Book Reviews: A round up of good reads form 2015 (Part 2)

The second and final part of my round up of recommended reads from 2015, Enjoy them!

Don’t Turn Around by Caroline Mitchell (April 2015)

This is the first in the Detective Jennifer Knight series set in Haven that links crime fiction with the paranormal - lovely! When a series of murders from the past seem to mirror a current case, with a personal connection, Knight knows that somehow she is involved.  Mitchell has created a delightful character in obsessive compulsive Knight and I, for one, can’t wait to read more of her.  Fans of James Oswald should give this a go.

Available on Amazon kindle £1.99 or PB £7.99

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Turn-Around-thrilling-page-turner-ebook/dp/B00V6DTAYM/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1454176699&sr=1-1&keywords=don%27t+turn+around+caroline+mitchell

Drop Dead Perfect by Rick Mercer (April 2015)

Drop Dead Perfect, set in Chicago features forensic expert Ellen Harper.  When a serial killer with an obsession with perfection threatens the streets of Chicago Ellen vows to use her forensic expertise to bring him to justice. Then her partner is killed and Ellen becomes more determined than ever.   A High octane, smooth read, with a touch of sexual tension.  Ellen’s character is quirky and well rounded with a fiery spirit that’ll keep you on your toes.  Enjoyable!

Available on kindle unlimited for free or for £3.49 to buy, PB is £8.30

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Drop-Dead-Perfect-Rick-Murcer-ebook/dp/B00PJ9M870/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1454177206&sr=1-1&keywords=drop+dead+perfect

The Other Me by Saskia Sarginson (Aug 2015)

This is a really unusual psychological thriller told through

different  time frames .    The main character,  Eliza Bennett  changed her name as a yoing woman and now as her past comes back to hit her she must confront it .  The dynamics of this story are rich and the time frames woven seamlessly from Eliza as a child to the present day and the period leading up to  the second world war and its future  impact on Eliza’s life as told by her uncle Ernst.  Beautifully delivered although I did feel the front cover image was a bit misleading.

 Available on kindle £4.99, PB £7.99

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Other-Me-Saskia-Sarginson-ebook/dp/B00LM9S8Y8/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1454177756&sr=1-1&keywords=the+other+me+saskia+sarginson

  

Silent As The Grave by Paul Gitsham (April 2015)

This is the third DCI Warren book.  When a man and his dog

are both found executed in Middlesbury Common , Warren finds himself in a wider case that he expected.  Information supplied by a fellow officer who is undergoing investigation leads warren to suspect there is wide reaching police corruption involving gangsters and murderers.  Well written, exciting and realistic.  A very enjoyable read the third DCI Warren book.99

(april 2015)front cover image was a bit misleading.nd the stor  The dynamics of this story

Available on Amazon Kindle for £4.99

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Grave-Warren-Jones-Book-ebook/dp/B00ULOOOIY/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1454178801&sr=1-1&keywords=silent+as+the+grave

The Wrong Girl by Laura Wilson (June 2015)

In 2007 Phoebe Piper disappears never to be fund, then

seven years later, 10 year old Molly Armitage finds her uncle dead.   Convinced she is the missing Phoebe, Molly with  then disappears leaving behind a web of intrigue involving her mother, a jaded rock star and her grandmother.  This is a poignant portrayal of families in turmoil and was a joy to read.

Available free on audible trial, Kindle £9.99, PB £6.39 HB £16.38

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wrong-Girl-Laura-Wilson-ebook/dp/B00TIKY5P4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1454179253&sr=1-1&keywords=the+wrong+girl+by+laura+wilsonk

In the Dark by Chris Patchell (Aug 2015)

Poignant , emotional and delightfully honest examination of

how both the victim of a kidnap and their family must feel.  Marissa is diabetic and has been kidnapped by a killer, her mother is tortured by the snail- like pace of the investigation and worry for her daughter’s safety is never far from her mind.  Well written and plotted.

Available for free on Kindle unlimited £ to buy£3.22 or PB £11.80

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Chris-Patchell-ebook/dp/B00YNKHFI8/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1454179815&sr=1-1&keywords=in+the+dark+chris+patchell