'Body of Lies', the fourth and final Kat and Lock books is out next May! Here is my spoiler free review.

Thank you to HQ Stories and Rachel Quin Marketing for sending me a proof of The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts, which is out 15th Jan. Here's my review:

I have read 79 books so far in 2025! Here is what I read and my standouts

One of my new favourite Christmas traditions is seeing how Anna is in the latest Jo Middleton festive mystery!

Punk spirit, Northern grit and crime drama chaos. Yes! Check out my review for Sam Frances' ONE BY ONE.

Today is my turn on the Random Things Tour for Nicci Cloke's 'Her Many Faces'. Here's my review:

📚#BookReview📚 4⭐️#AllEyesOnYou by @samfranwriter.bsky.social @headlinebooks.bsky.social is a debut thriller, introducing us to DS Alice Washington investigating a crime writer who is being stalked by someone who take her books a little serious…🔍 Full Review 🔗 tinyurl.com/5n7yjs46 #BookSky📚💙

How stunning is the cover for @kathrynsharman.bsky.social's 'The Second Home'?! Publishing with @hodderbooks.bsky.social May 2026 and available to pre-order now. I am all over the holiday rental and second home concept and can't wait to read it! bethreadscrime.com/2025/11/28/c...

Amazing news from @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social that Lisa Jewell has been announced as Programming Chair for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival! Now can we get everyone to rock up to her opening speech in 'None of This is True' double denim?! bethreadscrime.com/2025/11/26/l...

If you’re looking for a tense, fast-paced thriller, then you should get all aboard and choo-choose C. M. Ewan's 'Eye Spy'. Out March 2026.

I have spent some time updating bethreadscrime.com. I have improved the tags, browsing by tags and added in a Standout Read highlight on reviews of my favourite books, as I'm not a fan of ratings systems! If you don't want to miss any of my reviews/events coverage then subs are much appreciated ☺️

Here's my beginners guide on book blogging and reviewing:

I have managed to read 8 books from my 2026 release calendar post so far! It's been updated with the review links to each inside. What 2026 crime and thriller books are you most excited for? bethreadscrime.com/2025/10/08/2...

I loved 'Greedy' by @callieuntitled.bsky.social which is out next year. Here's a taster of my review: a repeat serving of thriller with an added generous 2-tbsp dash of horror! If that whets your appetite then click here for the full serving: bethreadscrime.com/2025/11/14/g...

My good friend @aquintillionwords.com asked me to select one of my favourite books of 2024 for her 12 in 2025 challenge. I went with Strangers in the Car by C. M. Ewan. Here's what Em thought: bethreadscrime.com/2025/11/14/s...

Greedy by Callie Kazumi review. A repeat serving of thriller with an added generous 2-tbsp dash of horror.

My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney review. One of those rare books that, as soon as you finish it, you want to go straight back to the beginning. bethreadscrime.com/2025/11/11/m...

A wonderful debut in Glaswegian vernacular that features the best dog name. Mon click the link, dinnae worry ma review's nae spoilers. Ah'm no grass.

Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister review About The Book Book: Caller Unknown Author: Gillian McAllister Standalone or Series: Standalone Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph Publication Date (UK): 9th April 2026 My Review Simone, a successful chef and restaurant owner, has flown to the USA to be…

Hello, Transcriber by Hannah Morrissey review The Black Harbour series comes to the UK.

Wow! Watch Your Back is a deeply human crime story that will stay with you. Fantastic work from Emma Christie. Check out my full review here

Very excited for a new Pebble after so long! Loved my Steel and Time ones

New review: Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray. The 2026 legal thriller that will form the basis of Presumed Innocent season 2.

A wonderful cannibal themed tea hosted by Criminally Good Books whilst watching Jessie Elland in conversation with Lucy Rose discussing The Lamb 🥩

There are SO many amazing sounding crime fiction and thrillers publishing in 2026! Here is a round up of what we can look forward to...

Last week I got to attend a fantastic talk for Rebecca Philipson's fab debut, How to Get Away with Murder!

Thank you to Bookoutre for including me on the blog tour for Natali Simmond's The Ex I Buried. Here's my review.

UK Book Blogger Awards 2025 Longlisted! Please vote I am thrilled to have been longlisted for 3 awards this year. Please do consider voting for me! ☺️

How to Get Away with Murder by Rebecca Philipson review Who IS Denver Brady?

Woah! I absolutely did not expect to have been nominated for the Heart of Gold longlist in the UK Book Blogger Awards. Thank you to whoever nominated me, you legend 💖 Voting is now open here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Strange Houses by Ut The mysterious Japanese author is back with more strangeness.

Girls to the Front by Lucy Nichol review

Dead in the Water by John Marrs review Yes, yes, yes! Marrs fans will love this.

Two Kinds of a Stranger by Steve Cavanagh review Book 9 in the Eddie Flynn series is here!

High Season by Katie Bishop review One testimony sent Josie to prison. Twenty years later, Nina is questioning her memory of the night.

The Lucky Winners by K. L. Slater reviews About The Book Book: The Lucky WinnersAuthor: K. L. SlaterStandalone or Series: Standalone Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph Publication Date (UK): 14th August 2025 My Review Dev and Merri are happily married but having to tighten the purse strings. So…

The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke review About The Book Book: The Ending Writes Itself Author: Evelyn Clarke = ? & ?Standalone or Series: Standalone Publisher: HQPublication Date (UK): 7th April 2026 My Review During the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, myself and five other…

It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara review A terrifying lesson to always double check you're in the correct WhatsApp group before sending!

This looks so cosy! I mean I know we're in July (just) but I'm looking forward to this and Not Another Bloody Christmas too

This one is a lot of fun!

Want to know what the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate is like? Check out my blog post here! Thank you so much to @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social and @edpr.bsky.social for the pass, I had THE best weekend. #TheakstonsCrime bethreadscrime.com/2025/07/26/t...

Just had to verify my age on Bluesky with a face scan. Very glad it didn't tell me what it estimated my age to be 😅

Such a great weekend! Huge thanks to all the team who work so hard on this

Apologies for the lack of updates on here! Spent a month touring Europe in our van then came back and added a new member to our family! Please meet Cheddar

Can You Solve the Murder? by Antony Johnston review. This interactive game book was so much fun! 🔍

Bitter Sweet by Hattie Williams review Another one slightly out of my usual comfort zone but that I am glad I read!

CAN YOU SOLVE THE MURDER? LIVE CONTINUES this week with events at Waterstones Chelmsford and Waterstones Fareham Whiteley! Join me for a unique, specially-written interactive event to see if YOU can solve the mystery… Tickets available direct from the venues:

Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year voting Every year, one of my favourite events – the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival – kicks off in my hometown of Harrogate with the awards evening on Thursday night. Shortlisted this year are for the Crime Novel of the Year are: The Cracked Mirror…

No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done by Sophie Hannah review About The Book Book: No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have DoneAuthor: Sophie HannahStandalone or Series: StandalonePublisher: Bedford SquarePublication Date (UK): 19th June 2025 My Review The blurb for this one grabbed me. There…

Three weeks left til @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social Theakstons Crime Writing Festival! Would love to say hello to anyone going ☺️ #booksky