Grave Secrets in Goa
Written by Kathleen McCaul — I cannot resist a mystery novel with an exotic location, and Kathleen McCaul certainly has a good grasp of Indian culture and its tensions, having worked as a journalist in India and the Kashmir region. Even by Indian standards, however,…
Red Ribbons
Written by Louise Phillips — The cover of Red Ribbons describes Louise Phillips as ‘a chilling voice in psychological crime fiction’. This is her debut novel, and it is a creditable first attempt. But, truth be told, I found it difficult to engage with this…
Dark Room
Written by Steve Mosby — In a northern UK city a serial killer is selecting victims seemingly at random, and butchering them with a hammer. As the death toll mounts, Detectives Andy Hicks and Laura Fellowes are confronted with ruined faces, ruined lives and no…
The Last Kind Words
Written by Tom Piccirilli — The buzz about this book has been building in my household throughout the summer. I’ve read a lot of what Tom Piccirilli has written – hardboiled or horror – and rarely been disappointed. When Crime Fiction Lover favourites like Lee…
Safe House by Chris Ewan
Manx author Chris Ewan is best known for his comedy crime series The Good Thief’s Guides, which follow Raffles-esque gentleman thief Charlie Howard on his international capers. With glamorous settings, pacy plots and a voice full of dry wit, the Guides are a real joy…