The Coffin Path by Katherine Clements

The Coffin Path by Katherine Clements

**** 4 stars

Review

A wonderful atmospheric gothic ghost story.

Mercy Booth is like no other woman, she runs her fathers home Scarcross Hall and his land. The moors are a desolate place but Mercy loves them and the remoteness. But something strange is happening at Scarcross Hall, strange noises, things being moved and footsteps. Are these linked to the tragic history of the place or to a stranger who has just arrived when things start to get much worse.
Is Ellis Ferreby who he says he is?

I really enjoyed this book, the first part was a little slow but then it picked up pace and I just couldn't put it down.
A very good eerie ghost story, I would definitely recommend!

The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths

The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths

**** 4 stars

Review

This was a really good gothic thriller which had me captivated from the very first page.

Teacher's start being murdered at a local school and fellow teacher Clare Cassidy seems to be at the very heart of it.
Someone has been adding replies to Clare's personal diary, which seems to correspond to the people who are being murdered.
Who could possibly be doing this? Is it Clare herself or is someone else getting rid of the people who antagonize Clare?

A very well written and stand alone thriller from one of my favourite authors. I totally recommend reading this on a cold winters night, sat by the fire, maybe on Halloween, as some very spooky parts in it!

Disclaimer by Renee Knight

Disclaimer by Renee Knight

**** 4 stars

Review

A very good psychological thriller.

Catherine's past comes back to haunt her. But things are not always the way they seem, even if there is photographic evidence.
Parents of a dearly loved son who died a hero, are totally devoted to his memory and take extreme measures to make sure that his memory is preserved. Even if other people's lives are torn apart in the process.

A very well written story which had me turning the pages, eager to find out what happens next.
Never in a book has my entire opinion of a character changed so rapidly.
Definitely a recommended read from me!

Girl meets Boy by Ali Smith

Girl meets Boy by Ali Smith

** 2 stars

Review

Well another of Ali Smith's books that was just OK for me. I really do not think that she is an author for me unfortunately. I know many people enjoy her writing style, but I just find it odd and irregular with no speech commas which annoys me.

A strange story but thankfully a short one! About 2 sisters and their lives and loves.
I have 2 more books by this author on my shelves, but I will not be buying her future titles.

A disappointing read for me!