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It was a pleasure to read and review!
#BookReview Tombstoning by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social 'poignant, gripping and darkly humorous' hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2026/03/tomb... @orendabooks.bsky.social @annerandomthings.bsky.social
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My reading recommendation for Alfred FM this week is Sharks by @ohneklippo.bsky.social (tr. by Rachel Ward) thisisalfred.com/podcast/the-... (from approx 55:20) @orendabooks.bsky.social
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#BookReview The Death Watcher by Chris Carter
'Inspired by true events, this disturbing, emotional and insightful thriller is a compulsively excellent read'
hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-...
@tracyfenton.bsky.social @simonschusteruk.bsky.social
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#BookReview Mark of Eternity by @murraybailey.bsky.social
'a gripping, intelligent read from start to finish and is one I highly recommend.'
hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2026/03/mark...
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Thanks for sharing, Mairéad 🙏
#BookReview Murder at the Homecoming by @merrynwrites.bsky.social
'another entertaining instalment in this reliable cosy crime series.'
hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2026/02/murd... @bookouture.bsky.social
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#BookReview Sharks by @ohneklippo.bsky.social 'this is stylish literary crime fiction at its most authentic'
hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2026/02/shar... @orendabooks.bsky.social @annerandomthings.bsky.social
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Delighted I could recommend it again, Abir!
I agree. I'm looking forward to reading Pinnacle when it's published later this year.
Every weekend, I recommend a book I've enjoyed to Alfred FM's listeners. This week, I've chosen The Burning Grounds by @radiomukhers.bsky.social. thisisalfred.com/podcast/the-... (from about 54:14, if you fancy a listen).
@penguinbooksuk.bsky.social
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My pleasure, Abir – I loved it!
#BookReview The Burning Grounds by @radiomukhers.bsky.social
'a razor-sharp character study, an honest, thoughtful exploration of a time of immense political and social change, and a cracking mystery'
hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-... @penguinbooksuk.bsky.social #Booksky 📚💙
The image shows the cover of a book titled "Against the Tide" resting on a textured fabric with teal and brown stripes. The book cover features a dramatic seascape scene with waves crashing onto a dark beach, under a cloudy sky tinged with orange from the setting or rising sun. The title "AGAINST THE TIDE" is prominently displayed in large yellow letters. Below the title, a subtitle reads, "THE TRUTH IS RISING AND IT’S PULLING HIM UNDER" in white text. The author's name, "G. D. Wright," is at the bottom in white letters.
Huge thanks to @avonbooks.bsky.social for this lovely surprise #bookpost!
#AgainstTheFire by @gdwrightwrites.bsky.social is out in June and it looks brilliant!
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My #readingrecommendation for Alfred, Shaftesbury's local radio station this week is Quantum of Menace by @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social
thisisalfred.com/podcast/the-... (from approx 55:35)
@zaffrebooks.bsky.social
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I'm delighted to be sharing my #BookReview of the excellent Quantum of Menace by @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social today.
hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2026/02/quan... @zaffrebooks.bsky.social #bookblogger #booksky 💙📚
#BookReview Caller Unknown by Oliver Johnson 'With the sense of paranoia cultivated becoming almost unbearable, Caller Unknown is a complex and breathtakingly compulsive thriller.'
hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2026/02/call... @annerandomthings.bsky.social #bookblogger #booksky 💙📚
#BookReview Genesis by Chris Carter. 'an intense, exciting rollercoaster of a read and an empathetic, compassionate depiction of the destructive ripples of a tragedy.' hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2026/02/gene... @simonschusteruk.bsky.social @tracyfenton.bsky.social #bookblogger #booksky 📚💙
I wore a red knitted dress with a black belt to work today. One of the Year 4 boys saw me walking down the corridor and announced to his friends, " Here comes Mrs Claus!" 🤶🤣
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My book recommendation for Alfred FM radio and podcast this week is The Hope by Paul E. Hardisty thisisalfred.com/podcast/the-... (from approx 52:55)
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#BookReview A stunning conclusion to an outstanding trilogy, The Hope by Paul E. Hardisty is an unforgettable read and one I cannot recommend highly enough.
hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-... @orendabooks.bsky.social @annerandomthings.bsky.social
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#BookReview Into The Dark by @orjannk.bsky.social is a superb example of why I love Nordic Noir.
hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2026/01/into... @orendabooks.bsky.social @annerandomthings.bsky.social
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So thrilled by this great review of Behind Her Smile. It’s at the end of the show - do listen in! 📚📚
My reading recommendation for Alfred FM radio and podcast this week is Behind Her Smile by @cazengland.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/31X5... (from approx 54:39) #Booksky 📚💙
#BookReview Behind Her Smile by @cazengland.bsky.social
'a gripping look at family relationships, trauma and guilt'
hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2026/01/behi... #Booksky 💙📚
Photo shows a hardback copy of "Forbidden Waters" by Rob Parker lying on a textured blue fabric. The cover features a sunset over water and trees, evoking intrigue.
Thrilled to receive my copy of #ForbiddenWaters today. I loved The Troubled Deep and can't wait to catch up with Cam Killick again! Happy publication day, @robparkerauthor.bsky.social! 🎉
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Today on Portable Magic I'm reviewing Into The Dark by Ørjan Karlsson.
portable-magic.com/2026/01/15/o...
Today on the blog I am delighted to share my #bookreview of #Whipster by #SusanGrossey #HistoricalFiction
Book 3 in the Hardiman Cambridge Mysteries, it’s available now
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My review of #Darkrooms by Rebecca Hannigan is live on #damppebbles!
An unsettling crime mystery from a debut author to watch. Atmospheric, sinister and really gets under your skin.
Check out my review...
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If you fancy learning the dark arts of writing crime and historical fiction, the wonderful @stephmerritt.bsky.social and I will be tutoring a 5 day course at the lovely @hawkwoodcft.bsky.social in March. Book now!
www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programm...