Ghost and Ragman Roll The fourth book in the Kind Hearts and Martinets series finds DCI Jack Austin on honeymoon with Detective Superintendent Amanda Bruce. However, with a missing gangster back in Blighty and a murder in Paris, Jack sets out to help the local plods (and a rival detective) join up the criminal dots.…
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‘The Hostile Game’ by Joy Mutter
The Hostile Game The third book in this series finds Serena facing her biggest challenge yet – as if being eighteen and pregnant wasn’t enough, she finds out what the mysterious Tile X has in store for her. With tarty Patricia tempting her boyfriend, a load more gory murders on the cards and the police…
‘Primogenito’ by Greta Cribbs
Primogenito When Ashley’s husband develops a mysterious and frightening illness, she seeks out the one person who can help. However, Damian Fuentes has problems of his own to contend with, and dredging up deeply disturbing memories is the last thing he wants to do. Nevertheless, if he is to keep his family safe he must…
‘Chase: The Hunt for a King’ by Thomas Dellenbusch
Chase: The Hunt for a King With Scotland on the brink of independence, the country’s government plans to establish its own king. However, the new monarch’s lineage isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and when a protector of the impending royal family is murdered, the action prompts one of the surviving sons to contact an old…
‘The Severaine: Volume 2’ by KJ Simmill
The Severaine: Volume 2 (The Forgotten Legacies Series) The follow up to ‘Darrienia’ continues the struggle to bring the mighty Severaine to heel. Gripped by guilt and grief, Daniel takes on the fight for justice and revenge, fielding those who might befriend or betray him. But the prophesies tell of only one conclusion – and…
‘Mr. Magic: A Brinker Novel’ by Jeff Widmer
Mr. Magic: A Brinker Novel PR genius Brinker has a problem – he’s been told to get rid of the competition. No worries – he’s got tons of ideas on how to do it, and if he hasn’t, something’s bound to turn up. And let’s not forget his old pal Buddha who’ll be helping things…
‘IQ84’ by Mike Dickenson
IQ84 A terrorist releases a biological weapon attacking anyone unfortunate enough to be smarter than the average bear. Such people are rewarded with an exploding head, which, apart from anything else, makes an awful mess at the mall. When David Dingle (who isn’t all that bright), finds himself targeted as the perpetrator of these activities,…
‘Goosebumps: Vampire Breath’ RL Stine
Goosebumps: Vampire Breath Best friends Freddy and Cara think they’re tough, so when they discover a hidden passage in the basement of Freddy’s house, they don’t waste time debating their next move. But the secret room reveals something unexpected – a coffin, and a mysterious bottle… As with all the best horror stories, Mr Stine…
‘After She’s Gone’ by Maggie James
After She’s Gone Lori Golden’s family has a troubled history, and though she and her sister have had plenty to deal with, both look forward to a hopeful future. But when Jessie is murdered, the past comes back to haunt Lori and her family in ways she’d never imagined. Struggling to come to terms with…
How to Turn (Another) Idea into a Novel…
A little while ago, I wrote about the inspiration behind my last book ‘Death on a Dirty Afternoon’ which came out in November. With three other books currently germinating away (ie being written), I hadn’t intended embarking on another one just yet, however… A few weeks back, author and blog queen Vicki Turner asked if…
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