Laidlaw, William McIlvanney – ABSOLUTE CLASSIC – The best book I’ve read all year!
…it’s also lyrical, dramatic, page turning, violent, and a fantastic Glasgow story set in the 1970s.
Tag: thriller
Present Danger, Stella Rimington – No Spoiler Book Review
Reading is a great way to research your genre for writing too, so you can even call it work research! How cool is that!
A Page Turner Thriller! No Spoiler Book Review – Love, Lies & Clones, Joynell Schultz
I had a vision of ‘Bones’ Temperance Brennan, you know the character created by Kathy Reichs. She’s not as ‘detached’ but certainly similar.
Book Review of THE BRILLIANT – His Bloody Project, Graeme Macrae Burnet
A small town murder occurs, in true ‘TV detective Columbo’ style you know who did it, but you are still drawn into the tale. Brutal moments, hidden undercurrents and stubborn survival instincts all described simply and in deserved prize-winning ways.
Book Review – The Missing, C L Taylor
I’ve always thought it is horrific when a child goes missing, never to be seen. No funeral, no mourning, no moving on.
Book Review – The Narrows, Michael Connelly
The stereotypical FBI agent was ineffective and egotistical which is disappointing but I guess usual for this type of novel.
Book Review – Guilty Wives, James Patterson & David Ellis
I wasn’t going to pick up this book, despite recommendations, as it looked a bit tacky and predictable with a beautiful woman in evening dress and handcuffs on the cover. However it was brilliant!
Book Review: No Time For Goodbye, Linwood Barclay
Very cleverly written, is she going mad or is someone trying to make it seem she is losing her grip? If so, who?
Book Review – The Son, Jo Nesbo
I read this in just over a day, it really grabs you and over you through the plot. I guess I’d describe it as ‘Gritty Scandinavian’.
Book Review – Robert Crais – Hostage
It’s a good read for holidays, a page turner, but nothing unique. I guess though that predictable is a strength in itself. You know what you are picking up from the shelf, and Mr Crais knows his craft.