HIVE: Rogue by Mark Walden

At last, I was able to borrow Rogue from the school library! Otto on the dark side - not good! But a great story, once again! Now I just need to get my hands on Zero Hour ...

Pretty Dead Things by Barbara Nadel

Barbara Nadel's Inspector Ikmen series often seem to deal with, or perhaps rather refer to, necrophilia, and this book is no exception. However, this book also deals with the hippy past of some of the characters that live in Istanbul, and is another gripping read. It only took me a couple of days to make my way through this story.

Petrified by Barbara Nadel

A perfectly preserved body is found in a room with a dead old woman. What is going on? Another great read with Inspector Ikmen, this time based mainly in Istanbul, with the story taking place before Dance with Death. I am enjoying this series, even though I'm reading them in the wrong order!

Dance with Death by Barbara Nadel

What I really enjoyed about this murder mystery was that it was set in Turkey, particularly in the evocative landscapes of Cappadoccia. It features a Turkish inspector, Cetin Ikmen, his family, friends and colleagues, and a number of investigations. Quite unusual and very readable. I am now reading another one of the series.

The Other Side of You by Salley Vickers

A psychological tale of lost loves, secrets, guilt, suicide attempts and understanding. 9/10. Beautifully written. Set partly in Rome, and dealt with Carvaggio and the art world, which was interesting.



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An Expert in Murder by Nicola Upson

What a fun novel, even though very dark with many twists. It is set in the London theatre world, with set-up murders, clues, theatrical characters and a playwright, Josephine Tey. I would enjoy reading another story in this series.


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HIVE: Dreadnought by Mark Walden

I love reading about Otto Malpense and his villainous friends. Another great story, featuring a new spaceship which has been hijacked.

I have to confess that I haven't updated for a while - sorry that these are not more thoughtful reviews / reflections!


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