'London Large: Blood on the Streets'

Crime readers are always searching for books that have fast action, intriguing characters, and a plot that pulls you in. In "London Large: Blood on the Streets" authors Roy and Garry Robson accomplish all of this and more. The story of an old school London copper that finds himself under siege in a gang war. Can he see through a high-level conspiracy and rescue his partner from kidnappers? And will he step outside the law to do so? Populated with complex characters and plenty of action this novel is the first in a 3 part series that follows Inspector Harry 'H' Hawkins. Not quite Dirty Harry, but the next best thing. Even seasoned readers will be surprised by some of the twists as they are guided through the dark streets of London.

'Soul Loss'

After reading the first three instalments of the Mae Martin Mystery Series, I just had to get the forth "Soul Loss". Set in New Mexico, this charming tale goes looking for answers in the spirit world. Always a wonderful story from author Amber Foxx. She gave the reader a feeling of being there and with people that became familiar quickly. Great character development and descriptions - you could easily identify with the people. Not very complex but it was a perfect length and a perfect escape.

'Dex Territory'

Recommend to fans of Gotham and those who like their novels with lots of action and substance. 'Dex Territory' by Mark Aberdeen gives you a kick in the face, but in a joyful way that you'll like. After a long week at work, I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense and settings of this hard-boiled detective story. The author captures the unique detail of each character, making them real as if the reader already knows them personally. He masterfully lets the reader enjoy the vibrant warmth and charm of the main character Rick O'Shea as he intertwines the strengths and flaws in all of the character as the plot unfolds. Excellent read!  

'Evitable Destiny'

Evitable Destiny is a heart-throbbing, gut-turning, love-fuelled story - beautifully written by author Izabela Monick. An excellent book for summer reading - bring it with you to the beach, but only if you can contain yourself. The author did a masterful job of building a sense of mystery and suspense. This glimpse inside the Stockholm Syndrome is a fascinating read and will surely satisfy lovers of a steamy, kidnapping romance. Izabela is a brilliant storyteller, creating characters that are both flawed and passionate. I thought Julia was an interesting character to read about. I couldn't always make sense of her behaviour or actions, but she did intrigue me. This book was crazy addicting as it took hold of me from the beginning and had me racing through the pages until the very end.

'Erasing Ramona'

I fell in love with Peggy's writing with her first book Clementine's Shadow (if you haven't read it, pick it up!). She has an uncanny way of pulling you into stories. Her description of the scenes, characters and their emotions are so well written that you are immediately invested in them. Her latest novel 'Erasing Ramona' begins with a murder scene unlike any you've ever imagined - or would want to - dead bodies and a loss of memory cause the main character Miranda, to go on the run. From there the author spins a gripping tale whose heroes and villains are equally unpredictable, and where the past is never to far behind. I'm delighted to have discovered Peggy, and hope she has more ideas for more "gripping reads".

'From Where I See'

'From Where I See' is a thriller that is more non-fiction than fiction. After a close friend commits suicide, a reason is sought. Although the structure could be improved (a bit chunky at times) author Ajay Yadav explores what makes humans unique and the rational behind many societal beliefs. Rationality is not an absolute concept: It rests on a fundamental premise, and people have different premises' from which they live their life by. Combining philosophy with religious interpretation and a dash of polemic, we are presented with a diverse range of topics. The discussions presented in the book are more philosophical, that is not to say that the book is inaccessible. It is highly accessible to any reader as the author is certainly a talented writer. I found this book to be an interesting departure point, to a more enlightening world-view.

'Kiss & Tell'

'Kiss & Tell' by Luke Murphy is a tightly-wound suspense novel with the writing style of James Patterson. The story of a LAPD detective who is on the hunt for her father’s murderer. The plot is intelligent, with depth and order, while also providing the reader with plenty of interesting characters. I would recommend setting aside a quite hour to yourself to initially get into this novel. This is probably the only aspect I had a slight problem with, as I did struggle to keep track of the many characters that were introduced early on in the book. So a solid 4 stars, but I'd expect to see 5 star performance in the future.