Month November 2024

Books 5 and 6 of The Spread – Turning Point and Annihilation by Iain Robb Wright #horror #scifi #thriller #bookreview

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I am delighted to share my reviews today for books 5 and 6 of The Spread series – Turning Point and Annihilation by Iain Robb Wright.

I have read these books via Kindle Unlimited making the most of the free trial I had.

Survival is about to get tougher.

Aaron Cartwright is not the young boy he used to be. He is something else now. Something not quite human. His friends no longer look at him the same way. But the mission hasn’t changed. The enemy needs destroying. The Earth needs reclaiming.

The problem is…

A new threat is about to arrive, and everything mankind thought it knew is about to be proved dead wrong.

MY REVIEW

This series is so good and with only one more book to go, it is getting dramatic.

Aaron with his friends, has successfully dealt with one problem only to be met by another. This is still a race for survival and the odds of surviving did seem to be getting better. But with one step forward, it seems there is another step, or more back.

Rachel and Nancy have arrived in Edinburgh, it is not what they thought it would be and while they feel safe from the alien fungus, it is the humans they have to be wary of once again.

These are so easy to read and get caught up in, each book is around 200 pages and each one has been read pretty much in one sitting. As this series is getting towards the end, I am reluctant to give too much in the way of details, but the drama and tension are increasing.

This book sees the groups still trying to work to do what is best, trying to break the lock the fungus has on the land and anything it comes into contact with. There are still going to be serious injuries and deaths of close people. With the population change, there is the obvious change in leadership and this brings its own problems.

Another fabulous book in the series that pits friends against the threat of humankind and the world as they know it. This book falls into the sci-fi, thriller and horror genres and I would recommend this book.

The end of the end has begun…

Aaron Cartwright and his friends have walked through hell and come out of the other end changed in ways they could never have imagined. But they are still human. They are still prepared to fight.

And fight they must as mankind’s deadly enemy unleashes a new weapon designed to end humanity once and for all.

In order to stop the extinction of all life on Earth, Aaron must do something next to impossible. Return home and face the enemy one last time. He will just have to hope that home still exists.

MY REVIEW

This is the series’ final book, and my goodness, does it finish with a bang!

Aaron has gradually made his way through huge disasters and losses. He has changed, not just in his perspective but also physically. He has lost friends and family, but he still carries on towards his final goal: destroying the invaders.

He is not alone, he still has some of the original group he left Scotland with, some have joined, some have died. But life has changed and it is now vital that he get back home.

This has been a fabulous journey with Aaron, Cameron, Helper and various others. As with any series, but especially one that has a lot of destruction, death and invasion, there are going to be characters that you lose along the way. The author, in my opinion, chose the right way to end the book, albeit very sad, but it did seem fitting.

This final journey for the group sees a lot of emotion, and as a reader, I was pleased to see this in this book. It would not have been right to just finish and not feel some sort of loss as the characters did. I think the author got the balance of this just right.

Overall this has been a fabulous series and I will miss it. I have had recommendations from other readers about some of their personal favourites from this author and they are already sitting on my Kindle waiting for me to read.

If you are a fan of dystopian, sci-fi, alien apocalypse and thrillers then this is a series you should look at. I read it via Kindle Unlimited and I am so glad I came across this author as I will be reading more. I would definitely recommend this book and the series.

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The Book-Lovers’ Retreat by Heidi Swain #contemporaryfiction #romance #books #bookreview

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I am delighted to share my review today of The Book-Lovers’ Retreat by Heidi Swain. The premise of this book is one that many readers will aspire to, visiting the locations of their favourite book with like-minded people. Another wonderful book from this author.

The Book-Lovers’ Retreat, set in the Lake District, tells the story of three friends who spend the whole summer in a hideaway cottage, the real-life setting of their favourite book. As the summer develops, so will their friendship, they will find love in all its forms and, as a result, their lives will change course forever…

MY REVIEW

It has been a while since I picked up a book by this author. I came across this one while I was looking through my Kindle for a more relaxing read. It was ideal for that.

Three friends have booked an extended stay at the location of their favourite book. There is a huge waiting list, but eventually, they have got the dates and are beyond excited. That is until one of the friends has to cancel. This leaves the two remaining friends in a bit of limbo. A call to the cottage owner reveals that she has a list of people available for last-minute stays, so she connects them.

Emily and Rachel have been emailing Alex and all are excited to go on the holiday of their dreams. Tori, the third friend is unable to make it but does want regular updates. The other person requiring updates is Jeremy, Rachel’s partner, the last thing the girls want is him dropping in to check up on her.

This was a wonderful book to read and the thought of staying at a place where your favourite book is set and also being the site of where the movie was filmed has to be a dream of many a reader. This is something the group has all been looking forward to and for various reasons. It is not only a chance to live their dream but also to take stock of their lives. Alex is not who they expected and this may have ruined the holiday, but things do have a way of working out. This is something the author does so well, taking ordinary people adding drama and creating a book that has fabulous subplots and characters that work so well.

This is a book that is a wonderful read, it has romance, friendship, changes in life plans and unexpected events. But it is a book that brings people together over their shared love of a book. For book lovers and readers, this makes a wonderful combination for fans of contemporary fiction and romance genres and one that I would also recommend.

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Two Times Murder by Adam Oyebanji @severnhouse #NetGalley #mystery #suspense #bookreview

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I am delighted to share my review today for Two Times Murder by Adam Oyebanji. This is the 2nd book in the series, but, typical of me, the first I have read!

My thanks to Severn House Publishers for my copy of this book that I read via NetGalley. My opinion is my own.

Meet Black British expat Greg Abimbola – a seemingly mild-mannered Russian language teacher with terrifying secrets – in this stunning mystery set in Pittsburgh, the City of Bridges.

Greg Abimbola is many things. He’s Black, British and fluent in Russian. He’s a snappy dresser, a reasonable teacher, and an unenthusiastic sports fan. But most of all, he’s exceptional at keeping secrets. Like, who he really is, and the things he’s done.

Determined to keep his head down after helping solve a murder in the school basement, Greg fears a trap when Sergeant Rachel Lev of the Pittsburgh police corners him in his apartment. Because his refusal to take credit isn’t modesty, it’s a survival tactic.

But Rachel is here on another matter entirely. She needs his help. She’s lead detective on the homicide of an unidentified man fished from the Allegheny River. With clues scant, and surrounded by colleagues who’d love to see her side-lined, Greg is her final roll of the dice.

Greg has no choice. He knows more than he’s saying about Rachel’s mysterious corpse. To add to his troubles, a school trustee plunges to his demise after a heated board meeting. Both deaths come with potentially lethal consequences. If he doesn’t find answers, and soon, Greg Abimbola might be the third man on the autopsy table.

With its razor sharp themes of identity, diversity and culture wars, Two Times Murder is not just a pitch-perfect spy mystery, but also an incisive examination of contemporary America, written by a Black author who’s lived on both sides of the pond.

MY REVIEW

This is the first time I have read a book by this author. It is the second book in the Quiet Teacher Mystery series. This book caught my eye mainly because of the cover but also because of the title.

The synopsis gives a great idea of Greg Abimbola, a Russian language teacher, French speaker, British, Black, and enigma. There is a connection with the previous book, and there are mentions of this in this book. Detective Rachel Lev worked with Greg before, so it is natural to come to him for help with a body found washed up.

This is a book that has a lot of quieter moments in it as Greg tries to work out the connection between the body, not giving Rachel too much information, trying to stay alive himself, working out what the GRU is doing in the US and also against a woke, racist, elitist college who his friend and fellow teacher is supposedly going to work for. Now this does seem a lot when I have mentioned that this is a quieter book, a lot of the story has links in a roundabout way but there is also a good amount of conjecture.

I like it when foreign persons who are part of government groups get involved; it automatically means I am suspicious, and this was very true for this book. Greg is a very likeable character but also cautious for a reason. Some of this is imparted through the story, and he has connections that a “regular” teacher simply would not have.

Mixing several elements could have made this confusing, but the author kept them all under control to create a wonderful story. A mix of mystery, crime, conspiracy, politics and suspense. This is the second book but it does work well as a standalone and I will keep an eye out for the next in the series. I am very happy to recommend this one.

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Still the One by Aimee Brown @BoldwoodBooks #romance #romcom #NetGalley #bookreview

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I am delighted to share my review today of Still the One by Aimee Brown. This was a lovely light-hearted romance and rom-com read.

My huge thanks to Boldwood Books for inviting me to read this title via NetGalley. My views are my own.

Eve Cassidy thought Guy Foster was the only man she would ever love. Theirs was a whirlwind romance and marriage – until it all ended in tears…

Five years after their break-up, Eve still hasn’t found a reason to believe in true love. But when Foster has an accident and she discovers she’s still listed as his next of kin, Eve knows she can’t let him wake up in hospital with no one by his side. After all, those devilishly blue eyes have always been hard to say no to…

Foster isn’t sure if his poor battered brain is playing tricks on him when he sees the only woman he’s ever loved sitting next to his bedside. Maybe Eve never got over him like he never got over her? And when Eve agrees to him moving into her one-bedroom apartment to recover, it’s clear these exes have unfinished business.

Will weeks in close quarters be the making or breaking of this smouldering second chance love story? Up close and personal, old habits can be hard to break.

MY REVIEW

After reading several crime, thrillers, and heavier books, it is really nice to pick up something that is easier on the brain and that I can just sit down and enjoy. Still, The One is such a book. It has drama, mystery, and romance but is a wonderful story with some great characters.

Eve Cassidy and Guy Foster had been married, it had been a whirlwind romance and they were very much in love. However, things did not last and Eve left Foster. It has been 5 years since the split and even though they are separated she is still aware of their wedding anniversary. Now working in an ER department of an Oregon Hospital she is shocked when Foster is brought in, life-threatening injuries, a critical condition and suddenly her world is turned on its head once again. Foster had pushed his luck too far on his latest motocross appearance!

This is a wonderful book to settle down with, as did one Sunday evening, and read from cover to cover. The storyline follows that once lovers have separated, they are forced together and admit they still have feelings.

I have to say there are some wonderful and colourful characters in the story and they all have varying degrees of input as far as advice, opinion and just basic comments are concerned. The main characters have stories to put right before they can work out the next step, if they have a future as friends or if there may be a chance of something more. I enjoyed the will they/ won’t they balance as this kept me guessing. There are a couple of bombshells that are dropped but overall a lovely story with some lovely moments and a good smattering of humour.

I do think this is one for fans of rom-coms, romance and general light-hearted books. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and I would happily recommend it.

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The Mercy Chair by M.W. Craven #thriller #crime #darkfiction #bookreview

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I am delighted to share my review today for The Mercy Chair by M.W. Craven. This is the 6th book in the Washington Poe series and my goodness this one is devious, compelling and very dark. I adored it so much.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin . . .

Washington Poe has a story to tell.

And he needs you to listen.

You’ll hear how it started with the robber birds. Crows. Dozens of them. Enough for a murder . . .

He’ll tell you about a man who was tied to a tree and stoned to death, a man who had tattooed himself with a code so obscure, even the gifted analyst Tilly Bradshaw struggled to break it. He’ll tell you how the man’s murder was connected to a tragedy that happened fifteen years earlier when a young girl massacred her entire family.

And finally, he’ll tell you about the mercy chair. And why people would rather kill themselves than talk about it . . .
Poe hopes you’ve been paying attention. Because in this story, nothing is as it seems . . .

MT REVIEW

This is the 6th book in the Washington Poe series and is very dark. The author does mention it was darker before he sent it for edits and the like!

This book differs from the previous books but also has the same sort of complex thriller and crime vibe as earlier books. Poe recounts his time on a previous case, but he is relating the story to another person. The author manages two timelines in this book, one being the case he is talking of the other is the relationship with the person he is talking to. I can’t say much as this is a big part of the overall story and it took me by surprise.

The case deals with some sensitive subjects, again the author does tell some details and this is something that needs to be told as it gives essential context later on. He does not glorify details bt gives enough to get the message across to the reader.

Poe is joined once again by the fabulous Tilly, Flynn, and Doyle and there is another person who is thrust upon them. I did like the author’s sense of humour as he gives Poe his voice in regard to this interfering person. It does fit in so well with Poe’s carefree attitude and standard response to things he does not agree with.

the story is twisted, and convoluted, when you think you have a handle on things, especially in the latter parts, the author just knocks the story into another gear and sends it in a different direction. I enjoyed the way Poe laid out his telling of his previous case, some things were mentioned but not fully explained until he was ready to tell them, or when they became relevant. This meant the listener as well as this reader was constantly waiting for the bigger picture to emerge. This adds to the suspense and tension and believe me when I say it becomes extremely addictive reading.

If you are a fan of this series then I think you are going to love this slightly different Poe story, it is darker than the previous ones and I have to say it is by far my favourite of the series so far. So I would definitely recommend it.

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The Stand and The Road Books 3 and 4 in The Spread series by Iain Rob Wright #scifi #horror #bookreview

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I am delighted to share my reviews today for books 3 & 4 in The Spread series by Iain Rob Wright.

Book 3 – The Stand AND Book 4- The Road continue the story of a mutant fungal invasion, with nasty critters and more. Bothe around 200 pages (give or take), so I decided to pop both reviews together as I read both these books in one day.

What do you do when your rescuers can’t rescue you…

The fungus cannot be stopped. Not even by an army.

Ryan and Aaron finally reach ‘safety,’ but soon learn that there is far more at stake than just their own lives. Other people are in peril; people who will surely die without rescue. It’s time for Ryan to decide what kind of big brother he wants to be. The nightmare in Choirikell has only just begun.

MY REVIEW

This follows the story of Ryan and Aaron as they find themselves stranded at a military camp just outside the village. They along with a few others that survived the initial attack of the mutant fungi are being quarantined for their own safety and that of the camp.

Miles is still calling for calm, Cameron is still being the loud mouth and Tom is still struggling to come to terms with all that is going on. But at least they are safe, well for the time being.

Once again this is another successful book in the series and I feel more captured by this one, the previous two are really good but this one has just got more to it. It focuses on the characters and I think learning more about them especially as they gel together gives the book that additional edge.

This is gory, there are some interesting and very shocking events. New ideas and theories are being thrown about from others involved in the story and this is adding different perspective’s.

Another quick read and continues the story of the survivors but leaves with a new part to continue in the next book. Ideal for fans who like a sci-fi, apocalypse style horror series and I would definitely recommend this one.

How do you go on, when there’s nothing left?
The fungus has all but won. Only a few remain, surviving however they can.
Aaron and his companions escaped the nightmare of Choirikell, only to enter a brand new hell at an army encampment near Edinburgh named Culdrake. It has big fences and lots of guns, but Aaron can’t help but wonder how long before it all comes crashing down. The people in camp aren’t protected; they’re sitting ducks.

MY REVIEW

his is another fabulous book in The Spread series. It introduces some new characters and loses others. It is another fast-paced book with more shocks and unexpected events.

I enjoyed this one as the author gave an account of events from a different perspective. Up to now, the author has stuck with events in Scotland, but it was great to see what was happening in the areas that did not have any mutant fungi or infected people running amok.

Aaron is again struggling to come to terms with what is happening, but with Cameron beside him, he has support. Holed up in a safe position behind fences, with a moat, lookout towers and plenty of weapons they are as safe as they can be. A newcomer to the mix brings another angle to the story and he is referred to as Helper as his English is not great.

Trying to keep going while the alien fungus is creeping closer and the infected animals, birds and once-humans are increasing is a tall order. There is less and less of what there should be and this is becoming a huge problem. There is however some light at the end of this tunnel though as there are still the odd few people who are heading North who have been careful and kept themselves safe. Where there are still people alive there is a chance, but it is getting slimmer and slimmer.

This is a great 4th book and I do like the addition of the Helper character, it was needed to be able to move the story along towards another ending. The fighting is still intense and the author brings out human nature as another force to be reckoned with.

If you are a fan of sci-fi, apocalyptic and horror genres with an alien presence then have a read of this series. I have been really enjoying it and I would definitely, recommend this one.

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A Backstage Betrayal by Michael Ball @ZaffreBooks #NetGalley #histfic #romance #bookreview

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I am delighted to share my review today of A Backstage Betrayal by Micheal Ball. This is the second book in The Empire series and it is another fabulous book to read.

My huge thanks to Bonnier Zaffre Books for accepting my request to read this title via NetGalley.

THE THEATRE MAY SEEM GLAMOROUS, BUT SECRETS WAIT BEHIND THE CURTAIN

1926. Running a theatre may appear to be all about the showbiz, but times are hard at The Empire. Following a turbulent period Jack Treadwell, erstwhile proprietor, his mother Lillian, and his playwright wife Grace, know they need to get things back on track – and how better than with the annual pantomime, a new venture, and an all-singing all-dancing talent contest, showcasing the best performers around.

But could Lillian’s new admirer, Grand Duke Nikolai Kuznetsov, be bringing disaster in his wake? Will The Empire be caught up in the scandal surrounding West End star, Stella Stanmore? And what are their enemies in Highbridge planning?

While Jack and Grace fight to ensure the show does go on, a royal visitor raises the stakes and a young widow, Sally Blow, dares to dream that the talent contest might be her big break.

As the talent contest draws closer, tragedy strikes. Amid the glitz and glamour there are strange goings on and a plot afoot. Is everything Jack and Grace have worked so hard for about to come crashing down? And could this be curtains for The Empire?

Musical theatre legend Michael Ball brings his trademark warmth, wit and glamour to this sparkling new Empire Theatre novel.

MY REVIEW

After reading the first book in this series, I have been eagerly awaiting the second. The Empire Theatre is in Highbridge, outside London and is run by the Treadwell family.

Jack Treadwell is the manager, wife Grace is currently at home convalescing and supposedly writing but has lost her mojo. Lillian, his Mother has returned with a new man in tow, this is unexpected but Nikolai makes her happy. Tom, a cousin, is a little enamoured when he sees a local woman singing, the singer is a single mum, Sally Blow and her son is Dougie. Then there are quite a few more of the cast to get acquainted with, but don’t worry there is a cast list at the front of the book. I didn’t bother with this as I was already aware of some of the characters from the beginning of the book. The introductions are gradually made as the story begins so you will soon get up to speed.

Drama is supposed to be on the stage, and while there certainly is that, the best of the drama is definitely backstage and behind the scenes in this story. Several threads are brought to this story: family betrayal and mistrust, some dodgy gang characters, some well-meaning, and some there because they are part of the furniture as such.

The Empire is having problems, things are not running as smoothly as they should, and things need to change and they certainly do, from the beginning to the end, the author weaves a tale that captured my attention. I do like the way the scenes are described so you do get a great image as you read, there are drama entrances and exits, some mystery, a murder and some unruly shenanigans. All the things that you would expect to see on the stage, but are actually taking place away from it and in the lives of the characters of the story.

There is an interesting author notes at the end where you are given some brief facts about the theatre in the 20s, the changes and this does add to the story.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book as it has so much happening in it, but it is done in a good way so I didn’t feel lost or fet I had missed something. As the book gets towards the end it becomes very dramatic indeed with the various threads suddenly coming together, at times a little fast for me and it felt like the pacing had been taken up just a tad too fast, but what is a finale without something to keep you on your toes!

This is a story that has romance, humour, plenty of mystery and misdirection and I thoroughly enjoyed being back with the characters from the previous book. If you are a fan of historical fiction with a dash of romance and all the other things I have mentioned then give this one a look. I would happily recommend it.

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The Village – The Spread Book 2 by Iain Rob Wright #horror #scifi #thriller #bookreview

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I am delighted to share my review today for The Village by Iain Rob Wright. This is the 2nd book in The Spread series.

The fungus is spreading and life is changing, becoming corrupted…

Continue Ryan and Aaron’s story as they flee the cottage by the hill and finally make it to the village where they hope to find safety, but the threat of the quickly spreading fungus is only growing worse, and not everyone in the village welcomes strangers. It’s time to meet the locals..

MY REVIEW

Following on from the first book in the series, The Hill, the story continues as the original bachelor party—well, those still alive—make their way into the nearby village.

Ryan and brother Aaron now find themselves in the village, a remote Sottish Village that has all the basics but also some of the same fungi-covered humans that they had left behind at the cottage. There are also the same corkscrew-type devices that seem to be the origin of the oil, fungi and four-legged insects!

Ryan and Aaron make their way to the church where they see there are survivors, Aaron doesn’t make it and has to take care of himself. Ryan tries all he can to get to his brother and he is sort of helped by Cameron a big Scotsman with a hatred of “the English”, a vicar, and a handful of others.

Things in this book take a turn for the worse, the danger of infection from this mutant fungus stuff is still very evident. The chance of being cut and infected becomes an increasing possibility as when humans have been infected they do morph into something other world.

Again the sense of dread and fear is abundant throughout the book, there is a sense of doom as the group try to survive and also piece together any little hint or reason behind this attack or what may work to stop it.

Will help come? Is this a country-wide problem or is it isolated? In any case, how can this be stopped before more people are infected?

Another quick read at less than 200 pages but still addictive and fast-paced. There is a sense of horror to it and I am really enjoying this book and look forward to seeing what happens next. I would happily recommend this book.

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The Hill – The Spread Book 1 by Iain Robb Wright #thriller #horror #scifi #dystopian #series #bookreview

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I am delighted to share my review today for The Hill by Iain Rob Wright, this is the 1st book in The Spread series and it lays down a great introduction to the series.

The Hill by Iain Rob Wright

An ancient land breeds a new threat…

The Scottish Highlands; a sparse, mountainous region some say was carved by the gods themselves. Few places are as untouched as this harsh, prehistoric landscape. It is no place for man.

But nestled deep within the wilderness lies a cottage, and behind that cottage is a hill…

When a group of friends travel up from Manchester and hire the cottage for a weekend of boozy fun, they discover a threat far greater than the harsh landscape and unwelcoming weather.

Something deadly lies upon the hill.

And it’s spreading.


MY REVIEW

I got this book for my Kindle in the summer and have not got around to reading it. I have seen this author’s books on various platforms and decided to give this one a go.

A bachelor party in a remote part of Scotland should be a chance to celebrate friendships and get back together again to share stories, drink a lot and have a laugh. After a long drive, the five friends arrive at the cottage that sits within the shadow of a hill. It is during their first night that they hear a sound like a thump and decide to investigate. Climbing the hill in the dark and while drunk is not the best idea, tempers are frayed and then there is the object.

Sean is the most daring, annoying and gobby one of the bunch, it is he who decides to see what this object is, he doesn’t see what the bother is about or what the item could be. it is not until he gets back to the cottage that he discovers there is some sort of green fungi on his hands. And so it begins…

This is a great start to a series that I believe is currently standing at 6 books. This first one is a quickish read, well it is only 162 pages. I decided to read just a couple of chapters before going to bed, Big, Big Mistake! I rad it in one go as I could not put it down.

This is a book that looks at the relationships that have changed over a few years, but it is the introduction to the series and it is a good starting point.

As I write this review, this book is on Kindle Unlimited and I have just got the 2nd book and will be reading it next.

This is a good one for fans of mystery, science fiction, dystopian and otherworldly genres. I really enjoyed this one and I would recommend it.

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The Last App by Tom Alan @Bloodhoundbook #speculativefiction #mystery #bookreview

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I am delighted to share my review today for The Last App by Tom Alan. This is a book that I bought in the summer and came across as I was randomly scrolling through my Kindle. It has an interesting concept and a wonderful read.

Mick wants to know when he’s going to die. Luckily—or unluckily—there’s an app for that . . .

Dr. Mick Strong has bought himself something unusual for his seventy-fifth a LifeTime projection. This new tech crunches data including your medical history, diet, and lifestyle to predict how much—or little—time you’ve got left.

That’s all well and good, but he’s also bought them for his daughter, his grandchildren, and even his eleven-year-old great-grandson. He wants them each to wait until their next birthday to use the app. But whether they scoff at it, sneak an early look, desperately turn into a health nut, or die before their appointed time, the gift is wreaking havoc on the whole family.

This dark, insightful novel about hope, fear, and stubborn curiosity reminds us that we never quite know what lies ahead—and that when it comes to love and family, there’s no time like the present.

MY REVIEW

I do like a book that has a more speculative fiction style to it, The Last App slots nicely into that genre.

A service is available in the US and is making its way over here to the UK. Dr Mick Strong is the first person in the UK to sign up for this, it gives a projection of the data he may die. it does give a projection and not a prediction. Mick is wondering how long he has left and decides that he will try this and his son-in-law, Adam works for the company that owns this tech.

Imagine turning up to a relative’s house to discover that they have this in place, and also they have got predictions for other family members without their knowledge or consent. Talk about a bombshell when they reveal this information!

This is a book that sits nicely within the realms of possibility, we already have tests for various life-threatening conditions or for family genes that can affect our life span. Using this the author has created a story around how a family handles this information and also how they come to terms with knowing that they have an envelope that has their projected year of death.

The author then takes things up a notch by embellishing the tech base of this novel and adds another feature that can give more information about lifestyle and living a healthier life. I think I found this more disturbing and then there is what follows!

This becomes a twisted story that has a sense of a psychological thriller to it as well as a mysterious element. It adds to the overall feel of the story and the sense that this could happen.

It is a book that I really enjoyed, the concepts and also the way it is used is great. An eye-opener to be sure. This would appeal to various readers and especially those who like speculative fiction, mystery, thriller and a slight psychological aspect to it. I would definitely recommend this one.

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