We Can Be Heroes: A Survivor’s Story by Paul Burston

We Can Be Heroes: A Survivor’s Story by Paul Burston

Happy publication day to Paul Burston. We Can Be Heroes, his fiercely honest memoir is out now and is quite the read. I'm sharing my thoughts today. Thanks to publisher, Little A, for the early copy for review. Here's a little more about the book: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 01 June 2023Publisher: Little A About the [...]

Eighteen Seconds by Louise Beech

Eighteen Seconds by Louise Beech

Today I am sharing my thoughts on Eighteen Seconds, Louise Beech's moving and thought provoking memoir which is out today. Happy publication day, Louise. My thanks go to the publisher, Mardle Books, for the advance copy via Netgalley. Here's what the book is about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 27 April 2023Publisher: Mardle Books About the Book [...]

The Real Prime Suspect: From the Beat to the Screen. My life as a Detective, by Jackie Malton and Hélène Mulholland

The Real Prime Suspect: From the Beat to the Screen. My life as a Detective, by Jackie Malton and Hélène Mulholland

Today I am sharing my thoughts on The Real Prime Suspect, the memoir of former Met Police Detective Jackie Malton, the inspiration behind the character of Jane Tennison in Lynda La Plante's Prime Suspect. I won a copy of the book in a Twitter competition last year and it's been calling to me from the [...]

Unlawful Killings – Life, Love and Murder: Trials at the Old Bailey by Her Honour Wendy Joseph QC

Unlawful Killings – Life, Love and Murder: Trials at the Old Bailey by Her Honour Wendy Joseph QC

Today I'm sharing my thoughts on a non-fiction book, Unlawful Killings by Her Honour Wendy Joseph QC. I saw the author on a panel at Capital Crime and the book immediately grabbed my attention. Who wouldn't want to hear about the process of a trial told through the eyes and ears of a Judge who [...]