Book Review: Nowhere Boulevard by Katherine Black

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Nowhere Boulevard

Subtitle: Where Crazy Comes Out to Play

Author: Katherine Black

Genre: Thriller

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55147855-nowhere-boulevard

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Another excellent book by this author. We follow a family struggling to survive with a diagnosis of early onset dementia. The husband’s life slowly falls apart while his daughter attempts to keep his head above water. But not all is as it seems.

What I liked about the book:

The story is very well written and shows the heartache families with dementia go through, with an added bit of horror.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

The interactions between the different family members and how the daughter does the best she can under the circumstances.

My least favourite bits in the book:

Although I hated the end of the book, it was also an excellent twist. Unexpected and tears provoking.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I’ve read several books by this author, and this one fits well in the horror section. Can highly recommend this one, too.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is fiction. Katherine Black spins stories like no other.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book to the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Possibly
Adult	Yes

 

If you like horror stories, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Stephen Bell wants to be forgiven for reading his daughter’s diary. But he’s compelled to dredge every secret as her world changes.

 

This is the story of how Sarah’s perfect existence is shattered when everything trusted is stolen from her. Dad’s quit his job. Mum’s got pregnant and gone mental. But the boyfriend is a welcome distraction...until crazy is dialled to the max.

 

Sarah tries to be normal among her peers — but normal won’t let her be.

 

In a change from Black’s usual style, she breathes life into a family at breaking point. But readers will be left with no doubt that this is Katherine Black at her psychological best.

 

In her trademark signature of getting into the darkest corners of the psyche, she takes them one step closer to the very brink of dancing with the crazies.

 

This is no Disneyland. This is Nowhere Boulevard...

About the Author:

 

Book Review: Confessions of a Killer by Vicky Peplow

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Confessions of a Killer

Subtitle:

Author: Vicky Peplow

Genre: Thriller

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61945191-confessions-of-a-killer

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

When an investigative journalist is at risk of losing his job, he is handed an opportunity to pull himself back from the brink. He is asked to interview a murderer on death row and to find out what makes him tick. Will he get his story or more than he bargained for? Will he still lose his job?

What I liked about the book:

The book is an interesting read.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is another book by this author I’ve read and enjoyed.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a thriller.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book to the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Possibly
Adult	Yes

 

If you like your books a little on the dark side, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Confessions of a Killer is Book One in the Confessions Series.

Harlan Fairbanks is a failing investigative reporter who has been given one last chance to prove himself. He is sent to Red Onion State Prison in Virginia to interview convicted killer, Mason Hubbard, along with his sound and cameraman, Shane Hart.

As the interview continues, Harlan becomes more and more intrigued with Mason's story and wants to dig further into his story and find out what makes the killers brain tick. Mason receives some information that makes him lose control.

 

Will Harlan get the story that he needs to save his job, or will he find himself on the unemployment line?

About the Author:

 

Book Review: The Winemaker's Son by Beverley Latimer

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: The Winemaker's Son

Subtitle:

Author: Beverley Latimer

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63024476-the-winemaker-s-son

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

When Saffron’s unexpected pregnancy exposes an unknown side to her husband’s character, she seeks distance from him. However, he works to make up and they try to get back together. On their way home, an accident takes that chance away from him and Saffron is left a widow. Will an unexpected meeting with a Frenchman bring happiness or more despair?

What I liked about the book:

The book is mostly well-written.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I understand she has written a few other books, too.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a contemporary romance.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book to the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Possibly
Adult	Yes

 

If you like your books filled with love, life events and challenges, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Saffron and Marcus are in the prime of their youth. Married for just over three years, Marcus still wants to focus on his career and travel the world with his wife. So, when Saffron announces her unexpected pregnancy, Marcus is shocked and furious. He tries to insist that Saffron should have the pregnancy terminated.

Saffron is left shocked and upset, knowing she must choose between him and their baby.

A heartbreaking tragedy results in Saffron travelling to France, where she meets Frenchman, Raphael. Saffron senses that Raphael has suffered a trauma of his own. But will he reveal to her his own story, that is far more tragic than her own?

Can these two strangers, who have seemingly been brought together by chance, bring each other some comfort, or will their respective pasts be too much for them to handle?

About the Author:

 

Finally! Another book out: Wake-Up Call is live!

His life changed in an instant without his knowledge. The scream of his wife brought it all home. Why doesn’t he believe it was suicide?

When Daryll Williams, architect, husband, and father, wakes up and starts his day, everything seems like it always does. However, his secretary, his wife, and his partner all ignore him.
What happened?
Accidental overdose? Suicide? Or murder?
Will Daryll find out the truth or place his family in mortal danger?

 

Accidental overdose? Suicide? Or murder?

Will Daryll find out the truth or place his family in mortal danger?

Wake-Up Call by @JoniMartins3

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