

Book Review: RED BONES by Ann Cleeves
Ann Cleeves’ RED BONES offers readers a compelling blend of mystery and history that keeps the reader wanting more long after the last chapter. This novel stands out not only for its gripping plot but also for the way it weaves together past and present, creating a rich tapestry of suspense and human connection. RED BONES by Ann Cleeves In RED BONES, Detective Jimmy Perez investigates what, at first glance, appears to be an accidental death on the remote Shetland Islands. But
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Book Review: HOTEL MELIKOV by Jonathan Payne
HOTEL MELIKOV is one of those rare books that manages to be genuinely funny while also telling a smart, tightly plotted story. Jonathan Payne leans hard into satire here, and it absolutely works. If you enjoy political absurdity, dry wit, and a main character who is way in over his head, this book is a blast. HOTEL MELIKOV by Jonathan Payne The novel follows Citizen Orlov, a former fishmonger who has somehow become the Minister of Security in a fictional Central European coun
Mar 31


Book Review: THE DEMON OF UNREST by Erik Larson
THE DEMON OF UNREST offers a gripping account of the attack on Fort Sumter, the event that ignited the American Civil War. Erik Larson, known for his ability to weave history into compelling narratives, delivers a vivid retelling of this pivotal moment in American history. With a focus on the days leading up to and including the Confederate assault on Fort Sumter in April 1861, THE DEMON OF UNREST brings to life the uncertainty and fear gripping both sides of the conflict. R
Mar 3


Book Review: THE LAST OUTLAWS by Thom Hatch
Thom Hatch’s THE LAST OUTLAWS offers a gripping look into the lives and final days of the Wild West’s most notorious figures, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. With its blend of detailed research and vivid storytelling, This book delves into the two outlaws' earliest childhoods, their individual early lives of crime, and a partnership that has become one of Wild West legend. It is a must-read for anyone fascinated by American history and the legends of the frontier. Unlike
Feb 10


Book Review: THE REUNION by M.J. Arlidge and Steph Broadribb
When Detective Jennie Whitmore attends her school reunion, she regrets choosing to reconnect with people who were never kind to her. The only person who truly cared for her was Hannah, who mysteriously disappeared years ago. But when the demolition of her old school reveals the remains of Hannah’s body, Jennie must solve her best friend’s murder before her colleagues uncover her connection to the victim or a stalker threatens to silence her. In THE REUNION, Arlidge and Broadr
Jan 20


Book Review: YOU ARE FATALLY INVITED by Ande Pliego
Renowned anonymous author J. R. Alastor hires former aspiring writer Mila del Angél to host a writing retreat at his private island manor. She eagerly accepts, especially since she has an axe to grind with one of the invitees: six master thriller authors. Alastor and Mila plan a week of games, riddles, and possibly a jump scare to cover Mila’s murder plot. However, a guest’s death—not the planned murder—traps Mila in a different narrative. Isolated by a storm and with the bod
Dec 23, 2025