Excellent and easy-to-read essay on psychosomatic illness, including case stories of psychogenic symptoms and illness.
Death At The Theatre
Death at the Theatre is the second book in the historical mystery series, Miss Hart and Miss Hunter Investigate. Set in London in 1932, kitchen maid Joan Hart, lady’s maid
The Mandibles: A Family, 2029–2047
An intelligent, beautifully written and brutally observed dystopian novel about an economic crash and the effect of money on people.
You Can’t Make Old Friends
You Can’t Make Old Friends is redolent of the classic noir detective novels. It’s well written, pacy and at times insightful. While much the dialogue, characters and scenes reek of
The Mysterious Benedict Society
A clever book for and about clever kids. Enjoyable for adults too. Uncondescending, imaginative, fast-paced and full of surprises.
Finished With Life
A novel of ideas including climate change, multiverses, freedom, family ties and family responsibility, artificial intelligence and more…
Holding
Tragedy and mystery in an Irish village. A strong plot, bursts of humour and interesting, well rounded characters.
Big Brother
A clever, thought-provoking novel about fat and dieting and about whether adults should feel or take responsibility for their siblings.
The Wicked Boy
Wonderfully researched, beautifully written account of true crime in the 19th century. Vivid depiction of the era, events and people.
