Vera Kelly is posing as a Canadian student in Buenos Aires in 1966, but she is actually working for the … More
Tag: spy thriller
Crime Fiction with Character giveaway – discover your next great read
I don’t often take part in group giveaways. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by a wall of books with very little in … More
My books of the year –2020
I haven’t read as many new releases as usual this year. Partly, of course, because a lot of books have … More
Book review: The Sandpit by Nicholas Shakespeare
There was a happy time when I was naive enough to think that a story of wealth, power and corruption … More
Book review: This Is Gomorrah by Tom Chatfield
Azi Bello navigates the darker reaches of the internet from his shed in East Croydon. He is highly skilled, and … More
Book review: Joe Country by Mick Herron
Joe Country is the sixth Slough House novel. I would definitely recommend reading them in order, but if you’re coming … More
Seven — make that eight — great historical fiction series
I first became hooked on history when I read the Ladybird book The Story of the First Queen Elizabeth. A … More
My 2018 books of the year – crime fiction
Here are my favourite crime novels of 2018. Tap the book link to read my full review. My first two … More
Book review: Rosewater by Tade Thompson
I don’t read a massive amount of science fiction but Rosewater had an interesting premise. It’s set in a near-future … More
Book review: No Tomorrow by Luke Jennings (Killing Eve 2)
I enjoyed Codename Villanelle but for me No Tomorrow, the second in the series that inspired the TV drama Killing … More