Published By: OrionPages: 384Released On: 21/03/2024 Rome, 1659. Months after the plague has ravaged Rome, men are still dying in unnatural numbers, and rumour has it that their corpses do not decay as they should. The Papal authorities commission prosecutor Stefano Bracchi to investigate, telling him he will need considerable mettle to reach the truth.Continue reading “The Book of Secrets – Anna Mazzola”
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Nigel Stewart
I live in Kirkham, Lancashire – about halfway between Blackpool and Preston. Originally from Northumberland, grew up in Hereford, spent early working life as a civil servant in Berkshire before that job was relocated to Lancashire in 1989. My children have flown to exciting new places so it’s just me and Fozzie, my adorable dog.Continue reading “Nigel Stewart”
Emma Brand
I have always loved writing, but reconnected and fell in love with writing again during the COVID lockdown. I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and am passionate about diversity and representation in my writing and exploring the complexity of relationship and friendship dynamics. My debut novel, Dial One For Revenge, is basedContinue reading “Emma Brand”
How To Solve Your Own Murder – Kristen Perrin
Published By: QuercusPages: 384Released On: 26/03/2024 In 1965, seventeen-year-old Frances Adams was told by a fortune teller that one day she’d be murdered. Frances spent the next sixty years trying to prevent the crime that would be her eventual demise. Of course, no one took her seriously – until she was dead. For Frances, beingContinue reading “How To Solve Your Own Murder – Kristen Perrin”
Emma Flint
I was born and grew up in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and graduated from the University of St Andrews with an MA in English Language and Literature. I’ve always written, ever since I knew what stories were, and since childhood, I’ve been drawn to true-crime stories. My first novel, Little Deaths, was inspired by a crimeContinue reading “Emma Flint”
Toxxic – Jane Hennigan
Published By: Angry RobotPages: 400Released On: 12/03/2024 Forty years ago, the world changed. Men became crazed killers and threatened all humanity. Now the world might be about to change again, but will it be for the better?Forty-four years ago, as any schoolgirl can tell you, the moth’s eggs hatched and an army of caterpillars spreadContinue reading “Toxxic – Jane Hennigan”
Nicky Shearsby
Breaking into serious novel writing wasn’t something I began in earnest until taking early retirement in 2021. Since then, I have concentrated my efforts on producing novels that focus on the damaged mind. My debut novel, To The Bitter End, which was released worldwide in February 2022 by award-winning independent publication house, SRL Publishing. TwoContinue reading “Nicky Shearsby”
Clara Reads Proust – Stéphane Carlier
Published By: Gallic BooksPages: 192Released on: 28/03/2024Translated By: Polly Mackintosh Clara is a hairdresser at Cindy Coiffure, a sleepy French salon with an identity crisis. Her relationship is fizzling out. Her tanoholic boss Madame Habib worships Jacques Chirac and talks longingly of her days in Paris. The highlight of the week was when the dishyContinue reading “Clara Reads Proust – Stéphane Carlier”
The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux – Mandy Robotham
Published By: AriaPages: 400Released On: 11/04/2024 From a teenager in wartime England to a veteran of modern-day London – via 1950’s New York, the Swinging Sixties, Cold War Berlin, Venice and Vietnam – Ruby Devereaux has lived one hell of a life: parties, scandals and conflict zones, meeting men and adventure along the way. InContinue reading “The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux – Mandy Robotham”
Book of Cakes – Linda Collister
Published By: National Trust BooksPages: 160Released On: 14/03/2024 Supported by the National Trust, suppliers of fine cakes to the British public40 essential classic and modern cake recipes plus expert tips and techniquesLittle bits of interesting and quirky cake history Packed with practical advice for baking the perfect cake every time, this beautifully illustrated book ofContinue reading “Book of Cakes – Linda Collister”
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