Reveiw: Disruption by Chuck Barrett

If you are a fan of shows like 24 or Spooks then this book will be right up your street.

Fast paced action with detailed descriptions of characters and locations that make you feel like you are there. It reminded me of the Da Vinci code in the way the characters are rushing from place to place to try to prevent Disruption. It's also very topical considering the increasing reports of hacking in the media.

I was slightly disappointed that the book 'borrows' one of popular MH370 conspiracy theories as I felt it was a bit lazy as well as being disrespectful to the missing and their families. The author does explain its inclusion in the afterword though.

Disruption is available from Amazon from October 25th at £6.10 for the Kindle edition.

[Based on NetGalley ARC]

Review: Hide and Seek by M.J.Arlidge

I'm a big fan of M.J. Arlidge and Hide and Seek does not disappoint. Following on from the events of
Little Boy Blue - Grace finds herself in prison, on remand for a crime she didn't commit.

The book is a quick read due to the suspense that drags you through. There's lots of twists and turns that keep you guessing and when the real killer is revealed it comes as a enormous surprise. As with Arlidge's previous books there is just enough description to allow you to picture the locations in your head without there being so much the action is lost.

Whilst the book follows on from events of the previous novel and past characters are brought back there is enough explanation included so that new readers will be able to enjoy the book just as much as regular readers.

Hide and Seek will be available from Amazon from September 8th for £9.49 for the Kindle Version.

[Based on NetGalley Review Copy]

Review: Hide and Seek by M.J.Arlidge

I'm a big fan of M.J. Arlidge and Hide and Seek does not disappoint. Following on from the events of
Little Boy Blue - Grace finds herself in prison, on remand for a crime she didn't commit.

The book is a quick read due to the suspense that drags you through. There's lots of twists and turns that keep you guessing and when the real killer is revealed it comes as a enormous surprise. As with Arlidge's previous books there is just enough description to allow you to picture the locations in your head without there being so much the action is lost.

Whilst the book follows on from events of the previous novel and past characters are brought back there is enough explanation included so that new readers will be able to enjoy the book just as much as regular readers.

Hide and Seek will be available from Amazon from September 8th for £9.49 for the Kindle Version.

[Based on NetGalley Review Copy]

Review: The Starved: Inception by Rick Ochre

In The Starved: Inception by Rick Ochre two men, Carl Yoder and Hank Phipps are volunteers in an experiment into starvation. The experiment brought them closer together and changed their outlook on life – in more than one way.

Rick Ochre’s book is a solid read. It’s enjoyable and short enough to get through in one sitting if so desired, without feeling as if the story is rushed. The plot becomes clear quite early on, and despite one twist halfway through follows a predictable path. This is not necessarily bad – but to me was less of a horror/thriller because of this, as there were few thrills to be had, very little suspense or gore (aside from the obvious). This is not a book that is going to stop you sleeping – in fact I read it in a tent during a storm and didn't get as much as a goose bump. However the interesting psychological aspects made up for the lack of thrills.  

The Starved is let down by its length –at 151 pages it is more of a novella than a true novel, and whilst it doesn't feel like anything is missed out of the story it is disappointing that the author gets bogged down in pages and pages of describing the domestic arrangements of Yoder and Phipps, particularly the insecurities of Yoder’s wife. Whilst this adds depth to the characters, it doesn't add to the plot and is mildly offensive to women (although well in keeping with the time the story is set). These pages would, in my opinion, have been better spent adding in a little suspense.

The Starved: Inception is out May 4^th and is available from Amazon.co.uk for £2.60.

[Review copy provided by NetGalley]