I got into Holly Jackson’s books by accident. I originally bought A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder as a present for my girlfriend. She loved it so much that she quickly got the rest of the series. After hearing her rave about them, I decided to read them too — and I’ll admit, they’re brilliant. …
What happens when a rockstar loses it all? Martin Kemp’s debut novel explores the darker side of fame, with a healthy dose of crime, blackmail, and redemption. Johnny Klein was the frontman of the band Klein. Back in the 1980s, he had everything — chart-topping hits, sold-out tours, a glamorous wife, and a mansion or …
First, let’s get all the gushy stuff out of the way. Stephen King may be the single biggest reason I do what I do. His influence on me, not only as a horror fan, but as a reader and writer, cannot be overestimated. And truth be told, it all started as a bit of an …
On Goodreads, I’m proud to be a member of Horror Aficionados. Every month, members vote for two books to read, usually based on a theme. I don’t vote myself — I’m more than happy to let fate decide the winners — but I do my best to read each month’s selections (even if I’m often …
I was a bit of a latecomer to the original Hunger Games books. Like many others, I saw the film series starring Jennifer Lawrence before I gave the novels a chance. It wasn’t until lockdown during COVID that I finally bought the original trilogy — and devoured them. Even though I already knew what was …