My Rating: 5 Stars The Devil's Evidence is a great sequel to The Devil's Detective, and just as good as the first one. It took me a while to finish this book even though I really enjoyed it because some scenes are very gruesome and sometimes I really felt for Thomas Fool. He really struggles to define the line between establishing some "justice" (whatever that is in hell) and rebelling against the imposed system that he doesn't fully understand. He questions himself and doubts his decisions and choices all the time, and it's difficult not to feel for him in his discoveries, adventures and misadventures in Hell and Heaven. The plot is just as brilliant as the first one and Unsworth brings it even further by turning his attention to Heaven, where despite being described as a place of eternal happiness and content, it reveals to have a dark side too. Definitely recommend it after the reading of "The Devil's Detective".
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My Rating: 4 Stars Fantasy is also an interesting genre to pick especially when the reader takes a chance with an author and his work for the first time. For me, this book was really beyond what I expecting in a positive way. This is definitely a book for the mature public. From the fantasy, the sex scenes, the death scenes and the gore it shows the darkest and the most violent reality of the world. Joseph Hirsch didn't hold anything back on this book. The medieval environment and atmosphere with the old English language were definitely one of the things that got some so much into the story in the beginning. Not only that but Hirsch doesn't make the reader wait too long before the action starts which for me is perfect since I'm an impatient reader. I have to admit that in some parts I had to take a break since some of the scenes got to me, but I really enjoyed this book and I recommend it. But again, definitely needs to be pointed out that it's for a mature public. Thank you NetGalley, the publisher Black Rose Writing, and the author for allowing me to read and review a digital copy of this book. My Rating: 4 Stars There very few things that get to me in a horror setting, but two things that take away my sleep is little children and mirrors. Even so, went I read the description and recognized the author, I knew I needed to read it no matter what. It was intense and engaging, I wasn't expecting the strong sexual content and some very strong gory scenes, but they went well with the story. I appreciated the mix of the two timelines, the present and the 16th century in England, it really gave the feeling of old evil and horrors. The story is very intense, well paced with intense events, both gory and sexual. I really liked the main character and the development of his obsession and madness along with the involvement of Manny Frazer in the evil plan of the mirror. On the other hand, the final character, for me, should have been introduced a bit earlier. It would have been more logical to me to have a finale with one of the characters I grew familiar with. I think the ending was a bit rushed and could have been described more deeply. In general, I really enjoyed the book and I recommend it! Thank you NetGalley, the publisher Tor Books, and the author for allowing me to read and review a digital copy of this book. My Rating: 4 Stars Brilliant, simply impossible to put down. The level of suspense made it impossible not to connect with the characters and the plot. I think it's the first true political plot that I have read so far in Agatha Christie novels and I highly enjoyed it. Everyone wants to know the Count's memoirs, fearing what they may contain and they will do everything in their power to get it! It's what makes the story so addictive. The environment just leaks suspense and intrigue. Furthermore, the characters are just as intriguing as the plot, and it keeps the reader guessing how is responsible for the murders. The main character Anthony Cain adds the salt and the pepper to this story with his British humour, witty comments along with Superintendent Battle that reveals to be an unexpected character. In some parts, it was impossible not to laugh out loud! Another addictive delight from the Queen of Mysteries! My Rating: 5 Stars This was my first reading a novel by Lisa Unger and it was very difficult to put down! This page-turning thrilling with paranormal elements will keep the reader clued to its pages! After I read it I found out that this was, in fact, the third book of the collection, but the reader can go through it has a standalone. There are no words to describe how much I liked Finley as the main character. She is completely out-of-the-box, a smart woman, tattooed and with psychic powers that use them to solve murders. What is there not to like? The touch of psychic abilities and visions makes it different and more interesting than usual. Beyond the thriller and the paranormal, there is also the emotional part of the novel that will bring tears to the eyes of the reader for sure. Some of the places described in the book gave the creeps plus the bodies and some very crazy people! The story is very easy to follow without getting lost and the language is just perfect. The twists will keep the reader guessing! A great thriller that I highly recommend! Thank you NetGalley, the publisher Touchstone, and the author for allowing me to read and review a digital copy of this book. My Rating: 5 Stars This is definitely one of the best novels by the Queen of Crime. I had some difficulty in going through the first 2 chapters with all the descriptions, but the wait was worth it. I think the lesson in this book is "what goes around, comes around", at the most unexpected places and the most unexpected time. There was a silence—a comfortable replete silence. Into that silence came The Voice. Without warning, inhuman, penetrating . . . “Ladies and gentlemen! Silence, please... You are charged with the following indictments.” Ten people are lured to a strange island, each one with a dark past that slowly comes to light and gets them killed, one by one. I couldn't figure out who the killer was until the very hand and the epilogue brings all the loose ends together perfectly. I loved the suspense and the speed that the events unfold, it will keep your heart racing! Furthermore, all the twists made my head spin and got me completely addicted to the plot. But the question is - who has the right to decide what justice is? And who is to decide what punishment serves the crime? And is perceived justice at all costs the ultimate goal, or is it the frequently pointless work of a maniac? As a matter of fact, what is justice after all? A masterpiece by Agatha Christie and a most-read! My Rating: 3 Stars Overall, it was a pleasant read. It was difficult to actually get into the story and the characters at the beginning but then the story picks up after the first couple of chapters. It mixes very well the dangers of vlogging and the internet world along with politics and corruption. All the main characters have something to hide, including the two investigators. Pieces of information are revealed little by little and the whole truth is only revealed much later into the story. It's easy to see through that Kate and Zain have been through damaging events in their lives. The plot is engaging and the plot twists keep the reader interested. On the other hand, I had problems keeping up with the dialogue changes and to the background stories of all the characters. A very nice read in general. Thank you NetGalley, the publisher Twenty7, and the author for allowing me to read and review a digital copy of this book. My rating: 5 Stars It was the first time I read this book and it's definitely one of my favourites from the Queen of Mystery! The plot looks simple and then it gets complicated as the reader gets to know all the characters. Suddenly, it's not so easy anymore. The characters are simply amazing and complex, and it seemed that everyone had something to hide. The only character I actually able to trusted was Charles. The pace of the story is very good and the suspense builds up very nicely. It was impossible for me to guess who the killer was, new events come up all the time and they will keep the reader guessing. The ending is quite shocking! Highly recommend it! 5 stars are well deserved. My Rating: 5 Stars Little killers A-Z by Howard Odentz is an anthology that brings together 26 horror stories all involving children. It's organised by A to Z with the names of the main characters of the stories. If you have the impression that this book doesn't look that scary, remember not to judge a book by its cover! These children are not the type you want to encounter anytime soon. The reader is in for a surprise with this book, travelling through the worst kind of bad people in the stories, from murderers, stalkers, serial killers and list goes on and on. I've seen my share of horror movies and read my share of horror books, but nothing gets to me more than involving creepy children or evil twins in the picture. Some of the stories here made my skin crawl which, in a strange way, is a good thing. I absolutely loved this book and there isn't a story not to like. Each one is different and Odentz takes the reader through a tunnel of horror that only gets wider and more creepy as you advance in the horror alphabet. Definitely, it deserves the 5 stars and I highly recommend it to the lovers of the Horror genre. Thank you NetGalley, the publisher Bell Bridge Books, and the author for allowing me to read and review a digital copy of this book. My Rating: 4 Stars Loved it! A great page-turner, filled with suspense that will you addicted until the last page. The 1920's with jazz, gangsters and murders is the perfect cocktail for a great reading! At each event, you'll dive deeper and deeper into the story and when you think you got everything figured out, you're in for a surprise. It's the first book I read from A.M. Dunnewin and I absolutely loved it. The way she describes a cold-night in New York was the only thing I needed to get into the story and later on, the intriguing plot that kept destroying my theories. I highly recommend this book to mystery/thriller/suspense lovers. The 5 stars are definitely well deserved and I can't way to see more of Ms Dunnewin! Thank you NetGalley, the publisher Dark Hour Press, and the author for allowing me to read and review a digital copy of this book. |
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