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Susan J. Barrett

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Susan J. Barrett My life is pretty straightforward (thankfully!), so there’s no potential plot line lurking in the background. The biggest mystery in my life is why it…moreMy life is pretty straightforward (thankfully!), so there’s no potential plot line lurking in the background. The biggest mystery in my life is why it took me until my late forties to write my first novel! (less)
Susan J. Barrett Ooh, it’s so tempting to make a political comment here, but I should probably refrain.🤔 Also, horror’s not really my bag, so this is a tricky one for …moreOoh, it’s so tempting to make a political comment here, but I should probably refrain.🤔 Also, horror’s not really my bag, so this is a tricky one for me - my muse goes into hibernation in the face of Proper Scary. I think I’ll take the fifth.(less)
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The idea for Layla Garina and the Second Chance Agency evolved over a number of years. 'The Rules' helped me understand how her story could develop, but I was unable to start writing seriously until I knew what the name of my young heroine would be. As soon as I landed on 'Layla', she came to life and had to be a red-head; full of fire and energy. Her origins will reveal themselves over the course Read more of this blog post »
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Jane Harper’s latest Aussie thriller was a mixed bag for me. The first 60% was pretty slow. Very little happened and I found myself wondering when and if the pace would pick up, which is very different to my experience with her previous books.
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This was super–entertaining, but at times, very difficult to follow. The pace was frantic and, as it’s a comparatively short book, this makes for a fast read. However, the unexpected changes in POV, timeline and scene changes, along with the unannoun ...more
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One of my favourites! Another great instalment in the Thursday Murder Club series with a couple of new interesting characters introduced, whom I hope we’ll hear more from in future stories.
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The Mysterious Double Death of Honey Black by Lisa    Hall
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This Is a murder mystery with rom-com/cosy vibes, albeit the comedy quotient is fairly low-key.
Lily works in housekeeping at The Beverly Hills Hotel, waiting for her chance to get into the movie business on the production side.
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This Is a murder mystery with rom-com/cosy vibes, albeit the comedy quotient is fairly low-key.
Lily works in housekeeping at The Beverly Hills Hotel, waiting for her chance to get into the movie business on the production side.
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The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
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This story was fascinating from the first page all the way through until the last. Stuart Turton’s unique take on a post-apocalyptic world is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing right up until the closing pages.
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