Caroline

To date, I had only read one other book by Caroline Mitchell; Paranormal Intruder, for those of you who are wondering. Having just finished The Survivors, I can see I'm going to have to add more of her books to the already lengthy want-to-read list.
The Survivors is a sinister, fast paced, psychological thriller that is heavy on atmosphere, and stirs every emotion.
Set in the coastal village of Doolin, Co. Clare, the location adds to the atmosphere, as does the aptly named Misery Hill, where the cottage at the heart of the story sits.
The main protagonist is Maura, and let me tell you folks, she's hard to like. Oh, you'll feel a little sympathy for her at first, but eventually you'll be comparing her to Annie Wilkes, Stephen King's terrifying nurse.
I flew through this book because it was just too good to put down. It's quite an emotional read, and has as many twists as the road up to Misery Hill, but it is a very satisfying read.
This title is part of Amazon's First Reads for November.

I am loving the Logan McRae series, of which this is book 3. Logan is my kind of protagonist, a bit of a maverick and determined to get the bad guys no matter what. Dark humour and plenty of thrills.

This book started out great but then it became predictable. I had worked out who the baddie of the piece was midway. Yes it had suspense to begin with, and yes it was mildly sinister but by the halfway point I was bored and just wanted it to end.

The fourth book in the Logan McRae series is easily the most gruesome but it's the shock factor that makes it a bloody good read, pun most definitely intended. This is a book that may have you turning vegan before you get to the end.

“I Remember You” is a stand-alone novel by Yrsa Sigurdardottir. Set in Iceland it is big on athmosphere and chills, a tale of revenge from beyond the grave. I loved it.

Excellent ghost story. Big on atmosphere and tension.

Despite being a big fan of the Tom Thorne series, I must admit that I don't actually remember reading this one when it first came out. I do remember the gist of it from the series Thorne, starring David Morrissey, however, and the exceptionally nasty Stuart Nicklin. Nicklin is even nastier on paper than his TV counterpart portrayed. That's why I love books, they allow you to see into the characters heads. Book two in the Thorne series gets a 10 from me.

Thoroughly enjoyed this autobiography. Most of the time I was laughing like a drain, but there were a few moments that brought tears to my eyes.
A very frank and honest account of the life of one of my favorite comedians.

I'm always up for something different, and this book certainly was. It was recommended to me by a fellow Goodreads member. It was the photos that intrigued me the most. They were quirky to say the least. As to the story itself, it started off promising enough but seemed to lose steam midway. That said, it was an interesting read for a rainy afternoon. I don't think I'll be getting the sequel though.

When I was a child I saw an animated film of “Sleepy Hollow” and as an adult I saw the movie version starring Johnny Depp.
This is my first time reading the book and I loved it. It was a short read, spooky in places and very athmospheric.

This is a very dark tale of two 11 year old boys, one being bullied by the other, and the fatal consequences of said bullying.

A well crafted tale, but sadly the kindle version was ruined for me with it's numerous typos.

Hoax or not this book is a chilling, riveting read, and an interesting premise. As a fan of true crime, the Ripper cases and various theories as to the Ripper's identity have always fascinated me. I'm keeping an open mind as to the authenticity of this diary.

I just love “The Bodyfarm” series. I discovered them two years ago, and though I have read them out of sequence, it is easy to get to grips with them. “Carved in Bone” is the first in series and is a gripping read chock full of likeable characters, villains included. If you like Kathy Reichs and Patricia Cornwell you will love Jefferson Bass.

I run the risk of ruffling some feathers here but I didn't enjoy this book at all. It was very disappointing and, dare I say it, boring. “The Woman in Black” gave me a sleepless night or two. This book nearly put me to sleep. I'm sorry, I know it's regarded by many as a classic horror story, but it just didn't do anything for me.

If I had a problem I would definitely “Ask Graham”. Not only are his answers to the various problems in this book helpful, they are also extremely witty. Graham pulls no punches. If he finds the problems ridiculous he says so. this is a funny and, at times, poignant read.

This novella is a prequel to the novel “What the Night Knows” and is a good story in it's own right. A typical Koontz psychological thriller.

“The Envy of the Stranger” is one of Caroline Graham's pre-Barnaby books. It is the tale of Fenn, a stalker who gradually gravitates towards murder.
Although well written and with well fleshed-out characters, this book didn't grip me in quite the same way the Barnaby series did.

I liked this story and couldn't help but be moved by it. It is the story of one woman's strength in the face of poverty, personal loss and the terminal illness of a loved one. Well written, and guaranteed to bring a tear to the eye.

“The Small Hand” is another enjoyable novella from Susan Hill. A tense and at times chilling read, and a surprising ending.

Oh, how I LOVED this book. Jack Reacher is one of the most entertainig characters in thriller fiction, and, in my humble opinion, “Worth Dying For” is the best book in the Reacher series. It was a wrench for me to put it down at times. Definitely a must-read for fans of Lee Child.

I loved this book. Fast paced and tense it had me in it's grip from page one. I found it very hard to put it down and get on with mundane chores.

“Wicked Appetite” is a fun book to read, and a departure from the Stephanie Plum series. Set in Salem, Massachusetts it features a host of likeable, if slightly eccentric characters including a monkey called Carl. There's a lot of silliness and a lot of laughs to be had. Good, honest fun.

“Harvest Home” is an enjoyable, creepy tale set in a small New England town, where the old ways are the best ways and change is not welcome.
Well written, and though slow to get to the point, is well worth a read.

Given the subject matter, it seems wrong to say that I enjoyed this book so I will settle for saying I found it engrossing. It is a harrowing tale, told through letters, of a mother's worst nightmare. At times, reading this was like having a bucket of cold water thrown over me, such were the chills it gave me. The final chapters reduced me to tears. A hard-hitting, very moving book.

I've been a fan of Dean Koontz for many years. “Watchers” was, and still is, my favourite of all his books.
In recent years his books have failed to excite me as they once did. “What the Night Knows” started off promising, but failed to deliver.