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The Magician’s Lie by Greer Macallister Legend Press General Fiction (Adult) , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 03 Apr 2017 Review The Magician’s Lie is a spellbinding mystery with a heroine, an illusionist by trade, giving the performance of her life - one where her life lies and her freedom lies in balance. Did she murder her husband? The answer seems clear to Virgil Holt, a young policeman who by chance captures the fugitive Arden. What he wants is a confession - what he

The Scarlet Coven by David Stuart Davies Urbane Publications Horror , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 20 Apr 2017 Review Grab a Gibson and enjoy this thoroughly refreshing cocktail of mystery and horror with just a hint of sass. Simon Finch may have retired from the police, but that hasn’t stopped him from taking on the odd investigation. It also hasn’t stopped his wife, Laura, from joining in on the fun. Like the leads of many of the mysteries from the 30s and 40s, Laur

The Hanging Tree by Rodney Hobson Endeavour Press General Fiction (Adult), Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 13 Apr 2017 Review How long would you wait for revenge? The Hanging Tree asks just that. A man is brutally murdered, then hung upon a tree. A quiet man who made considerable money as an estate agent, Duncan appears without enemy - at least until his role in the failed attempt to preserve Wykeham Hall comes into view. Duncan Watson was one of 12 people who attempted to pr

Children of the New World by Alexander Weinstein Text Publishing General Fiction (Adult) , Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 27 Apr 2017 Review Children of the New World blew me away with the quality of the stories included in the anthology. Like Phillip K Dick, Alexander Weinstein captivates the reader’s imagination and keeps them pondering long after the last page is turned. The best science fiction stories are those that are both plausible and thought provoking, stirring the

What Doesn't Kill You A DI Fenchurch novel, Book 3 by Ed James Thomas & Mercer General Fiction (Adult) , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 20 Apr 2017 Review What Doesn't Kill You is an excellent follow up to the previous two Fenchurch novels . Like the others, James's new novel focuses on current crime concerns. This time the vetting of drivers for hire cars. Travis Cars is an Uber-like service, where clients hire cars through an app. Like here in America there is conflict b

As Dark as My Fur by Clea Simon Severn House Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 01 Apr 2017 Review Finding the lost, uncovering the hidden - Care has taken to her mentor’s profession with alacrity. But her youth and her gender make her vulnerable in the tumultuous urban landscape where predators reign. Blackie may remember little from his previous life, but he still has his instincts and his desire to guide and protect Care. As a cat, his ability to communicate is limited, as

BLOOD MONEY by CHARLIE GALLAGHER Joffe Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 03 Apr 2017 Review Readers of Bodily Harm and Panic Button will be pleased by the developments that occur in Charlie Gallagher’s newest novel Blood Money. (This series is one you must read in order). At its start, George Elms is in custody having confessed to the brutal murder of a number of officers, despite his innocence. He is more in the periphery of Blood Money. One thing that very much impress

A Dark so Deadly by Stuart MacBride HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction HarperCollins Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 20 Apr 2017 Review A Dark So Deadly is a novel as alluring as it is repelling. You need to know what happens next, despite how disturbing the contents are. Systematic abuse, kidnapping and rape, paedophelia, cannibalism and murder all play a role. This novel is definitely for mature readers only. It isn't a cozy and is far darker than a lot of British police

Keller's Fedora by Lawrence Block Subterranean Press Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 30 Apr 2017 Review Putting on a new hat means trying on a new profession. In Keller’s case that means doing a bit of detective work before getting his hands dirty. Kill the lover of a philandering wife, no problem. Discover who that lover is, well that is more of a challenge. (Especially since the wife is a nymphomaniac with a capital N). Being a hitman comes naturally, a detective not so muc

The Good Byline Jill Orr Prospect Park Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date: 11 April 2017 Review Who knew that writing the obituary of an estranged friend could change your life - and lead you to uncover murder? Since Riley’s fiancé left her to find himself, she has done little other than go to her job at the local library. Chance leads her to try reconnecting with a former friend - Jordan. Riley is shocked when Jordan's mother tells her that Jordan passed away the night be