Review: Blind Justice: A Lorne Simpkins Justice novella (prequel to Cruel Justice)

Blind Justice: A Lorne Simpkins Justice novella (prequel to Cruel Justice) by M A Comley

My rating: 5 of 5 stars




This is a 21.000 words novella that is the prequel to Cruel Justice.

DI Lorne Simpkins and DS Pete Childs are called to investigate the death of Jenny Bartlett, who's decomposing body is found in a wooded area. When Lorne informs Jenny's parents of her death they are understandably shocked but also confused by the news as they were under the impression their daughter was out of the country, working as a volunteer in Africa.
Delving deep into Jenny's personal life leads Lorne to Jenny's former boyfriend, Simon Killon, after Lorne discovers they had a secret liaison in a restaurant shortly before her death. But is he guilty of Jenny's murder?
After learning what traumas Simon himself has encountered lately, Lorne has her doubts that he's the culprit. However she finds it hard to disprove the evidence pointing in his direction.

The Justice series in order are:

Cruel Justice #1 in Police Procedurals 2012 and Women Sleuths.

Impeding Justice #1 in Police Procedurals

Final justice #1 Action and Adventure

Foul Justice #1 Hard-Boiled Mysteries

Guaranteed Justice #1 Women Sleuths

Ultimate Justice - #2 Women Sleuths

Virtual Justice - #1 Hard Boiled/#2 Psychological Thrillers

Hostile Justice - #1 Police Procedural

Tortured Justice - New release.




I have read and loved every one of the Justice books. This short story takes us right back to the start of the series. And I have to say it felt a little odd to start with, but was great being reminded of Characters that you forget about as the series has progressed.
In this book Lorne Simpkins is working along side her Partner Pete Childs. A woman's body has turned up, and Lorne and Pete are on the case, trying to discover who has killed her and why. The evidence is building up, and seems to be pointing to an ex boyfriend. Can Lorne and Pete discover if it was him or not and get to the bottom of this Murder case.
I'm always worried with Novella's that reviewing it will give to much away, so I have kept it brief.
What I will say is for those of you that have enjoyed the Justice series, I think you will love this Novella.



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Review: First to Fall

First to Fall by Carys Jones

My rating: 4 of 5 stars




First to fall. A really good read.
This book kicks off with Lawyer Aiden Connelly, his wife Isla and 2 yr old Meegan moving to the quite town of Avalon.
After the hustle and bustle of city life in Chicago, Aiden is trying to get work and family life back on an even track.


Aiden starts work at his new office Cope and May Solicitors. And it seems like his first case is just a plain straight forward murder. A domestic that has gone wrong.


But it soon becomes clear this is not the case, and Aiden is about to start upsetting the people of the town, who are all very much stuck in their ways, and don't want someone interfering with what has happened.


His wife isn't liking life in the town they have moved to, and is also not liking the fact that Aiden is slowly spending more and more time working.


The story flows along really well and does get you hooked, and wanting to know what the outcome is going to be.
All in all a really enjoyable read.
I read this book in 2 sittings, are really did enjoy it.

Review also posted on my blog- http://ilovereading1.weebly.com/2014-reviews



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Review: Race To Death

Race To Death by Leigh Russell

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This is the 2nd book featuring DI Ian Peterson. Who along with his wife Bev has moved to York for his posting as the newly promoted DI.

The book starts off with Ian being out and about in York with his delightful wife (nothing delightful about the miserable cow). When he gets a call to attend the scene of what it seems to be someone jumping from a balcony at York race course. It soon becomes apparent that this is not just a simple suicide and Ian is thrown into his first case in his new roll.
Along with all Leighs other books, I did enjoy this, and this is a series i will be watching out for and following. Leighs books are realistic and enjoyable.

An interesting read that will keep your attention throughout.



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Review: Snow Angels, Secrets and Christmas Cake

Snow Angels, Secrets and Christmas Cake by Sue Watson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



A great fun read, with enough seriousness to make you think. and truly realize just what is important in life.
A Christmas cracker of a read.

I really enjoyed the last book I read by Sue Watson, so when I saw this I knew I had to give it a go. And I did really enjoy it, The humor in this book is just priceless. I really found myself chuckling at parts. Sue Watson really does know how to drag the reader into the book.

In this book we have 2 very different sisters, Tamsin and Sam, both characters I loved instantly. The girls are thrown together when Tamsin, in the midst of organizing another fantastic Christmas, get's a visit from the Baliffes. Not the Christmas guest you want. Especially when they have come to tell you they are repossessing your home.

Sam, Tamsin's sister is there to support her through her ordeal, and although going through some issues of her own, She is there to offer her love and support although at time's she'd rather not have her with her, the sisters are forced to get through things together.

Tamsin goes from miss money bags, to miss Black bag's and is forced to stay in her sisters flat over the top of her sisters bakery shop, where the women will face even more problems, the good thing about this book is it show's with love, family and some truly crazy friends, you really can tackle anything that life throws at you.

There are also a whole bunch of other brilliant characters in this book and I just think the way it is written and put together is just fantastic. A truly brilliant read.

Love, Lies and Lemon cakes by Sue Watson was one of those books earlier this year that helped me decide to read a few more Chic lit books, rather than just the usual crime books I normally read. And I tell you, I'm so glad I have given them a go.



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Review: Dead to Me

Dead to Me by Cath Staincliffe

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



After watching a loving the TV series, I was really looking forward to reading this book. And I was not disappointed. A really enjoyable read.
I found it even better as I live in the area where most of it was filmed, and having our quiet little town mentioned in the book was great. I really does help you build a picture in your mind. And having a clear image of the characters was great.
Such strong story line and very well written. I will be reading more books by this author without a doubt.

So, as well as being a Scott and Bailey fan, i'm now a Cath Staincliffe fan.

Scott and Bailey are female detectives in a Manchester Murder squad. The characters are so so different, but after a rocky start, work so so well together.
A teenage girl is found brutally murdered in her flat. Can Scott and Bailey find out why Lisa was killed or by whom.
A Brilliant Crime Thriller with twists and turns to keep you guessing.



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Review: Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek by Amy Bird

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This sounded like a really interesting read for me. And i did enjoy it, but as it is only the start of the book (Park one) i'm going to do my full review for when I have read the full book, which after reading this, I really need to continue in the full book.
Its a great way when books are released in parts like this, to find out if it is going to be something you like before purchasing, either the other 2 parts or the full book.



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Review: Lily Does L.A.

Lily Does L.A. by Nicola Doherty

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This is the second instalment in Nicola Doherty’s fabulous Girls on Tour series, I read the first one Poppy Does Paris, earlier in the year and really enjoyed it.

These books have been a great change for me away from the normal Crime fiction that I read. And I must say I have really enjoyed them.

Lily wants to be an actress, but so far has just not had that lucky break. Or any luck at all come to think of it.
She quits her job at a call centre, and is then asked to go to LA to help her cousin organise her wedding.
Great, the chance of a lifetime, what can possible go wrong? Even better she realised her cousins husband is in the film industry. But she is banned for asking him for any help with acting work.

Lily gets up to all sorts in LA. I really dont want to give to much away, with this only being a short story. What I will say is it is a fun and intersting read. A Brilliant adition to any trip you are going on, as you will get through it in no time.




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Review: The Winter Foundlings

The Winter Foundlings by Kate Rhodes

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is the first book I have read by this author. but it's safe to say it will not be the last.

I recieved a review copy of this book. So i must say a big thank you to the publishers for allowing me to read and review it.

The winter foundling is book 3 featuring Alice Quentin. As I hadn't realised it was book 3, I have not read book one or two yet, but would at some point go back and read them.

Dr Alice Quentin is a Forensic Psychologist who is normally based at Guys Hospital in London but she is on a six month secondment to Northwood high security hospital.
Young girls are going missing, turning up Murdered. It turns out that the killings are very identical to ones that happened years ago, and the original killer is in the High security hospital that Alice is now based at.
Alice is asked to interview Louis Kinsella, she's dubious as he very rarley speaks to anyone.
But maybe he can help figure out why this new killer is carrying on from the exact point where Kinsella stopped.
Can Alice help the police and stop this copycat killer before any more young girls go missing.

all in all this book was very well written. And the main character was likeable and realistic. I found myself suspecting everyone throughout the book, yet I still managed to get it so so wrong. A brilliant ending. If you enjoy a good crime thriller then i would say this is a must read for you. A really well written and bloody enjoyable read.



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