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”
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”
Preserving Patients
Author – Dr Tom Parsons Publisher – Kindle Date – 2017 Stars – 3.5/5 Review Being a physician myself, it is not surprising that I liked this book. With the recent flurry in anecdotal books and memoirs, this is a welcome addition from a novice writer. Dr Tom Parsons is a pseudonym and care isContinue reading “Preserving Patients”
The Winter Mystery
Author – Faith Martin Publisher – Joffe Books Date – 2018 Stars – 3/5 Review I was scouring Kindle Prime for something to read one night and with such a wealth of material it is very difficult to choose. I’m sure many have been in the same situation before. I wanted something gripping and somethingContinue reading “The Winter Mystery”
The Origin of Our Species
The Origin of Our Species – review Author – Chris Stringer Publisher – Penguin Date – 2011 Stars – 4.5/5 Review Although I have said this blog is mainly intended for crime and mystery, I have a secondary interest in science and particularly genetics. Hence, the story of human evolution and how we came toContinue reading “The Origin of Our Species”
The Murders of Rue Morgue
The Murders of Rue Morgue Author – Edgar Allan Poe Publisher – Graham’s magazine Date – 1841 Stars – 5/5 Review This week I am reviewing yet another crime mystery classic. I must pay homage to Sim’s “The Dead Witness” again for bringing this story to my attention and I promise I won’t just keep witteringContinue reading “The Murders of Rue Morgue”
The Secret Cell
Author – William E Burton Publisher – Gentleman’s magazine Date – 1837 Stars – 5/5 Review Whilst I still get used to blogging and wordpress, I am writing reviews on pretty much anything I am reading at the moment. The more I write, the better I write so these reviews serve as a personal development asContinue reading “The Secret Cell”
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