Literary journey of an office career escapee
Helen Aitchison did it again: allowed us into the warped mind of a sociopath, making us shudder with the realisation that if one were sitting next to us at work, we wouldn’t have a clue. “Our Streets” is the third instalment of the Ericson and McCardle series. It can easily be read as a standalone,... Continue Reading →
LAST DAYS OF SALE! For the first time since pre-order, and I'm not sure when or if it will ever happen again, my book "The Accidental Cop" is on sale. To celebrate 100 reviews/ratings on Amazon US, eBook is available for 0.99c / 0.99p only on Amazon US & UK. Learn more and get your... Continue Reading →
What a wild ride this story turned out to be! Every chapter brought a surprise, and I simply had to turn the pages to learn where it was all leading. The plot twist at the end was mind-blowing but so fitting for the atmosphere of mystery and adventure. “India Dymond” by K.D. McNiven took me... Continue Reading →
Just like other books by this author, this one gave me plenty of food for thought. From the very first book that I read – “The Dinner Club” is among my all-time favourite reads – I appreciated Helen Aitchison’s talent for depicting her characters’ everyday lives in a way that makes me feel a part... Continue Reading →
For someone who has never been a fan of horror, both books and movies, I’ve been turning to this genre surprisingly often lately. I doubt that my preferences will change in essence, but after reading a few horror stories, which turned out to be more than overly enthusiastic descriptions of violent scenes filled with gore,... Continue Reading →
What would you do if left out on the streets, having been thrown out of the not-always-soft but still cosy cocoon of a family home? For many, it would be a kind of blow from which they’d never recover. Used as we are to everyday comforts, most people would give up before trying. Shay Thorton... Continue Reading →
What attracts a romance reader to a romance novel? A happy ending, the things that people should but rarely do for those they love, a beautiful postcard setting – in one word, an escape. What attracts readers of other genres to a love story? Some depth to the characters’ backstory to make us care for... Continue Reading →
From the intriguing title until the very last page, this book is guaranteed to keep you totally invested in the story and on the edge of your seat. That’s how it was for me. “Genuine Deceit” by Joy York is the kind of book that keeps readers awake way past their bedtime hour. It is... Continue Reading →
Marc and Lucy meet when love and relationships are the last things on their minds. They both find themselves at the crossroads of their lives and aren’t sure about which direction to choose. Something significant happens that disrupts the routine, and they are forced to rearrange everything they are used to. By a peculiar twist... Continue Reading →
I’d first read this short story collection some time ago. Life was so hectic then that, although I couldn’t refrain from indulging in my favourite pastime – reading, obviously – I couldn’t keep up with writing reviews for everything that I’d read. And while for some books a short, formal review would suffice, especially for... Continue Reading →
