In this enthralling murder mystery with a unique twist set against the backdrop of 2019 Edinburgh, Mallory, a seasoned 30-year-old homicide detective, experiences an unforeseen journey when a heroic rescue during a routine coffee break thrusts her into the unfamiliar…
Historical Fiction
Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan Henry | Book Review
In “Once Upon a Wardrobe,” Megs Devonshire grapples with the heartbreaking reality that her eight-year-old brother, George, is seriously ill and enchanted by C.S. Lewis’s “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Desperate to fulfill George’s dying wish to discover…
Sword of Vengeance by Peter Gibbons | Book Review
In the aftermath of the intense Battle of Maldon, the protagonist Beornoth is in dire straits, and Brand must exert every effort to ensure his survival. This poignant and pivotal start to the story delves into loss and the brutal…
The Secrets of Crestwell Hall by Alexandra Walsh | Book Review
This novel presented a compelling premise by focusing on the wives of the Gunpowder Plotters, inviting readers to empathize and ponder the challenges they faced. The author skillfully wove threads connecting modern-day radicalized extremists with their historic counterparts, adding depth…
Clash of Kings by MJ Porter | Book Review
Olaf Gothfrithson of the Dublin Norse and Constantin of the Scots are returning from a battle that ended in defeat and disappointment. Narrowly escaping with their lives, both men now grapple with a sense of weakness and demoralization. While Olaf…
A Moment of Faith by Martin Svaneborg | Book Review
Søren Kierkegaard is a philosopher that I have never read anything more than quotes from his works. After reading this I want to read his works now. Part of this story is told through letters from Kierkegaard to the love…
Jeannie’s War by Carol MacLean | Book Review
Set in Glasgow at the beginning of WW2, I found I couldn’t put it down. It is a quick read, but one that is beautifully written. Here we find Jeannie and her family as they face the hardships of war….
The Mother’s Day Victory by Rosie Hendry | Book Review
This book picks up right after the first one ends, and that is why I think I should have read the first one. That being said, I did enjoy this book, although I have heard that the first was much…