2022 : The ones that got away

Welcome to my final look back at the year that was 2022. At the start of every year, there seem to be books you were determined to read the year before but somehow never got around to. You were all excited about them, preordered them, they arrived … and then they ended up on the…

Some of my most anticipated books of 2023

New year, new books to get excited about! While all the while ignoring the bajillion that remain on bookshelves or digital readers. Some of you may remember that I did this last year as well. In hindsight, I’m not entirely sure it was such a good idea because the overwhelming feeling ended up being disappointment.…

The Simple Truth by James Buckler

Author : JamesTitle : The Simple TruthPages : 360Publisher : TransworldPublication date : January 5, 2023Source : Netgalley A young woman is dead. A very wealthy client needs a favour. You’re newly qualified as a lawyer and this could be your big break, so you jump at the chance. The case is about to be…

The year that was … 2022!

First up, wishing you all a fabulous 2023 full of love, health, happiness and peace! Secondly, hi! Hello! Long time no see. I took my annual break during September and then … well, somehow that turned into a hugely extended and unplanned hiatus. The more I told myself it seemed time to come back, the…

‘The Invisible’ by Peter Papathanasiou

Author : Peter PapathanasiouTitle : The InvisiblePages : 320Publisher : QuercusPublication date : September 1, 2022Source : Netgalley Burnt-out from policework, Detective Sergeant George Manolis flies from Australia to Greece for a holiday. Recently divorced and mourning the death of his father, who emigrated from the turbulent Prespes region which straddles the borders of Greece,…