My review of the Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker


Utterly brilliant, Oh how I loved every chapter, every page, every word. So very clever, I never saw most of the twists and turns coming and I loved the ending so much.
I will not reveal the plot because I think it is best to start this book knowing nothing about it, and be taken on a gripping, twisting ride that leaves you breathless and wanting more at the end.
It is so well written. All the characters are believable and there are several different points of view, all of them unique and distinct. No mean feat for any author. I particularly loved Sam Porter, a wonderful character. And then there is the serial killer himself. Wow. He is allowed to cleverly reveal himself to us from his diary. The diary entires read like a creepy, dark story all on their own. The killer is given such a disturbing voice, he really stands out from everyone else. A serial killer that wants to punish those who commit evil deeds. But the punishment he doles out will not leave you with any sympathy for him, he is chilling.
The writing is excellent, graphic yes but very well written. When one poor victim's, 'heart pounded - a rhythimc thump, thump,' mine did too, right along with her.
The plot is incredible, I don't know how the author did it, but a huge round of applause from me. I loved the clues, laid out for me to follow, but with so many unexpected twists and a fast pace I was left breathless. It sent shivers down my spine that continued to the very last page. And what a last page, what an ending! Terrific

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My review of Sometimes I lie by Alice Feeney

I've read quite a few very good books lately, and this is now one of them. It got to me - I mean really got to me. Everyone likes books for different reasons and one of mine is how the author chooses and uses words. This book is so beautifully written, a unique author voice, her way of phrasing something is amazing. Some examples. 'I can't seem to find the right words, so I settle for the wrong ones.' 'I watch his face argue with a smile.' 'I tread carefully over a carpet of lies, tring not to disturb them.' 'She empties her words in my ears and eventually I hear them.' I could go on and on. Couple that with a clever plot, so full of twists it will tie you up in knots. I didn't see them coming, well maybe some but not all. I had to go back and re-read passages to work how how the author did it, how she sent me off on the wrong track for so long. Because sometimes she lies, so you never quite know what's the truth, ever. I loved the ending, another shock. Even if I don't know what to make of it, it made me think up explanations, ask questions and I'm still doing it now. Another reason I love this book.

My review of Ice Cold Alice by Mark Wilson

I just couldn't put this book down. From the very beginning it is dramatic, tense and very realistic. I thought that Alice's blogger alias, Tequila Mockingbird was just so clever and demonstrates the attention to detail that this author gives to his characters. Alice is a flawed serial killer, a vigilante that wants justice and even though she is brutal and twisted, she is also fascinating. I wanted her to get away with it, by drawing you in with information about her past, the author makes you actually like her! The detective trying to track her down is also a woman, Kathy McGuire, a complex, well rounded character that in any other circumstances I would want to succeed, but not with Alice. The book is fast paced, full of twists and heart stopping tension. I loved it.

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