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  • Five by Five by Claire Wilson
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    Five by Five by Claire Wilson review: A tense thriller set in the Scottish prison system

    September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

    Who can you trust?

  • Book adaptations - books that are being turned into movies or TV series
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    Crime and thriller books that have been made into movies or TV series (or are coming soon)

    September 19, 2025September 21, 2025

    If you like adaptations, keep an eye on this list.

  • Peter Miles Has to Die by Katie Collom
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    Peter Miles Has to Die by Katie Collom review – A revenge thriller with depth

    September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

    More than a revenge thriller, Peter Miles Has to Die is about the danger of consequence and learning to live with your actions.

  • Our Beautiful Mess by Adele Parks
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    Our Beautiful Mess by Adele Parks review – An absolute rollercoaster

    August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

    Does anyone do domestic drama quite like Adele Parks?

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    The Family at No. 23 by Kathryn Sharman review – A stunning debut

    August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

    This is one of the strongest debuts of 2025.

  • The Lucky Winners by K L Slater
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    The Lucky Winners by K. L. Slater review – You’ll never enter an Omaze prize draw again…

    August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

    Too much of a slow burn?

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    Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell review: You’ll never want to date again

    August 11, 2025

    Can you trust anyone new that you meet?

  • Her Last Move by John Marrs
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    Her Last Move by John Marrs review – A heart-pounding thriller

    July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

    You won’t be able to put this one down.

  • The Serial Killer's Party by Amy Cunningham
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    The Serial Killer’s Party by Amy Cunningham review – A masterclass in tension and atmosphere

    July 16, 2025

    No good ever comes from attending a millionaire’s party.

  • Be Mine by Lizzy Barber
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    Be Mine by Lizzy Barber review – You’ll be HOOKED

    July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

    Secrets, lies, and a cult: what more could you want from a thriller?

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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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