The Seeds of Murder

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The Seeds Of Murder

By Dawn Treacher

Genre:-Cozy Whodunnit/Murder Mystery

Blurb:-Cedric Mallenson's wife Carolina is missing. Everyone believes she simply left Cedric because she didn't want to be a vicar's wife any longer. Now retired, and with time on his hands, Cedric's mind begins to wonder why. Why did Carolina leave? Did she leave because she wanted to, or had to? His thoughts prompt him to begin writing a detective novel, a cosy murder mystery. His daughter Scarlett encourages him to also take over the task of gardening, something Carolina used to do when they were together. Little does he realise that whilst he is writing his detective novel and doing the garden, he could be nurturing the seeds of murder. 

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The Baby I Stole

The Baby I Stole

By McGarvey

Genre:-Psychological Thriller

Pages:-312

Publisher:-Joffe Books

Blurb:-My husband and I are desperate for a baby.

 So I stole one.

All my adult life, I've longed for a baby. We tried IVF. We tried everything. Now we're waiting to adopt. We have a beautiful home and all the love in the world to give a child.

 But we're told it will take years.

Then one day, at Rocky Point Beach, one thing leads to another. I make a split-second decision-and I come home with a baby. His name is Liam. He has tiny red bow lips and the chubbiest cheeks. He's gorgeous. I call him Jonah.

 Now what happens when my husband gets home?

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My Review:-If all you've ever wanted is a baby and tried everything you can, would you be tempted to steal a baby?  Toni had been through so much and all she's is told was 'Sorry, you'll have to wait'. Toni can't imagine life without a baby, it's all she's ever wanted growing up and it's the only thing that's missing from her life. At Rocky Point Beach Toni sees a baby that she can see being hers, even though he's not. It's not long before Toni is back home where she feels safe, but she's not alone, along with her is the baby from the Rocky Point Beach. What will she do?, What will her husband say when he gets home? Where is the baby's mother and what is she think? 

 This is a fast pace book that will keep you reading till the end. Even though I knew what was coming most of the time, I didn't see what the end had instore for me.

Tristan/Yseult

Tristan/Yseult

By Harry Bonelle

Genre:-poety

Pages:-80

Publisher:-Unicorn

Blurb:-Tristan/Yseult is a narrative poem about the yearning for oneness in a world spilt into fragments.

 A duel on an empty island sets the course for one of the greatest romances ever told. As the lovers of legend meet, something new is born, and something eternal is revealed.  Their names will forever be spoken as one.

 This modern retelling of Tristan and Yseult sheds a stark light on the beauty of the Celtic tale.

"Harry Bonelle's new version taps into the dark and furious energy of the sage, surging and juddering with life. Bonelle's actor's training has encouraged him to liberate the performance piece that its original author must have intended. Thrilling on the page, but even more so spoken loud."

- Simon Callow

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My Review:-There are many retelling of Celtic Tale of Tristan/Yseult. I haven't heard of anything about this tale before now. Harry Bonelle has managed to tall the story of Tristan and Isolde's forbidden love in a way that you can feel the emotions throughout the book. It's a book that can be read in one sitting, but also one to dip in and out of at any time. If you like mythology this is for you.

Death at Lovers' Leap

The BRAND NEW instalment in Catherine Coles' gripping historical cozy mystery series for 2024 (The Martha Miller Mysteries Book 3)

Death at Lovers' Leap

By Catherine Coles

Genre:-Cozy Animal Mystery/Historical Thriller

Pages:-210

Publisher:-Boldwood Books

Blurb:-Westleham Village 1948

 As Valentine's Day rolls around, Martha Miller finds herself unusually melancholy at the state of her own love life. With husband Stan still missing and with her growing feelings for Vicar Luke still shrouded in secrecy, there's only one place Martha can go-famous local beauty spot, Lovers' Leap.

 Legend has it that those with a broken heart throw themselves off the bridge that spans the river, but Martha is certainly not about to do such a thing! But it looks like someone else has had other ideas...

 Because there in the river, Martha finds a body. But is this misadventure, a moment of lovesick madness, or is foul play afoot? Martha knows one thing...the villagers of Westleham have another crime to solve!

Let the investigation commence!

Find out if Martha and Luke can catch the killer in a brand new Martha Miller mystery from bestselling author Catherine Coles.

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My review:-This is Book Three in 'The Martha Miller Mysteries'. 1948 Westleham. Martha Miller's husband Stan is still missing. Marrtha and Vicar Luke Walker are still the talk of the village of Westleham, even though they are only friends. It's Valentine's Day and Martha needs to get out and heads to Lovers Leap with her dog Lizzie. But it's not long before a quiet walk to sort her head out, turns into murder, when she comes across a body. With the help from Martha, Luke, neighbours Maud Burnerr and Ada Garrett come together to find out what happened and why. We have a cozy murder mystery with a bit of romance.

Freeborn Girls

Freeborn Girls

By Sally Keeble

Genre:-Historical/Contemporary Time Slip

Pages:-288

Blurb:-"Did life ever deal you a real wild card?"

It's June 2019 and London's in turmoil. But steely MP Frances Quilter is distracted from affairs of state by affairs of the heart: a new love affair and the demands of her ailing mother.

 So, when trouble erupts on the Cooper, a sink estate in her south London constituency, Frances misjudges the public mood-with fatal consequences. Disaster looms.

Once the Cooper estate was idyllic farmland, beloved home of the Gardiner family. But when the English Civil War erupts, the farm is attacked and the family members scattered. One, a feisty girl called Elizabeth, is sold as an indentured labourer and in 1643 boards a sailing ship for the perilous voyage to America.

 In "Freedom Girls," former MP Sally Keeble weaves a captivating story of intrigue, love and adventure following the fortunes of Frances and Elizabeth: two women separated by almost 400 years of history-but linked by a twist of fate. Can Frances salvage her career, or her love affair? Does Elizabeth survive? And who's the enigmatic American who arrives in London to intern for Frances that eventful summer?

 A page-turner of a timeslip novel for readers of historical fiction books about women finding freedom in tough times

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My Review:-'What does Freedom really mean?' Two women. Two Storylines. 400 years apart. Elizabeth Gardiner was on the Speedwell not sure what was going to happen to her. Ezekiel is shouting that he had paid for a boy, yet stood before him was Elizabeth, someone he didn't want. But Agnes, Ezekiel wife speaks up that Elizabeth would be a great help for her, she'll be able to help with her children and then when you has the new baby that she was carrying she can help with that as well.

 Frances Quilter MP is in her office on the third floor in Portcullis House Parliament, shaking hands with Stephanie Gardiner, her American intern. Two incredible and fascinating stories of freedom. I loved learning and reading about the history of London.

ArtificialWisdom

Artificial Wisdom

By Thomas R. Weaver

Genre:-Crime/Thriller/Mystery

Pages:-386

Publisher:-Chainmaker Press

Blurb:-SALVATION HAS A PRICE.

 A enthralling murder mystery with a vividly realised future world, forcing readers to grapple hard hitting questions about the climate crisis, our relationship with Artificial Intelligence and the price we would be willing to pay, as a species, to be saved. Perfect for fans of Blake Crouch, Neal Stephenson, Philip K Dick, Kim Stanley Robinson and RR Haywood. It's 2050, a decade after a heatwave that killed four hundred million across the Persian Gulf, including journalist Marcus Tully's wife. Now he must uncover the truth: was the disaster natural? Or is the weather now a weapon of genocide? A whistleblower pulls Tully into a murder investigation at the centre of an election battle for a global dictator, with a mandate to prevent a climate apocalypse. A former US President campaign's against the first Al politician of the position, but someone is trying to sway the outcome. Tully must convince the world to face the truth and make hard choices about the future of the species. But will humanity ultimately choose salvation over freedom, whatever the cost?

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My Review:-I have really enjoyed this readalong. I think we all wonder what the future will be like, especially since things have moved more to tech over the years, and I think the author has managed to put it all in this book. What would our world be like if AI ran it....what would you be willing to sacrifice to save it from AI. The more I read the more I felt like I new the characters and lifestyles as we heard from them. Tom Weaver is a great writer, he is able to bring you into the book and be part of it. I would recommend this to anyone that likes books set in the future.

Those Who Dwell in Mordenhyrst Hall

Those Who Dwell in Mordenhyrst Hall

By Catherine Cavendish

Genre:-Horror

Pages:-256

Publisher:-Flame Tree Press

Blurb:-Evil runs deep at Mordenhyrst Hall...

When Grace first sets eyes on the imposing Gothic Mordenhyrst Hall, she is struck with an overwhelming sense that something doesn't want her there. Her fiance's sister heads a coterie of Bright Young Things whose frivolous lives hide a sinister intent. Simon, Grace's fiance. is not the man she fell in love with, and the local villagers eye her with suspicion that borders on malevolence.

 Her friend, Coralie, possesses the ability to communicate with powerful spirits. She convinces Grace of her own paranormal gifts-gifts Grace will need to draw deeply on as the secrets of Mordenhyrst Hall begin to unravel.

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My Review:-When Grace falls in love with Simon her family warned her something wasn't right with Simon and his family. Arriving at Mordenhyrst Hall Grace knows this isn't going to be easy, especially when Simon's sister, Cecilica makes it clear from day one she doesn't want Grace there. Grace's future father-in-law is the one that bothers her the most, she not sure why, but there is something creepy about about him. It's not long before Grace feels a presents at Mordenhyrst Hall and it doesn't feel safe. 

 This book has it all if you mystery, gothic and horror. I have to say this book had me from the beginning, I didn't want to put it down until the end. I have to say at one point I'm sure I could hear footsteps.