Review: Something Hidden

Something Hidden by Kerry Wilkinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm really beginning to like Andrew Hunter.
4.5/5


Super Huge thank you to the Author, Publishers and Netgalley for an ARC of this book.
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​I have to say I love Kerry Wilkinson's books. I'm a huge fan of the Jessica Daniel series, and I'm getting that way with this series to.

​This is the 2nd Andrew Hunter book. Andrew is a Private Investigator, but he seems to just investigate all those things that no one else would be interested in. And seems that he rarely gets paid for most of his work, as he does seem to have a soft spot for a sob story. He might not always get paid, but he certainly goes above and beyond to find out what he want's to know. It's not always easy finding things out, and sometimes you have to delve further than anyone else to get to the truth, it also sometimes gets you into trouble, which is certainly the case for Andrew. I have really grown to like the character Andrew, but also his office assistant/receptionist/sidekick that is Jenny. She's also turning into a great character.

​Andrew in this book, has to face up to things from his past too, he needs to start being honest about how he was able to set up his own business, and afford to live in one of Manchester's quite luxurious
apartment blocks in the city centre. But most of all, he need's to explain all this to his ex wife, who is certainly not going to like it.

​I love how in all Kerry's books he always manages to get in a mention or two of the Great Manchester weather. It always tickles me when it's mentioned as only anyone living in and around Manchester will ever understand out great weather. I think you always get that little bit more from a book when you know the area that is featured, being able to clearly see things in your mind while reading is certainly an added bonus.

​Kerry seems to be able to get the right balance between the serious stuff and the humour side to.
​The only down side to Kerry's books is waiting for the next one. (not really an issue as I'm so patient...NOT)

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Review: Strangers

Strangers by Paul Finch
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow What more can you ask for from a thriller. An exceptionally brilliantly brutal read.
I can see this growing into one hell of a major series. And I really don't think I can wait for more.
​We are introduced in this book to PC Lucy Clayburn Who has been a copper for around ten-year with the Greater Manchester Police Force. There is just something that attracts me to books based in and around Manchester. Here Lucy works the Crowley division.
​After lets say a major cock up when she joined CID she didn't last long there. But still would like to get back in.
​She knows her stuff, and knows her area. But when asked to go undercover maybe she is stepping into the unknown. It's a great chance for her to prove herself, but there is far to much that could go wrong.
​Hunting down A serial killer is no easy task, especially one as brutal as this one. going undercover Lucy befriends Tammy a Pisshead prozzie, who introduces her to Susy and get's her a job in the cloak room at one of Manchester's secret clubs.
​Lucy is trying to get intel, and weather she can do this without being sussed out is proving a little difficult, you can't be seen to be asking to many questions.
​And being a copper in Manchester it's no big stretch that one of these criminals that frequent the club might just recognise her.

​I really did like Lucy as a character and can see her growing from strength to strength, she is by no means perfect, but maybe her mistakes can make her a better copper in the long run.

​If you love your crime/thriller fiction just as much as I do then this is a book you really must read. It really does grip you right from the opening chapters and doesn't let you go until the end. I managed to read the first 25% of this book before my eyes finally gave up on me, I only intended to rest them a few minutes so I could carry on reading. It was 4 hours later when I woke up in the early hours, and picked my kindle up again, before I knew it I was racing round the house getting little one ready for school, then right back into the book until I finished it, only stopping to make a cup of tea or ten and a bite to eat.
​I love it when I get engaged into a book like this. This book is one of those that becomes part of your life until you finish it.
​This has got to land somewhere in my top 10 before the end of the year. It's not going to be easy choosing the books this year, there are far to many bloody good books out there.

​A super big thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for allowing me an ARC of this book in return for my honest thoughts.

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Review: Clever Deception

Clever Deception by M.A. Comley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, so firstly I'd like to say a huge thank you to the authors for allowing me an ARC of this book.
​I loved it, A great start to what will hopefully be an ongoing series.
​Although this is only a short read it doesn't lack anything you want from a bloody good read.
We are introduced to Sergeant Alexandra Fox, A character I really think I'm going to like.
​The case she is working on is to hunt for The Escape Artist. A man who has all ready killed to many people and he really does need stopping.
​The Escape Artist has asked Alex to Back Off, but she won't which could result in disastrous consequences.
​I'm loving how Mel and Linda have teamed up to write this book, Its a truly brilliant read, well put together and well thought out.
​I'm also lucky enough to have the next book ready for me to read, which I will hopefully be doing some time today.

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Review: A Savage Hunger

A Savage Hunger by Claire McGowan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well here we are book 4, and I have to say my favourite one yet. This series has just got better and better with each book.
​It's been great having all 4 books to read and I've been able to jump to the next one as soon as I wanted to. So it's safe to say I'm a little bit gutted that I have to wait for the next one to be written. But as I say the way this series is going, I'm sure I wont be disappointed when it does come out.
​We pick up this story two years on from the last book, which I must say are worth reading in order to get a better feel for the background history of the characters.
​So here we are 2 years on, and Paula is set to get married. She is also working on a missing persons case.
​Alice is missing, as usual Paula has to put everything into finding here, that also includes not wasting time looking for her perfect wedding dress or sorting out the finer details of her big day. All that is left to her hubby to be and her best friend.

​Alice has gone missing from the church where she works as a caretaker, there is blood at the scene and a religious relic is also missing.
​This also mirrors the case of a missing girl from around 30 years ago. Could it be the same person involved or something more sinister.

And I have to say the unanswered questions I had in the previous books have now been answered. It's funny I can't decide if those are the answers I was hoping for. lol
​I'm really liking Paula as a character and really rooting for things to just be perfect for her, but we know that can't happen this is not a lovey dovey romantic novel. But still I find myself rooting for things to just go well for her.

​This book is fantastically written and put together in such a way that you really do need to keep reading.
​It really is a thrilling page turner.

​I cant wait for more. A super big thank you to the Author, Publisher and Netgalley for a review copy of this book.

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Review: Hunted on the Fens

Hunted on the Fens by Joy Ellis
My rating: 0 of 5 stars

This is fast becoming one of my favourite series of detective books. I just love the characters in this book.
​So I need to say a super big thank you to Netgalley, the author and Publishers for allowing me an ARC of this book.

​I recently read the first two books in this series, and here we are at book 3, and I have to say the books get better each time. I didn't think it would be possible.
The story really drags you in, and I find myself rooting for the characters all the way through.
​DI Nikki Galena and DS Joseph Easter just make the best partners ever. I love the way they interact, have banter but are a shoulder for each other when it's needed.
Another of the characters I really enjoy reading about is Cat. I loved her.

​I know its said too often about books, but by god this really is one hell of a page turner. As soon as you start it, it's obvious that nothing else is getting done. Read, read and read. Because all the way through you need to know what is going to happen next, then you are hit with another twist, which then stops you from putting the book down.

If I could have one complaint about this book then it would have to be that it wasn't long enough, but in fairness I don't think 1000 pages would have been long enough for me.
​I love it when reading a book that you manage to connect with the characters, and each individual one is different in their own right.

​So enough of me waffling on, As I said this is the 3rd book in the series, and personally I would say you need to read them in order to be able to get a good feel for the characters, and a back history of their lives.

​This book sends the team on one hell of a ride, their toughest case yet. Someone is out to harm them all in one way or another, the only problem is we don't know why. We get an idea of who they think it could be from early on, but the thing is have the team got it right, or are they chasing the wrong leads.

​A first class page turner and a must read for anyone who likes to follow a brilliant series of detective thrillers.

​I am so ready now for the next one, and I'm lucky enough to have it all ready on my kindle awaiting me starting it.


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Review: Grow Wars

Grow Wars by Karen Woods
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I have read many of Karen's books and enjoyed them. I have to admit my all time favourites were Broken Youth and Black Tears. I just loved loved those two books.
​Some of the later books, although are very good reads have a rushed feel to them. Karen writes about what she knows, and this always adds to the authenticity of the book. It helps make them believable because you know somewhere out there this is happening to some family on some estate somewhere.
​I also enjoy the fact that the books are based in and around Manchester, and I find knowing the areas the books are set in really helps me visualise things better when reading them.
I did feel in this book that things were repeated a number of times, but once you get past this it really is a good story line.
​While Harry has been inside, things have changed on the outside, and he's hoping once he is out he will become the face about town again.
But most of all his family have changed, and family being important to Harry he's going to have a job on his hands getting things back on track.
​The book highlights the dangers of drug use, and what it can do to a person and a family. Once you are hooked Is there ever any going back.

​I have bought each of Karen's books as they have come out, and I'm suddenly playing catch up, as Karen releases more books by back log has gotten bigger, but I plan to put that right.

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Review: My Uncle Charlie

My Uncle Charlie by Julie Shaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Having read the first book in this series, and then buying 2 more that then got lost away on my kindle, I decided it was time I caught up with the series as book 5 has now been published.
​This is the 2nd book in the Tales of the Notorious Hudson Family.1.​Our Vinnie
2.My Uncle Charlie

3.My Mam Shirley

4.Blood Ties

5.Bad Blood


​We follow the story of Charlie. I loveable rouge. It was great following his life story, his ups and downs and amazing how his story changed so much. One mistake, one bad night and your whole life can change.
It was a very interesting book, and at some points quite emotional, with some great characters, and it was great going back in time.
​It's very well written and put together and an easy read at just 240 pages.
​I really am looking forward to reading the rest of this series to see what Julie brings us.

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