Author – Kerry Tombs Publisher – Joffe Books Date – 2019 (revised and updated, original 2008) Length – 250 pages Stars – 5/5 Blurb A few weeks before the outbreak of the infamous ‘Ripper’ murders in 1888, Detective Inspector Samuel Ravenscroft of the Whitechapel Constabulary is sent to the peaceful county town of Worcester toContinue reading “The Worcester Whisperers– review”
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When The Dogs Don’t Bark – A audiobook review
Author – Professor Angela Gallop Narrator – Sandra Duncan Publisher – Hodder & Stoughton Ltd Date – 2019 Length – 10 hours 50 minutes Stars – 5/5 Blurb Kathy Reichs meets Fragile Lives in this fascinating and compelling memoir from the UK’s most eminent forensic scientist and some of the most fascinating criminal investigations she has workedContinue reading “When The Dogs Don’t Bark – A audiobook review”
All That Remains – A audiobook review
Author – Professor Dame Sue Black Narrator – Professor Dame Sue Black Publisher – Random House Audibooks Date – 2018 Length – 11 hours 20 minutes Stars – 5/5 Blurb Random House presents the audiobook edition of All That Remains by Professor Sue Black, read by the author. Sue Black confronts death every day. As Professor ofContinue reading “All That Remains – A audiobook review”
Shooter in the Shadows – An audiobook review
Author – David Hewson Narrators – Jonathan Davis and Ramon de Ocampo Publisher – Audible Original Date – December 2019 Length – 10 hours 30 minutes Stars – 4.5/5 Review I am fairly new to Audible having subscribed for the last 5 months and listened to 5 books so far. I am still making myContinue reading “Shooter in the Shadows – An audiobook review”
Dry January Day 7 – A Beer Review
Seven days on and still going strong. Rather than blog daily about my abstinence which would make for terrible reading, I thought it apt to review a beer. Not my usual kind of review but why not? Every just get a craving for the refreshing taste of an ice cold beer? I do and, evenContinue reading “Dry January Day 7 – A Beer Review”
The History of Alcohol – Dry January Day 5
Yes, I am still on the wagon for Dry January. I have to say it was quite difficult this weekend to avoid having a drink. Friday and Saturday nights seem to be a standard drinking evening so it’s a bit strange to reach for a lemonade instead. Honestly, I do think I am sleeping betterContinue reading “The History of Alcohol – Dry January Day 5”
The Malvern Murders – review
Author – Kerry Tombs Publisher – Joffe Books Date – 2019 (revised and updated, original 2006) Length – 207 pages Stars – 5/5 Review Over the Christmas period, I had more time than usual to read and managed to get myself absorbed in a few brilliant books. The Malvern Murders was another book I foundContinue reading “The Malvern Murders – review”
Dry January – Day 1
“It’s 6 o’clock somewhere” Who’s every used this excuse before? Not sure when or how 6pm became a socially acceptable time to crack a beer but it’s what I’ve grown up with. I have excused myself many times with this. If it’s past 6pm then there’s no problem. If I can see other people drinkingContinue reading “Dry January – Day 1”
Dry January – Day 0
Temperance – a Christian virtue to moderate and balance the use of created goods. Later to be known as abstinence from alcohol. The word temperance is, indeed, a Christian virtue but became particularly important in the 19th and 20th centuries when society started to think twice about alcohol. Temperance Bars, that served only non-alcoholic beverages,Continue reading “Dry January – Day 0”
Dry January – Day -1
New year, new me? Disclaimer: I have highjacked this review site to post other stuff. Just enjoying writing at the moment. Still reading though and reviews to follow. I have decided to attempt Dry January this year. This means going alcohol free for 30 days. The reason I am writing this blog is that IContinue reading “Dry January – Day -1”
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