Book review: The Drowned City by KJ Maitland (Daniel Pursglove #1)

The Drowned City is the first in a new series, and under a new name, by historical mystery writer Karen … More

Book review: Slough House by Mick Herron (Slough House #7)

The latest Slough House novel is always a treat. This one — which is actually called Slough House — eviscerates … More

Vera Kelly is posing as a Canadian student in Buenos Aires in 1966, but she is actually working for the … More

I don’t often take part in group giveaways. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by a wall of books with very little in … More

I haven’t read as many new releases as usual this year. Partly, of course, because a lot of books have … More

There was a happy time when I was naive enough to think that a story of wealth, power and corruption … More

Azi Bello navigates the darker reaches of the internet from his shed in East Croydon. He is highly skilled, and … More

Joe Country is the sixth Slough House novel. I would definitely recommend reading them in order, but if you’re coming … More

I first became hooked on history when I read the Ladybird book The Story of the First Queen Elizabeth. A … More

Here are my favourite crime novels of 2018. Tap the book link to read my full review. My first two … More