This month I read... December

4/1/2015

December was a month of madness so as a result only one book was read. But boy was it a good one.

Dead Man Walking by Paul Finch

Ten years ago prolific serial killer, The Stranger, staked Dartmoor. Shot and believed dead he was never heard from again... When a brutal attack on two hikers shows startling resemblance to The Stranger's MO, DS Mark Hekenburg is drawn into a deadly game in which The Stranger holds all the cards.

This is the 4th DS Heckenburg book but it is my introduction to the series. And after this book I'll certainly be reading the rest. I don't want to give too much away as this thriller really is an edge of your seat book which shocks at every turn and keeps you guessing constantly. I like Heck, he reminds me of Luther, and the character is very believable. The writing style is excellent and fast paced. If you like books which make you hold your breath this is for you.

4.5/5

I had to take a photo of my review copy. I love being send books before they go to print!

I am currently reading:

Safe House by Chris Ewan

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (Book Club)

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16 Comments

Rachel Cooper link

5/1/2015 02:59:05 am

I haven't read a new book for ages. I re read the 50 Shades (guilty pleasure!) on my phone whilst stuck in hospital with my son but not picked up a proper book for ages - not likely to with a 3 year old, 2 year old and 5 week old. I do like the sound of Dead Man Walking - sounds like the sort of book I love!

chantelle hazelden (mamamummymum) link

5/1/2015 03:09:15 am

I've not heard of this author before but I do love a good thriller!! thanks for sharing with #readwithme x

From Mummy to Mum link

6/1/2015 03:10:22 am

I haven't heard of this author but the book sounds really intriguing. Will add this to my wishlist :)

The L's Mum link

6/1/2015 05:02:47 am

Sounds like it was a really interesting read. I would like to read more books and hope to this year as one of my resolutions. #AllAboutYou

Sarah @ let them be small link

6/1/2015 12:15:58 pm

I like the look of Safe House and it is in my to read list!
#readwithme

Kate link

7/1/2015 02:10:36 am

Oooh this sound sinteresting, I like thrillers like this! Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested

Colette link

7/1/2015 01:32:16 pm

Eee I'm no good with this sort of book!
Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested this week and a very Happy New Year to you x

Molly @ The Move to America link

9/1/2015 09:22:49 am

Oooh, this sounds fantastic - it will go on my list of books to read!

Bek Dillydrops link

9/1/2015 01:55:35 pm

This sounds like my kind of book! I think I will add this to my list. :-) #PoCoLo

Stephanie link

11/1/2015 05:13:27 am

Sounds a good read and one for my reading list #pocolo

Verily Victoria Vocalises link

11/1/2015 06:20:58 am

I love a good thriller - this definitely sounds like one for my list. Thank you for linking to #PoCoLo :) x

Hannah Mums' Days link

12/1/2015 12:25:49 pm

Sounds really good! I hardly ever read any fiction as I'm a bit of a business/productivity/self-improvement book junkie (gosh I sound so cool!) but I really do want to start having a bit of down time at night to get lost in a good fiction (I only read one last year but I LOVED it!!).

Thanks for linking up to #AllAboutYou xx

All about a Mummy link

17/1/2015 07:19:37 am

Also linking up to http://trainingmummy.com/weekendbookclub/

Mary @ Over 40 and a Mum to One link

17/1/2015 09:52:19 am

That's a new author for me, will have to search that out as think I'd enjoy it. Love Khaled Hosseini, I'm currently reading Melnitz by
Charles Lewinsky for a review and thoroughly enjoying that #WeekendBookClub

Training Mummy link

17/1/2015 11:18:38 am

Sounds like a great series to get into. Love crime novels especially series as it means you have a list of books to get into. Thank you for sharing on the #weekendbookclub