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The 12 Murders of Christmas by Sarah Dunnakey

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  The 12 Murders of Christmas by Sarah Dunnakey The 12 Murders of Christmas by Sarah Dunnakey  was published on 7th November 2024 by Avon. My thanks to the author and the publisher for sending me a copy to review and to  Random Things Tours for inviting me to take part on the tour. Mastermind Puzzlemaster Sarah Dunnakey cordially invites you to crack the code of who killed Edward Luddenham. It’s the first anniversary of the mysterious death of Edward Luddenham, found dead at his home on the Yorkshire moors one frosty Christmas Eve. Now twelve people gather at his manor house for the reading of the Will. Each has their own motivations for coming: curiosity, duty, unrequited love, desperation, greed. They have been instructed to bring a “festive mystery story” to share. But all you need is a pencil. Safe from the biting cold and the relentless snowfall outside, settle in with your favourite tipple in hand, as the storytelling begins. Though you’ll need to keep your wits about you – for a
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The Echoing Shore by J.H.Mann

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The Echoing Shore  by J.H.Mann The Echoing Shore by J.H. Mann was published on 30th August . My thanks to Jason and to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for sending me a coy to review. Synopsis A lifeboat is lost off Cornwall's wild Atlantic coast. All eight crewmen die. The cause is never fully explained. Ten years later, Kate Tregillis, the editor of a small, struggling newspaper, becomes obsessed with solving the longstanding mystery. Her investigations provoke a backlash of threats and violence in the insular fishing community of St Branok. In exposing the truth, she risks the future of her newspaper and even her life - and discovers that the man she loves has his own secrets. My Review I could not put this down from the minute I picked it up to the very last page. This is one of those stories that pulls you into the plot and the characters straight away whilst making you feel as though you are there on the cliffs in Cornwall with the waves smashing against the rocks and
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The Quantum Grail by J.D. Redvale

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The Quantum Grail  by J.D. Redvale The Quantum Grail by J.D. Redvale was published by Gotham Bookworks. My thanks to the author and the publisher for sending me a copy to review and to Literally PR for inviting me to take part on the tour. Synopsis Fate forces a Navy SEAL and a convicted hacker into a tenuous alliance, but shared  desperation fuels hope in J.D. Redvale ’ s pulse - pounding novel about found family  versus overwhelming odds. Perfect for readers of  Harlan Coben, Blake Crouch, and  David Baldacci. As a former Navy SEAL, John Mitcham knows you can ’ t always storm your way to  victory. Some ops require you to hold fast and  remain . So he lives with his losses , steadfastly pulling the weeds from his daughte r ’ s grave.  When his wife disappears, leaving a farewell note that doesn ’ t ring true, John uncovers a  government project that surpasses his comprehension: the Quantum Grail, a  mysterious AI weapon, now missing. To track down the Grail and find his wife, Jo hn  e
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Christmas at the Board Game Cafe by Jennifer Page

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Christmas at the Board Game Cafe  by Jennifer Page Christmas at the Board Game Cafe by Jennifer Page was published in October 2024 by Head of Zeus. My thanks to the author and the publisher for sending me a copy to review and to Rachel at Rachel's Random Reads for inviting me onto the tour. Synopsis Kate seems to have it all – wonderful friends, a successful career and an idyllic life in the quirky Yorkshire town of Essendale. But under the surface Kate’s lonely, and she longs to feel part of a family – especially during Christmas. With the holiday season fast approaching, and the town desperate to attract more visitors, Kate conceives a brilliant plan: an enchanting living Advent calendar. Each December evening, a captivating window display will be unveiled across town. With local businesses struggling, including her best friend’s board game café, she's feeling the pressure. But Kate’s picture-perfect plans take an unexpected turn when her ex-boyfriend arrives in Yorkshire,
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The Peacock and the Sparrow by I.S. Berry

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The Peacock and the Sparrow by I.S. Berry The Peacock and the Sparrow  was published on 24th October 2024 by No Exit Press.  My thanks to the author and the publisher for sending me a copy to review and to  Random Things Tours for inviting me to take part on the tour. Synopsis Shane Collins, a world-weary CIA spy, is ready to come in from the cold. Stationed in Bahrain for his final tour, he’s anxious to dispense with his mission — uncovering Iranian support for the insurgency. But then he meets Almaisa, an enigmatic artist, and his eyes are opened to a side of Bahrain most expats never experience, to questions he never thought to ask. When his trusted informant becomes embroiled in a murder, Collins finds himself drawn deep into the conflict, his romance and loyalties upended. In an instant, he’s caught in the crosswinds of a revolution. He sets out to learn the truth behind the Arab Spring, win Almaisa’s love, and uncover the murky border where Bahrain’s secrets end and America’s beg
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A Recipe For Christmas by Jo Thomas

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 A Recipe For Christmas  by Jo Thomas A Recipe For Christmas by Jo Thomas  was published on 10th October 2024 by Penguin. My thanks to the Author and Publisher for sending me a copy to review and to  Random Things Tours for inviting me on the tour. Synopsis Take one woman longing for the perfect Christmas… All Clara has ever wanted is Christmas surrounded by loved ones, full of warmth and delicious food. So, when her new boyfriend asks her to move to Switzerland, she can't help but say yes! After all, what could be more perfect than Christmas in the Alps? Add a dash of surprise She quickly signs up for a chocolate-making course, imagining a workshop like something out of a festive advert. Instead, it's chocolate-making bootcamp! And her boyfriend isn't all he seemed either. And enjoy a magical festive treat! My Review For me Jo Thomas never disappoints when you need a nice, easy read that will give you a few hours of escapism, in this case with a nice mug of hot cho
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