Debut Novel Archives

I can’t remember how long I wanted to read a CJ Tudor. Since the author blew up with her debut novel, The Chalk Man, I was intrigued. Mystery, thriller, maybe with a little sprinkle of horror, it’s always a good combination for me. And the more gruesome, the better! The book might not have been exactly what I was expecting, but CJ Tudor’s writing is one I want to read again. Title: The Chalk Man Author: CJ Tudor Publication year: 2018 Length: 9 hours 50 minutes Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror Pace: Medium Story focus: Character & Plot It was the summer of 1986 when everything changed. One accident on a fair ride begins a succession of events that will change Ed and the whole town. Meanwhile, Ed and his friends start to communicate using chalk stick figures, and what starts as a child’s play quickly takes a turn for the …

The best time of the year has come once again. The air is getting colder, and the days are shorter. The prime cosy time is upon us, and nothing like a chilling and dark mystery to rock you back to sleep. There is something delicious about reading murder mysteries and creepy stories in autumn. Maybe it’s the change to darker days or the association with Halloween. Either way, reading is always better when it’s colder outside and nothing like picking up a Ruth Ware to make the most out of it. Author: Ruth Ware Pages: 338 Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Horror First Publication: July 2015 Synopsis Nora hasn’t seen Clare for ten years. Not since the day Nora walked out of her old life and never looked back. Until, out of the blue, an invitation to Clare’s hen party arrives. A weekend in a remote cottage – the perfect opportunity …

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