April 17th, 2023 by Melanie3101

Edited in June 2022, this is the second in this gritty contemporary series The Intemperance Diaries and focuses on the trials and tribulations of Cameron.

 

Cameron Cunningham is flying high. Young, bold and ambitious, the rising star of Sydney’s advertising industry is one deal away from landing the biggest promotion of his career. But, for the man so used to having it all go his way, life is about to get a whole lot harder.

Burdened by family and threatened by failure, the weight of expectation looms large. Petty rivalries and fractured relationships jeopardise the best-laid plans, as jealousy, spite, addiction, and violence threaten to push things out of control. Can Cameron rise above or will it all come crashing down?

Frank and uncompromising, The Excelsior Appointment is a story of winning and losing, of fickle friendships and brotherly love. Written by David Lloyd Thomas, it is the second book in the contemporary fiction series The Intemperance Diaries.

The Excelsior Appointment – David Lloyd Thomas

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April 17th, 2023 by Melanie3101

Edited in March 2022, this is the second in the enjoyable Eastwold cosy mystery series.

 

Reverend Alina Merrycott returns in a new story when her friend, the author Lucinda Elmhurst comes to stay.

When the body of an aspiring author is found in the Eastwold village library, Vicar Alina Merrycott is appalled to find herself thrust into the middle of another murder investigation. Since the victim used to be PA to illustrious author, Lucinda Elmhurst Alina’s close friend and house guest, the case becomes personal.

Determined to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice, Alina delves into the victim’s past and uncovers a web of secrets and lies. But as the investigation heats up, Alina realizes that the killer may be closer than she thought. Will Alina be able to solve the crime before the killer strikes again, or will she become the next victim?

Join Alina in this delightful British cosy mystery as she unravels the clues and brings the killer to justice.

Literary Murder – Cassie Rush

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April 17th, 2023 by Melanie3101

Edited in December 2021, this is the first in the new DI Hogarth series. As always a gripping page-turner.

 

A WOMAN IS FOUND DEAD IN A SEASIDE HOLIDAY APARTMENT. SHE WAS LEFT NAKED – STABBED THROUGH THE HEART.

Witnesses say Vicki Braithwaite’s recent behaviour was wild and dangerous, but Detective Joe Hogarth doesn’t trust the testimonies or the evidence. Something doesn’t add up – and Hogarth is determined to find the truth.

The nature of the victim’s recent relationships are enough to suggest that she was responsible for her own demise. But Hogarth doesn’t believe it – because everything he learns about the woman’s way of life contradicts her final actions.

Vicki Braithwaite is a woman who doesn’t make sense… And the more Hogarth learns the closer he gets to the terrible truth…

Just who is the mysterious Mr Selmar? And why did he want Vicki dead?

Detective Inspector Joe Hogarth, DS Palmer and DC Kaplan must work through the lies in a complex and beguiling case… and the deeper they delve, the murkier it gets

In a thrilling conclusion, DI Hogarth and his team must track down a killer before they can escape.

The Dark Inside – Solomon Carter

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April 17th, 2023 by Melanie3101

Edited in November 2021, this is the seventh in this gripping post-apocalyptic series.

After defeating Nelson and his crew, Maddie and her group from Evening Shade are ready for some rest and relaxation before the big push to prepare for another post-apocalyptic winter. But trouble once again finds our group and this time, it is knocking at their back door.

News from Rank and his new friends down south rocks Maddie’s world and ignite her worse fears. She’ll be forced to make tough decisions, ones that she isn’t prepared to make. It will take a miracle—or an army to defeat this enemy and preserve their homestead.

Defiance – T.L. Payne

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