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12-year-old Steven's life is pretty shit- bullies and school and poverty see to that, but mainly his unhappiness is down to the fact that 19 years previously his Uncle Billy was murdered by a child molester who is now banged up but who has never revealed the site of Billy's body. Steven decides to make contact with the killer.
This is a stunning debut, creepy and thrilling in equal measure with a dollop of sly humour when you least expect it.

Bought the first book in this trilogy. Sounds good! Never heard of the author before.

I took a notion to suddenly read this yesterday! I‘m giving this a pick. I find B Bauer so readable. Some of the same themes as in Snap ... I thought the beginning of this book strong , but it kind of tapered out for me. Still, a pick 👍🏻. Clever , full of heart , &
Murder. Thankyou @TrishB for sending this my way 🙏🏻

Thankyou so much @TrishB ... you are so generous.. I look forward to this book very much. I‘ve loved the other 2 I have read by B. Bauer! You‘re very good XXX

I went to the farm store for some shopping and went to the gw next to it and found these lovelies.

Thank you to @TrishB for recommending this crime novel (as a follow-up to Snap). It‘s Bauer‘s first book, and also the first in her Exmoor trilogy. It‘s bleak (in the best way!) and it‘s got a lot going for it: atmospheric with suspense and a strong sense of place; a cast of memorable characters; and a plot with momentum that builds to a crescendo. #Audiobook narrated by John Curless. Warning: contains psychopathic pedophile.

I‘m a third of the way through this crime novel #audiobook and ready to take a break from bleakness and pedophilia. I think I need some sweetness and light for a change of pace.

1. "Sexy" Jess after a boozey lunch with friends ?
2. No
3. A Christmas Carol!
4. Both
5. Just got the new Belinda Bauer as a Netgalley Arc ?. Called Spin, not on here yet

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My #whodunnituk arrived back from its travels today 😁 thanks to everyone who took part - loved reading your comments. Thanks to Ellie for a new lists book 💕 and Rachael for organising.
Look forward to doing it all again with some/all of you!

12 year old Steven wants to locate the body of his uncle who was killed years before by a child molester. He thinks this will “fix” his dysfunctional family. After months of unsuccessful digging on the moor, he decides to go to the source. His letter to the murderer in jail sets off a game of cat and mouse. My problem with the book is that too much of it was taken up by the tedious, mundane details of a Steven‘s life before it became suspenseful.

Sorry @TrishB but this book was not for me... I almost bailed at the mention of Avery killing the 2 cats, but forced myself to continue as it was part of #whodunituk. I'll write a more thorough review in the notebook. 2 ⭐

Not only did I receive my #whodunituk I also sent the one for January on to @thegirlwiththebookishcandle today.

Finished this months #whodunnitUK last night. I wasn‘t impressed at all. I found the bulk of it boring, a great premise with so much potential; I was sure I‘d love it. It just didn‘t flow well and the characters had no depth at all. The last 2 chapters were so fast paced, if the other 98% of the book had been like the last 2 then it would have been great!

@emily_m_tubb my #whodunnituk arrived yesterday! Thank you so much!!sophie enjoyed the chocolates 😘

#Whodunnituk is packed and ready to be sent Monday! @DeborahSmall I'm so sorry it's late 😣 Its been a very hectic December/New year 🤦‍♀️

A dark tale of suspense set in Exmoor. Twelve year old Steven is determined to find out what happened to his uncle Billy, who disappeared on the more when he was Steven's age.

Starting this one tonight for #Whodunnituk... sounds very intriguing 👍

And yes, those are Pikachu slippers you can see on my feet 😂

Finished my latest #whodunituk from @trishb this morning under my vitamin d lamp! Thanks Trish - really enjoyed this unique story told from a 12 year old boy's viewpoint. Especially loved the description of family and the love that is hidden amongst poverty and grief. Off it goes to @emily_m_tubb

Yes.

I am posting 2 reviews in a row about books that delve into the very disturbed minds of serial killers. 😬

This book is one I would not have selected on my own. It was sent to me as part of #whodunituk and selected by @TrishB .

Thank you thank you, @TrishB . I loved it. The writing was beautiful, the characters created strong feelings of love and disgust, and the isolated moorlands of England took on a personality all their own.

“By the time they got [to the sandcastle competition] a summer downpour had reduced the magnificent creations to vague, melting mounds, so the fairytale castle looked like the Titanic... Lewis‘s Dad [was] photographing them from several angles... “You can see how it WOULD have looked!‘ Lewis and his mother shivered under a flapping umbrella, rolling their eyes & whining loudly about getting inside for a cream tea.”

British culture in a nutshell!

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A children‘s soft play is an incongruous place to begin a book about a 12 year-old boy who contacts a serial killer accused of murdering his uncle.

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@TrishB - I think this was your selection?

Here are MOST of the contents of my #whodunituk parcel from @ScorpioBookDreams .

There WAS a gigantic chocolate bar. Don't ask me where that went.

Guys - I got this lovely #BookMail last Thursday from @ScorpioBookDreams for #whodunituk .

I was distracted that day so I'm only posting now.

Thanks to @TrishB for this great choice for #whodunituk. I really enjoyed this tense, atmospheric cat and mouse game between a serial killer and a 12 year old boy. Will be posting onto @Libby1 next week.

Starting my #whodunituk and it looks great. @TrishB @Caroline2

Just revived my #whodunituk from @Caroline2 and I love the card, writing set, and summer bookmarks. Thank you! 💕

An enjoyable, quick-read thriller! My first book from #whodunituk I'll be posting it on asap! @TrishB (I'll be replying to you too Trish, sorry for the delay my little boy has broken his collar bone, poor little chap!)

What a lovely dedication! 😍 ❤️ @TrishB

Time to get cracking on my #whodunituk book! @TrishB @ScorpioBookDreams 💀 📚

My #whodunituk arrived! Thank you @TrishB for my lovely bag!! 😍 I can't wait to use it on holiday! And the book sounds brill! 😮 thanks @ScorpioBookDreams for organising! So exciting!

#whodunituk @ScorpioBookDreams
@Caroline2 it's on the way with #litsypenpal stuff!
I forget to take a photo! 😀

I finished Blacklands on Tuesday morning... fun and fast paced suspense! #books #reading #BelindaBauer #read #bookstagram #booksandcoffee #starbucks

This child is playing such a dangerous game of cat and mouse!

#dogs #rescue

Up next for #AllHallowsRead.

Stephen, 12, thinks that if he can find out what happened to his uncle, who disappeared when he was 11, maybe his family would be a happier. So he starts writing letters with a serial killer who is in jail for similar crimes.. I really liked this book. Will definitely read more Bauer books!