Crime Fiction

  • The Puppet Maker by Jenny O’Brien (Publication Date: 17th October 2023) The scrap of paper looked as if it had been torn from a diary. The words written in faint pencil. The letters rounded, almost childlike: “Please look after her. Her life and mine depend on you not trying to find me.” When Detective Alana…

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  • A Murder on Oak Street by I.M. Foster: The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour

    Today, I am delighted to host I.M. Foster for the book blog tour for her book, A Murder on Oak Street. Inez has kindly provided an excerpt for your enjoyment (see below). You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/03/blog-tour-murder-on-oak-street.html

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  • Historical Fiction Author of the Month: Carol Hedges

    Welcome to my new Blog Series, Historical Fiction Author of the Month. Each month, I will showcase a different historical fiction author. Their books will range from romance to mystery and adventure, and will be from many different eras. I hope you discover a new author and their work to enjoy. Happy reading! In this…

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  • Death at Castle Cove by Mary Grand: Book Spotlight

    I am thrilled today to feature Mary Grand’s new release and was delighted to see it pop onto my Kindle yesterday. Happy Publication, Mary! Death at Castle Cove by Mary Grand. ‘Death At Castle Cove’ by Mary Grand is set on the picturesque Isle of Wight and features amateur detective Susan Flynn and her partner…

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  • Hiding in Plain Sight by Eoghan Egan

    Today I am delighted to feature Hiding in Plain Sight by fellow Irish crime writer, Eoghan Egan. A Little Bit About the Book … A vicious serial killer roams the Irish Midlands with his sights set on his next victim… A Little Bit about Eoghan A native of Co. Roscommon, Eoghan wrote his first story…

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  • Book Spotlight and Author Interview: Keep Her Safe by Jen Faulkner

    Today, I am delighted to have Jen Faulkner in the library for a chat. I was lucky enough to meet Jen for the first time at Harrogate Crime this year. Her visit to the festival coincided with the publication of her debut novel, Keep Her Safe. Already there are some great reviews up for this…

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