Here The Truth Lies by Seb Kirby

Here is my #Review on @Seb_Kirby latest psychological thriller.

As an avid #reader I love to get my head into a book, this was certainly no exception. As soon as the postman delivered it, I was out in the garden with my nose firmly in it!

Seb describes things so well, I felt I was actually treading the streets and smelling the air. Its the type of story I love to watch on TV, I was trying to guess things as I turned each page but became so engrossed I just couldn’t put this fabulous thriller down.

There were times I found myself wanting to be able to turn the pages faster to make sure all was ok in this gripping edge of the seat read.

All I can say is WOW what a blooming fantastic read that was, certainly I feel this is going to be a top seller.

I rate this book 5/5

Sometimes your past is stranger than you ever imagined
Emma Chamberlain has a consuming ambition – to prove the innocence of a convicted murderer sentenced to life. But the more she digs into the evidence, the more she is forced to confront threatening secrets about her own past that lead her to the ultimate question – who is Emma Chamberlain?
To discover the truth, Emma must expose those responsible for a dark conspiracy that has ruined the lives of many and now threatens her own.

About the Author

Seb Kirby is the author of the James Blake Thriller series (TAKE NO MORE, REGRET NO MORE and FORGIVE NO MORE), the psychological thrillers EACH DAY I WAKE and SUGAR FOR SUGAR and the sci-fi thriller DOUBLE BIND. An avid reader from an early age – his grandfather ran a mobile lending library in Birmingham – he was hooked from the first moment he discovered the treasure trove of books left to his parents. He was a university academic for many years, latterly at University of Liverpool. Now, as a full-time writer, his goal is to add to the magic of the wonderful words and stories he discovered back then. He lives in the Wirral, UK.

http://sebkirbyauthor.blogspot.co.uk/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Here-Truth-Lies-gripping-psychological/dp/1986374149

Drift Stumble Fall by M. Jonathan Lee

I am most certainly in #teamhideaway. As a #bookreviewer I love to sit down in a quiet corner, open up a brand new book ( yes book) and get into the moment.

I have read @MJonathanLee previous book “Broken Branches” and loved that, #driftstumblefall has lots more, who would have thought one could be gripped any more than he gripped me before!!

This is such a realistic book and thought provoking its an emotional story of not realising what you could have done until it is much too late. It’s a story of family loss and feelings of annoyance.

Some of the characters I liked in this book, others really annoyed me, but that’s good in a book it just proves what a good writer M Jonathan Lee is.

Drift Stumble Fall is one of those books that will stay with me for some time.

I rate this book 5/5

About the Book
Richard feels trapped in his hectic life of commitment and responsibility. From the daily mayhem of having young children, an exhausted wife and pushy in-laws who frequently outstay their welcome, Richards existence fills him with panic and resentment. The only place he can escape the dark cloud descending upon him is the bathroom, where he hides for hours on end, door locked, wondering how on earth he can escape.
Often staring out of his window, Richard enviously observes the tranquil life of Bill, his neighbour living in the bungalow across the road. From the outside, Bills world appears filled with comfort and peace. Yet underneath the apparent domestic bliss of both lives are lies, secrets, imperfections, sadness and suffering far greater than either could have imagined. Beneath the surface, a family tragedy has left Bill frozen in time and unable to move on. As he waits for a daughter who may never return, Bill watches Richards bustling family life and yearns for the joy it brings. As the two men watch each other from afar, it soon becomes apparent that other peoples lives are not always what they seem.

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About the Author

M Jonathan Lee is a Yorkshire-based author and mental health awareness campaigner. He began writing seriously in 2006, shortly after the suicide of his brother, Simon, and his own struggle with anxiety and depression. It took nearly five years for Jonathan to write his first novel, The Radio – a black- comedy which deals with suicide which was shortlisted for the Novel Prize 2012 (for unpublished authors) and subsequently published in 2013.

Jonathan campaigns tirelessly to remove the stigma associated with mental health problems and works closely with various mental health charities including Mind, Time to Change and Rethink, frequently blogs for the Huffington Post and is a regular guest on BBC Radio Sheffield talking about mental health. He regularly speaks in local schools and colleges on writing and mental health and is currently spearheading a local outreach project in which local churches provide assistance to those affected by anxiety and depression.

Before writing full-time, Jonathan held a senior position in a FTSE100 company. He lives in Barnsley, Yorkshire, with his second wife, five children, two cats and a dog.

https://www.mjonathanlee.com/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drift-Stumble-Fall-Jonathan-Lee/dp/0995492344

Emu With Attitude

I recently discovered a fabulous #Artist from Hull in East Yorkshire. Walking around Hull Minster at a Craft Fair a Lady’s work really appealed to me.

Saffi Brown really is a gem and her work is fantastic. She has a page on Instagram and I shall pop the link on this post.

Saffi is available for commissions and when mine was delivered by hand last night I was highly satisfied.

I was attracted to this Emu with attitude, I fell in love with his eyes at first but the colours really compliment my newly decorated room.

He is painted with Indian ink on canvas and really stands out. He certainly is my Emu with Attitude.

For anyone wanting to see more of Saffi’s work please pop over to her Instagram page and take a look. She really is a talented young lady xx

https://www.instagram.com/saffibrown_art/

The Dream I Have Had For Years

I have had a dream for a very long time of actually having my get own Reading Shed. I know exactly how I’d like too.

The decoration on the inside would be very much like a beach hut, with pastel colours adorning the walls of pink, blue, lemon or mint, with various pictures and bunting and loveliness.

I would have lovely squishy cushions on my comfy chair, and I funky little table for my copious amounts of coffee and books!!

My late Mum used to love reading in the garden and I know she would be smiling down on me as I sat in my little den amongst my books. Dad was a big reader too, and from 1937 to 1969 he served in the Merchant Navy so to have something ” Nautical” in my Reading Shed, really is a must.

He used to sing a song, he had a lovely voice ( he used to sing in a church choir as a young boy) the song was ” Red Sails In The Sunset” maybe I could get this made into a canvas for my little nook.

My home is in no way chintzy and I am not really a frilly girly girl, but the Shed really is my dream and who knows, one day, it may happen. I somehow doubt it very much as they cost an absolute fortune, but my dream has been in my head and heart for many years and it is certainly not going to leave me soon.

Oh….How I’ve Missed You All

#BookPublishers #Authors #Writers

As you may or may not have noticed, my reviewing has stood still for some time. Basically I can only now review Paperbacks.

It’s odd that when I had my kindle I seemed to whizz through books at a rate of Knots, but now when I decide to pick up a “real book” it takes me longer to digest each page.

Having to try to find a nice bookmark has been hard too. If I’m reading a book I never bend the spine back or the pages, that’s just not right!

So, I always like to mark my page with a bookmark. I’m still using a cardboard one I’ve had for years which is magnetic but feel if I have a new book then a second hand bookmark is like wearing a brand new outfit with a tatty pair of slippers, yup I’m an odd one!

Anyway, I’m back… I’m Blogging and more importantly I shall be reviewing books again. So if any publishers or authors out there would like me to take a look at their upcoming book then please do get in touch, you can see the genre’s I like by my posts. They are True British Crime, Biographies,Fiction, Chick Lit, Thrillers, quite a wide range don’t you think..

I do always leave reviews on Amazon UK and .Com and also Goodreads and every social network there is, nowhere is safe once I start.