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Fictionophile- “Heather” by Caitlin Mullen – Audiobook Review @MacmillanAudio #Heather #CaitlinMullen #BookReview #AudiobookReview
- “Dead Man Blues” by S.D. House – Book Review @crookedlanebks #DeadManBlues #BookReview
- The highs and lows of my Goodreads #TBR – April 2026 #Fictionophile #TBRList #GoodReads
- “The Frozen People” by Elly Griffiths – Book Review @PamelaDormanBks @ellygriffiths #TheFrozenPeople #BookReview
- “The Knapdale Murders” by Daniel Sellers – Book Review @BoldwoodBooks #TheKnapdaleMurders @DJSellersAuthor #BookReview
- “Once And Again” by Rebecca Serle – Book Review @AtriaBooks @RebeccaASerle #OnceAndAgain #BookReview
- “The Wronged” by Owen Mullen – Book Review @BoldwoodBooks #TheWronged @OwenMullen6 #BookReview
- “The Dilemma” by B.A. Paris – Book Review #StMartinsPress #TheDilemma #BAParis #BacklistReview #BookReview
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Tag Archives: Setting
“Dying To Take The Tour” by Chrissie Loveday – Book Review #NovNov23 #DyingToTakeTheTour #NovellasInNovember
Demelza Price is taking a busman’s holiday of sorts. On vacation from her full time job, she is using her local knowledge to lead a bus tour of Cornwall. She, and the driver Sam, are taking twenty-four passengers to visit … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Lume Books, Novellas, Novellas in November
Tagged England, mystery fiction, Setting
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Introducing…. Literary Map @literary_map #booklovers #bookbloggers
As some of you might have noticed, for the past few months I’ve listed my armchair travels in my Fictionophile Monthly Wrap-Up posts. Literary Map is a new app that tracks your armchair travels! Suppose you are reading a book … Continue reading
“Devil’s Day” by Andrew Michael Hurley – Book Review
In rural Lancashire, almost on the Yorkshire border, there is a place called the ‘Endlands”. A place where generations of the same families have eked out an existence from farming. An insular place riven with superstition and long-standing family feuds. … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Edelweiss
Tagged England, Setting, stand-alone novels, supernatural
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“The Sea Glass Sisters” by Lisa Wingate – Book Review
The prequel novella which introduces the Carolina Heirlooms series. Elizabeth Gallagher is a 911 operator. Blaming herself for an on-the-job mistake, she has lost confidence in her ability and feels guilty about the outcome of the case. Elizabeth’s guilt is … Continue reading
Posted in 1st in series, Book Reviews, Christian fiction, Novellas, Women's fiction
Tagged North Carolina, Setting
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Series I started that I would LOVE to finish (part 4) – Erin Hart
You know how it is. Years ago you read a book you REALLY liked, then the sequel, which you also really liked. Then… years pass and you realize that this author has written another two novels, all featuring the same characters, all … Continue reading
Posted in Mystery fiction, Series order
Tagged Ireland, mystery fiction, mystery series, recommended reading, Setting
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Trilogies to Treasure – Part 2 – Peter May’s Lewis trilogy
Many readers cannot commit to a lengthy series. They find it too daunting, too time intensive. They will often choose stand-alone novels for these reasons. I am here to introduce you to some prime examples that bridge the gap between … Continue reading
Series to Savour 4 – Ann Cleeves’ Shetland mysteries
I’m not sure what it is about the remote, isolated, and beautiful Hebrides that attracts so many readers. All I know is that it is THIS SETTING that first attracted me to this series and enticed me to read it. … Continue reading
“The Fear At Rockbridge Hall” by Tim Heath – Book Review
At a tender age I read Charlotte Brontë’s classic “Jane Eyre“. Ever since, I’ve been a sucker for novels that feature English governesses – which is why I chose to read this novella. The story is set at the magnificent … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Historical fiction, Novellas, Suspense
Tagged England, gothic fiction, Setting, stand-alone novels
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