News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
A suicide was one thing, but when three appear from no where William is convinced there is more to it. Determined to find the truth he begins to dig, his tunnel focus unlocking more dangers than he can imagine. Just when it seems he is close to an answer everything goes wrong. There is more… Continue reading Book review: Haunted by H.G. Ahedi (@HarbeerAhedi)
After a hectic two weeks Emily Bennett believes she can finally relax and have that first date she has been looking forward to with Alexander. With his parents' murder behind bars that should be the end of the problems, but trouble runs deeper than anyone had imagined. A string of events already set into motion… Continue reading Book review: Trisha Grace – Always You (@TrishaGraceBks)
In Bella Rayne's Darkest Betrayals, the past always catches up to you. But what if the past is actively seeking you across lifetimes, sending a message across time and space because the past self recognises something the current self is blind to? This is precisely what the therapist James thinks is happening to Layla. He… Continue reading Book review: Bella Rayne – Darkest Betrayals (@BellaRayne10)
In S.E Finkielman's Starving Men, Dr Michael Gleeson had lived through difficult and hard times and had the dark memories to prove it. He recalled many of the hardships, and the names of those who forced difficult times on Ireland. When his new patient, Turlough O'Sullivan, an employee of a decommissioned IRA associate, creates an… Continue reading Book review: S.E Finkielman – Starving Men
In S.I. Taylor's Guilty Photographs, Barbera knew she could only rely on herself. Her body was a cavass to the betrayals she had experienced. But this latest edition had her concerned. Unable to recall the events of the night before she awoke bleeding, sore, and alone. She knew better than to call the cops, no… Continue reading Book review: S.I. Taylor – Guilty Photographs (@sitaylorwrites)
When Zoe Tampsin is told about a recent murder her heart borders on breaking. Conflicting emotions bubble within her. She has been given a duty, to ensure the killer pleads guilty. But it soon becomes apparent there is more to this case than meets the eye, and far more to her involvement than a simple… Continue reading Book review: Gordon Bickerstaff – Die Every Day (@GFBickerstaf)
When the Grim Reaper comes knocking most people encounter the stages of grief, but what if it was death who offered a bargain? For each life she takes Grimm is willing to extend Phyllis' time for another year. What is an 80-year-old Gran to do? There are so many people whose presence should be scrubbed,… Continue reading Book review: Shay Mills – Grimm and Gram (@EricUnknown1 )
Tara was more than a little excited at the thought of six weeks alone while her dad went on his comeback tour. There were rules, but what he didn't know wouldn't hurt him, right? But things don't always go as planned, a few days into her freedom and her life is turned upside down with… Continue reading Book review: Joey Paul – Dying Thoughts: Seventh Death (@MsJoeyBug)
It is impossible to forget your first murder scene. More so if you believe the case in question hadn't been resolved correctly. When a recent stabbing appears to have a connection to these events it is time for DCI Hatherall to finally explore the overlooked leads in a case that almost ruined his career. He… Continue reading Book review: The Paper Boy – Diana J Febry (@DianaJFebry)
When her mother is caught in the crossfire of murder Brit suffers an endless stream of nightmares. In a blink, she has lost her best friend, her home, everything. But she is not one to sit and lose herself to grief, not when there are answers to find and someone to be held accountable. It… Continue reading Book review: Game Six – Judy Bruce
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