The Real-Town MurdersAdam RobertsSnappy ReviewIt’s initially confusing, as you’re thrown in to a society that lives virtually, with very little explanation. But as you read on, you’re confronted with an aspect of modern society gone crazy. A horrendous glimpse at the future and a fascinating mystery that’s action packed, and closely watched by Big Brother.Synopsis[Read more]
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The Good Pilot Peter WoodhouseAlexander McCall SmithSnappy ReviewI wanted to love this as much as I do his other tales. It’s such a sweet and humble story, it really did deserved more of my time than I gave it.Synopsis Val was working as a land girl when the Americans arrived at the nearby airfield in[Read more]
The Bureau of Second ChancesSheena KalayilSnappy ReviewA satisfying read that will occasionally challenge what you think ought to happen, against what actually does.Synopsis Is going back the only way to start again? After more than thirty years in London, recently-widowed Thomas Imbalil returns to India. He spends his first months in uncluttered isolation in his[Read more]
The ToymakersRobert DinsdaleSnappy ReviewSometimes when you fall into a Book Rut, a novel comes a long that not only ticks all the boxes, but brings you back into the world of words. Whimsical and beguiling, this will appeal to the inner child, the dreamer, the need for everyday magic.Synopsis Do you remember when you believed[Read more]
Murder at the House of Rooster HappinessDavid CasarettSnappy ReviewUtterly unique and appealing from start to finish. A mystery that unravels at a gentle pace with characters that are delightfully understated.Synopsis A fascinating mystery set in Thailand in the vein of Alexander McCall Smith, where a nurse ethicist turns detective. Ladarat Patalung, for one, would have[Read more]
The sounds of summer drifted languidly down the valley. A game of backyard cricket, shouts from children and encouragement from adults that eventually turned into shouts from adults and encouragement by children. Someone was mowing their lawn. A whipper snipper also in action. The faint waft of a BBQ starting up with a tinge of[Read more]
The DarknessRagnar JonassonSnappy ReviewTwisty crime, with all the clues available, should you be able to pick them up. A cold and dark tale for a warm summer read.SynopsisAfter being unceremoniously forced into early retirement at the age of 64, Detective Inspector Hulda Hermannsdóttir of the Reykjavik Police is refusing to go quietly. Hulda is told[Read more]
Times certainly had changed, he thought, looking out across the floor. The Bowling Club had undergone a rather posh revamp. The bowlers had a uniform now, the green was meticulously cared for. The rules were to be followed and gatherings had lost that casual come-and-go feel. Inside, the old kaleidoscope of vomit coloured carpet had[Read more]
Godsgrave – The Nevernight Chronicle IIBy Lee ChildSnappy ReviewI would read a beer label if this man wrote it. Edgy, cruel, cutting and completely cunning on all possible levels, you will never know what is about to happen. SynopsisConquer your fear, conquer the world. Mia Corvere, destroyer of empires, has found her place among the[Read more]
When summer hits Three Corners, there’s no doubt about it. Time slows as the humidity rolls each year across the mountains and down into the valley. It’s not a lethargy that affects the villagers at this time, but rather than expend unnecessary energy wading through the thick damp air, people simply slowed. The cicadas were[Read more]