by Sarah Rayner. Lou, on the 7.44 Brighton to London train, witnesses a man dying across the aisle from where she’s sitting. Turfed off the train with everyone else, Lou shares a cab with Anna, a fellow passenger from a … Continue reading
Category Archives: FICTON
The Secret of Lakeham Abbey
by Sally Quilford. Hooked from the start, I read this book in a single day. I loved Percy – he makes a great protagonist – and I find myself wanting him to have more adventures, just so I can find … Continue reading
The Curse of Lakeham Abbey
by Sally Quilford. Having spent a lifetime investigating murder, Percy Sullivan returns to Lakeham Abbey, only to find murder follows him there. Having now been converted into luxury apartments, Lakeham Abbey is now home to a fascinating mix of people. … Continue reading
This Census Taker
by China Miéville. A boy comes running into town, crying murder. He is confused and upset, and it takes a while for the townsfolk (and for him) to understand what has happened. And even then, no one’s sure. The first … Continue reading
Lost for Words
by Stephanie Butland. Loveday has a job many of us can only dream of: working in a secondhand bookshop with her kindly, caring boss, Archie. Being a social misfit, she feels safest amongst the books, and doesn’t seek out interaction … Continue reading
The Lie
by C. L. Taylor. Jane Hughes begins to get messages suggesting that someone knows she’s living a lie. She can’t help but worry who’s behind them, and whether or not the sender will expose her true identity. Is it Angharad, … Continue reading
The Emerald Comb
by Kathleen McGurl. I loved this story, and found it hard to stay away from it. During the course of her family research, Katie visits the house once owned by her ancestor, Bartholomew St Clair, and falls in love with … Continue reading
My Future Husband
by Karen Clarke. Sasha receives a visit from Elliot, a man from the future, who urges her to seek out his present-day self, and convince him they need to be together, otherwise life will turn out terribly for both of … Continue reading
The Escape
by C. L. Taylor. This will undoubtedly be another bestseller for C.L. Taylor! Jo Blackmore loves her daughter with every fibre of her being, and wishes she could take her out more – to play in the park like a normal … Continue reading
Me, John and a Bomb
by Debi Alper. Funny and thought-provoking in equal measure, this latest dip into the lives of the Nirvana community introduces us to John and Sky, and takes us on their journey of political activism and awakening. Not to mention a … Continue reading