By the time I get to book nine in a series, I am usually starting to flag. Characters have become too familiar, storylines too predictable, and the “wow” factor I had when I picked up the first book has long since gone.
It’s why I’m always slightly anxious when I pick up a new book by a favourite author featuring a character I love. I’m never sure if this will be a book that leaves me wanting more or leaves me cold.
I am pleased to say that the former applies when it comes to Fire on the Fens. Once again, Joy Ellis has left me with a feeling of total satisfaction. This is a great story, one with enough twists and turns to keep me guessing but not enough to stretch my credulity.Read More »
There is something so nice about picking up a new book by a favourite author featuring a favourite character. A sense of anticipation. And also a sense of fear. What, you wonder, if it’s no good? Expectations are high, and it’s much easier to be let down as a result.
DI Marnie Rome is back and, for me, it couldn’t come a moment too soon as I was in need of a book in my favourite genre that left me feeling completely satisfied and a 
I had one word to say after finishing Little Boy Blue – “Wow!” I’m a huge fan of the series staring Detective Helen Grace anyway but this, for me, has been the best book yet.
The observant amongst you will have noticed I haven’t been posting on the blog this last week. Cold Blood was one of the reasons. I needed to read it, and didn’t want anything getting in the way of my reuniting with Erika Foster, 
So it’s no secret I love a good detective story. I read them a lot. And favourite amongst them are probably ones with strong female leads. I can’t resist a feisty woman with plenty to say who isn’t afraid to say it or stand by her words.