An impressive debut from a lyrical storyteller who gives a new twist to the story of a young woman stuck on the wrong guy in a career that’s going nowhere.
Category: Book Reviews
Quality book reviews by suspense writer Rowena Holloway. Reviews across all genres, with emphasis on suspense and women’s fiction.
Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel
Emily St John Mandel’s fourth book is one of those rare gems you must finish but never want to end. It is lyrical, a little magical and utterly engrossing.
The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen
Multi-talented Danish writer Jussi Adler-Olsen contributes to the stellar reputation of Scandinavian crime with this remarkable, tension-filled novel.
Already Dead by Jaye Ford
A tense, and intense, read with plenty to keep you guessing. Set aside some time. Once you start reading, you won’t want to stop.
Lyrebird Hill by Anna Romer
Anna Romer effectively blends contemporary and historical fiction with a tense mystery to deliver a modern Gothic tale grounded in the Australian landscape.
One Kick by Chelsea Cain
This first book in a new series from New York Times bestselling author Chelsea Cain is a five-star, kick-ass thriller.
The Studio Kill by Charles Fleming
Well-written and so true to traditional hardboiled noir you’ll feel like you are watching a black and white movie
Carry Me Away by Robb Grindstaff
A compelling read from the first page to the last thanks to the strength of voice and an original twist on a coming-of-age story
Tempting Fate by Jane Green
One night of ill-judged passion changes a young mother’s life forever
Apple Tree Yard by Louise Doughty
A tale of desire and middle age, of deceit and longing, Apple Tree Yard shows that people, no matter how middle class or conservative, can act in surprising and often brutal ways.