#ADGIFTED book given in return for a blog post, and all thoughts and opinions are my own. I love murder mysteries so I opt for that genre mostly.

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The Ash Lake Murders

MEET DETECTIVE ALICE ROSSI IN THIS BRILLIANT NEW CRIME SERIES.

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A brand-new mystery from #1 bestselling author Helen H. Durrant that will have you gripped from start to explosive finish.

A female serial killer with a deadly agenda. The detective who must stop her. Luxury holiday lodges in the stunning Peak District. The game begins . . .

Callum is lured to an isolated boathouse by an attractive older woman. When she gets him alone, she knocks him out with a single blow. As he wakes up, her voice comes out of the darkness, “You’re a sprat to catch a mackerel.”

Surrounded by hills and lakes, Still Waters is home to a close-knit community of wealthy retirees. It’s an unlikely setting for violence. The police don’t take Callum’s disappearance seriously: he’s 24-years-old, after all. But Callum’s mother, a Still Waters resident, knows that something is very wrong.

Then a body is discovered floating in the lake. Head bashed in. But it’s not Callum.

And someone tweets: Come out to play one last time, Alice. Still Waters run deep. #MadHatter.

That’s when DCI Alice Rossi is called in. She’s back.

IT’S A CAT-AND-MOUSE GAME BETWEEN AN OBSESSED KILLER AND A DETERMINED DETECTIVE IN THIS GRIPPING MYSTERY FULL OF STUNNING TWISTS.

Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, Joy Ellis, J.D. Kirk, Rachel Abbott, Elly Griffiths, J.M. Dalgliesh, Steph Broadribb or Patricia Gibney.

READERS LOVE HELEN H. DURRANT:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Another first-class read from Helen H. Durrant.” Iain

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A satisfying and enjoyable read.” Carol S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow . . . this will keep you on the edge of your seat. Brilliant story from this author.” Booklover Bev

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Loved it. Read it in one sitting.” Aileen G.

THE DETECTIVE
DCI Alice Rossi of Greater Manchester’s Serious Crime Squad has served with the police for the past twenty-nine years. Since the death of her husband, Paul, six years ago, she has lived alone in a large, three-storey Edwardian terrace on the outskirts of Manchester. Her grown-up son lives in Edinburgh with his family. Alice is about to retire — but she’s not looking forward to it. Since her husband died, work has been her mainstay, not because she misses Paul — he was a bad man — but because it keeps her dark thoughts at bay.

ALSO BY HELEN H. DURRANT
DETECTIVE ALICE ROSSI
Book 1: THE ASH LAKE MURDERS

DETECTIVE RACHEL KING
Book 1: NEXT VICTIM
Book 2: TWO VICTIMS
Book 3: WRONG VICTIM
Book 4: FORGOTTEN VICTIM
Book 5: LAST VICTIM

THE CALLADINE & BAYLISS MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: DEAD WRONG
Book 2: DEAD SILENT
Book 3: DEAD LIST
Book 4: DEAD LOST
Book 5: DEAD & BURIED
Book 6: DEAD NASTY
Book 7: DEAD JEALOUS
Book 8: DEAD BAD
Book 9: DEAD GUILTY
Book 10: DEAD WICKED
Book 11: DEAD SORRY

THE DCI GRECO BOOKS
Book 1: DARK MURDER
Book 2: DARK HOUSES
Book 3: DARK TRADE
Book 4: DARK ANGEL

MATT BRINDLE
Book 1: HIS THIRD VICTIM
Book 2: THE OTHER VICTIM

DETECTIVES LENNOX & WILDE
Book 1: THE GUILTY MAN
Book 2: THE FACELESS MAN

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Author Bio Helen sets her books in the area she has lived in for many years. The towns and villages that sit in the shelter of the Pennine hills. This is an area between two counties, Lancashire and Yorkshire, and between the city and the hills. It offers a rich mix of the industrial and the countryside and all the character therein.

Helen always planned to write crime novels. But until she retired from full-time work in a local further education college, it had to go on the back burner. Once she did retire – there was no excuse. She now writes full-time. Retirement proper will have to wait!

Currently there are ten books in the ‘Calladine & Bayliss’ series available – Dead Wrong, Dead Silent, Dead List, Dead Lost, Dead & Buried, Dead Nasty, Dead Jealous, Dead Bad, Dead Guilty and the latest – Dead Wicked.

There is also a box set of the first three books.

Also available are four books in the ‘DI Greco’ series – Dark Murder, Dark Houses, Dark Trade, and the latest – Dark Angel.

The four DI Greco books are available as a box set at a bargain price.

There are two books in the DI Matt Brindle series – His Third Victim and The Other Victim.

The DCI Rachel King series has four books – Next Victim , Two Victims, Wrong Victim and Forgotten Victim.

There are currently two books in the Lennox & Wilde series, The Guilty Man, The Faceless Man.

The entire Calladine & Bayliss series are also available as a boxset.

My Review It isn’t often you find a book to read about a female serial killer, so it felt like a refreshing change for that alone, and that it’s set in the Peak District. And if anyone reads my blog knows, I walk around the Peaks every week, so it feels eerily familiar, and added to the spooky, thriller aspect to the book.

She is ruthless and calculating and it’s so intriguing to try and work out the connection, nothing is given away too early. This kept me on the edge of my actual seat. Nail biter as they say.

These sunny days and long road trips have helped me have some extra reading time to myself. What better way to enjoy a book with the sea lapping softly while to bask in the sunshine! Happy days

#ADGIFTED all opinions and thoughts are my own, and I’m free to choose the genre and authors I like.

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KIDNAP BY JANE ADAMS

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Detective Toby Clarke’s day does not begin well. He is to investigate the kidnapping of a missing toddler, Joshua Banks — the latest in a string of cases.

Toddlers are going missing. In their place, a note that warns what will happen if they call the police along with a number to call. The number is for a previously targeted family.

Toby ropes in Detective Petra Merrow to help investigate, but it’s not going to be easy. None of the families are willing to talk.

Then the case turns sideways — little Joshua Banks is found murdered. Will another innocent life be lost?

Meanwhile, Petra is living in fear of retribution from the Perrins crime family, and the villainous Kyle Sykes, who would like nothing more than to see her dead.

Petra and Toby are in a race against time to solve the case — and bring a killer to justice.

Perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor, D.E. White, Clair McGowen, Rachel Abbott, Helen H. Durrant, Patricia Gibney, Sally Spencer and Mark Billingham.

WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT THE MERROW & CLARKE SERIES:

“A well written and cleverly plotted read with a fast-paced storyline, unique viewpoint and interesting characters.” Donna B.

“Action-packed.” Amanda H.

“Lauren is a terrific character, brave, smart and very adult for her age . . . it’s hard to put the book down, I loved it. Highly recommended!” Hannelore C.

“Gripping.” Vikkie W.

“How strange it must be to be the teenage daughter of a crime boss. Knowing your every move is watched. Your only position is that of a useful commodity and if you stop being useful your father will kill you. All you can do is to learn as much as possible and keep your head down, even to the point of agreeing to marry an older man when told. This story is about what happens when she says no — emphatically. Read it in one sitting.” Aileen G.

ALSO BY JANE ADAMS
MERROW & CLARKE
Book 1: SAFE
Book 2: KIDNAP

RINA MARTIN MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: MURDER ON SEA
Book 2: MURDER ON THE CLIFF
Book 3: MURDER ON THE BOAT
Book 4: MURDER ON THE BEACH
Book 5: MURDER AT THE COUNTRY HOUSE
Book 6: MURDER AT THE PUB

DETECTIVE MIKE CROFT SERIES
Book 1: THE GREENWAY
Book 2: THE SECRETS
Book 3: THEIR FINAL MOMENTS
Book 4: THE LIAR

DETECTIVE RAY FLOWERS SERIES
Book 1: THE APOTHECARY’S DAUGHTER
Book 2: THE UNWILLING SON
Book 3: THE DROWNING MEN
Book 4: THE SISTER’S TWIN

DETECTIVE ROZLYN PRIEST
Book 1: BURY ME DEEP

STANDALONES
THE OTHER WOMAN
THE WOMAN IN THE PAINTING
THEN SHE WAS DEAD

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JANE ADAMS
Jane Adams is the author of more than thirty published crime novels. The first, The Greenway, was nominated for both the Authors’ Club award and the CWA John Creasey for best debut novel.
Jane is constantly amazed at where life has taken her. Writing had never been on her ‘possible careers’ list, but she says once stories take root in your brain, they just have to be told – and she feels very fortunate that people want to read them.
In addition to writing, Jane teaches creative writing, read and mentor for The Literary Consultancy, and is a Royal Literary Fund Fellow and FRSA.


FOLLOW JANE ON
AUTHOR WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
TWITTER
GOODREADS

My Review I have no reading experience with this author, so it was a nice refreshing change to get to know some new characters, and locations. And dive into the imagination of a new author. And let me tell you, what an experience that was. I see this is a series of books, but I felt as a newbie I didn’t feel like I had to of read others previously. I enjoyed it as a stand alone book, though I think reading more would only heighten the excitement.

Kidnap isn’t a usual genre added to murder, mystery books and I enjoyed the ride. Feeling the frustration the detective felt with family not cooperating and wanting to go against their experience, made the book more realistic, as that’s human nature to fight against the grain.

It’s slow at times, then others a thousand miles an hour, but both paces keep you turning page after page!

#ADGIFTED book given to review but all opinions are my own.

• 

THE NIGHT THIEF a gripping crime thriller full of stunning twists (JACKMAN & EVANS Book 8)

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FROM #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR JOY ELLIS, A TOTALLY ABSORBING CRIME THRILLER FULL OF STUNNING TWISTS AND TURNS. YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN.

Discover the author who’s sold over two million books globally.

When everyone is sleeping, he comes into their houses.

He takes one thing. A photo of their child.

A thief on a power trip or something even darker and more sinister?

Detectives Jackman and Evans find themselves on the hunt for a highly unusual burglar who seemingly only steals photographs. But then, late one night, an elderly woman falls to her death after seeing someone in her home.

Did she really fall, or was she murdered?

And just how many mysterious intruders are there on the Fens?

With the body count rising, Jackman and Evans have their work cut out for them to track down the night thief — before it’s too late.

Full of twists and turns, this is a crime thriller that will keep you turning the pages until the shocking ending.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT JOY ELLIS:

“Another breathtaking thriller from Joy.” Carole

“Great read from start to finish.” Nerys

“Just a wonderful enjoyable read.” Nicki

“A hugely compelling police procedural, with twists and turns that raise tension and suspense.” Paromjit

“All the twists and turns kept me reading.” Viv

“Another great book from Ms Ellis.” Barbara

Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Sarah A. Denzil, Robert Bryndza, Mel Sherratt, Angela Marsons, Colin Dexter, or Ruth Rendell.

THE DETECTIVES
DI Jackman leads the investigation. He is extremely smart and has a knack for bringing out the best in his diverse team. DS Marie Evans is haunted by the loss of her husband in a motorbike accident. She is fiercely loyal to her friends and colleagues.

JACKMAN & EVANS
Book 1: THE MURDERER’S SON
Book 2: THEIR LOST DAUGHTERS
Book 3: THE FOURTH FRIEND
Book 4: THE GUILTY ONES
Book 5: THE STOLEN BOYS
Book 6: THE PATIENT MAN
Book 7: THEY DISAPPEARED
Book 8: THE NIGHT THIEF

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JOY ELLIS
UK #1 BEST SELLER WITH THEIR LOST DAUGHTERS, DARKNESS ON THE FENS, THE FOURTH FRIEND, BEWARE THE PAST, FIRE ON THE FENS, AND THE GUILTY ONES
OVER 2 MILLION BOOKS SOLD!
“I was born in Kent but spent most of my working life in London and Surrey. I was an apprentice florist to Constance Spry Ltd, a prestigious Mayfair shop that throughout the sixties and seventies teemed with both royalty and ‘real’ celebrities. What an eye-opener for a working-class kid from the Garden of England! I swore then, probably whilst I was scrubbing the floor or making the tea, that I would have a shop of my own one day. It took until the early eighties, but I did it. Sadly the recession wiped us out, and I embarked on a series of weird and wonderful jobs; the last one being a bookshop manager. Surrounded by books all day, getting to order whatever you liked, and being paid for it! Oh bliss!
And now I live in a village in the Lincolnshire Fens with my partner, Jacqueline, a highly decorated retired police officer, and our four barking mad Springer spaniels. If I do get any spare time, which is rare these days, my one relaxation is painting, especially using soft pastels. We have been here for twenty years now and although I’ll never be a true ‘Yeller Belly’, a native born to this county, I have adopted it as my own. I love the mists, the big skies and the endless waterways. All my books are set here on the Fens, and why not? The location is perfect for murder!”
BOOKS BY JOY ELLIS
DI NIKKI GALENA SERIES:
CRIME ON THE FENS
SHADOW OVER THE FENS
HUNTED ON THE FENS
KILLER ON THE FENS
STALKER ON THE FENS
CAPTIVE ON THE FENS
BURIED ON THE FENS
THIEVES ON THE FENS
FIRE ON THE FENS
DARKNESS ON THE FENS
HIDDEN ON THE FENS
NIKKI GALENA BOX SET, BOOKS 1-3
NIKKI GALENA BOX SET, BOOKS 4-6
NIKKI GALENA BOX SET, BOOKS 7-9

JACKMAN & EVANS SERIES:
THE MURDERER’S SON
THEIR LOST DAUGHTERS
FOURTH FRIEND
THE GUILTY ONES
THE STOLEN BOYS
THE PATIENT MAN

MATT BALLARD SERIES:
BEWARE THE PAST
FIVE BLOODY HEARTS

STANDALONE NOVELS:
GUIDE STAR

FIND JOY ON
AUTHOR WEBSITE http://www.joyellis.info/indexa.html
FACEBOOK https://m.facebook.com/Copperfield55
GOODREADS https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4108600.Joy_Ellis

My Review I’m sure I’ve read a couple by Joy Ellis now, or at least one. So this is a nice stand alone as I definitely haven’t read the entire series.

Dark, gritty and grim, but fast paced and highly charged, this mystery is guaranteed to keep you on your toes. Some eye roll moments over romantic scenes (my pet hate) felt more 70s steamy novel style. But the page turning hook didn’t leave me for long, as the plot definitely stirs up emotions in yourself.

Who wouldn’t fear having been broken in, but they only take a photograph, it’s unnerving and a hell of a roller coaster read.

Body On The Island by Victoria Dowd #BlogBookTour

#ADGIFTED Book given in return for a blog post, all opinions and review is my own, I choose the genre I love to read, so I know I will enjoy the mystery.

BODY ON THEISLAND by Victoria Dowd: a gripping, darkly comic murder mystery packed with twists

ISLAND by Victoria Dowd: a gripping, darkly comic murder mystery packed with twists

An uninhabitedisland.

island.

Ten stranded strangers.

No way to escape.
Ursula Smart (not her real name), realising
therapy alone cannot teach her how to survive this life, is determined to make
some changes. She signs herself up for a survival course — along with her mother, aunts Charlotte and Mirabelle and Bridget.
But the promised gentle weekend of foraging and camping in the Outer Hebrides swiftly turns into a desperate battle for survival.
Their boat capsizes. Washed up on an uninhabited island, the Smart women face starvation, freezing conditions and — worse — no
Wi-Fi.
Then the murders begin.
Someone is killing off them one by one. Will the
Smarts escape or will they be next?
A DARKLY COMIC GOLDEN AGE MURDER MYSTERY
Victoria Dowd’s brilliant whodunnit is perfect
for fans of Agatha Christie, Anthony Horowitz, Faith Martin and Stuart Turton.

ABOUT VICTORIA DOWD
After graduating from Cambridge, Victoria was a criminal law barrister on the London circuit for many years, where many of her
cases were much stranger than fiction. Victoria is now an award-winning writer.
She lives with her husband and two children, splitting her time between London and Devon , where she indulges her passion for all things Agatha Christie.
PRAISE FOR VICTORIA DOWD
‘A witty, clever and darkly delicious take on
the country house murder genre. I relished the twists and turns that came
at me faster than an Alpine switchback and the characters who are at times all
too horribly familiar. Hugely enjoyable.’ Amanda Lees, author of Selling
Out
‘This book was exactly what I needed! A breath of fresh air. A modern day cozy mystery where a group of despicable
characters with deadly humor and sarcasm!’ Helga H.
‘A fun and quirky take on the classic
whodunit mystery!’ Lyndie D.
‘I didn’t know what to expect from this novel but I adored it, and devoured it in a few hours . . . It bounces along and is thoroughly enjoyable, lots of wickedly astute moments from the most unsuspecting of characters. Please can I have more?’
Aine T.
‘What a fabulous whodunnit, that
kept me gripped from the start. Uncaring characters hide a vast array of emotions that seep out as the book progresses. Spooky setting, creepy cast and twisty turny storylines make this book the perfect read.’ Emma M.
‘I was worried at first that it might be a bit too slow but after the first chapter, you are instantly thrown into the drama
and this book is definitely full of it. I have different thoughts of who the killer was the whole way through, but I did not come close to working it out. I love the way the story was written.’ Rebecca H.
‘This book is SHARP . . . There is
so much thought and careful plotting in this book, which will keep you hooked until the very end. This book is great for fans of Agatha Christie.’
Cait G.
‘Cute, witty, suspenseful, quirky!’ Tina
B.
ALSO BY VICTORIA DOWD
SMART WOMAN’S MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE SMART WOMAN’S GUIDE TO MURDER
Book 2: BODY ON THE ISLAND

MY REVIEW

As a Lover of Father Brown, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders, it’s very like that style.

All very British and Humourous, and light hearted, and exactly what you need as an antidote to the world’s misery.

Get lost, and whisked away into an daring survivalist style mystery, who is picking them all off?, and who will survive?

The way the characters intertwine with each other, warts and all, is magic. The traits we all know in others or ourselves help you bond with the characters as well. The most descriptive writer I’ve ever read.

A perfect read in the evenings, grab some me time, with a good dose of who dunnit and see if you pick the killer out of this lot?!

Australia By Stewart Giles #BlogBookTour

#ADGIFTED Another fabulous opportunity to read books I love, pick the genre and author I wish, in return of a review.

So back with Stewart Giles, I’ve said countless times now he’s fast become a favourite author of mine, previously held by Patricia Cornwall and Nora Roberts.

Australia : DS Jason Smith Book 14

From bestselling author: Stewart Giles comes another
brilliant addition to the Detective Jason Smith series

Detective Jason Smith is sick and tired of the English weather. It’s February in York and the dark, dreary days are getting him down.

When his wife, DC Erica Whitton wins a holiday to Australia, Smith is reluctant to go. He has no desire to go back home. Against his better judgement, Smith agrees to show his wife and daughter where he grew up. The perfect holiday soon turns into a nightmare as Smith finds himself in a race against time to save the only people he’s ever cared about.

Children in Smith’s home town are being murdered. There’s something rotten there, anevil Smith has never come across before, and the local police are not what they appear to be.

evil Smith has never come across before, and the local police are not what they appear to be.
When his wife is attacked and his daughter is taken, Smith realises he’s on his own. With the clock ticking, and not knowing if his daughter is alive or dead, Smithcomes face to face with the worst kind of evil he’s ever encountered.
What readers are saying about Australia
Wow this bookkept me well and truly on the edge of my seat, gripping, horrifying, cringes,
gave me a lump in my throat, every emotion went down on me, fantastic writing
from this author I can never fault him I highly recommend it to all fans out
there to read this man’s work totally brilliant’
– Booklover Bev

AUSTRALIA
quickly demonstrates true evil with a heinous, horrific, abhorrent incident.
Following this, in an idyllic setting, the unthinkable happens. Relentless
heart-pounding agonizing suspense will hold you spellbound from start to
finish. You will not be able to put it down. The pages will fly by while your
heart races on every one. This is a mesmerizing, one sitting, book. ‘ –

Eileen

I enjoyed treating about Smith’s adventures in Australia, as
always fast paced with sharp, witty dialogue. A family holiday takes a sudden
and shocking unexpected twist and becomes a personal crusade as Smith does what
he does best and has to battle to piece together what has happened. Well
written and believable as we follow Smith’s journey and how he overcomes the
various obstacles in his way. Fast paced, enjoyable crime thriller set in
Australia in contrast to York –

Kirsty

One heck of a thriller – a real page turner. The
best Smith story to date!-

Carol

BOOKS BY STEWART GILES

DS JASON SMITH SERIESBook 0.5-Phobia
Book 1-Smith
Book 2-Boomerang
Book 3-Ladybird
Book 4-Occam’s Razor
Book 5-Harlequin
Book 6-Selene
Book 7-Horsemen
Book 8-Unworthy
Book 9 – Venom
Book 10 – Severed
Book 11 – Demons
Book 12 – Deadeye

Book 13 – Motive

Book 14 – Australia
DI O’REILLY MYSTERIESBlood on the Island
Lies on the Island
Fear on the Island (coming February 2021)
DC HARRIET TAYLOR SERIES
Book 1-The Beekeeper
Book 2-The Perfect Murder
Book 3-The Backpacker
Trotterdown a box set of DC Harriet Taylor books
1-3
DS JASON SMITH &DC HARRIET TAYLOR SERIES
Book 1 – The Enigma
Book 2 – Dropzone
Book 3 – The Raven Girl

Trilogy: The DS Smith & Harriet Taylor box
set

PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS
Miranda
Mistress
Medusa
STANDALONE HORROR
The Divide

Wow looking at this list I realise I think I’m totally up to date on his books, shows me how much I love this author!! Medusa being my favourite so far.

Stewart Giles – Author
Bio

After reading English at 3Universities and graduating from none of them, I set off travelling around the world with my wife, Ann, finally settling in South Africa, where we still live.

Universities and graduating from none of them, I set off travelling around the world with my wife, Ann, finally settling in South Africa, where we still live.

In 2014 Ann dropped a ratherlarge speaker on my head and I came up with the idea for a detective series. DS Jason Smith was born. Smith, the first in the series was finished a few months
later.

large speaker on my head and I came up with the idea for a detective series. DS Jason Smith was born. Smith, the first in the series was finished a few months
later.

3 years and 8 DS Smith bookslater, Joffe Books wondered if I would be interested in working with them. As a self-published author, I agreed. However, we decided on a new series – the DC
Harriet Taylor: Cornwall series.

later, Joffe Books wondered if I would be interested in working with them. As a self-published author, I agreed. However, we decided on a new series – the DC
Harriet Taylor: Cornwall series.

The Beekeeper was publishedand soon hit the number one spot in Australia. The second in the series, The Perfect Murder did just as well.

and soon hit the number one spot in Australia. The second in the series, The Perfect Murder did just as well.

I continued to self-publishthe Smith series and Unworthy hit the shelves in 2018 with amazing
results. I therefore made the decision to self-publish The Backpacker which is book 3 in the Detective Harriet Taylor
series which was published in July 2018.

the Smith series and Unworthy hit the shelves in 2018 with amazing
results. I therefore made the decision to self-publish The Backpacker which is book 3 in the Detective Harriet Taylor
series which was published in July 2018.

After The Backpacker I had anidea for a totally new start to a series – a collaboration between the Smith and Harriet thrillers and The Enigma was born. It brings together the broody, enigmatic Jason Smith and the more level-headed Harriet Taylor.

idea for a totally new start to a series – a collaboration between the Smith and Harriet thrillers and The Enigma was born. It brings together the broody, enigmatic Jason Smith and the more level-headed Harriet Taylor.

Miranda is something totallydifferent. A stand-alone psychological thriller, it is a real departure from anything else I’ve written before. This was followed by the sequel Mistress in 2019. Medusa is coming soon

different. A stand-alone psychological thriller, it is a real departure from anything else I’ve written before. This was followed by the sequel Mistress in 2019. Medusa is coming soon

The Detective Jason Smithseries continues to grow and there are now 13 books including the introduction:
Phobia. Book 12: Deadeye was published in February 2020.

series continues to grow and there are now 13 books including the introduction:
Phobia. Book 12: Deadeye was published in February 2020.

Website: www.stewartgiles.com

Twitter: @stewartgiles

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewart.giles.33

My Review

Hold on, Hold on one minute did Stewart Giles really make Smith say 37 is old?! I’m offended, I’m a lot older and I refuse to see myself as old,just pleasantly matured in some ways.

Anyways I digress, this kicks off with a family holiday and murder soon follows. However the local police don’t seem to bother or see it as a priority. Ds Smith can’t relax even though it’s his holiday.

Horror seems to follow and with it coming extremely close to home, he has no choice but to investigate. Ds Smith investigates in his usual way and it unfolds an incredible story that I couldn’t wait to finish!!

#Blogmas Ice Daughters by D.E White #BlogBookTour

#ADGIFTED all opinions are my own and book given as a gift.

THE ICE DAUGHTERS (Detective Dove Milson #2) by D.E. White

AS THE TEMPERATURE DROPS THE BODY COUNT RISES

Firefighters race to put out a blaze at a remote
farm-house, only to discover two young girls alone in the house.

Their mother is gone — and in her place is the
dead body of a man, frozen into a foetal position. Two chess pieces made of ice
are arranged on her doorstep. Then it happens again. A missing woman. A
frozen body. Chess pieces made of ice.

DC Dove Milson and her team are on the case, but time is
running out to stop the killer. Then ice sculptures are left outside her front
door.

Is this check or checkmate?
THE ICE DAUGHTERS is the utterly gripping
follow-up to GLASS DOLLS in D.E. White’s bestselling Detective Dove Milson
series.

The Author D.E.White

Daisy White started writing fifteen years ago, scribbling ideas at work on the nightshift, firstly flying as cabin crew, and latterly working for the Ambulance
Service.

shift, firstly flying as cabin crew, and latterly working for the Ambulance
Service.
Her 1960’s cosy mystery trilogy, The Ruby Baker Mysteries, was published in 2017 byJoffe Books, followed by psychological thrillers Remember Me and The Forgotten
Child (HarperCollins) in 2019.

Daisy’s new crimethriller GLASS DOLLS, (Joffe Books), is out at the end of March 2020, and is
the first in the DC. Dove Milson series.

thriller GLASS DOLLS, (Joffe Books), is out at the end of March 2020, and is
the first in the DC. Dove Milson series.

Daisy is a multi- award-winning entrepreneur, and loves inspiring new writers to put
pen to paper to start their own creative journey. She is represented by The
Kate Nash Literary Agency.

Website;
www.daisywhiteauthor.co.uk

Social
Media;

https://www.facebook.com/DaisyWhiteAuthor

https://twitter.com/DEWhiteAuthor

https://www.instagram.com/daisywhiteauthor/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-white-b6764059/

For book enquiries; lina@katenashlit.co.uk

For
speaking engagements please contact; kaye@andromedatalent.com

To contact Daisy; daisy@daisywhiteauthor.co.uk

D. E. White’s first cosy crime series, the Ruby
Baker Mysteries, was published by Joffe Books in 2017/18, under Daisy White.
This was followed by two psychological thrillers in 2019 and GLASS DOLLS (Joffe
Books) in 2020. The first in the Detective Dove Milson series, GLASS DOLLS,
became an instant Amazon bestseller and will be available in audiobook in 2021.

FROM THE AUTHOR
“The DC Dove Milson series was inspired by a
meeting with a police source handler.”

“I started out writing by scribbling ideas on
napkins when flying as cabin crew.”

“As a working mum, I’ve trained myself to write
anywhere: by the local swimming pool, in the car, on the train, at skating
lessons . . .”

ALSO BY D. E. WHITE
DETECTIVE DOVE MILSON SERIES
Book 1: GLASS DOLLS
Book 2: THE ICE DAUGHTERS
My Review

Another smash hit, following on from the Glass dolls which I absolutely LOVED from start to finish.

Gathers pace fast, lots of characters you immediately warm too, and relate with.

The twists the turns will keep you guessing until the end, pure enjoyment and a perfect way to unwind after a long day.

#Blogmas Lies on the Island by Stewart Giles #BlogBookTour

#ADGIFTED Given in return for an honest post with my own thoughts and opinions, I confess Stewart Giles is one of my favourites though.

Lies on theIsland: A detective Liam O’Reilly mystery

Island: A detective Liam O’Reilly mystery

Detective Liam O’Reilly is bored. Life on the peaceful island of Guernsey is quiet, but it’s too quiet for his liking. In the middle of an insurance fraud investigation he confides in his daughter and tells her he’d give anything for a juicy murder case to sink his teeth into.
‘Be careful what you wish for, Dad.”
Her words are still fresh in his mind when O’Reilly stumbles upon two dead bodies while investigating a fire at a container depot. The bodies have been burned beyond recognition and nobody seems to know how they ended up inside the container.
Soon it becomes very clear that something sinister is happening on the sleepy island and O’Reilly is thrown into the depths of lies and deception as he delves deeper into the lives of one particular family.
Everywhere he turns, he’s met with lies but O’Reilly is determined to find out the truth behind these gruesome murders even if by uncovering the lies means he’s putting his own life on the line.
Perfect for fans of Joy Ellis and LJ Ross.
BOOKS BY STEWART GILES
DS JASON SMITH SERIES
Book 0.5-Phobia
Book 1-Smith
Book 2-Boomerang
Book 3-Ladybird
Book 4-Occam’s Razor
Book 5-Harlequin
Book 6-Selene
Book 7-Horsemen
Book 8-Unworthy
Book 9 – Venom
Book 10 – Severed
Book 11 – Demons
Book 12 – Deadeye
Book 13 – Motive
Book 14 – Australia (coming soon)
DC HARRIET TAYLOR SERIES
Book 1-The Beekeeper
Book 2-The Perfect Murder
Book 3-The Backpacker
Trotterdown a box set of DC Harriet Taylor books
1-3
DS JASON SMITH &DC HARRIET TAYLOR SERIES
Book 1 – The Enigma
Book 2 – Dropzone
Book 3 – The Raven Girl
PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS
Miranda
Mistress
Medusa
STANDALONE HORROR
The Divide
DI O’REILLY MYSTERIES
Blood on the Island
Lies on the Island

Stewart Giles – Author
Bio

After reading English at 3Universities and graduating from none of them, I set off travelling around the world with my wife, Ann, finally settling in South Africa, where we still live.

Universities and graduating from none of them, I set off travelling around the world with my wife, Ann, finally settling in South Africa, where we still live.

In 2014 Ann dropped a ratherlarge speaker on my head and I came up with the idea for a detective series. DS Jason Smith was born. Smith, the first in the series was finished a few months
later.

large speaker on my head and I came up with the idea for a detective series. DS Jason Smith was born. Smith, the first in the series was finished a few months
later.

3 years and 8 DS Smith bookslater, Joffe Books wondered if I would be interested in working with them. As a self-published author, I agreed. However, we decided on a new series – the DC
Harriet Taylor: Cornwall series.

later, Joffe Books wondered if I would be interested in working with them. As a self-published author, I agreed. However, we decided on a new series – the DC
Harriet Taylor: Cornwall series.

The Beekeeper was publishedand soon hit the number one spot in Australia. The second in the series, The Perfect Murder did just as well.

and soon hit the number one spot in Australia. The second in the series, The Perfect Murder did just as well.

I continued to self-publishthe Smith series and Unworthy hit the shelves in 2018 with amazing
results. I therefore made the decision to self-publish The Backpacker which is book 3 in the Detective Harriet Taylor
series which was published in July 2018.

the Smith series and Unworthy hit the shelves in 2018 with amazing
results. I therefore made the decision to self-publish The Backpacker which is book 3 in the Detective Harriet Taylor
series which was published in July 2018.

After The Backpacker I had anidea for a totally new start to a series – a collaboration between the Smith and Harriet thrillers and The Enigma was born. It brings together the broody,
enigmatic Jason Smith and the more level-headed Harriet Taylor.

idea for a totally new start to a series – a collaboration between the Smith and Harriet thrillers and The Enigma was born. It brings together the broody,
enigmatic Jason Smith and the more level-headed Harriet Taylor.

Miranda is something totallydifferent. A stand-alone psychological thriller, it is a real departure from anything else I’ve written before. This was followed by the sequel Mistress in 2019. Medusa is coming soon

different. A stand-alone psychological thriller, it is a real departure from anything else I’ve written before. This was followed by the sequel Mistress in 2019. Medusa is coming soon

The Detective Jason Smithseries continues to grow and there are now 13 books including the introduction: Phobia. Book 12: Deadeye was published in February 2020.

series continues to grow and there are now 13 books including the introduction: Phobia. Book 12: Deadeye was published in February 2020.

Website: www.stewartgiles.com

Twitter: @stewartgiles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewart.giles.33

MY REVIEW

Can Giles ever write anything I don’t like? I seriously doubt it, he’s fast becoming the No 1 of my favourite authors.

Medusa was my last Giles book and still it returns to my mind at times, it had a lasting impression.

The detectives are always gritty and real, you notice aspects of each character in real world people, which is why I love these books so much.

I do so wish these were tv series sometimes, but then would the image I have in my head ever match up to who they would cast, perhaps not.

Highly recommended for a good murder mystery.

#Blogmas Dont Scream By Margaret Murray #BlogBookTour

#ADGIFTED Book given as a gift in return for a post, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Choose crime fiction on purpose, as I enjoy the genre the most.

A YOUNG MOTHER
KILLED BY A THOUSAND CUTS

Detective Rickman couldn’t take his eyes off the body. There was so much blood. A lacing of fine cuts: parallel lines, curls, sunbursts, whorls and geometric patterns.

‘The baby?’ heasks. ‘Is the baby all right?’

asks. ‘Is the baby all right?’

Rickman must dive into a world of exploitation and betrayal in a case that becomes personal for the whole team.

CAN THEY STOP ATWISTED SERIAL KILLER, WHO TURNS HIS VICTIMS LAST BREATH INTO A NIGHTMARE?

TWISTED SERIAL KILLER, WHO TURNS HIS VICTIMS LAST BREATH INTO A NIGHTMARE?

Don’t miss this captivating crime thriller with a pulse-pounding conclusion.

Perfect for fansof Angela Marsons, Carol Wyer, J.M. Dalgliesh, Karin Slaughter, Matt Brolly, Ian Rankin, Mark Edwards and Charlie Gallagher.

of Angela Marsons, Carol Wyer, J.M. Dalgliesh, Karin Slaughter, Matt Brolly, Ian Rankin, Mark Edwards and Charlie Gallagher.

MEET THE DETECTIVES

At six-foot-four Detective Chief Inspector Jeff Rickman is an
imposing figure. He has the appearance of being a bruiser in a suit, thanks to his crooked nose (broken in childhood and badly reset) and assorted scars, one of which bisects his right eyebrow. He wears his chestnut-brown hair short, and anyone seeing him for the first time might mistake him for a tough nut. He’s handy enough with his fists to face down hard men, but women still feel safe in his presence.

Detective ConstableNaomi HartNaomi Hart

is known for her cool Scandinavian looks. She wears her ‘almost white-blonde’ hair in a twist, accentuating the length and curve of her neck.
Rickman is devoted to his partner and would never stray, but he does notice the men on his team noticing her. She is aloof from it all; there’s an air of
mystery about her and she likes it that way. Very much her own woman, Hart is ambitious, and can play the political game, willing to weigh up the costs against gains of working with people she really doesn’t like. In the interview room, she shows poise and control. She has a ready wit and a good sense of
timing.

PRAISE FOR MARGARETMURPHYMURPHY

“One of thosetough, gritty crime novels that burrows under your skin and won’t leave
you alone until you flip the last page — crisp writing, vivid
characters, a bullet train plot, and a nerve-jangling aura of menace.” Richard Montanari

tough, gritty crime novels that burrows under your skin and won’t leave
you alone until you flip the last page — crisp writing, vivid
characters, a bullet train plot, and a nerve-jangling aura of menace.” Richard Montanari“This is a book ofwhich it could justifiably be said, ‘As good as Ian Rankin, or your
money back’.” Phil Rickman, Phil the Shelf, Radio Waleswhich it could justifiably be said, ‘As good as Ian Rankin, or your
money back’.” Phil Rickman, Phil the Shelf, Radio Wales

“A chilling taleof murder, mystery and intrigue set in the murky underworld ofLiverpool.” Big Issueof murder, mystery and intrigue set in the murky underworld of
Liverpool.” Big Issue

“Murphy hassteadily established herself as one of England’s best crime novelists and
this latest book is another tough, convincing tale with strong characters and believable police work. Recommended.” Jeff Popple, Canberra Times

steadily established herself as one of England’s best crime novelists and
this latest book is another tough, convincing tale with strong characters and believable police work. Recommended.” Jeff Popple, Canberra Times

ALSO BY MARGARETMURPHY

MURPHY

CLARA PASCAL

Book 1: DARKNESS
FALLS

Book 2: WEAVINGSHADOWSSHADOWS

DETECTIVE JEFFRICKMAN

RICKMAN

Book 1: SEE HERBURN

BURN
Book 2: SEE HER DIE

Book 3: DON’TSCREAM

SCREAM

DETECTIVE CASSIEROWAN

ROWAN

Book 1: BEFORE HEKILLS AGAIN

KILLS AGAIN
STANDALONE NOVELS

DEAR MUM
HER HUSBAND’S KILLER

MARGARET MURPHY

Margaret Murphy writes internationally acclaimed psychological thrillers. She is a past Chair of the Crime Writers Association (CWA), founder of Murder Squad, and a former RLF Writing Fellow and Reading Round Lector. She’s been a country park ranger, biology teacher, dyslexia specialist and Visiting Professor in creative
writing. A Short Story Dagger and CWA Red Herring award winner, she has also been shortlisted for the ‘First Blood’ critics award and CWA Dagger in the
Library.
FIND MARGARET ON

AUTHOR WEBSITE

MY REVIEW

We start off fast and hard, our feet barely touch the floor and we are full pelt into a gripping gritty gang warfare and trafficking plot.

Never read anything by Margaret before, and it’s an author I will seek out in the future.

Characters are less than perfect humans which is relatable and feels more genuine to read, they clash, but heads and there’s a clear back history I could do with diving into more in past books as this one is book 3 of this series.

Enjoyable but grim and gritty, not a light read.

Witch Fire On the Levels by David Hodges

#ADGIFTED in return of a view but all thoughts and opinions are my own, I chose the genre to read, so I enjoy the reviewing.

Witch Fire on the Levels (Kate Hamblin #8) by David Hodges

MEET DETECTIVE KATE HAMBLIN IN THIS BESTSELLING SERIES FROM A FORMER POLICE OFFICER.

BEHIND ANCIENT SUPERSTITIONS, SOMETHING EVEN SCARIER MAY LIE.

A terrified young woman runs out into the path of Detective Kate’s car. The unidentified woman is fleeing something very strange on the misty marshes. She ends up in a coma.

Meanwhile Kate investigates alleged witch Lilith, a local woman who lives in an isolated old shack. She has been accused of vandalising a church. But Lilith has disappeared. In her hovel, Kate discovers hemlock and two sinister ragdolls pierced with pins.

One resembles police officer Eddie West and the other vicar Jacob Truly.

What happens next frightens the life out of the local community, but Kate believes that the criminals are closer to home than prime suspect Lilith. What’s really going on?

DISCOVER A BREATH-TAKING NEW SERIES OF MYSTERIES THAT YOU WON’T WANT TO PUT DOWN

Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Robert Bryndza, Mel Sherratt, Angela Marsons, Colin Dexter, or Ruth Rendell.

THE DETECTIVES
Kate is a feisty, young police detective, with a dynamic approach to her job. She is plucky and tenacious, but prone to being impetuous and headstrong, which often lands her in tight spots and does not exactly endear her to her crusty boss, DI Ted Roscoe.

In stark contrast to Kate, her detective partner, Hayden, is an overweight, untidy ex-public schoolboy, with a pompous, laid-back attitude, which drives her to distraction. But he is also highly intelligent, with a keen, analytical mind and a practical, reasoned approach to everything, which, with a prevailing wind, can sometimes act as a brake on his partner’s more impulsive actions.

THE SETTING
A patchwork of fields, peat moor and marshland, dotted with picturesque villages and criss-crossed by man-made irrigation ditches or rhynes, the Somerset Levels covers an area of about 160,000 acres between the Mendips and Quantock Hills, in the County of Somerset. Sparsely populated outside the local towns of Bridgwater, Glastonbury and Street and prone to flooding, it is a haven for wild life, a wild, secret place with an atmospheric brooding stillness, which creeps into the very soul; a place where the booming call of a bittern or the beating of an owl’s wings in the mist is bound to fire the imagination of any self-respecting crime novelist, whose thoughts will invariably turn to . . . murder.

THE AUTHOR

A former police superintendent, with thirty years’ service. Since ‘turning to crime’, he has received critical media acclaim, including a welcome accolade from Inspector Morse’s creator, the late great, Colin Dexter, and he is now a prolific novelist with eleven published crime novels and an autobiography on his police career to his credit. His previous police experience has enabled him to provide a gritty realism to his thrillers and his Somerset Murder Series, featuring feisty female detective, Kate, and her partner, Hayden, has gone from strength to strength, attracting interest in the United States as well as in the UK.

DETECTIVE KATE HAMBLIN MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: MURDER ON THE LEVELS
Book 2: REVENGE ON THE LEVELS
Book 3: FEAR ON THE LEVELS
Book 4: KILLER ON THE LEVELS
Book 5: SECRETS ON THE LEVELS
Book 6: DEATH ON THE LEVELS
Book 7: POISON ON THE LEVELS
Book 8: WITCH FIRE ON THE LEVELS

MY REVIEW

Glastonbury and (Boscastle) are my spiritual home, my heart soars when I’m there, and for Glastonbury it’s full of like minded people, so the book drew me in being set there. Witches and murder it’s like this was written for me!!

A new author again for me, so I have no previous knowledge of the characters or the series, nore the writing style of the author.

From the first off you can tell there is personal experience within the police career, it shines through the writing.

A perfect quick read that I loved, could easily look and read more of them. While I’m still in spooky season mode I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Medusa by Stewart Giles #BlogBookTour

#ADGIFTED In receipt of this book in turn of a blog review, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I chose a genre that I enjoy and already like, as reading should be enjoyed immensely.

As I travel down to Cornwall, a witches break away for Samhain and no wifi, I prepare to dive into some mayhem, murder and mystery.

So here is #Medusa the cover alone draws me in, but so do the words Miranda is Back!!

Mistress: Book 2 in the Miranda Trilogy by Stewart Giles

From #1 bestseller Stewart Giles comes the final book in the MIRANDA Trilogy
Miranda is back.
She’s escaped from Death Row and her thirst for murder is stronger than ever before. Detective Henry Swales has other ideas. But will he be able to stop the woman who has caused him more heartache than anyone else in his life?
As the sun sets on Death Row and the bodies continue to pile up, Miranda’s bloodlust grows. Nobody seems able to stop her.
Then she makes a mistake and is caught.
And just when Detective Swales thinks it’s all over, he finds himself involved in the most bizarre judicial farce imaginable. Nobody appears to know who is responsible for punishing this monster.
Will Swales stand back and bear witness to this perverse justice or will he resort to his own personal form of retribution?
This is a twisted psychological story that will stick in the mind for a very long time.

What readers are saying about Mistress:
‘One heck of a story. She’s clever, insane and I loved every page. It’s worthy of double the stars.’ – Booklover Bev

‘Miranda’s back. Still evil. Still scheming. Still death wherever she goes. I couldn’t put it down.’ – Sandra Brown

‘Oh blimey crikey! Where do I start? Perhaps with a warning…. do not start this book if you want/need to put it down or be involved in real life.’ – Misfits Farm

‘Giles has done it again! I was riveted. More expertly crafted action packed adventures with Miranda.’ – Carol Stone

‘I read Mistress in two sittings. By the time Miranda finally slipped up and got caught I was so engrossed I had forgotten this was #2 of a trilogy and really thought she was going to get her come uppance but …’ – Alison Gitelson

‘What follows is a gritty, action packed, fast-paced game of cat and mouse and I didn’t know what was going to happen next! It is so good that I didn’t want to stop reading.’ – Sarah

ALSO BY STEWART GILES

DS JASON SMITH SERIES
Book 0.5-Phobia
Book 1-Smith
Book 2-Boomerang
Book 3-Ladybird
Book 4-Occam’s Razor
Book 5-Harlequin
Book 6-Selene
Book 7-Horsemen
Book 8-Unworthy
Book 9-Venom
Book 10-Severed

DC HARRIET TAYLOR SERIES
Book 1-The Beekeeper
Book 2-The Perfect Murder
Book 3-The Backpacker

DS JASON SMITH &DC HARRIET TAYLOR SERIES
Book 1-The Enigma
Book 2 – Dropzone

THE MIRANDA TRILOGY
Book 1-Miranda
Book 2-Mistress
Book 3-coming soon

Stewart Giles – Author Bio

After reading English at 3 Universities and graduating from none of them, I set off travelling around the world with my wife, Ann, finally settling in South Africa, where we still live.
In 2014 Ann dropped a rather large speaker on my head and I came up with the idea for a detective series. DS Jason Smith was born. Smith, the first in the series was finished a few months later.
3 years and 8 DS Smith books later, Joffe Books wondered if I would be interested in working with them. As a self-published author, I agreed. However, we decided on a new series – the DC Harriet Taylor: Cornwall series.
The Beekeeper was published and soon hit the number one spot in Australia. The second in the series, The Perfect Murder did just as well.
I continued to self-publish the Smith series and Unworthy hit the shelves in 2018 with amazing results. I therefore made the decision to self-publish The Backpacker which is book 3 in the Detective Harriet Taylor series which was published in July 2018.
After The Backpacker I had an idea for a totally new start to a series – a collaboration between the Smith and Harriet thrillers and The Enigma was born. It brings together the broody, enigmatic Jason Smith and the more level-headed Harriet Taylor.
Miranda is something totally different. A stand-alone psychological thriller, it is a real departure from anything else I’ve written before. This was followed by the sequel Mistress in 2019. Medusa is coming soon
The Detective Jason Smith series continues to grow and there are now 13 books including the introduction: Phobia. Book 12: Deadeye was published in February 2020.
Website: http://www.stewartgiles.com
Twitter: @stewartgiles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewart.giles.33

My Review

It all started in the car for me, packed up full we start our adventure to Cornwall, so I have ample reading time.

A cottage in Boscastle with no wifi and moody skies, roaring fire, what a divine holiday.

So the madness continues and she is back and badder than ever. The scheming starts and revenge is plotted.

Knowing it’s a trilogy my mind races to think up how the story will continue, and rest assured I will be reading it.