Blog Tour - The Silent Listener - Lyn Yeowart

 

I'm delighted to be today's stop on the blog tour for The Silent Listener, the debut novel by Lyn Yeowart. Unfortunately I didn't have time to fit this book into my reading schedule before the tour, but I do have a copy sitting patiently on my TBR and I'm really looking forward to reading it. Let me tell you all about it and maybe you'll want to add it to your library as well.

 

Propelling the reader back and forth between the 1940s, 1960s and 1980s, The Silent Listener is an unforgettable literary suspense novel set in the dark, gothic heart of rural Australia.

Deep red scars. Cold dark secrets . . .

In the cold, wet summer of 1960, 11-year-old Joy Henderson lives in constant fear of her father. She tries to make him happy but, as he keeps reminding her, she is nothing but a filthy sinner destined for Hell . . .Yet, decades later, she returns to the family’s farm to nurse him on his death bed. To her surprise, her ‘perfect’ sister Ruth is also there, whispering dark words, urging revenge.

Then the day after their father finally confesses to a despicable crime, Joy finds him dead - with a belt pulled tight around his neck . . .

For Senior Constable Alex Shepherd, investigating George’s murder revives memories of an unsolved case still haunting him since that strange summer of 1960: the disappearance of nine-year-old Wendy Boscombe.

As seemingly impossible facts surface about the Hendersons – from the past and the present – Shepherd suspects that Joy is pulling him into an intricate web of lies and that Wendy’s disappearance is the key to the bizarre truth.

Hopefully after reading that you can see why I'm so excited to read it and it's getting lots of fabulous reviews too!

  

                                                 About the author

Photo courtesy of Lyn Yeowart

Lyn Yeowart is a professional writer and editor, working on everything from captions for artworks to speeches. The Silent Listener is loosely based on events from her childhood in rural Australia. She now happily lives in Melbourne, where there is little mud, but lots of books.

You can find out more about her and connect with her using the links below:

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Blog Tour - One Must Die - Mark Tilbury

 

One Must Die is another must read book by the King of Twisted, Mark Tilbury!

Seans wife Laura, was the victim of a hit and run driver and since she passed away his main focus has been his teenage sons, Peter and Ben. Obviously he will do everything he can for the boys, so imagine his horror when one Friday night they don't return home from their weekly army cadets meeting. It doesn't take long for him to discover that the boys didn't even arrive at their intended venue and naturally panic sets in. Sean is convinced that something terrible has happened to them but he's prepared to let the police do their job - until an innocent looking piece of mail drops through his letterbox that changes everything.

What follows is an increasingly atrocious series of demands from the person who has abducted his sons which sets Sean off on a deadly path that just doesn't bear thinking about.

Mark is very clever at creating characters that you'll become so emotionally attached to they feel like family, which then makes the horrifying events that befall them even more horrific and One Must Die is no exception. My heart was in my mouth each time Sean received another DVD through his door but I took a little comfort knowing that his father-in-law was there to offer his support. The chapters where we caught up with the boys were traumatic but also heartwarming as we get to see what a fantastic bond they have. As for the chapters from the abductors point of view - well, what can I say - they were bone chilling! This person had, what they believed, were genuine reasons for their actions and they weren't going to stop until they reached, what they believed, would be a satisfactory conclusion.

One Must Die is a truly gut-wrenching but stunning read that will have you chomping on your finger nails and holding your breath at the same time! Another fabulous addition to the ever growing list of fantastic books from this immensely talented author.

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With kind thanks to Mark Tilbury for my review copy.

 

The Hippo Hands Over . . . . to P. A. Crenshaw

 

I'm delighted to be handing over to author P. A. Crenshaw today and I'd like to start by wishing her a very happy publication day! Her debut novel, After Thought, is available from today and P. A. is here to tell you all about it as well as what inspired her to write it.

 

Let's start with an introduction to the lovely lady herself.

Photo courtesy of P. A. Crenshaw

P. A. Crenshaw was born and raised in a small town in New Mexico and now resides in South Carolina. An engineering manager by day, fiction writer by night, she is the proud mother of two amazing young adults and two mischievous kitties who enjoy walking on the keyboard while she is writing (the kitties, not the kids). When not writing, she can be found spending time with family and friends, reading, hiking, traveling, doing yoga, meditating, thinking positive thoughts, and expressing gratitude for life’s blessings. She is currently working on her next novel, AFTER DEATH, the irresistible sequel to AFTER THOUGHT.

 

What if ordinary people could do extraordinary things by thought alone? What if falling in love could get you killed?

Welcome to P. A. Crenshaw’s brand-new AFTER THOUGHT series, which unveils a secretive world of magic, danger, heartbreak, and romance, where the power of human thought can produce the ultimate good—and the ultimate evil. Captivating and action-packed, AFTER THOUGHT treads an addictive, sexy, and unexpected line between magical realism and urban fantasy.

Finally in New York with a career on the rise, rock star wannabe Adam Lancaster could have never foreseen that a mundane trip to the mailbox would change his life. The simple act of delivering a misdelivered package sets Adam on a path from which he can never return.

Smitten by his lovely, mysterious neighbor, Madeline Smith, Adam resolves to get to know her better. But the more time he spends with Maddie, the more mysterious she becomes. Strange, dangerous events occur. Her behavior is erratic. Too many coincidences defy explanation. And just when he thinks that they are making a real breakthrough in their relationship, she walks away “for his own good.”

Adam needs to know exactly who he fell in love with and why she broke his heart. When he confronts her to find the answers, will the truth set him free or destroy him?

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                                   What inspired me to write my book…

Being an avid reader of a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction genres, I've naturally always had an interest in writing and dabbled in it over the years. I got the idea for my first magical realism/urban fantasy novel, After Thought, several years ago after I read some nonfiction books about people using positive thinking to make the things they desire happen—or  manifest—in their lives. I thought about how amazing it would be if ordinary people could take that concept to a whole new level and instantly manifest their desires with thoughts alone—like magic. Thus, the concept for the After Thought series was born.

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I occassionally dip into fantasy books and I think this sounds like a great read worthy of being on anyone's TBR.

You can find out more about P. A., her book and connect with her using the links below:

Website
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I'd like to thank P. A. for taking the time to stop by today and I wish her lots of success with her book.  🍾🥂

Blog Tour - Secrets of the Jam Factory Girls - Mary Wood

 

 

After reading The Jam Factory Girls earlier this year I couldn't wait to dive into book two to catch up with Elsie, Dot and Millie. 

The girls have grown closer together, the jam factory is doing well and Millie is looking forward to her upcoming wedding to Len. However, not everything is as rosy as it would appear, as someone close to the girls hasn't got their best interests at heart and is slyly planning to take everything away from them. Will they realise before it's too late?

I love the social history which is always present in Mary's books. It's fascinating to see how times and attitudes have changed over the years. One thing that has changed, and not for the better in my opinion, is the sense of community that was around back then. Neighbours always looking out for each other and helping out as and when they could despite the fact that a lot of people had very little themselves, whereas in today's society it's not uncommon for people to have little or no interaction with their neighbours. It's this community feel that brings a lovely warmth to this book, knowing that whatever struggles Elsie, Millie and Dot face there will be someone who will try and help them out of it.

This author really knows how to stir emotions with her writing and there was one character in particular who really got my back up and just reading their name made me angry. I was crossing my fingers that their plans would fall flat and they would get their comeuppance as I felt like they were messing with my friends!

Secrets of the Jam Factory Girls is another superb book from this immensely talented author and if you're a fan of family saga's and historical fiction you need to add this to your reading list.

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With kind thanks to Anne Cater at Random Things and author Mary Wood for my review copy.