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Last Night at Villa Lucia: A totally addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist | Simon McCleave

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Cerys has bought Villa Lucia in Tuscany. Harry is found murdered in the Villa's pool. The police descend on the property in order to discover who killed Harry. Can Cerys uncover the truth before everything shatters around her? The story is in multiple timelines. The characters were unique. I liked some of them but disliked others.

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EadieB A lot of characters were alcoholic so there were themes of alcoholism and abusive relationships. The plotting was good with twists and turns which made the story good reading until the very end. If you like stories about characters overcoming addictions then you will love this book. I look forward to reading another book by Simon McCleave and I highly recommend this novel. 4mo

TheSpineView Fantastic! 4mo

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Dead in the Water (the Anglesey Series, Book 5) | Simon McCleave

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DI Laura Hart and DI Gareth Williams relationship is now one of waiting to be married and it finally does happen at the end of this book. But first they need to solve 2 mysteries. Abby White, a 17 year old girl, is missing. Sheila Jones is killed at a nearby women's prison. She is under investigation for suspicious activity, drugs related.

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EadieB The decision is made to insert an undercover officer but nobody in the prison knows that. Both cases seem to be linked. Through twists and turns, Abby White's case is solved. I was really surprised at what happened with Abby's case. I am now hoping for another book in the Anglesey Crime series. If you like books with action then you will love this book. Highly recommended! (edited) 6mo

DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 6mo

TheSpineView Fantastic! 6mo

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The Drowning Isle | Simon McCleave

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On a remote island, there‘s nowhere to run… Callum and his three best friends are celebrating their eighteenth birthdays with an epic camping trip to the mysterious Llanddwyn Island, off the coast of Anglesey. Then Callum disappears, and the others return to the mainland in a state of shock. When his body is discovered, DI Laura Hart is brought in to investigate.

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EadieB Is the murder the work of the Fair Men, a pagan group with a dark history who still hold their ceremonies on the island? Or were the boys less tight-knit than they would have Laura believe? Amongst all the mysteries and lies, Laura is sure about one thing: the island will not give up its secrets easily… This is an atmospheric mystery with DI Laura Hart uncovers ties with drugs snd crime. It is well-plotted and satisfying. 11mo

EadieB The twists and turns kept me reading until the very end. If you like police procedurals then you will love this book. I would definitely recommend this book to others. 11mo

DieAReader Awesome! Great to have you with us! 11mo

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Andrew65 Always a favourite, and I love books set on islands where the island is a character of its own. 11mo

TheSpineView Sounds good! 11mo

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DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳Awesome! 11mo

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In Too Deep | Simon McCleave

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Laura Hart, after two months and the kidnapping of her son, has re-joined the force as a DI. Jamie McCann has disappeared without a trace twenty years ago but a skeleton has been found near a seaside town of Beaumaris, Anglesey. Laura‘s investigation leads her to MI5 and the Real IRA but nobody seems to want their secrets to come out.

EadieB This turned out to be a really interesting book after a bit of a slow start. The twists and turns about midway forced me to read without putting the book down until the cliffhanger of a finish. I am now looking forward to Blood On The Shore, the 3rd book in The Anglesey Series. If you like a thrilling mystery, then you would love this book. 2y

EadieB Simon McCleave is a writer that knows how to deliver an exciting adventure with every read. Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books for a copy for an honest review. 2y

EadieB This is my #BookSpin book! 2y

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Andrew65 I really enjoyed this one and helped that it was based around Beaumaris, an area I know well as we had a holiday near the Castle there a few years ago. 2y

EadieB @Andrew65 well that must have been nice to holiday near the castle! 2y

Andrew65 @EadieB It‘s a lovely area of Anglesey. 2y

TheSpineView Fantastic!💙📖📘📚📚📚 2y

EadieB @Andrew65 I can believe it! 2y

EadieB @TheSpineView Thanks! 2y

Clwojick Woohoo! 2y

DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 2y

TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! 2y

Lizpixie Nice job🙌 2y

EadieB @Lizpixie Thanks! 2y

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Untitled | Unknown

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A London journalist is run off the road and killed, it seems that his death might be linked to his investigation into plans for a nuclear plant. Is the murder linked to an American power company with a dark past who want to bury the story? There are also locals who stand to make millions from the plant‘s construction. It soon appears there might be an event in Jake‘s past that might provide the clue.

Andrew65, TheAromaofBooks

EadieB This is the 13th book in DI Ruth Hunter series. DI Ruth Hunter investigates a suspicious death. Twists and turns end in the fact that Nick is arrested and held in jail. Hopefully, he will be released in the next book. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. If you love police procedurals, true-to-life characters, and psychological twists, then you‘ll love this book. #BookSpinBingo 2y

Andrew65 Will be interesting to see how the Nick story resolves itself. 2y

EadieB @Andrew65 Right! We seem to have to wait until next February. 2y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y

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The River Seine Killings | Simon McCleave

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A Missing Ex-Partner. A Web of Corruption. Can DI Ruth Hunter locate and rescue the woman she loved before she vanishes again, this time forever?

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EadieB This book takes place on The River Seine in France where Sarah is being held captive. Ruth finds herself embroiled in the dark underbelly of French political and police corruption and the world of sex trafficking. Ruth is wondering who she can trust, who is following her and if she will ever see Sarah again. If you like chilling police procedurals, then you will love this book. 2y

Andrew65 Reading this over the next 24 hours, just need to finish my current book. 2y

EadieB @Andrew65 Great! Easy read! 2y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y

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The Conway Harbour Killings | Simon McCleave

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A murdered sports coach. A missing girl. Can DI Ruth Hunter unpick a web of lies and betrayal before the killer escapes?
Detective Ruth Hunter‘s ongoing quest for her missing partner has taken a dramatic twist as she continues to live her life away from London in Snowdonia.

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EadieB When a popular rugby coach is brutally murdered, and a young woman vanishes, Ruth must examine the secret lives of a local community in shock.
As Ruth, and her sidekick DS Nick Evans, begin to uncover a confusing mesh of dark deception, she realizes that the answer might lie in the victim‘s own clandestine life. However, every time Ruth thinks she has the killer in her sights the case turns to implicate another suspect. 2y

EadieB I enjoyed this book. There are a large number of suspects and DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans are looking for motives from their suspects. The murder of the rugby coach is finally solved in the end. Rhona is still looking for Sarah and the search may be coming to an end. I'm looking forward to the next book as it will be centered in France looking for Sarah. 2y

EadieB If you like chilling police procedurals, true-to-life characters, and psychological twists, then you‘ll love Simon McCleave‘s page-turning thrill ride. 2y

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Andrew65 Great review. 2y

Bluebird Sounds like another new author and series for me to try….not that I need more to add to my ever expanding tbr mountain. Lol 2y

EadieB @Bluebird yes it‘s a good series! 2y

Tove_Reads Now we need to get to Sarah for real. 2y

Andrew65 @Tove_Reads Yes we do! 2y

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 2y

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The Menai Bridge Killings | Simon McCleave

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A young couple on the run. A trail of death and destruction. Can DI Ruth Hunter stop Snowdonia's answer to Bonnie and Clyde before another innocent victim is murdered?
This is the 8th book in the DI Ruth Hunter series. It is a definite page-turner. The characters are believable and I had a hard time putting the book down.

Andrew65, TheAromaofBooks

EadieB The plot pace kept me reading until the very end. Sian's death is keeping Ruth and Nick reeling. Ruth's search for Sarah is still going on and the excellent cliffhanger keeps us looking forward. Finn and Kat made for an empathetic Bonnie and Clyde type read. I'm looking forward to the next installment to check out what happens with Nick, Amanda and Georgia. If you love action thrillers then you will love this series. Check it out! 2y

Andrew65 Great review! 2y

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The Solace Farm Killings | Simon McCleave

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A fanatical religious cult. A growing list of missing teenagers. Can DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans uncover the dark secrets of Solace Farm before there is another ritual killing? D.I. Ruth Hunter has made a new life in North Wales, although an unexplained event from her past keeps drawing her back to her past life in London.

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EadieB Ruth and her partner, DS Nick Evans, discover a series of missing teenagers and are forced to investigate a local religious sect who inhabit the remote Solace Farm. When Ruth realizes that the enigmatic cult leader isn't all that she seems to be, she has a race against time to save the vulnerable inhabitants from total destruction. 2y

EadieB I enjoyed this book from the beginning to the end. It had interesting characters and a good plot with twists and turns. If you like action thrillers then you would enjoy this one. Looking forward to the next book in the series. 2y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y

Tove_Reads Can‘t believe S is gone though 😭😭😭 2y

EadieB @Tove_Reads I can‘t believe it either! 2y

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White Forest Killings | Simon McCleave

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A dangerous Islamic terrorist. A safe house in the middle of Snowdonia. Can DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans deliver the suspect safely before there is a deadly rescue attempt?
This book is a fast-paced terroristic threat and very different then the familiar police procedural we are used to. It was a rollercoaster ride and totally gripping.

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EadieB Nick Evans wife, Amanda, is about to give birth to their child. Will Nick make it home in time? Ruth is taken off to a secret location and is finally rescued. I'm now looking forward to reading the next book in the series. 2y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y

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