Brief Book Reviews

A Brief Book Review of The Devil You Know by Neil Lancaster. It's another outing ( the fifth) for DS Max Craigie and his colleagues from the Policing Standards Reassurance Team. This time career criminal Davie Hardie is offering information to the police regarding a missing person from six years ago who he claims was murdered. Hardie will show the police where the body is buried in return for immunity, a transfer to an open prison and an assurance that Craigie and his team are not involved. Max Craigie thinks this is a very bad idea and sure enough , it turns out to be one !. A gripping thriller where Max and his team struggle to find out who is trying to cover up this murder and who they can trust within their own organisation. A good police procedural drama with lots of action and well drawn , believable characters. #book #bookreview Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/4cyrzZA Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/3AGSVPO Available on Audible https://amzn.to/3Me5zZb Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3MglDKa Available on Books A Million : https://yazing.com/deals/booksamillion/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh. It's another outing for former con man , now trial lawyer Eddie Flynn and his team as they endeavour to understand why an innocent man is being framed for murder. The witness to the deed it seems , is more twisted than the murderer. Another great Eddie Flynn story , a great mixture of courtroom drama and action. #book #bookreview Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/4dKUzyq Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/4dG3mBn Available on Audible https://amzn.to/3X4Jbrq Available on Books A Million : https://yazing.com/deals/booksamillion/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of The Negotiator by Brooke Robinson. Police officer Tia West has recently failed her exam to be a Police Negotiator but finds herself in a museum where a climate change protest has turned into a siege situation with visitors held hostage . Tia tries to use skills learned in negotiation but fails with the hostage situation ending badly. Three years later , Tia , now working as a private contractor notes that one of the people held hostage has committed suicide.and finds out that other people involved in the siege are under threat. Tia is determined not to fail again and decides to find out who is responsible even if it means putting herself in danger. A great summer read from Brooke Robinson! Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3LUQqf5 Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/3SJmcj5 Available on Audible https://amzn.to/3WU4uvJ Available on Books A Million : https://yazing.com/deals/booksamillion/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of First Wife's Shadow by Adele Parks. Emma Westly , 47, a driven , successful CEO of a wind harvesting company becomes romantically involved with freelance photographer Matthew Charlton , a widower. Soon Emma's friends become concerned about their relationship as Matthew seems somewhat opaque when discussing his family and friends. Emma herself has concerns , namely that she is second best to Matthew's first wife Becky. Suddenly Emma's structured life is becoming messy with secrets emerging and a real sense of danger for Emma. A great psychological thriller from Adele Parks and a great summer read ! #bookreview #mysterybooks #books Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3LPibWB Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/3A4AiW1 Available on Audible https://amzn.to/4cUIOoV Available on Books A Million : https://yazing.com/deals/booksamillion/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of What Have You Done ? by Shari Lapena. Nothing ever happens in Fairhill , Vermont , a quiet rural community where everyone knows and trusts each other , until it does .. One morning farmer Roy Ressler discovers the body of a local teenager , Diana Brewer in his field and suddenly the quiet community is changed into the centre of a murder investigation. A great whodunnit , full of twist and turns which will leave the reader guessing until the very end of the book. A great summer read from Shari Lapena ! Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3YjqS2K Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/4bVPP7F Available on Audible https://amzn.to/4dxD30v Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/4bVVTgy Available on Books A Million : https://yazing.com/deals/booksamillion/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of Breaking The Dark by Lisa Jewell. Retired superhero Jessica Jones takes on a case from a lady called Amber who states the her 16 year old twins Lark and Fox have returned from visiting their father in the UK "different" and appear to be "perfect" in every way. Jessica investigates and faces a race against time to stop the bad guys who have both powers and advanced technology trying to make some people "perfect" whilst harming others. The first of the Marvel Crime Series and a great effort from author Lisa Jewell ! #bookreview #book #marvel Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3y3Ewwd Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/3Sa1FE2 Available on Audible https://amzn.to/3W6EZG6 Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3Y3R2X5 Available on Books A Million : https://yazing.com/deals/booksamillion/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of The Missing Family by Tim Weaver. It's another adventure for David Raker , Missing Persons Investigator. This time Raker is tasked with tracing a missing husband, son and his girlfriend who have gone missing in one minute from the middle of a lake in Dartmoor. Raker's ally Colm Healey, picks up another case concerning a murderer who has disappeared from a Casino holding cell. Soon the two cases merge and Raker and Healey discover even more secrets that put them in danger. Another great Raker tale from an author at the top of his game. #bookreview #book #davidraker #missingperson Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3WgaXkt Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/3zy0lUZ Available on Audible https://amzn.to/3W0pDmx Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3zBKwNa Available on Books A Million : https://yazing.com/deals/booksamillion/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of The Wrong Hands by Mark Billingham. Following on from "The Last Dance" it's a second outing for Blackpool's quirkiest detective DS Declan Miller. This time Declan and partner Sara (a.k.a. Posh) are on the trail of a contact killer , dealing with local villains , one of whom Declan thinks is connected with the murder of his wife and just for good measure solving the riddle of a briefcase containing a pair of severed hands... A quirky , sometimes tragedy/comedy tale but an enjoyable summer read. #bookreview #whodunnit #book Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/4eRtkTV Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/3xKfn9S Available on Audible https://amzn.to/4cOzH8D Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3znIiAO Available on Books A Million : https://yazing.com/deals/booksamillion/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of This Is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter. It's another adventure for GBI Special Agent Will Trent and GBI Medical Examiner Sara Linton - this time as a married couple !. Will and Sara start their honeymoon at a luxury mountain retreat , The McAlpine Family Lodge.Soon however , the person running the lodge Mercy McAlpine ,is found brutally murdered , hours after threatening to reveal secrets and lies pertaining to the owners. So now the honeymoon is on hold as Will and Sara endeavour to solve the case. A great "closed room" murder mystery where the owners and guests are keeping secrets from the past and are stranded by an incoming storm . Another great Will Trent story from Karin Slaughter ! #bookreview #mysterybooks #books Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3RHpdQk Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/4cjcFaa Available on Audible https://amzn.to/3VXKxDJ Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/4cBLqYh Available on Books A Million : https://yazing.com/deals/booksamillion/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley. Secrets, lies , murder ..let the festivities begin Francesca Meadows has turned The Manor , a building inherited from her grandparents into a high end countryside retreat . The Manor ,with sea views on one side and an ancient wood on the other prepares for it's launch event at Mid Summer with a Midnight Feast. However , a secret from fifteen years ago is about to be revealed and the past is about to gatecrash the party... A wonderful effort from Lucy Foley , mystery , suspense , twists and dark secrets being revealed - a great summer read. #books #bookreview #book Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3XvF48v Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/3RuZg6M Available on Audible https://amzn.to/3RzGtaj Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3xwYyij Available on Books A Million : https://yazing.com/deals/booksamillion/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of Camino Ghosts by John Grisham. Lovely Jackson claims to be the last inhabitant and sole owner of The Dark Isle , an uninhabited island off the Florida coast. A real estate company in Miami wants to build hotels,golf courses and a casino on The Dark Isle and thus a legal battle ensues. Can Lovely and her allies , author Mercer , pro bono lawyer Steven and bookshop owner Bruce save The Dark Isle and it's heritage from the ruthless developers ? A great summer read from the master of the legal thriller ! Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/4c1WzSf Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/45o4FCn Available on Audible https://amzn.to/3VFBzv0 Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3KFlpLD Available on Books A Million : https://yazing.com/deals/booksamillion/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of Think Twice by Harlan Coben . It's another adventure for Sports Agent Myron Bolitar and his friend Win Lockwood. This time two FBI agents visit Myron and tell him that they are investigating a double murder. DNA evidence at the murder scene points to a guy called Greg Downing - a former client of Myron and a rival in sports and love.The only trouble is Myron delivered the eulogy at Greg's funeral three years ago ! Is Greg still alive ? Myron and WIn are soon on the trail of a serial killer who kills and then frames other people with DNA evidence. Can Myron get to the culprit before he himself is a target ? A great murder mystery with elements of humour and suspense. Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3wTHMtH Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/3KPEICh Available on Audible https://amzn.to/3yYI1UE Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3yW0Ho1 Available on Books A Million : https://yazing.com/deals/booksamillion/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of A Stranger In The Family by Jane Casey. It's another mystery for DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent to solve - this time a couple are found dead in their bed - is it a murder/suicide or a double murder ? and how does this event link with the disappearance of the couple's 9 year old daughter 16 years earlier ? A good murder mystery , well written and with a cliff hanger at the end that will keep Maeve/Josh fans guessing.... Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3yEKGTt Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/4dZy3m8 Available on Audible https://amzn.to/4bXHvo6 Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3VmlCtv Available on Books A Million : https://yazing.com/deals/booksamillion/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of A Beginner's Guide To Breaking And Entering by Andrew Hunter Murray. Al is an "interloper" , he breaks into really expensive houses belonging to rich people and stays there whilst they are away - he doesn't steal or damage the property but tries to leave it as he found it. One night , Al with three new fellow interlopers enter a property only to find the occupant still there , and holding a gun - the occupant is subsequently murdered and thus the tale unfolds. Can Al and his friends use their skills to find out who the murderer is and avoid a whole world of trouble ? A great whodunnit filled with humour , well written and fast paced. #bookreview #books #whodunnit Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/4bOUrwS Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/44QG5tj Available on Audible https://amzn.to/3QWfGVr Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/4brRORM Available on Books A Million : https://yazing.com/deals/booksamillion/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of They Thought I Was Dead by Peter James. The latest book in the Roy Grace series - this time with Roy as a peripheral figure as this book is Sandy's Tale. Avid Grace fans will know that Roy's wife Sandy disappeared , assumed dead , then re-appeared years later. This book fills in the gaps of why she disappeared , how she disappeared and who with. A must read for fans of the Roy Grace series. #bookreview #books #roygrace Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/4bvSc1m Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/3wMmNIW Available on Audible https://amzn.to/3WCSZcv Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/44KSsqI Available on Wordery https://yazing.com/deals/wordery/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of Sleeping Dogs by Russ Thomas. It's another adventure for DS Adam Tyler, head of the Cold Case Review Unit. When Adam is injured in a fall in a derelict cinema, chasing up a lead, his colleague DC Amina Rabbani (Mina) is asked to lead the unit. Can Adam/Mina solve the 24 year old mystery of a kidnapped woman and why has Adam kept the details of this case from Mina ? A well structured , interesting ,mystery - well worth a read! #books #bookreview #russthomas

A Brief Book Review of The Antique Hunter's Guide To Murder by C.L.Miller. Former antiques hunter Freya Lockwood returns to Little Meddington to meet her Aunt Carole following the death of her former mentor Arthur Crockleford. Freya and Carole are handed a letter in which Arthur predicted his betrayal and demise and asks them to attend an antiques event that he has organised at a country house and follow the clues that he has left them. A cosy crime whodunnit set in a country house against a background of crime and forgery in the antiques world - an enjoyable read ! #bookreview #bookreview #whodunnit Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/44m0tT2 Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/49Wejwp Available on Audible https://amzn.to/44pnZyD Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3Up9WUU Available on Wordery https://yazing.com/deals/wordery/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent. Sally's Dad told her to put him out with the rubbish when he dies - when he dies Sally does put him out with the rubbish and cannot understand what all the fuss is about ! . A strange tale of a strange girl with a troubled past trying to integrate with modern life - part crime, part mystery and part psychological thriller . #books #bookreview Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3w3hJjf Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/3WenvcC Available on Audible https://amzn.to/49VQftA Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3QgKcJ3 Available on Wordery https://yazing.com/deals/wordery/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of Death In A Lonely Place by Stig Abell. Retired detective Jake Jackson lives in Little Sky , a remote rural location where he now leads a quiet life. His old life pops up when he is visited by a former colleague who thinks his current case resonates with some unsolved cases of Jake's relating to a secretive organisation that delivers all sorts of services to it's wealthy clients. Soon Jake is realising that this organisation doesn't like his enquiries into their actions and that he is in danger. A great , atmospheric thriller from Stig Abell. #bookreview #books #thriller Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/49KipaS Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/3TTZrc4 Available on Audible https://amzn.to/3UipKtU Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/4450Eli Available on Wordery https://yazing.com/deals/wordery/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of Death Of A Spy by M.C.Beaton with R.W.Green. It's another adventure for Hamish Macbeth ! This time trying to track down a Russian spy ring , find out who is responsible for a spate of burglaries in Lochdubh as well as sorting out his relationship with Claire , his Paramedic girl friend. Another great story , full of humour , intrigue and action. #bookreview #books #thriller #hamishmacbeth Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3vIPlCR Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/43QfjRv Available on Audible https://amzn.to/4aPtdWk Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/4apWiYs Available on Wordery https://yazing.com/deals/wordery/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of Lost And Never Found by Simon Mason. It's another DI Wilkins mystery set in Oxford - this time the Wilkins boys ( Ray and Ryan) are trying to resolve the issue of a missing celebrity who tells emergency services that she is "Always Lost And Never Found" and a missing homeless person called Waitrose... #bookreview #books #thriller Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3TMfxUS Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/3J2an2g Available on Audible https://amzn.to/4ajKrLt Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3xoTDjd Available on Wordery https://yazing.com/deals/wordery/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of The Woman On the Ledge by Ruth Mancini. A twisty , dark legal thriller where the initial premise of "The Woman On The Ledge" leads to a much wider story of obsession and revenge. A great effort by Ruth Mancini. #books #bookreview #thriller Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3PGUd2a Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/3vvSSV2 Available on Audible https://amzn.to/3TTmPrr Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3VDiDNE Available on Wordery https://yazing.com/deals/wordery/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of Murder Town by Shelley Burr. A small town called Rainier is stained by a brutal historic crime by the serial killer known as the "Rainier Ripper". The community is torn between burying it or embracing it when a proposed "Rainier Ripper" tour is proposed. Then there's another murder - is this a copycat or is the original conviction flawed? A great twisty thriller from Shelley Burr. #bookreview #books #thriller Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3vl2RfG Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/3TtBS9R Available on Audible https://amzn.to/49Rv3Wx Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/4amxT5w Available on Wordery https://yazing.com/deals/wordery/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of The Atlas Maneuver by Steve Berry. It's another adventure for Cotton Malone , this time on the trail of a WW2 gold hoard , trying to stop a bank "weaponising" Bitcoin all the while avoiding a rogue CIA unit . Another great read from Steve Berry . #books #bookreview #bitcoin #crypto Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/48NCsVy Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/4abEGix Available on Audible https://amzn.to/3VfOALW Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3TwFjOf Available on Wordery https://yazing.com/deals/wordery/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself

A Brief Book Review of None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell. A dark psychological thriller covering a tale of two women , Alix and Josie who are "Birthday Twins" , i.e. they were both born on the same day. Podcaster Alix decides to accept Josie's offer to make a podcast on her life and soon finds out that Josie has some dark secrets and has an 'elastic' relationship with the truth. Another great thriller from Lisa Jewell ! #bookreview #books #thriller Available as a Hardback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/435dhwi Available on Kindle https://amzn.to/48F0Kkp Available on Audible https://amzn.to/49ZMxQd Available as a Paperback on Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/4321MWB Available on Wordery https://yazing.com/deals/wordery/Cryptocodger AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself