James Patterson – 25 Alive
James Patterson is one of those authors I see on bookstore shelves and in all of my years of reading and reviewing all manner of books, I have not picked up one of his many published works, until now. So what triggered this sudden decision? I saw a few episodes of a TV cop show called WMC The Women's Murder Club and realised it was inspired by the books of Patterson.
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Bruce Dickinson – What Does This Button Do?
A great many of us Know Bruce Dickinson as the main frontman for the legendary Heavy Metal/Rock band Iron Maiden. But like all of us there is a lot more to Bruce than just singing vocals at the top of his lungs, running about the stage like a man half his age and penning number one albums/records. Here in his own words is the autobiography of Bruce Dickinson.
https://booknerdni.wordpress.com/2026/06/14/bruce-dickinson-what-does-this-button-do/
Agatha Christie – Partners In Crime
Agatha Christie is more known for her creations Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. Both of which paved the way for so many murder mystery and detective stories and are as popular today as they were upon their first publishing. However as fans are well aware Christie penned a number of stand alone tales. Short story collections and stage plays during her long writing career.
https://booknerdni.wordpress.com/2026/06/12/agatha-christie-partners-in-crime/
Richard Osman – We Solve Murders
For a time Richard Osman was the tall one with glasses on TV quiz Pointless. He then produced a best-selling book series about the small group of retired people living in a residential complex. The Thursday Murder Club series of books is still growing and there has even been a US backed movie version as well. But here with We Solve Murders we move out of the cosy crime territory of TTMC titles.
https://booknerdni.wordpress.com/2026/06/07/richard-osman-we-solve-murders/
M.C. Beaton – Death Of A Travelling Man
The late M.C. Beaton is perhaps one of my favourite authors in the cosy crime genre of detective/murder mystery novels. Her novels are perfect easy-going and relatively quick reads, yet never once have i failed to enjoy any of her works. Like Agatha Christie Beaton is best-known for her long-running series of Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth books. Both having made into well-received television adaptations over the years.
https://booknerdni.wordpress.com/2026/06/04/m-c-beaton-death-of-a-travelling-man/
John Connolly – Night Music – Nocturnes Volume 2
A decade after his first volume of macabre short stories and novellas. Best-selling author John Connolly returned to the genre with this title. Night Music - Nocturnes Volume 2. Now as reviewed on this very blog Connolly is best-known for his Charlie Parker book series. Every Dead Thing kicked that off to huge acclaim. I am proud to say that I was involved in a literary festival in what is now my adopted hometown of…
https://booknerdni.wordpress.com/2026/06/02/john-connolly-night-music-nocturnes-volume-2/
Frank Skinner – On The Road
Frank Skinner is one of those stand-up comedians who has been fortunate enough to make it big not only on the tough comedy circuit, but also on television. He began his career in 1987, went on to win the coveted Perrier Award a mere four years later and became a household name. His brand of laddish comedy was perfect for the time.
https://booknerdni.wordpress.com/2026/05/26/frank-skinner-on-the-road/
Robert Thorogood – The Killing Of Polly Carter
On the literary front Robert Thorogood is perhaps better known for his Marlow Murder Club series of murder mystery books. However the creator and writer/producer of the hugely popular Death In Paradise TV series has also penned a number of novels based on the original Saint Marie Police team and their Detective Inspector Richard Poole. Unlike the previous title reviewed here on www.booknerdni.wordpress.com in this series…
https://booknerdni.wordpress.com/2026/05/26/robert-thorogood-the-killing-of-polly-carter/
agatha Christie – The Hound Of Death
Short story collections are something I particularly enjoy. The ability to tell an engaging tale in a mere 20 pages or so is admirable. For those in the know Agatha Christie was a fan of shorter storytelling. Here ideal novel length desired was 50,000 for example. And as we can tell by the many short adventures of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple she penned many featuring them.
https://booknerdni.wordpress.com/2026/05/15/agatha-christie-the-hound-of-death/
Alexandra Benedict – The Christmas Jigsaw Murders
A late review here for this festive season book. But like any literary work, why not read when you want instead of following the book store rules? The Festive Christmas Jigsaw Murders is a pretty fast-paced affair of a read. This reviewer had to pull myself away from it a few times for such menial tasks as eating and sleeping.
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