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Sep 21, 20222 min read
In The Dark by Mark Billingham
I have always enjoyed detective novels, mysteries and crime thrillers. Mark Billingham is an English crime novelist and stand up...
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authorvalpenny
Sep 7, 20226 min read
A 5* Review of Hunter's Chase by Kirsty Whitlock
I am thrilled to be able to share another 5* review of Hunter's Chase with you today by Kirsty Whitlock. The Blurb Hunter by name –...
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authorvalpenny
Sep 3, 20223 min read
There is no Going Home by Madalyn Morgan
I had heard a lot of good things about the novels by Madalyn Morgan and recently I had the opportunity to purchase one. I chose There is...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 31, 20222 min read
The Carnelian Phoenix by Jacquie Rogers
I was pleased to be able to buy a paperback copy of The Carnelian Phoenix by Jacquie Rogers recently. I much prefer paperbacks to ebooks....
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authorvalpenny
Aug 27, 20223 min read
My Extra Life by Maggie Cobbett
I had heard my husband's stories of being called in with groups of his pals to act as extras in episodes of Miami Vice and battle scenes...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 17, 20223 min read
Trace Evidence by Vanessa Robertson
The excellent Scottish based crime writer, Vanessa Robertson generously notified her followers that amazon had reduced the price of her...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 10, 20223 min read
A to B by Gerry McGrath
I am excited to be able to share my views on the poetry collection A to B by Scottish poet, Gerry McGrath. The Review The poet uses...
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authorvalpenny
Jul 30, 20222 min read
Made in America by Bill Bryson
I recently re-read his "Made in America" The text is an entertaining compendium of possible and less possible word origins. The Blurb...
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authorvalpenny
Jul 23, 20223 min read
The Murder of Miss Perfect by Mark Eklid
The Murder of Miss Perfect was the first novel by Mark Elkid that I had read. I didn't know what to expect but I was lucky enough to...
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authorvalpenny
Jul 16, 20223 min read
The Pilgrim by Joy Magretts
I was priviledged to recieve an advance copy of The Pilgrim by Joy Magretts in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to the author and...
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authorvalpenny
Jul 13, 20222 min read
The Garden of Water by Alan Drew
At the library, I picked up another book promoted by the book group run by successful, local author Evelyn Hood. It was "Gardens of...
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authorvalpenny
Jul 9, 20223 min read
Judas Horse by Lynda La Plante
I had never read anything by Lynda La Plante before, so when I saw this book on sale, I picked it up. The Blurb 'Do you know what a Judas...
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authorvalpenny
Jul 2, 20222 min read
The Alphbet Sisters by Monica McInerny
The title of this book enthralled me and, although it is not my usual genre, am glad I read the novel. I borrowed it from my local...
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authorvalpenny
Jun 29, 20222 min read
Killer's Countdown by Wendy H. Jones
I have read several books by the fine Scottish author wo is Wendy H. Jones and enjoyed them, but I had never read any books in her DI...
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authorvalpenny
Jun 25, 20223 min read
The Girl in the Van by Helen Matthews
I have enjoyed the books by Helen Matthews that I have read and was delighted when I learned that she had published a new book, The Girl...
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authorvalpenny
Jun 18, 20222 min read
Poetry From the Heart by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu
I was honoured to be approached by the poet to review her new collection of poetry. I had not read anything by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu...
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authorvalpenny
Jun 4, 20223 min read
The Catch by T.M. Logan
I must be honest, I had never heard of T. M. Logan and I bought The Catch when it was on sale, but I am very glad I did. The Blurb She...
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authorvalpenny
May 21, 20223 min read
The Observations by Jane Harris
The Blurb A powerful story of secrets and suspicions, hidden histories and mysterious disappearances set in Victorian Scotland. Scotland,...
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authorvalpenny
May 14, 20222 min read
Life Class by Pat Barker
The Blurb Spring, 1914. The students at the Slade School of Art gather in Henry Tonks's studio for his life-drawing class. But for Paul...
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authorvalpenny
May 7, 20223 min read
The Switch by Beth O'Leary
I will be quite honest, I bought The Switch by Beth O'Leary from Amazon because it xounded interesting and was on sale for £2.00. The...
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