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The Summer House Party by Caro Fraser – Review
By Helen Johnston Welcome to the world of Downton Abbey, where the posh and the privileged meet in their grand ... -
The Truants by Lee Markham – Review
By Sarah Morgan Can a book really be about vampires without ever actually mentioning them by name? Lee Markham’s slender ... -
Travelling in a Strange Land by David Park – Book Review
By Barney Bardsley There is, at the very start of this book, a strange and haunting passage. “I am entering ... -
The Beast by Alexander Starritt – Review
By Helen Johnston As hysterical headlines go, the fictional Daily Beast’s ‘Muslims declare war on Britain’ is scarily close to ... -
The Complete Uxbridge English Dictionary – Review
By Victoria Holdsworth If you have a love of radio then you will be familiar with this particular section of ... -
Death Wish by Brian Garfield – Review
By Rich Barnett With newspapers running stories about criminals and outcries about soft sentencing, Brian Garfield’s tale of revenge perhaps ... -
Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis by Anne Rice – Review
By Victoria Holdsworth The mistress of the dark and queen of the vampires is back, with the latest from Prince ... -
The Single Soldier by George Costigan – Review
By Nigel Armitage Best known for his roles in acclaimed productions like Rita, Sue and Bob Too (“I thought I ... -
Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan – Book Review
By Karl Hornsey Sarah Vaughan’s third novel could hardly be more timely. This tale of political intrigue and the effect ... -
Elmet by Fiona Mozley – Review
By Barney Bardsley The cover of this book is elegant and serene. Very beguiling. All autumn colours and a glowing ... -
Devil’s Day by Andrew Michael Hurley – Review
By Sarah Morgan What makes us want to read a book? Is it the title, the cover or, more than ... -
The Book of Luce by LR Fredericks – Book Review
by Barney Bardsley The world of sci-fi and fantasy fiction has never really appealed. Suspension of disbelief is just too ...
