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    Darling Bud by C.J. Skuse review: A must-read for Sweetpea fans

    June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

    Forget Rhiannon Lewis: it’s her daughter’s time to shine.

  • The Second Home by Kathryn Sharman
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    The Second Home by Kathryn Sharman review: The clash of the haves and have-nots

    May 29, 2026June 4, 2026

    A stellar second novel, cementing Sharman as a thriller voice to be reckoned with.

  • Fruit Fly by Josh Silver
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    Fruit Fly by Josh Silver review: An incredible novel that deserves to be celebrated

    May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

    Dark, unsettling, at times belly-laugh funny, and you won’t be able to put it down.

  • Turn the Dial for Death by Jeremy Vine
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    Turn the Dial for Death by Jeremy Vine review: Cosy crime goes dark

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    An altogether darker second entry into an excellent series.

  • The Drowning Place by Sarah Hilary
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    The Drowning Place by Sarah Hilary review: A stellar start to a new detective series

    April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

    A unique and captivating police procedural with a supernatural twist.

  • The Lottery Winner Widows Club by Elly Vine
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    The Lottery Winner Widows Club by Elly Vine review

    April 24, 2026April 27, 2026

    A daring, thrilling new direction for Lucy Vine.

  • Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2025
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    Attending Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate: The beginner’s guide

    April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

    If you’re attending Harrogate Crime Festival for the first time, here’s what you need to know.

  • The Other You by Carys Green
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    The Other You by Carys Green review – A near-future thriller that will keep you gripped

    April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

    And you thought ChatGPT was bad.

  • The Way I Loved You by Fiona Lucas
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    The Way I Loved You by Fiona Lucas review – A tale of time travel and long-term love

    April 8, 2026April 11, 2026

    What would you do if you could relive every anniversary all over again?

  • Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister
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    Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister review

    April 6, 2026April 7, 2026

    Another emotionally-charged thriller from McAllister.

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Welcome to What The Book! I'm a freelance writer/editor by day, running my own games media website alongside my partner. In my spare time, I've often got my nose stuck in a book. I love crime/thrillers, with the odd bit of women's fiction thrown in. Here you'll find my book reviews, recommendations and musings on all things book-related.

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