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Category: Reviews and recommendations

Robbie Coltrane’s true masterwork

October 15, 2022 ~ Joanna Baker ~ Leave a comment

Engrossing, compelling, timeless.

“This guy can really write.”

October 11, 2022June 30, 2023 ~ Joanna Baker ~ Leave a comment

After completing three degrees in literature, Peter Robinson discovered he'd been missing something ...

Blood on the Borders

October 9, 2022July 1, 2023 ~ Joanna Baker ~ Leave a comment

Clive James has been trying to read a Henry James novel.

Christine Falls by Benjamin Black

October 9, 2022August 18, 2023 ~ Joanna Baker ~ 1 Comment

Rich and profound, poetically written, haunting, moving. Sometimes I think Mr Black has forgotten he is writing a thriller. The writing is ofen poetic. He doesn’t seem to be able to help it.

Telling Tales by Ann Cleeves

October 9, 2022 ~ Joanna Baker ~ Leave a comment

P D James once said a mystery writer needs a sliver of ice in the heart in order to present people clearly, with all their failings. With Ann Cleeves books I don't see that. This is an author who cares about her people.  And so do we.

A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie

October 8, 2022 ~ Joanna Baker ~ Leave a comment

This is my first Goodreads review. And this is the first mystery I ever read. Why wouldn't I start here?

Forgotten Facts and Hidden Meanings

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 ~ Joanna Baker ~ Leave a comment

You can’t really discuss Australian crime fiction without mentioning Jane Harper’s first book. It has been spectacularly successful.
Here's one reason.

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