Book 25 - Between You and Me - Lisa Hall

Kindle Edition Cost: 0.99 Publisher: Carina Published: 28/04/16 Amazon uk link: Here Goodreads Link: Here

The Blurb

They say every marriage has its secrets.
But no one sees what happens behind closed doors.
And sometimes those doors should never be opened…
Sal and Charlie are married. They love each other. But they aren’t happy. Sal cannot leave, no matter what Charlie does – no matter how much it hurts.

My Thoughts

Written in a type of diary entry of both Sal & Charlie to each other, Between you and Me is supposed to be “A psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming”, It’s not. You can see the twist from the first few chapters if you pay attention.

It’s a repetitive story which led me to skipping over a lot of it, you get to see both sides of the story, but it’s the same story and I didn’t really think it was necessary after the 5th time. I got it, one was bad and one was good, and that in its self was another problem.
The characters were flat, predictable and dull. When I read the dialogue it felt like the character was reading from an autocue machine, bit like the One Show.

At 82% this line confused the hell out of me.
“I march out of the utility room, not noticing Sal's clenched fists...”
How can you not notice something then tell us you did but didn’t?.

The story could have been a good one but I obviously didn’t get on with the style of writing.

Book 25 - Between You and Me - Lisa Hall

Kindle Edition Cost: 0.99 Publisher: Carina Published: 28/04/16 Amazon uk link: Here Goodreads Link: Here

The Blurb

They say every marriage has its secrets.
But no one sees what happens behind closed doors.
And sometimes those doors should never be opened…
Sal and Charlie are married. They love each other. But they aren’t happy. Sal cannot leave, no matter what Charlie does – no matter how much it hurts.

My Thoughts

Written in a type of diary entry of both Sal & Charlie to each other, Between you and Me is supposed to be “A psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming”, It’s not. You can see the twist from the first few chapters if you pay attention.

It’s a repetitive story which led me to skipping over a lot of it, you get to see both sides of the story, but it’s the same story and I didn’t really think it was necessary after the 5th time. I got it, one was bad and one was good, and that in its self was another problem.
The characters were flat, predictable and dull. When I read the dialogue it felt like the character was reading from an autocue machine, bit like the One Show.

At 82% this line confused the hell out of me.
“I march out of the utility room, not noticing Sal's clenched fists...”
How can you not notice something then tell us you did but didn’t?.

The story could have been a good one but I obviously didn’t get on with the style of writing.

Book 8 - For All Our Sins - T.M.E Walsh

Kindle Edition Cost: 0.99 Publisher: Carina Published: 24/09/15 Amazon uk link: Here Goodreads Link: Here

The Blurb

Years ago there was a silent witness to an act of evil. Now, a twisted killer is on the loose fuelled by revenge.

Called to the brutal murder of a priest, it is immediately clear to DCI Claire Winters that the victims death was prolonged, agonising…and motivated by a lust for revenge.

The killer has been clever, there are no clues, no leads. But Claire Winters has never let a killer remain on the streets. Looking for an answer at any cost Claire begins to get closer to the victim’s family, but what it reveals turns her murder case into something far more sinister…

When one body becomes two, and then three, Claire finds herself in a race against time to connect the dots between a host of devastating secrets, before the killer strikes again.

My Thoughts

I came across this book whilst looking for new books on Amazon, it was cheap and I liked the sound of the plot and I love a good twist and as the tag line was "For All Our Sins: A gripping thriller with a killer twist so I parted with my 99p and gave it a go.

If I am totally honest I hated the first half of the book, reading it felt like I had joined a book half way through, it was as if I should have known some of the characters and their backgrounds. The Priests were particularly annoying to read. There was also a lot of filler with background detail about DCI Claire Winters that wasn't needed and added nothing to the story at all.

For me the killer twist didn't exist. It was spoon-fed to you. The second half was a lot better and I enjoyed the action, it kept me engaged and was well written.

T.M.E Walsh certainly isn't on my avoid list by any means and I will give the second book a read.

Book 8 - For All Our Sins - T.M.E Walsh

Kindle Edition Cost: 0.99 Publisher: Carina Published: 24/09/15 Amazon uk link: Here Goodreads Link: Here

The Blurb

Years ago there was a silent witness to an act of evil. Now, a twisted killer is on the loose fuelled by revenge.

Called to the brutal murder of a priest, it is immediately clear to DCI Claire Winters that the victims death was prolonged, agonising…and motivated by a lust for revenge.

The killer has been clever, there are no clues, no leads. But Claire Winters has never let a killer remain on the streets. Looking for an answer at any cost Claire begins to get closer to the victim’s family, but what it reveals turns her murder case into something far more sinister…

When one body becomes two, and then three, Claire finds herself in a race against time to connect the dots between a host of devastating secrets, before the killer strikes again.

My Thoughts

I came across this book whilst looking for new books on Amazon, it was cheap and I liked the sound of the plot and I love a good twist and as the tag line was "For All Our Sins: A gripping thriller with a killer twist so I parted with my 99p and gave it a go.

If I am totally honest I hated the first half of the book, reading it felt like I had joined a book half way through, it was as if I should have known some of the characters and their backgrounds. The Priests were particularly annoying to read. There was also a lot of filler with background detail about DCI Claire Winters that wasn't needed and added nothing to the story at all.

For me the killer twist didn't exist. It was spoon-fed to you. The second half was a lot better and I enjoyed the action, it kept me engaged and was well written.

T.M.E Walsh certainly isn't on my avoid list by any means and I will give the second book a read.

Book 4 - Dead Lucky - Matt Brolly

Kindle Edition Cost: 2.99 Publisher: Carina Published: 11/01/16 Amazon uk link: Here Goodreads Link: Here

The Blurb

"A fast-paced crime-thriller, full of chilling twists, turns and grisly surprises, Matt Brolly’s Dead Lucky will have you gripped from beginning to end!
DCI Michael Lambert is back…

When a woman is murdered, the twisted killer forcing her husband to watch her slow and painful death, DCI Michael Lambert knows that his next case might be his toughest yet.

And when a second set of killings are discovered, with exactly the same MO, the race is on the find the lethal sociopath before he strikes again.

But Lambert never expected to receive an anonymous call from the killer. This time, it’s personal: if Lambert doesn’t find the murderer soon, his own loved ones will be next…"

My Thoughts

This is the second book in the DCI Michael Lambert series and the first that I have read. You dont need to have read the first one to enjoy this, and enjoy it I did. I will definatly be buying the first book and anymore that Matt Brolly writes. The plot was well thoughtout and well written, it kept me guessing and most of all kept me interested. I loved the character of Michael Lambert and all the supporting characters were well written and belivable.

Loved it.

Book 4 - Dead Lucky - Matt Brolly

Kindle Edition Cost: 2.99 Publisher: Carina Published: 11/01/16 Amazon uk link: Here Goodreads Link: Here

The Blurb

"A fast-paced crime-thriller, full of chilling twists, turns and grisly surprises, Matt Brolly’s Dead Lucky will have you gripped from beginning to end!
DCI Michael Lambert is back…

When a woman is murdered, the twisted killer forcing her husband to watch her slow and painful death, DCI Michael Lambert knows that his next case might be his toughest yet.

And when a second set of killings are discovered, with exactly the same MO, the race is on the find the lethal sociopath before he strikes again.

But Lambert never expected to receive an anonymous call from the killer. This time, it’s personal: if Lambert doesn’t find the murderer soon, his own loved ones will be next…"

My Thoughts

This is the second book in the DCI Michael Lambert series and the first that I have read. You dont need to have read the first one to enjoy this, and enjoy it I did. I will definatly be buying the first book and anymore that Matt Brolly writes. The plot was well thoughtout and well written, it kept me guessing and most of all kept me interested. I loved the character of Michael Lambert and all the supporting characters were well written and belivable.

Loved it.