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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · 6d

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It’s Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh
Published 26 March 1926 (available to preorder now)

Full review ➡️ t.ly/wWt2Z

“…a masterly plot, full of suspense and the tension just kept on racking up.”

@claremackwrites.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · 24d

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The Killing Stones By Ann Cleeves
Published 30 September

Full review ➡️ t.ly/3jrdy

“A good police procedural/ crime thriller and one I thoroughly enjoyed.”

@anncleeves.bsky.social @panmacmillan.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · 25d

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Don’t Let Him In By Lisa Jewell

Full review ➡️ t.ly/5hXiW

“With some very unexpected twists and reveals this was dark and disturbing but very entertaining.”

@lisajewell.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · 26d

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Quantum of Menace by Vaseem Khan
Published 23 October

Full review ➡️ t.ly/tmrKn

“A good entertaining thriller with plenty for die hard Bond fans as well as well as crime aficionados. Very enjoyable read.”
@vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social @zaffrebooks.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · 29d

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The Penguin Book of Penguins by Peter and Lisa Fretwell
Non-Fiction published 18 September

Full review and my photographs ➡️ t.ly/rTilU

“I loved this book, easy to read, entertaining and gorgeous illustrations.”

@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · Sep 5

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The Society of Unknowable Objects by Gareth Brown

Full review ➡️ t.ly/1cKTk
“…a very entertaining read. An action packed adventure across three continents with a dark magical theme, at times verging on supernatural horror.”
@garethjohnbrown.bsky.social
@transworldbooks.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Clown Town By Mick Herron
Published 9 September

Full review ➡️ t.ly/Q44dL

“A serious amount of dark, laconic humour to counter all the more gruesome moments in this well plotted story. Brilliant as ever!”

@baskervillejmp.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · Aug 25

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Watching You by Helen Fields
Published 28 August

Full review ➡️ t.ly/ooW3T

“What an excellent, edge of the seat read.”

@crimediva.bsky.social @avonbooks.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · Aug 22

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · Aug 21

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The Cut Throat Trial By S J Fleet
Published 28 August

Full review ➡️ t.ly/SdSvi

“…we are left to wonder if we were on the jury, what would our verdict have been? Oh. And there’s that final twist. Yes that one!”

@barristersecret.bsky.social @panmacmillan.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Body Count By Julie Mae Cohen

Full review ➡️ t.ly/pm7rL

“A fun entertaining and very enjoyable read.”

@zaffrebooks.bsky.social @juliecohen.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · Aug 14

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The Final Vow by MW Craven

Full review ➡️ t.ly/uYJsd

“Well paced with a high level of suspense this is another cracking read”

@mwcraven.bsky.social @littlebrown.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · Aug 9

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Clever Little Thing by Helena Echlin

Full review ➡️ t.ly/qSBRz

“There are hints of the supernatural and the story was tense and eerie. I loved it.”

#HelenaEchlin @headlinebooks.bsky.social

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SomethingAboutBooks23 @shonaholmes23.bsky.social · Aug 4

📚📆#BlogTour 📆📚

4.5⭐️💫#NoSafePlace by #HannahBrennan @avonbooks.bsky.social is the first in a new detective series & wow is it good!😍The investigation of a murder case links to a study of OCD & it’s a race against time to avoid more victims…👀

Full Review 🔗 tinyurl.com/mpsewvpu

#BookSky📚💙

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SomethingAboutBooks23 @shonaholmes23.bsky.social · Aug 6

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4⭐️#SheDidntSeeItComing by @sharilapena3k.bsky.social @bantambooksuk.bsky.social is a tension-filled thriller about a missing woman, uncovering a cast of characters with secrets to be unearthed when the investigation begins…🔍

Full Review 🔗 tinyurl.com/y9tnhnf8

#BookSky📚💙

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · Aug 5

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The Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd-Robinson

Full review ➡️ t.ly/-uzF2

“There are some good twists in this historical thriller novel and it was indeed a most entertaining read.”

@laurasrobinson.bsky.social @panmacmillan.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · Aug 4

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📚📚Compulsive Readers #ChrisCarterBlogathon📚📚
An Evil Mind

Full review ➡️ t.ly/w5rMR

“There are so many shocking details and unexpected twists making for such a compelling read.”

@tracyfenton.bsky.social @simonschusteruk.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · Jul 8

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A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder by Louise Candlish
Published by HQ 17th July

Full review ➡️ t.ly/QnyNU

“…goodness me there were some shocks! A tightly plotted character driven thriller and an entertaining read.”

#louisecandlish @hqstories.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · Jul 2

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Never Tear Us Apart by Rowan Coleman

Full review ➡️ t.ly/VvIY_

“Beautifully written this is an immersive read, I felt like I was there in Malta…Thank you for writing this book, it was special.”

@hodderfiction.bsky.social @rowancoleman.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · Jun 27

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Dead To Me by Gytha Lodge
Published 3 July

Full review ➡️ t.ly/GmjQG

“This is a gripping read full of interesting characters, not least feisty Anna, … A cracking book.”

@gythalodgeauthor.bsky.social @michaeljbooks.bsky.social

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Lynda’s Book Reviews @lyndasbookreviews.bsky.social · Jun 26

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The Lady in the Park By David Reynolds

Full review ➡️ t.ly/u7KIx

“With a good plot and some entertaining characters this was a compelling read.”

#DavidReynolds
@muswellpress.bsky.social @annerandomthings.bsky.social

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Emma | 𝚍𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚙𝚎𝚋𝚋𝚕𝚎𝚜.𝚌𝚘𝚖 @damppebbles.bsky.social · Jun 24

Kane by Graham Hurley. jenmedsbookreviews.com/2025/06/24/k... @mandie163.bsky.social

Kane by Graham Hurley.

Today on the blog Mandie is sharing her review of Kane, the brand new thriller from Graham Hurley. With thanks to Sophie Ransom for the tour invite, and publisher, Aries/Head of Zeus, for the copy …

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Emma | 𝚍𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚙𝚎𝚋𝚋𝚕𝚎𝚜.𝚌𝚘𝚖 @damppebbles.bsky.social · Jun 24

The Stranger in Room Six by Jane Corry lindasbookbag.com/2025/06/24/t... @lindasbookbag.bsky.social

The Stranger in Room Six by Jane Corry

My huge thanks to Jane Corry for ensuring I received a copy of her latest novel, The Stranger in Room Six in return for an honest review. It’s my pleasure to share that review today. I had original…

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SomethingAboutBooks23 @shonaholmes23.bsky.social · Jun 18

📚#BookReview📚

3.5⭐️💫#LoveAtFirstSight by #LauraJaneWilliams #CenturyBooks is a love story that doesn’t quite take the path you imagine it to, told in the author’s embracing writing style, you will be intrigued as to how it works out!❤️

Full Review 🔗 tinyurl.com/4zc3wz3s

#BookSky📚💙 #Bookblogger

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SomethingAboutBooks23 @shonaholmes23.bsky.social · Jun 23

📆📚#Blogtour📚📅

4⭐️ Today is my spot on the #BookBoyfriend by #lucyvine @simonschusteruk.bsky.social blog tour, as a big fan of Lucy’s books, I am very pleased to say this is another fabulous romcom read, with a main character with a love of books!🥰

Full Review 🔗 tinyurl.com/vdy5p234

#BookSky📚💙

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