Dead Lies Dreaming (the New Management bk.1) by Charles Stross
I had long enjoyed the idea of Charles Stross, I had watched a few talks with him and I have been greatly enjoying several urban fantasy series at the moment…
Death in Fine Condition (Paperback Sleuth, 1) by Andrew Cartmel
As a Doctor Who fan, and a fan of Ben Aaronovitch fan the name Andrew Cartmel is one I look forward to on anything, whether it’s the Rivers of London…
The Shadow Cabinet (HMRC bk.2) by Juno Dawson
The Shadow Cabinet is the second in the HMRC trilogy of fantasy books by Juno Dawson. This sequel follows on from where the first book finishes and I’ll try to…
Her Majesty’s Royal Coven (HMRC bk.1) by Juno Dawson
Her Majesty’s Royal Coven is the first in a trilogy of fantasy books by Juno Dawson, the second one was out recently and so I was playing catch up by…
Legends & Lattes (Legends & Lattes, #1) by Travis Baldree
This probably isn’t my usual type of read but it was recommended by my other half – I think because I was listening to an audiobook which was a cosy…
Ritual of Fire (Cesare Aldo series, 3) by D. V. Bishop
I came across the Cesare Aldo books a few years ago when the author did a workshop at Granite Noir. I was also surprised to learn that I had read…
Blitz: 3 (Rook Files) by Daniel O’Malley
This is a book I’ve been waiting literally years for, my favourite book of the last few years might well have been The Rook by Daniel O’Malley, and after that…
Travelling to Work: Diaries 1988-1998 by Michael Palin
I had read the first 2 volumes of these when they were released but for some reason not this one. As in Halfway to Hollywood and The Python Years, Travelling…
Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments (Edinburgh Nights Book 2) by TL Huchu
I first came across TL Huchu on a recommendation by one of my favourite authors Ben Aaronovitch, author of the excellent Rivers of London books. I, then watched a talk…