Book Reviews

A unique hero American cop trying to catch a terrorist assassin in snowy New York. 

A case of not judging people at face value. Even if it is a beautiful face.

​Spooky, gothic, atmospheric. ​

Two ten year-olds are accused of a terrible crime. And they refuse to speak. 
​

A collection of love stories that cross age, religion, race and sexuality - and how to prevent secrets from destroying them.
​

Guest review from Andy Pennington.

In the time of the American Civil Rights Movement, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King and a new boxer called Cassius Clay, a wholesome teenage boy is sent to a school to advance his academic and moral education. It almost destroyed him.
​

Six students at an art school in 1920s Weimar play a little game where they hide something in their hand. They leave three-word clues, and the others try to guess what they are hiding. Of course, there are many other things to hide as well, and the story collects the clues to uncover what everyone is hiding.
​

A study of a lonely and disappointed woman.

A modern perspective on a murder mystery.
​

By using a quote from Shakespeare's The Tempest, this classic novel shows how the 'Brave New World' isn't so new or brave after all.

A quick beach read about a journalist torn between two men. 
​

Or - The Children's Crusade - a Duty-Dance With Death. Which explains it all really.

We don't get to choose another path in real life but we have all thought about what would happen if...This is what this book is about.

Witty, well-rounded and complex but realistic.

A mystery novel about identity and bad guys.

Romantic comedy featuring a middle-aged loner whose interest is toy trains.

Well - this was a stimulating and gory read.

Imagine a world where humans are bred like cattle, but in a spa.

A disturbing insight into illegal arms deals, journalism and people trafficking.