Butter by Asako Yuzuki
Japanese literary crime novel, Butter by Asako Yuzuki blends food, feminism, and mystery in a slow-burning exploration of desire and shame
Nightshade - Michael Connelly
Michael Connelly’s Nightshade kicks off a gripping new series set on Catalina Island — murder, secrets, and golf carts included. A smart, atmospheric crime thriller with a quietly compelling lead and classic Connelly tension.
The Broken River - Chris Hammer
Another fine slice of Aussie crime noir from Chris Hammer, which begins after the body of an entrepreneur is found in a small town, the beginning of a narrative stretching over 30 years. Featuring a bank robbery, DNA discoveries and family intrigue, environmental protests and police and political corruption, this is a top notch thriller.
Book Review - The Waiting by Michael Connelly
Renée is on the trail of a serial rapist, last seen twenty years ago. Meanwhile, she’s lost her badge so needs to involve Harry, whilst Maddie Bosch has uncovered details on one of LA’s most famous unsolved cases. Another strong outing from Micheal Connelly.
Book Review - All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
Missing person thriller, serial killer chase, love story - all of this and more in Chris Whitakers epic, character driven ‘All the colors of the dark.’
Blood Like Mine by Stuart Neville
Cracking crime thriller with moments of horror, as a desperate mother on the run tries to keep her daughter safe. But from what, and why? Grabs you early and doesn't let go.
The Snakehead -Patrick Radden Keefe
‘The Snakehead’ by Patrick Radden Keefe is an incredibly researched and compelling book about Chinese migrants chasing the American dream, and the snakeheads who help them achieve it. Narrative non-fiction at it’s best.
Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly
‘Resurrection Walk’ sees Harry Bosch & Mickey Haller team up to work the case of a woman who killed her husband and is claiming to be innocent. Superior legal/police procedural from the master crime writer.
Holly by Stephen King
Holly Gibney gets her own book, as Stephen King continues with his late career move into crime/mystery. Does it work?
Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
Mary Pat Fennessy sets out to find her daughter in this tough as nails thriller set in Bostons Irish Southside community in 74, against a backdrop of racial tensions.
Book Review - The Trap - Catherine Ryan Howard
In this pace crime thriller, how far will Lucy go to find her sister Nicki, a year after she disappears from a Dublin pub - one of three women to vanish.
Book Review - Exiles by Jane Harper
Another superlative mystery thriller from Jane Harper, the third outing for Detective Aaron Falk. This time the setting is the lush wine country of South Australia, where a young woman has gone missing at a country fair, leaving her child in a pram.
Book Review - The Night Man - Jørn Lier Horst
Compelling and superior ‘Scandi Noir’ thriller that covers some realistic issues such as migrant children, international drug networks and crime gangs. A gritty and current thriller with plenty of twists and turns.
Book Review - Desert Star - Michael Connelly
Ballard and Bosch are working in the cold case unit, this time investigating the murder of a young girl, sister of the councilman who is sponsoring the department. Harry Bosch has another case on his mind - the Gallagher family, found buried in a hole in the Mojave desert. Another superior thriller from Micheal Connelly.
Book Review - Moonflower Murders - Anthony Horowitz
Another successful outing for Susan Ryeland and Atticus Pünd, in a follow up to the acclaimed ‘Magpie Murders.’ With two detective stories for the price of one, it feels like a tribute to the classics of the genre. Complex and labyrinth, this is hugely enjoyable.
Book Review - Magpie murders by Anthony Horowitz
A fun and extremely clever slice of detective fiction from Anthony Horowitz, a book within a book. Reads like a greatest hits tribute to the golden age of crime mystery novels.
Book Review - The Island - Adrian McKinty
Rip roaring and fun thriller about a family on a trip to Australia who just want to see some Koalas. What could go wrong?
Book Review - The Law of Innocence - Michael Connelly
The latest instalment in the Mickey Haller series is an engrossing legal thriller, with ‘The Lincoln lawyer’ finding himself on the opposite side of the law, facing a desperate fight for his freedom.
Book Review - The Dark Hours - Michael Connelly
A welcome return for Ballard and Bosch in this twisty, well plotted thriller from Connelly, now twenty three books into this brilliant series, that takes place in a challenging environment of police mistrust and protests.
Book review - Winterkill - Ragnar Jónasson
Ragnar Jónasson’s final book in the Dark Iceland series finds Ari Thor investigating the death of a nineteen year old student - was her death murder or suicide? Another entertaining, claustrophobic tightly plotted thriller that takes place in the middle of a blizzard.
