans of 'chick lit' books or a reader who wants a nice uplifting and lighthearted book to read

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Review: The Death Series: Volume One

The Death Series: Volume One by Tamara Rose Blodgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 04/01/2013
Author: Tamara Rose Blodgett
Recommended for: fans of fantasy/paranormal
Edition: Kindle

I haven't read a book by this author before so I thought I would give it a try. I thought that it was a very good book, one that is easy to get hooked on. The way the first book is written alittle bit rough but it is easy to adjust to the style of the author. I thought that all three books were very well written and all had very captivating storylines that just makes you want to read it, the books don't really work as stand alone it is better to read them in the right order. After I finished these books I did look into other books by Tamara Rose Blodgett, the way she writes keeps your attention on the books and what is happening in them.

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Review: Black Book

Black Book by Dylan Jones
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 25/12/2013
Author: Dylan Jones
Recommended for: fan's of Sci-fi
Edition: Kindle

When I first read the description of this book I thought that it was quite a unique storyline and not one I had read before, which made it less predictable. The book switches from the past to the dystopian future, not revealing which one of the 2 is actually the present. The version I read was the Kindle version which as to be expected had a few grammer mistakes and spelling mistakes (which lost it a star with me). There is alot the fact that throughout the book it keeps referring to characters by using different names, which is rather confusing and hard to keep up with. However dispite all that it is a rather good book to read and I did enjoy reading it.

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Review: The Golden Acorn

The Golden Acorn by Catherine Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 20/08/2010 (first published 2009)
Author: Catherine Cooper
Recommended for: children and young adult

I thought that this book was incredibly well written, the descriptions about the characters, the setting, the surroundings really made the book come alive to me. It is aimed at children but I think any age could enjoy it. For children it would be a good book to help stretch their imaginations to new lengths. It does start off a little bit slow at the beginning but the plot soon quickens up. This isn't a book that is action packed it has a little bit of action/adventure, but it has everything in it that a good childrens book needs, good interesting characters that they can relate to. I think it is a good read for people read childrens novels as well.

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Review: Home to Pebble Creek

Home to Pebble Creek by Vannetta Chapman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 01/09/2013
Author: Vannetta Chapman
Recommended for: fans of short amish stories
Edition: Kindle

I found this short story (21 pages) on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go. I thought that it was a sweet fun little romantic amish story which is well written with a couple of spelling mistakes but on the whole it was a very good short story to read, the characters that featured in it were quite well established with it been so short, it is a perfect read if you have a few minutes to free to fill.

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Review: Standpoint

Standpoint by Derek Thompson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 17/03/2015
Author: Derek Thompson
Recommended for: fans of thrillers
Edition: Kindle

I found this story of the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go. It was a very well written novel, it did have a few spelling mistakes and grammer mistakes which lost it a star with me, but the book did keep hold of my attention right through until the very end.
This book features the character of Thomas Bladen who work on the surveillence unit of the British Government, during his usual routine of checking the cameras he see's a shooting which opens up a world of danger. It is a really great debut novel for Derek Thompson, the characters are all well developed which adds great depth too the novels and makes you really feel like you know them.

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Review: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Published: 12/09/2006
Author: John Boyne
Recommended for: young readers

I absolutely loved this book, it was so emotional and made me cry (which i very rarely do with a book). Words cannot do justice to this book it is excellently written and just breathtaking book. I think everyone should read this book in their lifetime. It is a book that will stay with you forever. Definately worth 5stars. This book shows the innocence of children and how they see things differently to adults do, he doesn't see his new friend as someone who he should stay away from and that is evil/mean he just see's him as an ordinary boy just like him

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Review: With Love at Christmas

With Love at Christmas by Carole Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 25/10/2012
Author: Carole Matthews
Recommended for: fans of chick lit


I love Carole Matthews books! and this book did not disappoint at all, it was expertly written and just kept me wanting to read on. It had great descriptions and transported you into the book with the talented way she writes the books. Any readers who enjoy her other books or 'chick lit' genre books I think will absolutely love this book!.

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Review: The Lost Boy

The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 01/08/1997
Author: Dave Pelzer
Recommended for: fans of true life novels

This is the sequel to A Child Called It, in this book we read about the next stage in Dave Pelzer's life. It is a truly amazing and inspiring book, it is one that will move you to tears and make you feel for him. He grew up in an abuse household, with no-one to turn to, in the series of books about his life he reveals just how bad his life was when he was growing up and how he managed to make something of his life dispite what his childhood was like. This book truly makes you appreciate what your own life is like and makes you appreciate the people that you have around you. It is very well written and really draws the reader into the book and makes them feel many different emotions, it is truly a emotional rollercoaster but it is a great book for readers who enjoy true life novels.

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Review: The Needle in the Blood

The Needle in the Blood by Sarah Bower
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 01/04/2004
Author: Sarah Bower
Recommended for: fans of historical fiction

I was hooked on this book before I read it by the front cover. It tells of the story of the conquest of Britain by William the Conqueror and the commission of the sewing of the tapestry by Bishop Odo of Bayeux, William's brother depicting the story of the battle.

This book is superbly written in exquisite detail. The story touches on the unlikely romance between Odo and Gytha handmaiden of the fallen Saxon King Harold. I feel as though I have survived the harsh winters with Gytha and the other seamstresses and know their lives inside and out, their triumphs and sorrows. This book was certainly intriguing and I couldn't put it down. It's not a period of history I usually read about, opting for the tudors, but it was well worth going down a different path.

Everytime I thought I had work the plot out I was proved wrong. Having never read a Sarah Bower book before I would certainly read more of her works. I definately recommend this book.



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Review: The Girl in the Red Coat

The Girl in the Red Coat by Kate Hamer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 26/02/2015
Author: Kate Hamer

I thought that this book was extremely well written and captivated my attention from the very first sentence. This book is about little 8 year old Carmel Wakeford who tragically becomes separated from her parents at a festival, so when a gentleman finds her and claims to be her grandad she is going to believe him. While her parents are desperately trying to find her with no luck Carmel is sent on a journey that eventually makes her question who she is and who she is going to turn out to be. For a début novel this one is exceptional and it really kept hold of my attention right until the very last word.
The characters that are in this book are extremely well described and the author adds a lot of detail which really makes them come alive in the readers mind, it is like you are there watching everything happen in front of your eyes. The novel is narrated in the voice of little Carmel and also her mother, this is a very interesting method as they are both living through the same event but you get two different view points on it. When I was reading this novel I found myself caring a great deal for Carmel and her mother great especially as the mother (Beth) had just recently split up from her husband and then had to suffer through losing her daughter at the local festival.
I thought that this was a really great read and even though it left a lot of questions unanswered at the end of it, I truly enjoyed reading it and engaging in the novel.

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Review: The Lost Boy

The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 01/08/1997
Author: Dave Pelzer
Recommended for: fans of true life novels

This is the sequel to A Child Called It, in this book we read about the next stage in Dave Pelzer's life. It is a truly amazing and inspiring book, it is one that will move you to tears and make you feel for him. He grew up in an abuse household, with no-one to turn to, in the series of books about his life he reveals just how bad his life was when he was growing up and how he managed to make something of his life dispite what his childhood was like. This book truly makes you appreciate what your own life is like and makes you appreciate the people that you have around you. It is very well written and really draws the reader into the book and makes them feel many different emotions, it is truly a emotional rollercoaster but it is a great book for readers who enjoy true life novels.

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Review: Vampires, Banshees and Angels

Vampires, Banshees and Angels by Julie Kagawa
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published:25/06/2012
Author: Julie Kagawa
Recommended for: fans of paranormal short novels
Edition: Kindle

This book is 4 previews by four different authors to get you to buy their full length books....and it work on me! I found them very well written, they caught my attention and made me want to carry on reading them to find out what happened next. I enjoyed all four of the books and thought they were equally as good as each other, the chapter samples contain more then enough of the books to make you want to purchase them to find out what happens.

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Review: Payback and a Bottle of Merlot

Payback and a Bottle of Merlot by Bria Marche
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 14/12/2014
Author: Bria Marche
Recommended for: fans of 'chick lit'
Edition: Kindle

I found this novel on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try. This novel is a lighthearted and fun story to read, it isn't serious and has a few funny moments in it. The main character Mia is very well developed and described in this book (which can be read as a stand alone book) and her group of friends are all very likeable and relateable. It is a rather girly book, which does contain some real life situations that some might be able to relate too.

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Review: Kiss

Kiss by Jill Mansell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 07/09/2000
Author: Jill Mansell
Recommended for:fans of chick lit

I love Jill Mansell books and can't find it in my heart to say a bad word about any book she has done. She is a truly brilliant author and amazing at 'chick-lit' books. There is several relationships been explored although some of the choices the characters make aren't the best it brings a more realistic light to them. The characters have great depth to them which makes them seem more realistic, this is because of the great writing talent of Jill Mansell, you end up getting caught up in all of the relationships.

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Review: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 05/05/2005
Author: Roald Dahl
Recommended for: Children

In this story we see what happens to the life of Charlie Bucket and his family after he has won the chocolate factory. We follow Charlie, Grampa and Willy Wonka on the adventures and journeys in the amazing sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It is a truly great childrens book as it helps to expend their imagination and engage in the book. It is a silly, fun, and funny book for children to enjoy and love. In my opinion it isn't as good as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory however it is still a really good story.

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Review: Dracula

Dracula by Bram Stoker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 01/10/1995 (first published 1897)
Author: Bram Stoker
Edition: Kindle

I found this version on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go as I have always wanted to read it. It is a classic story that I think all readers should read at some stage of their life, this version wasn't particularly very good (kindle version) but it is still a classic good tale that is fun to read. I did enjoy reading it as I love books with Dracula in, but I did think that the kindle version could have been edited alittle bit better there were alot of spelling mistakes and grammer mistakes.

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Review: White Gold

White Gold by Rachel Amphlett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 8/09/2011
Author: Rachel Amphlett
Recommended for: young adults, and fan's of thrillers.
Edition: Kindle

I found this book on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go :) I thought that this was a very good thriller book written by a very talented author Rachel Amphlett. This is a book that doesn't have any dull moments, it has an interesting storyline that will make you want to read it. The characters that she has in the book as realistic, easy to understand and get along with, they are interesting and each bring something to the book. The story is easy to follow without too many overly complicated words so it is fine for young adult readers as well. It is a very well written book, with a very unique story, i would say that it is a modern thriller. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and it would definately be worth the money to buy it.

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Review: A Killer in Winter

A Killer in Winter by Susanna Gregory
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 01/06/2004
Author: Susanna Gregory
Recommended for: fans of historical fiction

Another brilliant book in the Matthew Bartholomew series written by the excellent Susanna Gregory. It is a book which captures your attention and doesn't let it go until the very last word of the book. A supurb book, brilliantly written. Recommended to anyone who enjoys murder mystery books and books by Susanna Gregory.

This story is set in 1354 near Christmas Time, there is a man who has been found dead near a church in the village. However the body is identified as being Phillipa's ( Matthew's earnest love)husbands servant, then the husband is found dead. We go through the journey with Matthew Bartholomew to find out if the death's are a coincidence or if it is something much more sinister. This is an absolutely amazing murder mystery book that is sure to get hold of your attention and keep it right until the very end.

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Review: Anything for Her

Anything for Her by Jack Jordan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Jack Jordan
Published: 11/06/2015
Recommended for: fans of crime thrillers

I received this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions. I thought that this was an extremely well written novel that effortlessly captures the readers attention and keeps hold of it. It is a book that is incredibly hard to put down, I lost alot of hours of sleep as I just couldn't stop reading this book!
Jack Jordan is a very talented author who keeps up and excellent pace throughout the book so that there isn't a lull where you consider putting the book down. It is one that I would definately read again and again and read more by this fantastic author. The way he describes the characters and the surroundings paints a vivid image in your mind so that you can see it all playing our infront of you, the characters are easy to relate to, understand and realistic. An absolutely fabulous book to read! I am so happy that I won this book.

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Review: The Mystery of the Blue Train

The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: first published 1928
Author: Agatha Christie
Recommended for: fans of murder mysteries.

This is one of the lesser known novels by Agatha Christie that she wrote in a slight rush as she needed the money to support herself and her daughter, although she herself didn't think that this way anywhere near her best work I was eager to read it as I am with all Agatha Christie novels. I think that she was being abit hard on herself, it wasnt her best but it certainly wasn't a rubbish book to read (in my opinion).
This is a novel featuring the brilliant, intelligent Hercule Poirot where he starts the novel on a train journey to the Riviera where he meets Ruth Kettering, an american heiress. The next morning all her private affairs are known to the public as she is found murdered in her compartment, all Poirot has to go on is a suspicious man hanging around the victim, which as we know is more than enough for Poirot to find out who it was and as soon as he starts to investigate the secrets of Ruth Ketterings life comes to light.




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Review: A Triple Thriller Fest

A Triple Thriller Fest by Gordon Ryan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Gordon Ryan
Published: 29/02/2012
Recommended for: fans of thrillers
Edition: Kindle

I found this set of novels on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give them a try. I thought that they were a really good set of books that were all expertly written. I throughly enjoyed reading them and think other crime genre lovers will love the books too. There was the odd spelling and grammer error that I come to expect in the Kindle version of books, which for me would normally make the review drop a star...however for this book I just didn't have the heard to do as it is definately a 4star novel!
Just the name 'A Triple Thriller Fest' makes you want to read it, it grabs your attention and pulls you in (if you're a fan of thrillers), it makes you want to sink your teeth into it...and for me I couldn't stop reading them I thought they were brilliant novels to read, they kept your attention the whole way through (some parts did seem abit predictable but that might be due to me having read so many thriller books). The author has a very good writting technique that manages to keep the pace all the way through the novels so there isn't a dull part to read. There wasn't one that I didn't enjoy or thought that it was weak compared to the other ones. They were all a really good read!

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Review: The Blackstone Key

The Blackstone Key by Rose Melikan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Rose Melikan
Published: 01/01/2008
Recommended for: fans of historical fiction and fans of the book 'Jamaica Inn'

I thought that this was a brilliantly written and very intriguing book to read. It is set in 1795 in England where we follow the life and adventures of the main character Mary Finch, she is a character that it very easy to get along with, she is likeable and seems very realistic. All of the characters that feature in the book play an important part too the storyline there isn't any minor characters which adds great depth too the book and makes it even easier to get hooked into.
This isn't my normal type of book that I would read, however the front of the book is very eye catching and the blurb is also very interesting and makes you want to delve into it and read it straight away. This book really shows how talented the author is, even though the journey that Mary Finch goes on is long-winded she doesnt fail to keep hold of the readers attention.
In this novel Mary Finch is going on her travels from Cambridge to the East Suffolk coast where her uncle has asked her to visit him, she can't wait to get on with the journey to see her uncle that she has never seen before, what she doesn't bank on though is the dramatic twists and turns that her adventure will take and the people that she will meet on her journey. The journey she goes on is very well described by the author and paints a very vivid picture in the readers mind of what England looked like in the 1700's, it transports you there and makes you feel like you are really there. The book is one that is very easy to get hooked on and get drawn into. I would definately recommend this book to other people to give it a try, I did and I am very glad that I did as it was a thrill to read it and it will not be the last book I read by this author!

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Review: A Child al Confino: The True Story of a Jewish Boy and His Mother in Mussolini's Italy

A Child al Confino: The True Story of a Jewish Boy and His Mother in Mussolini's Italy by Eric Lamet
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 18/11/2010
Author: Eric Lamet
Recommended for: people who enjoy true life novels and biographies
Edition: Kindle

I saw this book on the Kindle Store for free and I thought that it looked really interesting so I gave it a go. It was a really interesting topic to read a book on, it gives a view on the lives of Jewish people living in Italy when the Nazis invaded there, I have normally only read about Jewish people living in Germany,Poland and Austria when the Nazis invaded, so it was nice to see it front a different point of view.

The story did kind of jump alittle bit, it didn't all connect together but that might have been due to the fact that the author was remember back to when he was between 7 and 13. It was a really good book to read, I might have cried a little (okay...I did), the story really puts you in Eric's shoes and what life was like for him in his childhood..which is meant to be the happiest time of your life.

The kindle version wasn't edited very well which lost it a star, but it was still a very good book and I would recommend it to people who like true stories from around that time.

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Review: Coercion

Coercion by Tim Tigner
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 07/07/2015
Author: Tim Tigner

I received a copy of this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions.

When I first read the blurb of this book I couldn't wait to read it as it sounded like my kind of book, however when I started to read the book I was completely lost! It did all become a bit clearer as the book went on, but because it wasn't a very clear beginning it made me want to continue reading to find out what had happened and what the reason was behind Franks death (Alex's brother).
There wasn't any part of the book where I didn't want to continue or found it a bit boring or obvious to read. I thought it was a really good thriller that kept my attention throughout the novel and managed to keep a good pace throughout. If you enjoy reading fast paced books that will pass the hours by then this is going to be a great book for you! The writing style of Tim Tigner is very good and the description he uses reading makes the book come to life in your mind so you can actually see it happening in your imagination.
I very much enjoyed this book and I would love to read more books by Tim Tigner!

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