As a long-time fan of detective fiction, I’ve always had a soft spot for the eccentric genius Nero Wolfe and his quick-witted assistant, Archie Goodwin. So when I stumbled upon “Trio for Blunt Instruments” by Rex Stout at a quaint little bookshop in London last week, I couldn’t resist adding it to my collection. The …
As I sit here, still reeling from the psychological rollercoaster that is “Red Dragon” by Thomas Harris, I can’t help but reflect on how I stumbled upon this chilling masterpiece. It was a dreary London evening, and I was browsing through a secondhand bookshop when the striking cover caught my eye. The title, embossed in …
As a music journalist, I’m always on the lookout for a good story, whether it’s in lyrics, melodies, or between the pages of a book. That’s how I stumbled upon Laura Lippman’s “Baltimore Blues”. A colleague mentioned it in passing, praising its gritty portrayal of Baltimore and its compelling female lead. Being a sucker for …
As a music journalist, I don’t often find myself reaching for crime novels. But there I was, browsing the bookshop shelves on a rainy Sunday afternoon, when the striking cover of Tana French’s “The Likeness” caught my eye. Perhaps it was the promise of a psychological thriller that drew me in, or maybe it was …
As I sit here, still reeling from the emotional rollercoaster that was “The Dark Before Dawn” by Laurie Stevens, I can’t help but reflect on how I stumbled upon this gem of a psychological thriller. It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and I was browsing through my local bookshop, craving something that would grip me …
As I sit here, still reeling from the adrenaline rush of finishing “Bad Intent Volume 1” by Michael Tabman, I can’t help but reflect on how I stumbled upon this gripping crime thriller. It was a lazy Sunday afternoon when a mate of mine, knowing my penchant for gritty police dramas, recommended this book. “Trust …
As I sit here, still reeling from the emotional rollercoaster that was “The Chill” by Ross Macdonald, I can’t help but reflect on how I stumbled upon this gem of a novel. It was a rainy Saturday afternoon when I found myself browsing through a quaint little bookshop in my neighborhood. The worn spine of …
As I sit here, still feeling the chill of the Bering Sea clinging to my bones, I can’t help but reflect on my recent journey through Martin Cruz Smith’s “Polar Star.” It’s been a while since a book has gripped me quite like this one, and I find myself compelled to share my thoughts with …
As I sit here, still reeling from the emotional rollercoaster that is Kate Atkinson’s “Case Histories,” I can’t help but reflect on how I stumbled upon this gem of a book. It was a rainy Saturday afternoon, and I found myself wandering aimlessly through my local bookshop, seeking an escape from the dreary weather outside. …
As I sit here, still reeling from the adrenaline rush of Lee Child’s “Killing Floor,” I can’t help but reflect on how I stumbled upon this gripping thriller. It was a dreary Saturday afternoon in London, and I was aimlessly wandering through my local bookshop, seeking an escape from the monotony of reviewing yet another …