Mandie and I have been really lucky as for the past couple of years, at least until Covid struck, we've been taking an early summer break up in Northumberland. One of the places we visited, a little off the beaten track as it were, was Chillingham Castle. Knowing how remote it is, how difficult the [...]
Today is a very special day. Today we make a leap back in time as Mandie takes a look back to the 'incident' that was the catalyst for all that was to come, some of the most exciting, character and setting rich stories you could hope to read. This is how Ryan became the Ryan [...]
Day ten in our LJ Ross month and I'm taking over for the day to re-share my thoughts on Longstone, the next in the DCI Ryan series. I really do love this series, the brilliant setting and characters, and there is nothing nicer than sinking into another novel. Just in case you've somehow missed it, [...]
Next up in our month long celebration of the books by LJ Ross, Mandie has her review of book nine, The Hermitage. We were lucky to visit the site last year whilst on holiday and it's fair to say that we were more than a little inspired by reading this book, and if you'd like [...]
Today the blog goes back to Mandie once more for her thoughts on Seven Bridges, book eight in the DCi Ryan series. I have mixed feelings about this book. I'm very torn. Not because it's not any good - it is absolutely excellent. It is just, well ... Really? All joking aside, if you'd like [...]
