Lisa loves words, reading and everything there is to love about books. She has dreamed of being a writer since she was a little girl either that or a librarian - and after years of talking about it, was finally brave enough to put pen to paper (and let people actually read it). Lisa lives in a small village in Kent, surrounded by her towering TBR pile, a rather large brood of children, dogs, chickens and ponies and her long-suffering husband. She is also rather partial to eating cheese and drinking wine.
The Rush (2025) Beth Lewis "A wicked combination of spellbinding storytelling and a captivating plot that will capture the heart of any reader. The Rush is my top read of this year."
The Examiner (2024) Janice Hallett "An absolute masterpiece... Janice Hallett just gets better and better."
The Summer Dare (2024) Joanna Dodd "I absolutely LOVED The Summer Dare - it was so perfectly plotted and so, so tense! It had me biting my nails all the way through."
The Potting Shed Murder (2024) (Hill House Vintage Murder Mystery, book 1) Paula Sutton "I absolutely loved it! Utterly absorbing. Daphne is such a brilliant protagonist, I couldn't help but love her. And that twist!"
Clickbait (2024) L C North "Readers are in for such a treat! Absolutely LOVED L.C. North's Clickbait - utterly gripping, with the most deliciously twisted ending."
Notes on a Murder (2023) B P Walter "What a book! Dark and gripping, with strong shades of Patricia Highsmith (if you love Tom Ripley, you'll love this)."
The Fake Wife (2023) Sharon Bolton "Sharon Bolton is the queen of thrills and suspense - The Fake Wife is gripping and pacy with twists to shock even the most seasoned thriller reader. It kept me on my toes from the first page to the last."
The Short Straw (2023) Holly Seddon "Having three sisters, I could relate to the sibling dynamics . . . It's twisty, gothic, and with a heartbreakingly shocking reveal."
The Truth About Her (2023) Annie Taylor "I absolutely devoured The Truth About Her. Brilliantly twisty and fast-paced, it will make you question everything you ever see on social media again. I couldn't put it down!"
The Red House (2023) Roz Watkins "I could not put it down... I absolutely raced through The Red House I was so desperate to find out the real story behind the murder of Eve's family - a proper page turner with a brilliantly juicy twist."
Looking Glass Sound (2023) Catriona Ward "So, so brilliant. I felt like I was on a roller coaster. Her characters, the way she weaves together all the storylines, the reveals - all of them brilliantly done, and all while my heart was banging out of my chest."
Freeze (2023) Kate Simants "I absolutely loved Freeze. Chilling in every sense of the word."
All You Ever Wanted (2022) Susan Elliot Wright "With her taut writing and immaculate pacing, Susan Elliot Wright has created a dark and sinister tale of toxic family relationships, full of secrets and lies, layered with a perfect example of the smothering isolation felt by so many new mothers. I was utterly gripped from start to finish."
Opal Country (2021) (Detective Nell Buchanan, book 1) Chris Hammer "A complex, twisty thriller, with nuanced characters and a winding plot all set in the oppressive Australian heat."
The Rule (2021) David Jackson "An intense and compelling read, that will evoke complicated emotions in every reader. Highly recommended."
Last One at the Party (2021) Bethany Clift "Finished this last night and haven't stopped thinking about it since! Possibly my fave read of 2020 - sharp, funny, emotional and a refreshingly different take on a post-apocalyptic world."
The Jigsaw Man (2021) (Inspector Anjelica Henley, book 1) Nadine Matheson "The Jigsaw Man is so tense and dark. It has a real Silence of the Lambs vibe, and Peter Olivier is my new Hannibal Lecter. Brilliant."
The List (2020) Carys Jones "I thought it was brilliant. I loved the tension all the way through, and thought the characterisation of Beth was wonderful (especially with the super twist - I wasn't expecting to empathise with her but I did!)...I couldn't put it down."
The Crossing (2020) (Detective Louise Blackwell, book 1) Matt Brolly "Really compelling and twisty, The Crossing reminded me how much I love a good police procedure. I loved it!"
Black River (2020) (Tuva Moodyson Mystery, book 3) Will Dean "Black River is an incredible read! Be ready for March 2020 people, Tuva is back with a bang."
The Prized Girl (2020) Amy K Green "I loved the complex relationships and the secrets lurking beneath the surface."
The Liar's Daughter (2020) Claire Allan "SUCH a good read! It made me feel so uncomfortable, but I still kept gobbling up the pages."
Hold Your Tongue (2019) (DI Eve Hunter, book 1) Deborah Masson "Gritty and close to the bone, HOLD YOUR TONGUE is a compelling, addictive read that I devoured in one sitting. With complex, layered characters and a tension-fuelled plot, this is one of my favourite debuts of the year."
The Lost Ones (2019) Anita Frank "I loved it SO MUCH – so creepy and compelling, full of atmosphere and gave me goosebumps…"
Little Darlings (2019) (DS Harper, book 1) Melanie Golding "A story that is in turn enthralling, creepy and downright sinister, Melanie Golding turns fairy tales on their heads…A brilliant, heart-pounding read."
The Girl Next Door (2019) Phoebe Morgan "Absolutely loved it. So claustrophobic and unsettling, and the characters were so real (Jane actually gave me the creeps big time). You’ve got a #1 on your hands!"
Lost Lives (2019) (East Rise, book 3) Lisa Cutts "Utterly gripping and hauntingly realistic, I raced through this in one sitting."
Close Your Eyes (2018) Darren O'Sullivan "I thought it was absolutely brilliant – really fast-paced, and packed full of action."
The Cliff House (2018) Amanda Jennings "A beautifully written tale of jealousy, envy and possession – absolutely first-class story telling."
Turn a Blind Eye (2018) (D.I. Maya Rahman, book 1) Vicky Newham "A fresh and enthralling read which smacks of authenticity. A different take on the usual, tired detective story, too. I loved it."
This I Would Kill For (2018) (Natalie King, Forensic Psychiatrist, book 3) Anne Buist "A multi-stranded, pacy thriller that weaves together an intricately twisty plot, keeping the reader guessing to the very last page."
All the Wicked Girls (2017) Chris Whitaker "Chris is so amazing. He just has this real knack of creating characters that you're completely engaged with . . . I was hooked by his beautiful prose and by the end I was absolutely ruined."
Final Girls (2017) Riley Sager "Captivating and compelling, with a refreshingly brilliant premise, Riley Sager is one to watch."
The Choice (2017) Samantha King "Refreshingly different, and actually quite disturbing. I loved it!"
Trust Me (2017) Gemma Metcalfe "Trust Me is a brilliantly fast paced read, with a unique premise… add to that a spectacular twist, and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough."
Cut to the Bone (2016) (DCI Kate Riley and Zain Harris, book 1) Alex Caan "A chillingly authentic, bang-on-trend thriller - one you'd be a fool to miss."
