This story looks at the aftermath of the Iraq War on the lives of three US marines
A compelling, oddly and wryly funny at times, nightmare whodunit, which is never predictable
A compelling thriller, which ends on a note where a sequel seems in the offing
A rushed wrap to a disappointing tale, not really worthy of James Patterson’s name
I was captivated, angered and horrified in turn
Elizabeth George is a highly acclaimed writer, skilled in creating plots where, mostly likeable, but dysfunctional, characters are up against a slew of fascinating ...
I can’t say I was gripped and it seemed a little underdeveloped, as far as plot and characters go
The author has a wonderfully descriptive bent. A real charmer. Sensually evocative it is not!
Sudden death is considered live theatre in New York
Karin Slaughter’s violent exposé of 1970s Atlanta, as the background to a complicated crime spree, is a page-turning gut-wrencher of note
The Reef Guide is a wonderful achievement and an excellent research book for any marine fan
Plaudits for an author who is so richly descriptive, London of Tudor times is almost tangible
This book should please female readers sick of flaky heroines
A punchy, apocalyptic nightmare of a story. Sci-fi thrill-seekers will love it
A shocking and disturbing thriller. Now there’s a nice recommendation!
An upsetting but well-developed tale of a teenager trying to escape the criminal element of UK council estates
An all-action, fast-paced crime drama, where nearly everyone seems to be dogged by violence and on the run from something or someone
One for the book shelf, to recommend to friends and read again
Compelling and always paced at break-neck, this is a one-sitting read which might well leave you exhausted
Short, sharp chapters and the fact that we know who the perpetrator is, from the outset, give this psychological thriller a cutting edge
A satisfactory, if slow moving at times detective tale with a climax I could see coming a mile off
No more drugs for Rolling Stone ex-wife, writes Sally Scott