Mystery Book Reviews
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The Cleaner – Mary Watson
The Cleaner is a story about Esme, a young woman fleeing the poverty and tragedy of her life in an undisclosed country (though South America is strongly hinted at). She arrives in Ireland not just looking for work, but seeking answers to a family mystery. Through a series of flashbacks, we learn that her brother,…
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Into the Storm – Cecelia Ahern
On a storm-ravaged December night, Dr. Enya Pickering makes a split-second decision that will shatter her carefully constructed life. Stopping to help a teenage hit-and-run victim, she has no idea that this single act of compassion will awaken buried trauma, unravel her sense of reality, and send her spiralling into the depths of grief and…
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Review: Edge of Disaster
Edge of Disaster by Thomas Puck My rating: 4 of 5 stars Friends are there for each other. Friends for more than a decade have had each other’s backs. Friends who have saved each other’s lives have a bond forged in destiny. So, if such a friend asks you for a favour and offers to…
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Review: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book truly caught me off guard. As someone who typically steers clear of mystery ‘whodunit’ narratives due to their often predictable nature, I found myself thoroughly engrossed in this one, grappling with clues and twists throughout. The pacing is…
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Review: Twice on Christmas
Twice on Christmas by McGarvey Black My rating: 2 of 5 stars “Twice on Christmas” initially presents an intriguing premise with promising potential. However, despite this promising premise, the execution is flawed as it lacks the necessary elements to truly captivate the reader. One of the main problems lies in the author’s handling of suspense….