by Meryem El Mehdati — Portrays the grim reality of young workers in dead-end jobs. Bleak yet engaging, it feels like a heartfelt chat with a friend.
Actually, I’m A Murderer
by Terry Deary — With murder and mayhem galore, Actually, I’m a Murderer is an unpredictable, darkly entertaining and well written tale set in 1973.
The Maid, The Mystery Guest, The Maid’s Secret
by Nita Prose — Molly the Maid: naive, charming and delightful, she solves crimes while finding joy in cleaning.
The Mourning Necklace
by Kate Foster — Captures universal aspects of the human condition, illustrated through a unique story.
The Six Murders of Daphne St Clair
by Mackenzie Common — An original and engaging crime story wherein both the killer and investigator are unreliable narrators.
What Happens in the Dark
by Kia Abdullah — A legal thriller and domestic drama. It’s a good read with interesting characters and a twisty plot.
Kill Them with Kindness
by Will Carver — An intelligent speculative global-epidemic thriller that blurs the lines between fiction and reality.
The Neighbours
by Emma Babbington — A twisty psychological thriller with plenty of tantalising hints that will keep you guessing.
A Case of Mice and Murder
by Sally Smith — A Case of Mice and Murder is a sedate but gripping murder mystery in the classic tradition, set in London’s Inner Temple in 1901. Wonderful.
The Incandescent
by Emily Tesh — Set in an otherwise ordinary world but where magic and demons are an everyday reality, The Incandescent is a well-written, gripping story.
The Serial Killer Support Group
by DB Stephens — The police aren’t helping these women escape their violently abusive partners. But someone has decided it’s time for them to step up.
The Dark Hours
by Amy Jordan — With an interesting protagonist (a former detective in her 60s), The Dark Hours is a solid, well written and engrossing police procedural.
Scenes From a Tragedy
by Carole Hailey — Whether you want a fascinating primer on the psychopathic mind or just a cracking good whydunnit story, Scenes From a Tragedy delivers.
The Woman in the Wallpaper
by Lora Jones — A captivating and atmospheric blend of historical fiction and gothic mystery set during the French Revolution.
The Ballad of Mary Kearney
by Katherine Mezzacappa — The Ballad of Mary Kearney unfolds like a song, to tell a stirring tale of forbidden love, oppression and rebellion in 18th century Ireland.
Don’t Make Me Laugh
by Julia Raeside — Shines a Me Too searchlight on the comedy circuit. The nice guy is the usual toxic creep. Will he get his comeuppance?
The Wardrobe Department
by Elaine Garvey — The Wardrobe Department is a beautiful, quietly resonant read with emotional depth and atmospheric writing. Garvey is one to watch.
The Book of George
by Kate Greathead — Presents the story of a modern-day Oblomov, a feckless, endearing and infuriating man who never quite gets it together.
Mrs Hudson and the Capricorn Incident
by Martin Davies — Historical crime fiction set in the Sherlock Holmes universe. Entertaining, well written with strong characters and good dialogue.
The Sirens
by Emilia Hart — Magical realism meets historical fiction in The Sirens. Two sets of sisters, women in distress and an ocean offering comfort and succour…