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My first Karen Pirie book, but definitely not the last, Still Life was an engaging and thrilling read from start to finish. The story begins with some fishermen coming upon a body in the Firth of Forth, DCI Karen Pirie who normally deals with historic crimes is pulled onto the case due to her knowledge of a cold case from 10 years ago with which the body is linked.
The casework aspect of the story was really well done and believable, and I felt that Karen would be someone I'd want investigating on behalf of my family as she seemed like a dog with a bone at times and would leave no stone unturned.
I was also really pleased that I could still follow the characters even though I'd just met them, a sure sign of good writing in my opinion.
In short, if you're looking for a thriller with a well established plot line that will keep you engaged, and guessing, which is just as important for a thriller in my opinion - then Still Life may just be the book for you this autumn.
Once again, a massive thanks to @tandemcollectiveuk and @littlebrown for providing ne with a #gifted copy of Still Life for this readalong, and my fellow readalong crew for participating too.
The casework aspect of the story was really well done and believable, and I felt that Karen would be someone I'd want investigating on behalf of my family as she seemed like a dog with a bone at times and would leave no stone unturned.
I was also really pleased that I could still follow the characters even though I'd just met them, a sure sign of good writing in my opinion.
In short, if you're looking for a thriller with a well established plot line that will keep you engaged, and guessing, which is just as important for a thriller in my opinion - then Still Life may just be the book for you this autumn.
Once again, a massive thanks to @tandemcollectiveuk and @littlebrown for providing ne with a #gifted copy of Still Life for this readalong, and my fellow readalong crew for participating too.
Full of suspense and secrets, You Can Trust Me is the story of Nicky, ghost writer who is approached to help an up and coming influencer, Olivia, with her book. At first glance, Olivia looks like she has it all, but when Nicky stumbles across something on the grounds of her large home in the small village of Annersley, she realises that maybe there is more to Olivia than the perfect life that she projects on social media - a childhood tragedy that Nicky is determined to get to the bottom of.
The book was fast paced with a really well thought out plot that kept me gripped. A little over halfway through, the point of view changes to Olivia and we get to see more into her life, how social media influences her, and the aftermath of a dinner party that no one is sure to forget.
The descriptions of the house were at times chilling, and village life was just perfectly put - everyone knows everyone's business. I also noticed a few comments/observations that got me thinking about both characters, and just how much you could trust either of them, even though the story is coming from them if that makes sense.
Compelling, very clever with a real shock value conclusion, I highly recommend giving You Can Trust Me a try.
Huge thanks to Alex at @orion for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for my participation in this book tour.
#GIFTED
The book was fast paced with a really well thought out plot that kept me gripped. A little over halfway through, the point of view changes to Olivia and we get to see more into her life, how social media influences her, and the aftermath of a dinner party that no one is sure to forget.
The descriptions of the house were at times chilling, and village life was just perfectly put - everyone knows everyone's business. I also noticed a few comments/observations that got me thinking about both characters, and just how much you could trust either of them, even though the story is coming from them if that makes sense.
Compelling, very clever with a real shock value conclusion, I highly recommend giving You Can Trust Me a try.
Huge thanks to Alex at @orion for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for my participation in this book tour.
#GIFTED
TW: physical, emotional, psychological, financial, & sexual abuse, gaslighting.
The story of The Crowley Girls is one that residents of Inisrun won't likely forget in this generation, or even the next. When Nessa, the elder Crowley girl is discovered dead at the islands artists retreat following Keelin Kinsella's birthday, all fingers point to Keelin's husband Henry, a sasanach, not from the island. The case is soon dropped, though the island is not an easy place to live for the Kinsella's after that, and Keelin is sequestered away in Hawthorn House.
10 years later, two documentary makers coke to stay on the island, determined to get The Crowley Girl's story out there, and maybe even find some scrap of evidence to finally solve it. The story bounces from interviews, the present time, and the months leading up to Nessa's death in a very clever way. It was uncomfortable at times, with Keelin's past, and very much present abuse evident. The ending was not quite what I'd hoped for, however, I must say that it was a very good representation of what would more than likely be the outcome.
Huge thanks to @tandemcollectiveuk for having me on the readalong, @riverrun_books for providing me with a gifted copy of the book, and to author @oneilllou for a thought-provoking read.
The story of The Crowley Girls is one that residents of Inisrun won't likely forget in this generation, or even the next. When Nessa, the elder Crowley girl is discovered dead at the islands artists retreat following Keelin Kinsella's birthday, all fingers point to Keelin's husband Henry, a sasanach, not from the island. The case is soon dropped, though the island is not an easy place to live for the Kinsella's after that, and Keelin is sequestered away in Hawthorn House.
10 years later, two documentary makers coke to stay on the island, determined to get The Crowley Girl's story out there, and maybe even find some scrap of evidence to finally solve it. The story bounces from interviews, the present time, and the months leading up to Nessa's death in a very clever way. It was uncomfortable at times, with Keelin's past, and very much present abuse evident. The ending was not quite what I'd hoped for, however, I must say that it was a very good representation of what would more than likely be the outcome.
Huge thanks to @tandemcollectiveuk for having me on the readalong, @riverrun_books for providing me with a gifted copy of the book, and to author @oneilllou for a thought-provoking read.
