Eye for Eye by J.K. Franko

Eye for Eye by J.K. Franko
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I first met Susie, she appeared to be a normal, happily-married woman dealing with tragedy. Then, I uncovered her secrets. While I could understand everything that she d done, I could never approve. But, knowing what she was capable of, it became clear that if I was going to survive her, I had to play by her rules. And, the first and most important rule is... leave no singing bones.

My goodness what a tightly woven novel. It is Book 1 in the Talion Series and I cant wait to read the other two.

Full of hate, revenge and justice this thriller races along at breakneck speed in its desire to commit the perfect murder.

Full of twists and turns this propels the reader to the end but not the final conclusion.

Meticulously researched and scarily plausible I finished this novel in just a little over a day. I was hooked and although I needed to know the outcome I didn’t want it to end.

Rarely do I find a book that is so near perfect but I think this is it. Compelling storyline and sub plots, convincing characterisation and enough pace and twists to keep it alive right to the end.

Has to get 5 stars - I can’t wait to read Book 2 and 3 in the series. A little taster of book 2 follows on from the end of this one and I’m hooked already!

Highly recommended

I would like to thank the publisher for sending this in exchange for an honest review.

Murder at The Mill by M.B. Shaw

Murder at The Mill by M.B. Shaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A picture hides a thousand lies . . . And only Iris Grey can uncover the truth

Iris Grey arrives at Mill Cottage in a picture-perfect Hampshire village, looking to escape from her crumbling marriage. She is drawn to the neighbouring Wetherby family, and is commissioned to paint a portrait of Dominic Wetherby, a celebrated crime writer.

At the Wetherby's Christmas Eve party, the mulled wine is in full flow - but so too are tensions and rivalries among the guests. On Christmas Day, the youngest member of the Wetherby family, Lorcan, finds a body in the water. A tragic accident? Or a deadly crime?

With the snow falling, Iris enters a world of village gossip, romantic intrigue, buried secrets and murder.

Classic who dunnit murder mystery in the Marple Agatha Christie style. Very well written with good strong characters and steady pace throughout.

As with Christie novels, a hugely enjoyable nostalgic feel in this tale where all sub plots come together at the end.

I did guess the murderer and even felt sympathy for that person and the real villain also got their comeuppance so a well rounded complete outcome in the end.

Perfect for Christie fans and a really enjoyable well written piece of mystery and murder. A cosy fireside read and deserves 4 stars.