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  A woman being driven out of her home due to attacks on her property. A relationship on the rocks after a child’s death. A change in career direction for two retired police officers. This is the first of Joy Ellis’ Matt Ballard series that I have read. I was expecting a police thriller but […]

A serial rapist is on the loose in Liverpool. DC Cassie Rowan is working undercover to flush out the culprit. But then a body is found: can he be stopped Before He Kills Again? Two men both receiving therapy: has one of them got a secret they aren’t sharing with Dr Palmer? The main character […]

TRIGGER WARNING: this book deals with domestic abuse and child murder A truly shocking case for DS Maddie Ives as a woman is found dead and a man claims responsibility but she has her doubts about the truthfulness of his confession. Meanwhile others are psychologically tortured to coerce them into getting secret police and social […]

A long weekend away for Piper Blackwell ends in tragedy as paintballing is replaced with a real shooter targeting her and her friends. Meanwhile, back in her home town, Chris Hagee is causing trouble but then apparently commits suicide but could it be murder…? The Dead of Jerusalem Ridge has a slow start compared to […]

TRIGGER WARNING: this novel deals with child illness, mental health and eating disorders Every parent’s nightmare. A sick child. Tilly has been accused of being a fussy eater but now she is repeatedly vomiting and hospitalised. Her mother Maddie is convinced there is something seriously wrong with her, but Adam is adamant the symptoms are […]