What a fabulous debut from Diane Clarke. Meticulously researched and evocatively set in North Wales and England, it explores the plight of WWII child evacuees through dual timelines. Through its tight cast of perfectly imperfect characters, the author showcases the damage that secrets can cause, especially within families. I confess to minimal sleep as I […]
Liam Murphy should be extremely proud of his debut novel, The Roadmap of Loss. A road-trip with a twist, the story takes us on a journey through the US and into the mind of a troubled man searching for something intangible. Lyrical, melancholy, humorous; it’s all that and more. From the Publishers: Raw and uncompromising, […]
The Pact is my favourite of Lisa Darcy’s books to date. Sometimes it’s fun to lose yourself in some Chick Lit and this one has lots going for it. For starters, it’s a tennis immersion; the game, the publicity, the players, the gossip. Wimbledon, Aussie Open, and more. It was fun to read familiar names […]
I can’t wait to get stuck into this. The Blurb: The unsolved murder of a ballroom dancer sets rookie journalist Jade Riley on a hunt for the killer. Journalist Jade is determined to write a career-defining article. Her dance instructor Anton wants to know who killed his fiancée. Caught between the glamorous world of ballroom […]
I was lucky enough to hear Shadley Fataar speak about Fury and Revenge in Cape Town recently. It was sobering to listen to his recollections of the experience of living under South Africa’s apartheid. From the shooting of protesters by police, to a father in exile, the author bore witness to escalating violence. No wonder, then, […]
This writing retreat looks like a great opportunity from Lisa Heidke (aka Lisa Darcy)
Edit: I’ve come back with my thoughts, after reading this page-turner. It was addictive; ‘high-octane thriller’ is an apt description. I hope the author brings us a sequel. I’ve just ordered my copy of this tech thriller after reading Andrea Barton’s interview with the author. I was interested to hear of an app Timo has […]
It’s no secret I love Scotland so I’m looking forward to reading this. NAC Book of the Month – September 2022 Sarah Bourne’s ‘Exile’ On a remote Shetland island, a mother and daughter’s strained relationship is tested as dark and long-hidden secrets are revealed . . .
I have read Sarah Hawthorn’s debut thriller A Voice in the Night and I was interested to hear that her recently released novel The Dilemma is an historical fiction. From the Blurb: This absorbing novel follows the parallel paths of two generations of women, and as each is faced with painful decisions and shocking discoveries, […]
NAC Books of the Month – in Audiobook Format Whether traveling, reading at night or it’s just so much easier for you than reading a book, more and more of us enjoy audiobooks as a preferred medium for our reading. Here’s a selection of our best audiobooks in women’s fiction & romantic comedy: – Sarah Hawthorn’s A Voice […]
