Sophie Hannah – The Last Death Of The Year

My fondness for the work of Agatha Christie is well known. I even reference her works in my own own published books. Plus many have been reviewed here on www.booknerdni.wordpress.com, including previous Poirot novels by this author Sophie Hannah. Taking on the role of writing further adventures for such a beloved character as Hercule Poirot is no mean feat and once again Sophie makes it as if the Queen of Crime herself had…

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Robert Thorogood – A Meditation On Murder

At the time of writing Death In Paradise the TV detective drama series is in its 15th season. The Caribbean set phenomenon was created by Robert Throrogood, who penned many of the TV episodes as well. Robert is also behind the equally popular spin--off TV shows Beyond Paradise and Return to Paradise. This book however is the first in a series of novels that Thorogood penned and features the original Death In Paradise team of…

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All About History – Jack the Ripper (8th Edition)

London's East End will forever be known as the site of the legendary Jack The Ripper series of (still) unsolved brutal murders in 1888. There have been countless books, articles, television, movie and even stage adaptations of what must be one of the most famous unsolved crimes in history. Jack the Ripper continues to fascinate us. Amateur sleuths strive to solve the mystery, new technology sheds no insights and there…

https://booknerdni.wordpress.com/2026/02/25/all-about-history-jack-the-ripper-8th-edition/

Agatha Christie – Miss Marple and Mystery

To many of us the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie was at her creative best when penning short stories. During her long writing career Agatha was responsible for a number of short story compendiums. Her most famous creations Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot were featured in numerous novels as part of shorter more punchy and concise offerings from Christie. These shorts have were pulled together into themed books and in turn…

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Frank Jones – Murderous Women

When it comes to murder the majority of us will have the name of a man in our head. It is not that women do not commit heinous murders, plot elaborate killings and much more. It is simply that whilst we are used to thinking of men as the more violent sex. The people who abuse others, appear more overtly violent in their nature and are recorded as killing spouses, children and strangers.

https://booknerdni.wordpress.com/2026/02/09/frank-jones-murderous-women/

Chris Frost – the Killer’s Christmas List

Here is my 2025 festive read finally reviewed. I usually tend to read at least one Christmas themed book a year. However although I am a bit late in writing this, the weather is indeed still wintery and snow storms are bombarding many of us this February 2026. The Killer's Christmas Lists by fellow Northern Ireland born author Chris North definitely ticks all of the yuletide murder mystery book boxes.

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Talking Bottom – A Guide To The Cult Sitcom

As a person born in the early 1970s I was the perfect age when the UK's alternative comedy scene hit the ground running and the family friendly comics of the day were systematically replaced a more anarchic and trailblazing style. Comedy clubs sprang up, young up and coming talent got to showcase their talent and spotting this trend TV executives took a risk and let these young, sometimes angry and politically young men and…

https://booknerdni.wordpress.com/2026/01/29/talking-bottom-a-guide-to-the-cult-sitcom/

Jay Shetty – Think Like A Monk

Recent years has seen me want to learn more about myself and open my at times very one-tracked way of thinking to other ideas. Mindfulness and positivity being more meaningful than hectic day-to-day life. So I picked up this book by respected author, speaker and profound thinker Jay Shetty. Think Like a Monk is a highly interesting offering in the self help area of books.

https://booknerdni.wordpress.com/2026/01/27/jay-shetty-think-like-a-monk/

W. J. Burley – The Wycliffe Omnibus

Superintendent Wycliffe is the main character in this omnibus of stories by the author W. J. Burley. The long-running Wycliffe series of detective novels by former teacher Burley are set in his native Cornwall. One of the most easterly areas of England and the landscape, at times wild weather and the locals are all perfectly described in each and every title in the series.

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John Lennon – The Lives Of/ Biographies

John Lennon really does not need much of an introduction does he. The Liverpool born UK singer/songwriter who found fame as a guitarist/singer in The Beatles and as one half of the most respected and well-known song-writing duos of all time. Here I have decided to gather three biographies about the late musician and global icon, giving each their own brief review and what makes them stand out from each other.

https://booknerdni.wordpress.com/2026/01/26/john-lennon-the-lives-of-biographies/