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Saturday, 25 April 2026

Shadow Chasers: An Enthralling British Crime Thriller (Luke Sackville Crime Thrillers Book 11)Shadow Chasers: An Enthralling British Crime Thriller by S J Richards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Ethics team become involved in a reality TV programme called the Shadow chasers when it is believed one of the contestants is cheating. They are people trying to solve cold cases.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery

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Murder in Blackfriars (Below Stairs Mystery #9)Murder in Blackfriars by Jennifer Ashley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1884 Daniel McAdam's heritage is a mystery to him. A Howard Banks believes he has information but is murdered before the meeting. Can Daniel and Kat with their friends find the killer and piece together Daniel's past.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Friday, 24 April 2026

Things We Can Not Forget: A Modern Day Persuasion Variation (Jane Austen Variation Shorts Stories)Things We Can Not Forget: A Modern Day Persuasion Variation by Katherine Horne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

London. A modern 21st century Persuasion where Anne Elliot eight years since their last meeting meets Captain Wentworth.
An enjoyable short story

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Case for Three Detectives (Sergeant Beef, #1)Case for Three Detectives by Leo Bruce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A murder at the home of Mr Thurston results in not just the village policeman Sergeant Beef to arrive to investigate but three private detectives to appear. Can any of them find the guilty party.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Thursday, 23 April 2026

The Beaches: A Persuasion Variation Featuring A Different Accident On The Beaches of Lyme (Jane Austen Variation Shorts Stories)The Beaches: A Persuasion Variation Featuring A Different Accident On The Beaches of Lyme by Katherine Horne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Persuasion variation. Lyme Regis. When Louisa jumps for the second time, Anne Elliot runs to save her from injury, only to be injured herself as Louise lands on her.
An enjoyable short story

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In Your Debt: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Featuring A Daring Rescue By Elizabeth Bennet (Jane Austen Variation Shorts Stories)In Your Debt: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Featuring A Daring Rescue By Elizabeth Bennet by Katherine Horne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice Variation where on a morning walk from Longbourn Elizabeth Bennet meets a very distressed Georgiana Darcy running from Wickham, who Elizabeth has never met.
An enjoyable short story

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A Rare Interest In Corpses (Inspector Ben Ross #1)A Rare Interest In Corpses by Ann Granger
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1864 Lizzie Martin,29, has arrived in London to take up the position of companion to her godfather's widow, slum landlady Mrs Parry. Only to be informed that the previous companion , presumed to have eloped, has been discovered dead in one of Mrs Parry's old properties. Inspector Ross investigates and Lizzy is not careful or clever enough.
Overall an enjoyable historical mystery

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