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In March 1952, historian Douglas Tremayne is found dead in his home, Tyler House. But did he fall, or was there something far more sinister behind his death? Fast forward to the winter of 1962, and Amelia Tremayne is returning to Tyler House for what will be the last time. Built in 1934 by wealthy German Philip Antony Nolan—after he took British nationality—the house features a huge glass dome that bends the light, casting twisted, elongated shadows across the walls. Amelia hated the house when

Another gripping and engaging read from this author, who has now become an auto-buy for me. If you’re looking for your next psychological thriller, then look no further. Leo and Addison are a wealthy couple with a home in a gated community in London and a business (and property) in South Africa. The first half of the book is told mainly from Leo’s perspective. When Addison fails to arrive back in London from her flight, despite Leo waiting at the airport to collect her, he immediately begins to

This story picks up a few months after the previous book. If you haven’t read the earlier books in the series, I highly recommend that you do so to discover how Sir Gerard and Willa first met and follow their adventures so far. Although this book can be read as a standalone, as enough background is provided, I guarantee that if you start with this one, you’ll want to go back and read the first three books. Gerard and Willa are travelling to Spain, where Gerard hopes to find a priest who knows wh

This is a historical fiction novel set in medieval times, in and around Worcester. It is a bitterly cold morning when Catchpoll and Walkelin find themselves summoned to the quayside, where the body of Hamelin Isenmonger has been discovered. From their enquiries, Isenmonger appears to have been a well liked and generous trader. So, who would want him dead? There is no shortage of suspects, from his wife to the ship’s commander. As the story unfolds, Catchpoll, Walkelin and Bradecote have their wo

Nora Carleton is enjoying life back at the US Attorney’s Office as the Deputy in New York’s Southern District. Her latest case is a high-stakes combination of murder and espionage. Edgar Perez, the CFO of a defence company, is murdered in a restaurant he visits every week, killed with Novichok. But was Perez really the intended target, or was his murder designed to force the company’s CEO to collect and deliver the information the Russians wanted? Working alongside FBI Special Agent Benny Dugan,

This is the third book in the series featuring Gil Peck and Jess Neeskens. Having read the previous two books, I was already familiar with the characters and their history. However, this can easily be read as a standalone novel. I just prefer knowing the characters’ backstories before diving into a new instalment. The story is told in alternating chapters from the perspectives of Gil and Jess. They have recently separated after Jess threw Gil out, but despite their personal differences, they con

This is the first book I’ve read by this author, but it certainly won’t be the last. I absolutely loved the characters. Brae, short for Braedyn, moves to Starlight Grove on a mission. A year earlier, her best friend Nova disappeared from the town. Brae had done everything she could to find her, but the sheriff was less than helpful, insisting that Nova had probably been swept away by the river. Brae refuses to believe that. Convinced her friend is still alive, she knows the only way to uncover t

Francesca and George have known each other since they were eight years old. They became best friends after both experiencing heartache at a young age. George lost his mum when he was little, and with his father unable to cope with his grief, George went to live with his grandmother, Mimi, who happened to live near Frankie. Frankie, meanwhile, had been deeply hurt when her mum left the family to go and save whales, only returning 18 months later. Although her mother eventually came home, Frankie

I absolutely love this series. This book picks up exactly where the previous one ended. Sir Gerard Fox and Willa have now been married for seven days and are trying to make their way back to England. Gerard, a Knight Templar, has been wrongfully excommunicated, but before returning home they must first travel to France, where Gerard believes they can find the evidence needed to prove his innocence. If successful, he will once again be a free man and regain his lands and properties. Although thi

This is not my first read by this author, and it definitely won’t be my last. I was immediately intrigued by the premise of this novel, especially as I’d never heard of the Japanese phenomenon known as johatsu, meaning “the evaporated” people who choose to disappear from their lives for one reason or another. In Japan, there are specialised companies called yonige-ya, or “night movers”, who help people vanish so completely that they can’t be found unless they choose to be. The prologue explains