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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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This is not your typical Kate Quinn read. It’s not just a genre change, either.
Let me start with what I loved: Great premise. A library that appears to those who are in need, where you can live inside your favourite story. A grumpy librarian who’s a
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Antonia Grave’s debut thriller about a vigilante serial killer reads like it was written by a seasoned, bestselling author.
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Antonia Grave’s debut thriller about a vigilante serial killer reads like it was written by a seasoned, bestselling author.
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Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman
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If you’re a fan of The Illuminae Files then you’ll enjoy this fun, Die-Hard-in-space YA novel. At 288 pages it’s a quick read, with a fast pace. Hunter (naive rich boy) and Cleo (street-smart survivor) have 8 hours to discover exactly what a small in ...more
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The Pact by Lisa      Walker
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A thriller with a dark academic theme, The Pact charts the progress of four estranged friends who reconvene to walk the Camino, a Spanish pilgrimage. We travel the route with Tess, who has always felt like she didn’t quite fit in with the others.
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Empire of the Dawn by Jay Kristoff
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This was a great conclusion to the trilogy, which got better with each turn of a page. The pace sped up in the second half and I really enjoyed the wrap up and twists. Probably my favourite of the three.
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