Review: The Dead Don’t Speak by Claire Askew

Publication date 8 June 2022 Standalone or series Series (book five in the DI Birch series) First time reading this author? Yes Why I picked this The book description sounded interesting, and even though I know it was mid-series sometimes that’s the best way to appreciate the potential of a new series. Review copy or

Review: The Trial by Rob Rinder

Publication date 22 June 2023 Standalone or series Standalone First time reading this author? Yes Why I picked this The author’s own background as a criminal barrister made this intriguing despite the hit and miss experience I’ve had with celebrity authors. Review copy or purchase Thank you to the author, publishers Century and NetGalley UK

Review: After That Night by Karin Slaughter

Publication date 22 June 2023 Standalone or series Series (book 11 in the Will Trent series) First time reading this author? No Why I picked this Because I love this series. Review copy or purchase Thank you to the author, publishers HarperCollins and NetGalley UK for access to this as an advance reader’s ebook. This

Review: Sun Damage by Sabine Durrant

Publication date 2 June 2022 Standalone or series Standalone First time reading this author? Yes Why I picked this The book description sounded interesting. Review copy or purchase Thank you to the author, publisher Hodder and Stoughton, and online book club The Pigeonhole for the chance to read this. What it’s about Ali and Sean

Review: The Last Dance by Mark Billingham

Publication date 25 May 2023 Standalone or series Series (first in a new series) First time reading this author? No Why I picked this Watched the author’s Facebook live when the title was revealed and loved the sound of this book. Review copy or purchase Thank you to the author, publisher Sphere, and online book

Review: Killing Jericho by William Hussey

Publication date 27 April 2023 Standalone or series Series (first in the Scott Jericho series) First time reading this author? Yes Why I picked this The bold front cover drew my attention, then the blurb convinced me to give this a try. Review copy or purchase Thank you to the author, publisher Zaffre, and online

Review: Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater

Publication date 27 April 2023 Standalone or series Standalone First time reading this author? Yes Why I picked this The title intrigued me. Review copy or purchase Thank you to the author, publisher Hodder & Stoughton, and online book club The Pigeonhole for the chance to read this. This is an honest and voluntary review.

Review: Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

Publication date 25 April 2023 Standalone or series Standalone First time reading this author? No Why I picked this I have enjoyed previous books by this author. Review copy or purchase Thank you to the author, publisher Abacus, and online book club The Pigeonhole for the chance to read this. This is an honest and

Review: No One Saw a Thing by Andrea Mara

Publication date 11 May 2023 Standalone or series Standalone First time reading this author? No Why I picked this I have enjoyed previous books by this author. Review copy or purchase Thank you to the author, publisher Bantam, and online book club The Pigeonhole for the chance to read this. This is an honest and

Review: Toxic People by S.D. Monaghan

Publication date 4 May 2023 Standalone or series Standalone First time reading this author? Yes Why I picked this The description sounded good. Review copy or purchase Thank you to the author, publisher Lume Books, and online book club The Pigeonhole for the chance to read this. This is an honest and voluntary review. What