Today I am sharing my review of The Killer In The Cold by Alex Pine, part of my DCI James Walker readathon. I'm really enjoying playing catch up - nearly at the latest book now - and especially listening to the audiobook, narrated by Simon Darwen. Here's what the book is about: Source: Owned Copy/Audiobook

It’s back to Mandie today for her review of The Storytellers by Sue Heath. With thanks to publisher, One More Chapter, who provided a copy of the book for review via Netgalley. Here’s w…

I cannot believe November is nearly over. How is that possible? This past week has both been hellishly slow and passed by in a blur, largely because I was asleep most days when I wasn't at work, aside from when I should have been asleep at which time I was wide awake and primarily in pain, but that's another story. At least I made it through to Thursday in one piece, and my day off on Friday.

today I am sharing my thoughts on the debut novel from Joey Batey, It's Not A Cult. I picked this book up at Bloody Scotland having heard the author on a panel and being very intrigued by the premise. Here's what it's all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 23 October 2025

Today I am thrilled to share my thoughts on the brand new novel from Tom Bale, Deadly Games, which is out today. Happy publication day Tom! I am a huge fan of Tom's books and was so very happy to hear that he was signed with Boldwood Books and a new book was incoming. My thanks to the publisher for the early copy for review via Netgalley.

Today Mandie takes over with her review of Sharp Force, the brand new Kay Scarpetta novel from Patricia Cornwell. With thanks to publisher Sphere who provided a copy of the book via Netgalley. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 07 October 2025

Today I am absolutely delighted to share my thoughts on the stunning new novel from Johana Gustawsson, Scars of Silence, translated into English by David Warriner. I love Johana's writing, and this, the second book in the Lidingö Mysteries series, has been one I have been looking forward to for a long time. My thanks to publisher Orenda Books for the advance copy for review and to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for the tour invite.

Over the years that I’ve been blogging I’ve made several author friends and it’s my absolute pleasure to welcome one of them  – Graeme Cumming – to chat with me about his latest book to…

Small Acts of Resistance by Anita Frank will be published by HQ on 20th November. My thanks to the publishers for the proof copy. May 1915. When his aircraft crashes in Northern France, British air…

Happy Tuesday! Today I’m joining the blog tour celebrating Sarah Jones’ debut Living Life with Death: Lessons Learned from the Death Industry.

“When Cyra Griffin’s younger sister is murdered by a serial killer, Cyra knows better than to expect justice from the hands of the police department. With the investigation already dying its …

About The Book Meet the Nancys… Tippy Chan is eleven years old, and she lives in a small town in a very quiet part of New Zealand – the town her Uncle Pike escaped as a teenager, the moment he got …

This week’s topic: Modern Books You Think Will Be Classics In The Future This week’s challenge is to choose ten modern books you think will be classics in the tuture (submitted by Veros…

Love like the (Real) Reel Thing by Sharon Black (Poolbeg Press) is described as 'a warm, funny, feel-good romantic comedy'.

It’s Book Week Scotland and what better week to tell you about Scottish Book Trust’s subscription boxes? With these boxes, you can get your next great read delivered to your door, chose…

Hello and a very warm welcome to damppebbles. It’s Tuesday which means it’s time for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday post. I’ve decided to take part in That Artsy Reader Girl&#8…

Today Mandie is sharing her review of The Waterfall, the latest novel from Gareth Rubin. With thanks to publisher Simon & Schuster UK who provided a copy of the book via Netgalley. Here’s…

Okay. So this will be a very short post. Worked five whole days this week - what’s that about? - and been nowhere interesting over the weekend as weather was too meh. By meh, I mean wet and miserable so a walk to Costa coffee was the highlight of my two precious days off. I did have something positive this week though - after prepping my post for last Monday, I checked my work emails and found out I passed my apprenticeship.

Today I am sharing my thoughts on the first book in a new series by Graeme Cumming, Borderline. My thanks to Graeme who provided a copy of the book for review. Here's what it's about: Source: Review CopyRelease Date: 29 May 2025