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Shelf Control #91 – 13/06/2025

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Happy Friday 13th friends! It’s the end of another working week for us 9-5 people. And, can I say, I’m ready for the weekend 🥳 It’s going to be a busy one, but I’m looking forward to it. But, for now though, we’re here to share my next Shelf Control feature. 

As always, before I get into featuring today’s chosen book, here’s a recap of what the Shelf Control is about.

Shelf Control is a meme run by Lisa at Bookshelf Fantasies. It’s a celebration of the unread books on our shelves! The idea is to pick a book you own but haven’t read and write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up.

If you want to read more about the Shelf Control feature, check out Lisa’s introductory post.

 

When You Disappeared – John Marrs 

 

Genre: Thriller

Pages: 349

Audience: Adult

Publisher:

Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013

 

Goodreads – When You Disappeared

When Catherine wakes up alone one morning, she thinks her husband has gone for a run before work. But Simon never makes it to the office. His running shoes are by the front door. Nothing is missing – except him.

Catherine knows Simon must be in trouble. He wouldn’t just leave her. He wouldn’t leave the children.

But Simon knows the truth – about why he left and what he’s done. He knows things about his marriage that it would kill Catherine to find out. The memories she holds onto are lies.

While Catherine faces a dark new reality at home, Simon’s halfway around the world, alive and thriving. He’s doing whatever it takes to stay one step ahead of the truth.

But he can’t hide forever, and when he reappears twenty-five years later, Catherine will finally learn who he is.

And wish she’d stayed in the dark.

 

My Thoughts

Not too long ago I enjoyed reading The Minders by John Marrs. It’s encouraged me to pick up more of his books. The synopsis of this book caught my attention even before reading The Minders. However, that has reinforced my want to pick up this book. I also want to pick it up because I’ve enjoyed a few mystery/thriller books so far this year. For a genre I enjoy, I feel like I went through a bit of a lull with reading these in favour of other genres. Naturally, I want to set this back aright. 

The synopsis has a good deal of mystery to draw us in before we even start reading. If The Minders is anything to go by, readers will be asking a lot more questions before we get answers. 

My only reservation about this book its that the first page of reviews on Goodreads are pretty polarised. Some love it, whilst others are not a fan. A couple of reading friends have picked this up and rated it 5 stars. May be I shouldn’t put too much stock in what others have rated it and just go for it myself. We’re all different. Of course I’ll give it a chance, and perhaps take it with a pinch of salt as it is John Marrs debut novel. It was originally titled “The Wronged Sons” when it was published in 2013. 

Thanks for checking out today’s Shelf Control post. Have you read When You Disappeared? 

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Shelf Control #90 – 23/05/2025

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Happy Friday, friends! It’s the start of a long weekend here in the UK, and I’m looking forward to a cheeky extra day off work. We’re not quite there yet, though! In today’s Shelf Control post, I feature the first book in a young adult series with a bizarre premise. 

As always, before I share details of the book, here’s a recap of what Shelf Control is.

Shelf Control is a meme run by Lisa at Bookshelf Fantasies. It’s a celebration of the unread books on our shelves! The idea is to pick a book you own but haven’t read and write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up.

If you want to read more about the Shelf Control feature, check out Lisa’s introductory post.


#MurderTrending – Gretchen McNeil

Genre: Thriller

Pages: 352

Audience: Young Adult

Publisher: Freeform

Publication Date: 07 Aug 2018


Goodreads – #MurderTrending

 

@doctorfusionbebop: Some 17-year-old chick named Dee Guerrera was just sent to Alcatraz 2.0 for killing her stepsister. So, how long do you think she’ll last?

@morrisdavis72195: I hope she meets justice! She’ll get what’s coming to her! BWAHAHA!

@EltonJohnForevzz: Me? I think Dee’s innocent. And I hope she can survive.

WELCOME TO THE NEAR FUTURE, where good and honest citizens can enjoy watching the executions of society’s most infamous convicted felons, streaming live on The Postman app from the suburbanized prison island Alcatraz 2.0.

When seventeen-year-old Dee Guerrera wakes up in a haze, lying on the ground of a dimly lit warehouse, she realizes she’s about to be the next victim of the app. Knowing hardened criminals are getting a taste of their own medicine in this place is one thing, but Dee refuses to roll over and die for a heinous crime she didn’t commit. Can Dee and her newly formed posse, the Death Row Breakfast Club, prove she’s innocent before she ends up wrongfully murdered for the world to see? Or will The Postman’s cast of executioners kill them off one by one?


My Thoughts

The strange concept behind #MurderTrending is why I added it to my reading list in September 2019. The appeal to a younger audience is apparent in the emphasis on social media. However, with it a more prevalent element of modern life, it’s an idea we are all very familiar with.

Aside from the bizarre premise, there’s a mystery here to draw readers in. Why is Dee being lined up for a crime she didn’t commit? Is she really innocent? There are already a number of unanswered questions before we even get to the first page!

This book has very mixed reviews, so I don’t know what to expect. However, this Shelf Control post has got me keen to try this first book and see what I think. If I like it, there are a couple more books in the series I can dive into.

What do you think of today’s Shelf Control feature? I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s post!

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Shelf Control #89 – 09/05/2025

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Happy Friday everyone! It’s the turn of my regular Shelf Control feature today, and I have an interesting thriller novel next on my list that makes today’s feature.

Before we get into it, here’s a recap of what my Shelf Control feature is all about.

Shelf Control is a meme run by Lisa at Bookshelf Fantasies. It’s a celebration of the unread books on our shelves! The idea is to pick a book you own but haven’t read and write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up.

If you want to read more about the Shelf Control feature, check out Lisa’s introductory post.


Friends Like These – Sarah Alderson

Genre: Thriller

Pages: 320

Audience: Adult

Publisher: Mulholland Books

Publication Date: 13 Dec 2018


Goodreads – Friends Like These


One wrong click can ruin your life…

Lizzie hasn’t thought about her colleague Becca in years – not since the accident.

Then Becca’s ex-boyfriend turns up on Tinder, and Lizzie’s curiosity is sparked.

It looks like Becca hasn’t changed. She’s still all over social media: #perfectlife, #perfectjob, #blessed. Lizzie can’t resist a dig. But she sends her mean comment to Becca by mistake…

She’s about to find out you can’t always believe what you see online.

And that with friends like Becca, you don’t need enemies…

 

My Thoughts

I quite enjoy books in which the story we’re given isn’t quite what it seems. By the synopsis, that’s the premise of this book. However, we aren’t told much, and so my curiosity is piqued as to just how far this goes.

With the emphasis on social media and image perception, it’s a fairly modern take on a thriller. I’m looking forward to seeing how much this has a bearing on the story. If nothing else, it’s a very relatable occurrence to many people these days!

I also like that this book isn’t too long. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy several hundred-page epics. However, I think thrillers are better suited to a more modest page count. That’s just me, though. This also works out well as it will be a fun read to throw in for a change-up if I do want a change from some larger books. As our work book club can testify, they also make good selections for discussion because it’s a popular genre and can be read quite quickly! We’ve read two lately – The Housemaid and The Perfect Wife.

Have you read Friends Like These, or anything similar you would like to recommend?

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Shelf Control #88 – 18/04/2025

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Happy bank holiday Friday, friends! Today’s Shelf Control post comes to you after a much-enjoyed day off work. That’s always a bonus, yes?

I may not have been at work today, but I’m not off the hook from providing you with the next instalment in my Shelf Control series. And it’s a good one today, fellas, so get strapped in.

Today’s feature is a courtroom thriller with the added twist of multiculturalism. I will provide a word of warning here that the story and courtroom case centre around an alleged sexual assault. If reading about this makes you uncomfortable, this is full disclosure here to stop reading— and also to not read this book.

Here’s a recap of what Shelf Control is all about… and then we’ll get stuck in, shall we?

Shelf Control is a meme run by Lisa at Bookshelf Fantasies. It’s a celebration of the unread books on our shelves! The idea is to pick a book you own but haven’t read and write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up.

If you want to read more about the Shelf Control feature, check out Lisa’s introductory post.


Take It Back – Kia Abdullah   

Genre: Courtroom Thriller

Pages: 384

Audience: Adult

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Date: 08 Aug 2019

 

Goodreads – Take It Back

 

IT’S TIME TO TAKE YOUR PLACE ON THE JURY.

The victim: A sixteen-year-old girl with facial deformities, neglected by an alcoholic mother. Who accuses the boys of something unthinkable.

The defendants: Four handsome teenage boys from hardworking immigrant families. All with corroborating stories.

WHOSE SIDE WOULD YOU TAKE?


My Thoughts

It’s been a little while since I picked up a thriller that takes place in the courtroom. However, it’s a genre I like and I have several books on my reading list that fit into this sub-genre. The latest I added was The Sentence back in January 2024 – I need to add more to my reading list clearly! 

I have no idea how the implied cultural aspect and classism is going to shape the narrative. Will it make it different from our more Westernised view of how proceedings would take place? I guess that depends entirely on where the book is set.

Honestly, I don’t know very much going into this book other than the synopsis. That was enough to capture my attention and get this book on my reading list pronto. I really like the sound of the book and I’m intrigued to see what this narrative and author has to tell us.

Thanks for reading today’s Shelf Control. Have you read it back or any other book similar to it? Would you recommend this?

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Shelf Control #87 – 21/03/2025

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Happy Friday and welcome to today’s Shelf Control post. Today’s feature is an unusual choice – but it’s for that reason I want to pick it up. It’s a folkloric retelling in graphic novel format. Compared to my usual reading, it’s quite out there. However, it has a feminist slant that I’m looking forward to exploring!

As ever, before I get into the details, here’s a recap of what Shelf Control is all about.

Shelf Control is a meme run by Lisa at Bookshelf Fantasies. It’s a celebration of the unread books on our shelves! The idea is to pick a book you own but haven’t read and write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up.

If you want to read more about the Shelf Control feature, check out Lisa’s introductory post.


The 100 Nights of Hero – Isabelle Greenberg   

Genre: Graphic Novel / Folklore Retellings

Pages: 244

Audience: Adult

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

Publication Date: 20 Dec 2016

 

Goodreads – The 100 Nights of Hero

 

‘A feminist fairy-tale… A wondrously intricate book, and a witty attack on the patriarchy, this is an instant classic.’ Observer

From the author who brought you The Encyclopedia of Early Earth comes another Epic Tale of Derring-Do.

Prepare to be dazzled once more by the overwhelming power of stories and see Love prevail in the face of Terrible Adversity!

You will read of betrayal, loyalty, madness, bad husbands, lovers both faithful and unfaithful, wise old crones, moons who come out of the sky, musical instruments that won’t stay quiet, friends and brothers and fathers and mothers and above all, many, many sisters.


My Thoughts

If there is one thing I tried my cell phone, it’s my willingness to try reading new things. In fact, one of my goals for this year is to read more out of my comfort zone. Whilst I wouldn’t describe this as necessarily a stretch, it is different.

I don’t typically read graphic novels, and I tend to stay away from shorter stories as well. The 100 nights of hero is both of these things. However, I think it will be a satisfying change of pace to the typical books I read. Sometimes, it’s nice to do something a little bit different or read something refreshing and new to act as a palette cleanser.

I don’t really know what to expect with the 100 nights of hero, but that’s okay. In a way, I think going into this book blind will make this an entertaining story for me. I’m not too familiar with the story it is retelling, but I can brush myself up on that detail

Thanks for checking out today’s Shelf Control post! Have you read The 100 Nights of Hero?

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Shelf Control #86 – 07/03/2025

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Good evening and welcome to today’s Shelf Control feature. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve shared one of these posts. But, I’m back and happy to share a science-fiction book I’ve picked up before and I’m looking forward to returning to. Before I get into the details, here’s a recap of what Shelf Control is all about.

Shelf Control is a meme run by Lisa at Bookshelf Fantasies. It’s a celebration of the unread books on our shelves! The idea is to pick a book you own but haven’t read and write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up.

If you want to read more about the Shelf Control feature, check out Lisa’s introductory post.

In today’s post, I feature a book I started but put down a few years ago. I enjoyed the first book in the series, but I was struggling with longer books at the time. I had started the second book in the series, but ultimately decided to ‘temporarily’ put it down in favour of other books.


Howling Dark – Christopher Ruocchio   

Genre: Science-fiction

Pages: 688

Audience: Adult

Publisher: Gollancz

Publication Date: 23 Jul 2019

 

Goodreads – Howling Dark

The second novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire.

Hadrian Marlowe is lost.

For half a century, he has searched the farther suns for the lost planet of Vorgossos, hoping to find a way to contact the elusive alien Cielcin. He has not succeeded, and for years has wandered among the barbarian Normans as captain of a band of mercenaries.

Determined to make peace and bring an end to nearly four hundred years of war, Hadrian must venture beyond the security of the Sollan Empire and among the Extrasolarians who dwell between the stars. There, he will face not only the aliens he has come to offer peace, but contend with creatures that once were human, with traitors in his midst, and with a meeting that will bring him face to face with no less than the oldest enemy of mankind.

If he succeeds, he will usher in a peace unlike any in recorded history. If he fails…the galaxy will burn.

 

My Thoughts

It’s been a few years since I put this down, so the break between stopping this book and my intended restart date has been a little longer than the ‘temporary’ break planned. Admittedly, I’m going to benefit from a recap of the first book’s events, or a reread, to get back into the series.

What also excites me about this book is that it’s a relatively new author to me. I’ve only read the first book of the series, and since I started it with the proof I got from Gollancz years ago, the series has expanded. It’s nowadays total of six primary works- and there’s a final seventh coming up. There are also side stories along the way, so there’s plenty for me to get stuck into!

I enjoy the science-fiction genre. In a slight twist, this series is marketed as a space opera. If I recall correctly, there is a lot of drama, tension, and action to keep me engaged throughout this now epic series.

An additional bonus is that I already have a copy of this second book on my shelf waiting to be picked up. Fingers crossed, it’s not too long before I get there.

Thanks for reading today’s Shelf Control post! Does Howling Dark appeal to you?

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Shelf Control #85 – 24/01/2025

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Good evening readers and welcome to this Shelf Control post – hope you are well? It’s been a wild one here! Today I’ve been relegated to working from home as the office was shut due to storm Éowyn. All things considered, I’ve not suffered badly. Losing half a roof tile is nothing compared to other people. Someone had half their roof ripped off!

Anyway, less of topical commentary and more of what to expect from this Shelf Control. Shelf Control is a meme run by Lisa at Bookshelf Fantasies. It’s a celebration of the unread books on our shelves! The idea is to pick a book you own but haven’t read and write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up.

If you want to read more about the Shelf Control feature, check out Lisa’s introductory post.

In today’s post, I feature the first police procedural in a good while. I enjoy the genre but don’t read a lot of it. No doubt I’ll be changing that soon!


The Whisper Man – Alex North

Genre: Thriller / Police Procedural

Pages: 384

Audience: Adult

Publisher: Celadon Books

Publication Date: 22 Aug 2019

 

Goodreads – The Whisper Man

 

If you leave a door half-open, soon you’ll hear the whispers spoken…

Fifteen years ago, a serial killer known only as ‘The Whisper Man’ wreaked havoc on the sleepy village of Featherbank.

But with the killer behind bars, the village is now a safe haven for Tom and his young son Jake to make a fresh start.

Until another boy goes missing. It feels like history is repeating itself.

Could the killer still be out there – and can Tom protect his son from becoming the next victim?

 

My Thoughts

I already have a copy of The Whisper Man, so I anticipate I’ll be picking up this police procedural soon. I enjoy picking up books like this, even if I don’t very often. The suspense is already palpable from the synopsis. Once we get into the story, it can only grow from there!

I added this book to my TBR in June 2019 and purchased a copy on Kindle on 2020. Taking advantage of a book being discounted to 99p is always a good idea when you read as much as I do!

Alex North is a new author to me. At the time I added this to my TBR, he had nothing else published under that name. Now in 2025 he has several books out, and another due out in May. What I hadn’t realised is that he’s also published multiple books under the pseudonym Steve Mosby. If I go on to enjoy this book as much as I think I will, then I have plenty more of his to read in future.

Do you like the sound of The Whisper Man? Have you read it and is it worth the positive press it’s received?

Stay safe and I’ll see you in my Sunday Summary in a couple of days!

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Shelf Control #84 – 10/01/2025

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Happy Friday friends and welcome to today’s Shelf Control instalment. This is my third post this week – but I’ve enjoyed putting out more content. Although it means I have more to do, and I’m busy at work at the moment, I’ve had fun!

I’ve already talked about books coming up in my immediate TBR this week. Today’s post is about looking ahead a little further and getting myself hyped up for future reads. Before we get stuck in, here’s a summary of what to expect from this Shelf Control post.

Shelf Control is a meme run by Lisa at Bookshelf Fantasies. It’s a celebration of the unread books on our shelves! The idea is to pick a book you own but haven’t read and write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up.

If you want to read more about the Shelf Control feature, check out Lisa’s introductory post.

 

The Song of the Sycamore – Edward Cox

Genre: Fantasy/Science-fiction

Pages: 496

Audience: Adult

Publisher: Gollancz

Publication Date: 22 Aug 2019

Goodreads – The Song of the Sycamore

 

On the broken world of Urdezha, Wendal Finn died on the hostile plains of the wasteland, one more casualty in the endless war between the city-dwellers and the clansfolk. But now Wendal has returned to his home city of Old Castle, possessed by something he brought back from the wasteland, something old and best left forgotten. The spirits are calling it Sycamore, an ancient entity out to avenge all victims of murder. And in a city like Old Castle, no one is innocent.

With his mind trapped inside a dead body, Wendal can do nothing but watch as Sycamore turns him into a serial killer. Until the magicians take an interest in him. Preserving Wendal’s body and trapping Sycamore inside it, the magicians now have the perfect assassin at their disposal. Whenever they need an enemy removed, they can set the killer loose on Old Castle. Between these moments of horror, Wendal struggles to piece together the remnants of his former life. He wants to know why his wife died while he was fighting in the war, but no one will tell him, no one wants him to know. Left to his own devices, Wendal picks at the scabs that cover the dark secrets of the magicians and reveals a threat to every city on Urdezha.

The clans are massing. A supernatural storm is raging across the wasteland. It has already destroyed one city, and now it is heading for Old Castle. And the only one who might prevent oblivion is the murderous entity who the spirits are calling Sycamore.

 

My Thoughts

Admittedly, I added The Song of the Sycamore to my reading list because I loved the author Edward Cox’s The Relic Guild trilogy. I didn’t pay too much attention to the premise of this book. His writing captured my attention enough that I want to pick up any of his books regardless.

I still stand by that. However, revisiting and actually paying attention to the synopsis of the book this time has gotten me excited to pick it up. It’s a unique idea, and readers of my blog will know how I feel about assassin protagonists. For those not in-the-know, I’m reading Fool’s Errand by Robin Hobb right now.

It’s sounds a completely different style to The Relic Guild, but I’m intrigued. It reminds me a little of Crowfall by Ed McDonald in setting. As to whether it actually is similar, or if it lives up to that expectation, remains to be seen.

Have you read The Song of the Sycamore?

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Shelf Control #83 – 20/12/2024

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Today’s Shelf Control post has helped me whittle three reads off the TBR, as well as share this new fantasy trilogy!

Before we get stuck into the book, here’s a recap on what to expect from my Shelf Control feature.

Shelf Control is a meme run by Lisa at Bookshelf Fantasies. It’s a celebration of the unread books on our shelves! The idea is to pick a book you own but haven’t read and write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up.

If you want to read more about the Shelf Control feature, check out Lisa’s introductory post.


Middlegame – Seanan McGuire

Genre: Fantasy

Pages: 492

Audience: Adult

Publisher: Tor

Publication Date: 07 May 2019

 

Goodreads – Middlegame

Meet Roger. Skilled with words, languages come easily to him. He instinctively understands how the world works through the power of story.

Meet Dodger, his twin. Numbers are her world, her obsession, her everything. All she understands, she does so through the power of math.

Roger and Dodger aren’t exactly human, though they don’t realise it. They aren’t exactly gods, either. Not entirely. Not yet.

Meet Reed, skilled in the alchemical arts like his progenitor before him. Reed created Dodger and her brother. He’s not their father. Not quite. But he has a plan: to raise the twins to the highest power, to ascend with them and claim their authority as his own.

Godhood is attainable. Pray it isn’t attained.


My Thoughts

I added Middlegame thinking it was a standalone fantasy. It’s actually part of a trilogy, so I have the flexibility of reading it either way. I don’t think the books follow the same characters, so it doesn’t really matter.

I’m intrigued by the hinted-at amorality and darker side of magic. It’s giving me dark academia vibes, and that’s a sub-genre I’ve discovered and really enjoyed in recent years. Babel and The Secret History are examples of how much I’ve gotten on with it so far.

I love the emphasis on characters with affinity for language and maths. At school, they were subjects I enjoyed more than most. As to what impact this has on the storyline is anyone’s guess. Well, until I read it that is!

For the most part, I’m going into the book blind. I haven’t seen or heard much about it from other readers or bloggers. The synopsis just caught my attention and I’m always willing to give something new a go.

Have you read Middlegame?

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Shelf Control #82 – 29/11/2024

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Good evening and happy Friday friends! Welcome to today’s Shelf Control feature post!

I’m glad to be back sharing my regular Friday features. Although they are quite easy content for me to do, I do enjoy the benefits of looking ahead and around my TBR to get a feel for what books I have on the list. It helps me get excited for when I finally get to them.

Today’s feature is a pretty big name author. I have yet to try any of his books, which is a reason of itself for why I’m looking forward to giving this a go.

Before I share the deets though, here’s a recap on what my Shelf Control posts look like: –

Shelf Control is a meme run by Lisa at Bookshelf Fantasies. It’s a celebration of the unread books on our shelves! The idea is to pick a book you own but haven’t read and write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up.

If you want to read more about the Shelf Control feature, check out Lisa’s introductory post.


Memory Man – David Baldacci

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Pages: 416

Audience: Adult

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Publication Date: 21 Apr 2015

 

Goodreads – Memory Man

When Amos Decker returned home eighteen months ago to find the bodies of his wife and only daughter, he didn’t think he could carry on living. Overwhelmed with grief, he saw his life spiral out of control, losing his job as a detective, his house and his self-respect.

But when his former partner in the police, Mary Lancaster, visits to tell him that someone has confessed to the murder of his family, he knows he owes it to his wife and child to seek justice for them.

As Decker comes to terms with the news, tragedy strikes at the local school. Thirteen teenagers are gunned down, and the killer is at large. Following the serious brain injury Amos suffered as a professional footballer, he gained a remarkable gift – and the police believe that this unusual skill will assist in the hunt for the killer.

Amos must endure the memories he would rather forget, and when new evidence links the murders, he is left with only one option.


My Thoughts

I’m always willing to try new authors. The great thing about giving them a go is that if you enjoy their books, you’ve got plenty more of their work to try.

That’s especially the case with big names like David Baldacci. Memory Man itself is the first of 7 primary works as of drafting this post. On top of that, he’s published books in 11 other series and a number of standalones! I doubt his fans are bored…

I added Memory Man to the TBR for a few reasons. Firstly, the synopsis caught my eye. Murder and memories best forgotten? Sign me up! Secondly, it’s a reasonably recent book in terms of David’s career as an author. Rather than going back to a book when he first started out, I want to see what his established style is. Then, if I’m happy I like it I can work my way back through his works if I’m interested.

Personally, I’m surprised I’ve gotten so far into my blog and reading hobby and still not picked up books by household names such as David. But then, I guess it’s also personal preference. Eventually I’ll get there, and I’ll always try everyone at least once. That’s only fair, right?

Have you read books by David Baldacci? Do you have any recommendations you would like to share?

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