Monthly Archives: November 2016
HOME – Harlan Coben
Harlen Coben has a grip like a vice and more twists than barbed wire. HOME is a Myron Bolitar story, his no.11 in the series, but no exception to his high quality. Myron’s nephew, Micky Bolitar also plays a role, … Continue reading
PIRATE – Clive Cussler & Robin Burcell
This is a treasure-hunting man and wife adventure; a Sam and Remi Fargo story, No. 8. I doubt that there is a Cussler book that one can easily put down. This is the first in the Series co-authored by Robin … Continue reading
TEN DAYS – Gillian Slovo
A novel of monumental quality; exploring the depths of human political greed and ambition, and the results of small misjudgements which lead to life-changing disasters. The ripple effects go far beyond the thrones of power to lap on the shores … Continue reading
THE SORROWFUL WOMAN – Alan Friedmann
Let it be said that this is a tale that kept me glued. The two main characters lead their own lives but as their contacts increased, the respect that developed between them almost made one think they were destined to … Continue reading
THE KILL FEE – Fiona Veitch Smith
The second in the series featuring an independent and strong charactered girl of the 1920’s, Poppy Denby is the Art and Entertainment Editor of the The Daily Globe. As the Russian Civil War edges into supremacy for the Bolsheviks, London … Continue reading
LOCAL POET – Paul Trembling
A big yes to this unusual tale of accidental homicide, and an awakening awareness of poetry, wrapped up in a gripping mystery thriller. Rob Seaton is a very ordinary young man, working as a delivery driver, rocketed into remorse when … Continue reading
The JACK CALLUM Detective Trilogy – Maynard Sims
The wonderful thing about trilogies, when you have thoroughly loved the first one, there are more to come. And with this one, two more could never be enough! I felt rather lost when, in quick succession, I finished the third. … Continue reading
Tannie Maria & THE SATANIC MECHANIC – Sally Andrew
The gastronomic gallivant is great – I felt hungry almost the whole time; anyone on diet is going to suffer some serious pangs of emptiness. Oh, the murderer? No, I didn’t see them coming either. More twists than a koeksister. … Continue reading
bookpostmortem 