by Nita Prose — Molly the Maid: naive, charming and delightful, she solves crimes while finding joy in cleaning.
Tag: US
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.
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.
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
by Grady Hendrix — A horror story, of subjugated children, pregnancy and forced adoption, witchcraft and a pact with the devil.
Havoc
by Christopher Bollen — Incisive social satire featuring wealthy guests and a terrifying 8 year-old kid in a Luxor hotel during the Covid pandemic.
The Busy Body
by Kemper Donovan — A homage to Agatha Christie, recommended for fans of well-written modern crime fiction in the classic tradition.
Key Lime Sky
by Al Hess — A fun, quirky cozy alien invasion romp that also addresses themes of isolation, queer identity and “logical” family.
Tom Lake
by Ann Patchett — Tom Lake is a nice book, very pleasant to read, not particularly challenging but beautifully written. Lockdown without the pandemic.
Tell Me What I Am
by Una Mannion — Portrays coercive control and domestic violence. Highlights the difficulties facing victims’ families and the lack of legal support.
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone
by Benjamin Stevenson — A very clever and funny contemporary novel based on the 10 Commandments of crime fiction, as written in 1929.
Email from the Future
by Michael Rogers — A compelling and thought-provoking speculative novel set in a future where things ARE better, where people managed to fix the world.
Triflers Need Not Apply
by Camilla Bruce — There’s no excuse for being a serial killer… Or is there? Superbly written, captivating and vivid historical novel based on a true story.
Early Morning Riser
by Katherine Heiny — Shines with intelligence and warmth. Beautifully written exploration of love, marriage and the meaning of fidelity.
Ministry for the Future
by Kim Stanley Robinson — There’s no magic bullet for the climate. We may need a complete rectification of our values, lifestyles and social structures.
The First Days
by Rhiannon Frater — As The World Dies Book 1. Great story, characterization and dialogue, tense plotting and emotional impact… and the best ever opening scene.
Devolution
by Max Brooks — Experts may warn us and small outbreaks may scare us, yet we still manage to convince ourselves that nothing will go wrong. Till it does.
The Wasteland Saga
by Nick Cole — Introspective, melancholy but ultimately uplifting exploration of the human condition after the apocalypse.
The Truth Machine
by James L. Halperin — More relevant than ever. Imagine if we could wipe out Fake News and lying, scumbag politicians thanks to a reliable lie detector?
Skeltons’s Guide to Domestic Poisons
by David Stafford — A delightful book, an absolute treat. Detective novel in the cosy/classic style set in the 1920s, but with a modern pace. Quirky and funny.
Accidental Evil
by Ike Hamill —