The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie

Just right for the holidays, a good Agatha Christie murder mystery! And this one has an element of the supernatural thrown in for good measure. Not a Poirot or Miss Marple inside though - here the story is told by Mark Easterbrook and also features Detective-Inspector Lejeune. Bought from Waterstone's Secondhand Section for £1.50, started yesterday and finished this morning (I love holidays!), this represents very good value for money! And I have another one for this evening ...


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Belshazzar's Daughter by Barbara Nadel

I woke up early this morning, eventually decided to open my eyes and start reading. Started reading at 8.30am. Eventually finished the book and got up to have a shower at 2.30pm. That's what holidays are all about! Great books! This is the first book in the Inspector Ikmen series. Roll on the rest!

The Secret Countess by Eva Ibbotson

Delighted to return to one of my favourite children's authors. Yet another book that pulls you in and makes you feel for the characters. Nice touch of romance, a dash of mystery and a much looked forward to denouement. I spent a few hours lying on my bed reading this, didn't want to do any more work until I'd finished!

No and Me - Delphin de Vigan

This was one of my Mum's book club reads. A reflective story of homelessness, friendship and the fact that we cannot truly understand the lives of others. A quiet read.

Skinner's Rules by Quintin Jardine

It's been a while since I read a Quintin Jardine book. This is one of the earlier ones. Great to read stories set in Edinburgh and other parts of Scotland. Good story with great characters. Must get another one!

HIVE: Zero Hour by Mark Walden

Well worth waiting for, can't wait for the next one now! Love reading about Otto Malpense and his friends. This one had a bit of an unexpected turn - well, two really. Look forward to finding out what happens next!

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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