I was excited to read this after absolutely loving The Business Trip last year., so it had a very high bar to reach for me. I really did enjoy this twI was excited to read this after absolutely loving The Business Trip last year., so it had a very high bar to reach for me. I really did enjoy this twisty and fun thriller, where secrets and lies were in abundance.
The narrator was brilliant! I don’t think I have listened to Gail Shalan before but she knocked it out of the park with this book. So many characters and at no time was I confused about whose point of view we were listening to. The different voices were spot on with each character amazing.
Faith was an interesting character, and my feelings changed about her so many times, this was the first thriller I have read with a weather presenter as the main character too. I loved how the author shone alight in the down side of fame, it is not all it is cracked up to be.
This book was so easy to binge listen to, very cleverly written.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio on NetGalley for my early copy to listen to. Out on January 20th....more
I love this series and was thrilled to be able to listen to the latest book The Hollow Man early, thanks to Dreamscape Select on NetGalley. This is boI love this series and was thrilled to be able to listen to the latest book The Hollow Man early, thanks to Dreamscape Select on NetGalley. This is book 7 in the series featuring Mark Turpin, and my new favourite. I have enjoyed listening to most of this series, and the narrator, Ciaran Saward does a brilliant job bringing the reader into this clever and complex police procedural series.
Rachel Amphlett certainly turned up the gore factor in this one! Wow! There are some stomach churning descriptions of the murder victims, even for me who reads and loves a good dark and gritty crime book. Even the hardened detectives in the story were struggling with what they were seeing. Hearing it is was enough for me.
A case that seems pretty straightforward to begin with turns in ways that could never imagine. I really got sucked into the story and listened to this in a day. It is dark, it is tense and it is so good! The team are up against it to stop this ruthless madman before he strikes again, and it hits way to close to home.
Out in October 6th, this is such a great series, with fantastic characters that you care so much about....more
The sequel to the brilliant Head Cases is finally here! I absolutely loved the first book and was so excited to get my hands on both the digital and aThe sequel to the brilliant Head Cases is finally here! I absolutely loved the first book and was so excited to get my hands on both the digital and audio versions of the follow up Inside Man. This series is so smart, so dark and so unpredictable, it is a joy to read.
Gardner Camden is now leading PAR - the puzzles and recognition team at the FBI. They have been incredibly successful in solving cases but this one will test them all. Whilst on the trail of a group of weapons smugglers, they find themselves hunting a serial killer . Their confidential informant has been murdered, and it by the gun guys! It is a dangerous case, one that will require everything the team has to put the puzzle pieces together.
The audiobook is narrated by the fabulous Will Damron, on of my favourite narrators. He is amazing at telling the story and keeping all the characters interesting and separated. I will listen to anything he reads.
Camden is such a great character, whip smart but struggles with emotions and personal relationships. His bond with his daughter is so strong and I love reading the chapters where they interact.
This is a fast paced adrenaline filled story that would make a great movie.i already can’t wait for the next book.
Thank you St Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for the advanced copies to read. Out on January 13th, a, must read for crime readers. ...more
I have not met a Chevy Stevens book that I did. It love. I was thrilled to be approved for The Hitchhikers, thank you so much St Martin’s Press and MaI have not met a Chevy Stevens book that I did. It love. I was thrilled to be approved for The Hitchhikers, thank you so much St Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio.
This was such a thrill ride, with characters that I had very strong feelings about one way or another. I don’t want to give anything away, but when you read it you will see what I mean.
I loved the 1976 setting. Tom and Alice are trying to fix their marriage after a tragedy struck them. They bought an RV and are travelling across Canada on their way to the summer Olympic Games. They meet a young couple who seem to need help and they offer them a lift. They will wish they had never met them
This is so good!! it is dark and intense and never predictable. You really get to know the 4 main characters well and feel for what they are going through. The narrators were fantastic at giving all of the characters a unique voice and bringing this story alive in my ears.
Add this to your TBR now. Out on October 7th....more
Another fabulous debut Aussie crime book! We have been so spoilt in recent years and Tanya Scott is another name to look out for. Stillwater is a darkAnother fabulous debut Aussie crime book! We have been so spoilt in recent years and Tanya Scott is another name to look out for. Stillwater is a dark yet emotional story that you won’t be able to stop reading.
I really enjoyed the dual timelines, learning about Luke getting his life together today, and hearing about his really tough childhood. When the 2 worlds collide once again and bring those he has grown close to into danger, Luke really struggles to go back to that place. I loved the Melbourne setting, always enjoy reading about a location that I know well.
If you are a fan of great characters and Aussie crime books then you need to read this.
Thanks so much to Allen and Unwin for my copy of this book to read on NetGalley...more
Book 4 in the Frankie Elkin series, Kiss Her Goodbye is a heartbreaking story of the life of Afghan refugees who manage to escape the brutal war to a Book 4 in the Frankie Elkin series, Kiss Her Goodbye is a heartbreaking story of the life of Afghan refugees who manage to escape the brutal war to a new life in America. Frankie is on the case of a ,issuing woman who has recently arrived in the country but gone missing without a trace.
As always Frankie is tough and doesn’t take no for an answer. I lived her lodgings for this case, and her unusual housemates. These were the light hearted scenes and really made me laugh, although one scene really did freak me out!!
This is a very dark and emotional story, a real eye opener. I learnt alot, and the authors notes were really interesting. It was fascinating and so sad. Hilary Huber is a narrator that I have enjoyed in the past and she was fabulous with this book too.
A slower paced story but one that really is worth reading.
Thanks so much to Hachette Audio for my early copy to listen to on NetGalley. Out on August 12th....more
Wow, just wow! David Baldacci you absolute genius. I do not know how this man consistently writes these characters that are so real and full of life tWow, just wow! David Baldacci you absolute genius. I do not know how this man consistently writes these characters that are so real and full of life that just get into my head and won’t leave. I might be a little in love with Walter Nash after devouring Nash Falls. I love a new series and a new hero to cheer on.
The audiobook was so fantastically done, with a large cast of fabulous voice actors who really made these characters come to life. It was an incredible experience to listen to this book, and get a sneak peak at book 2 at the end there after that shocking finale
Walter Nash is living a comfortable life, great job, happy family, wealthy, life is good. It is all about to change. First, his estranged father dies, bringing with it a flood of emotions and feelings about their relationship, and regrets for lost time. Soon afterward the funeral, he is approached by the FBI who want him to work with them to bring down his employer who is in their sights for financial crimes. This is just the beginning of the end of his happiness and life as he knows it.
I don’t want to give a spoilers but Nash’s world crumbles so fast he gets whiplash. This is a story of man who reinvents himself for revenge and justice. He does things that he never thought he would ever do, hangs out with people his former self would never be seen dead with. His life is in free fall and he will do whatever it takes.
This is a long book and there is a slower pace than usual with this authors books. We spend a lot of time getting to know Walter before his life implodes, which is important to do, with what happens to him. It is still an action packed thriller with plenty of twists, but I appreciate that we got that chance to see him before his world turns upside down.
The ending was so abrupt and such a cliffhanger that I couldn’t help but scream at my car stereo!! What the? It is going to be a very long wait for book 2 and after hearing those first few chapters there was another cliffhanger ending there.!! I am desperate to find out what happens next.
This book is just brilliant, once again David Baldacci has outdone himself. I can’t wait to get to know Nash more sooner rather than later please David.
Huge thanks to Hachette Audio and Grand Central Publishing for my early copies of the audio and ebook to read. Out in November 11th. ...more
The Dead Husband Cookbook was so fun to listen to, the amazing narrator Lauryn Allman did an amazing job with aWho doesn’t love a book within a book!
The Dead Husband Cookbook was so fun to listen to, the amazing narrator Lauryn Allman did an amazing job with all the different characters, giving them their own voices. I couldn’t stop listening to, I was hooked and needed to know what was going to happen next, much like Thea getting drip fed the chapters.
This book also made me so hungry!! The recipes, the food, I was craving pasta and all the food.
What’s not to love about a celebrity chef whose life has been surrounded by gossip and rumours ever since her husband went missing decades ago. Now she is writing a tell all memoir and will only tell it to editor Thea Woods, who herself is not without drama.
Addictive, wild and crazy. A must read.
Thanks so much to Profile Books Audio, Viper for my advanced listening copy. Out on August 7th....more
Always love binge reading a new Rachel Hawkins book. Such fast paced stories with plenty of twists and secrets being revealed and The Storm hit all thAlways love binge reading a new Rachel Hawkins book. Such fast paced stories with plenty of twists and secrets being revealed and The Storm hit all the marks. My first 2026 book read and it was a winner ...more
I was so excited to get approved for the audiobook for All This Could Be Yours by Hank Philippi Ryan. She is one of my favourite authors, her books arI was so excited to get approved for the audiobook for All This Could Be Yours by Hank Philippi Ryan. She is one of my favourite authors, her books are always so fun and interesting, never a dull moment. I started this as soon as it landed on my phone and I couldn’t get enough of it. I was completely hooked and caught up in Tessa’s story.
This avid reader loves book about authors and books.. what is not to love right. Tessa has hit the big time with her debut novel and is headed across the US on a book tour, leaving her husband and 2 kids at home. It soon becomes apparent that Tessa has something in her past that she wants to forget and keeps her private life very secret. But strange things start happening.. is it a crazed fan or is her past coming back to haunt her?
This was intense! i was scared for Tessa’s safety and her mental health! it is quite dark at times, as we learn about her childhood and past.i loved his the author drew it out so we didn’t know all the details until the very end.
The narrator was a new on for me and she did an excellent job of telling the story and making me feel the tension. Highly recommend the audiobook.
Thanks so much to Macmillan Audio for allowing me to listen to this before its release on September 9th,...more
I was having FOMO with this book after seeing so many people loving it. I was so happy to receive a copy of the audiobook from Brilliance Publishing oI was having FOMO with this book after seeing so many people loving it. I was so happy to receive a copy of the audiobook from Brilliance Publishing on NetGalley to listen to and I flew through it. After a slowish start, it certainly ramped up the pace and twists. My goodness, they were jaw droppers and I was there for them all.
The story is from the point of view of 2 very different women in Believe Me Now . First of all we have Natalie Campbell is suffering from PTSD and has blackouts. She works from home and loves her husband. But can she trust him? She isn't so sure anymore, especially when the body of a woman is found in the bush behind their house. Detective Helen Stratton leads the case, and she is fighting her own demons.
Just when you think you have this all worked, something happens that makes you question it all. Really well done and addictive to listen to, The narrators were both fantastic and brought both women to life. Highly recommended....more
I am such a big fan of Anna Downes and her books so I thrilled to get an early audio copy of Break Me Down from Macmillan Audio on NetGalley. I couldnI am such a big fan of Anna Downes and her books so I thrilled to get an early audio copy of Break Me Down from Macmillan Audio on NetGalley. I couldn’t wait to get started and once I did I couldn’t stop listening. This dark Hollywood story is told through podcasts, phone calls and messages and a brilliant cast of narrators who do a fantastic job of bringing the story to life.
A former child star, Georgia Lane, is ready to get back in acting and finds herself in acting classes with mesmerising coach., Marianna. Georgia is draw in by Marianna’s methods and feels she is finally getting somewhere. How far will a teacher go to get their students to nail the scene? Marianna pushes her students to look deep inside for their past experiences and pain to get the right emotional response. Georgia’s boyfriend Henry feels that it is being taken too far but Georgia is completely under her teachers spell.
This story is an uncomfortable listen at times, with some really dark moments. The actors were amazing they all did such a wonderful job with all the different characters. I really loved the podcast that gave some background to Georgias story.
An added bonus is after the story ends.. and that ending was ...more
Something different from a trusted author DK Hood. I love her police procedural series with Kane and Alton so when I heard she was writing a psychologSomething different from a trusted author DK Hood. I love her police procedural series with Kane and Alton so when I heard she was writing a psychological thriller I knew I needed to read it.
What a wild ride! So many dodgy characters who all had a reason to harm our main character Jessie. I really did not like most of them, especially her husband John. There was so much lying, so many mind games and the gaslighting was insane. I did like Jessie, although she did make some really bad decisions. I felt for her having no memory after the accident, it would be awful to not remember anything or anyone.
The audiobook was well done, I hadn’t heard this narrator before but she brought the story to life.
Thanks so much to Bookouture for my advanced copy of this book to read. Publishes on August 22nd...more
This was a bit different from previous books that I have read by Lisa Scottoline but still very entertaining. There was a it of a paranormal element wThis was a bit different from previous books that I have read by Lisa Scottoline but still very entertaining. There was a it of a paranormal element with the creepy run down villa in Italy. I didn’t know what to believe, was it haunted or was Julia losing her mind.. or a bit of both.
Julia witnesses her husbands murder on their way home from dinner one night and her life is turned upside down. She becomes a hermit and never leaves the apartment. That is until about 6 months later she learns that she has inherited a large amount of money and a villa in Italy. She has no idea who this woman that has bequeathed her home to her but is interested to find out. Being adopted, could it be her biological family? she sets of to find out and runs into all kinds of dangers.
I really enjoyed the Italian setting, the food, the language, the people. It is somewhere that I have always wanted to visit. Julia had an unhealthy obsession with horoscopes and that did get a little too much at times. But overall a great mystery that is easy to binge. The narrator was fabulous, her Italian accent was beautiful.
Thanks so much to Hachette Audio for my early copy to listen to. Out on July 15th,...more
I love Sarah Pinborough books, you never quite know what you are going to get. They are always so twisty and fun to read. I downloaded this audiobook I love Sarah Pinborough books, you never quite know what you are going to get. They are always so twisty and fun to read. I downloaded this audiobook as soon as I got approved and devoured it in a day. It was just brilliant!!
Larkin House is a beautiful old house in the country, and the new home for Emily and Freddie. Emily is recovering from an accident that left her in a coma for months, and this is the perfect place to rest and get better. From the very first day, Emily feels uncomfortable. The house is creepy, with things that go bump in the night. Freddie doesn’t believe her, tells her it is the aftermath of her accident and the sepsis. But she can feel it, something isn’t right with this house and she wants out. On top of that , Freddie is behaving strangely and she starts to worry about her marriage.
This book is just nuts!! Freddie was so awful to Emily and so selfish. You just never know what might happen or how it is going to end. So so good!!
The narration was amazing. I mean Jamie Glover from The Crown and Helen Baxendale from Friends!! They were both superb, did an amazing job bringing this creepy and intense story to life. Highly recommend the audiobook if you are a fan.
Thanks so much Macmillan Audio for my early copy to listen to. Couldn’t get enough. Out on May 20th and is a must read....more
Gosh David Baldacci can write a story can’t he!! He has been one of my favourite crime writers for a long time and his historical fiction book last yeGosh David Baldacci can write a story can’t he!! He has been one of my favourite crime writers for a long time and his historical fiction book last year, A Calamity of Souls, was my favourite book of the year. So when ai saw that he had written a story set in WWII London I just had to read it.
This was such a moving story, so many times I had tears in my eyes while listening to this tremendous cast of narrators. They really did bring Strangers in Time to life, along with the authors brilliant writing. I feel like I was walking the streets of London with these characters. Any story set during wartime is going to be emotional, and this one really does tug at the heartstrings.
It is a story of 3 people that are brought together by the war. 3 people from different backgrounds and places in society, that may not have met under normal conditions. Charlie lives with his gran in the East End, and they battle for every penny and morsel of food that they can get their hands on. Molly has just returned to her home in affluent Chelsea after being sent to the country for years to escape the war. And Ignatius is a widowed bookseller who has plenty of dark secrets of his own. The 3 form a friendship that gets stronger and stronger the more that is thrown at them.
This is a story of war, of family, of friendship, betrayal, survival and love. It is an eye opening look at the real people that the war affected. It shows the real courage of those who did what they had to do to survive and protect the people that they loved.
Thank you so much to Hachette Audio for my advanced audio copy to listen to. Out on April 15th....more
I really enjoyed this book by screenwriter Matt Goldman. I was hooked from the started and listened to this in less than a day. You could really see hI really enjoyed this book by screenwriter Matt Goldman. I was hooked from the started and listened to this in less than a day. You could really see his expertise in the TV world shine through, with the main character being a show runner for a show called The Murder Show. The narrator was fantastic, really brought the story to life and made all the characters unique.
Ethan is a writer on strike so decides to return to his family home in Minnesota. He is stuck for an idea for season 4 of his show and is looking for inspiration. His former neighbour Ro is now a cop, and the pair of them set out to find out what really happened to their high school friend Ricky, who died in a hit and run when they were teenagers. They believe there is something more to it and set out to prove it. It turns into a dangerous situation and they have no idea what they are getting themselves into.
A fast paced story full of action and suspense. Highly entertaining
Thanks to Macmillan Audio for the advanced copy on NetGalley to listen to. Out on April 15th....more
The 3rd and final book in the Red Queen series, translated from Spanish featuring Antonia Scott and police officer John Gutierrez. These books are fasThe 3rd and final book in the Red Queen series, translated from Spanish featuring Antonia Scott and police officer John Gutierrez. These books are fast paced, full of action and suspense, making them so easy to binge read.
The narrator, Scott Brick, is brilliants as always. Whenever I see he is reading a book I know that I am in for a real treat. He has a way of bringing the story to life and really makes you invested in the book.
I love the relationship between Antonia and John. Their banter makes me laugh while they are so protective of each other. Both characters are so broken, they make a fabulous team to stop the bad guys across Spain.
The story is always surprising and never predictable. I am going to miss their adventures.
Thanks so much to Macmillan Audio for my early listening copy...more
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