🔍 Crime, mystery & thriller book recs 🏆 UK Book Blogger Awards '24 finalist & '25 longlist 🌐 www.bethreadscrime.com 📧 bethreadscrime@gmail.com 📍 Harrogate, UKhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3muwnstsxfm2kFive by Ilona Bannister review In five minutes, one of these five train travellers will die... http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/09/07/five-by-ilona-bannister-review/07 Sep 2026 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwnstsxfm2khttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mtnpd3rtp72zThe Lollipop Man by Daniel Sellers review The first in a 90s set Yorkshire series http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/08/22/the-lollipop-man-by-daniel-sellers-review/22 Aug 2026 07:01 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtnpd3rtp72zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mtlxchg3ur2pHere is my review for We Tell Lies by K.L. Slater: http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/08/21/we-tell-lies-by-k-l-slater-review/21 Aug 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlxchg3ur2phttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3msllivwuat27Notes on an Obsession by C.L. Taylor review 10/10, no notes. http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/08/08/notes-on-an-obsession-by-c-l-taylor-review/08 Aug 2026 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msllivwuat27https://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3ms3ga5ypyx2bOne Bad Deed by T.M. Payne review Detective Sheridan Holler and team return to investigate the murder of an arsonist. http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/08/02/one-bad-deed-by-t-m-payne-review/02 Aug 2026 07:05 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms3ga5ypyx2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mrmdavludp2lThe Eyewitness by Naomi Williams review Rachel Cartwright has a terrifying condition. Every 48 hours, her eyes shut - and stay that way for two long days. http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/07/27/the-eyewitness-by-naomi-williams-review/27 Jul 2026 07:02 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmdavludp2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mq27bqotli2fAvailable now, IN DEEP WATER, is Blair's debut which introduces the strong, messy DI Rachel Harlow. Here is my review: http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/07/07/in-deep-water-by-elle-blair-review/07 Jul 2026 08:38 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq27bqotli2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mpsuow3y5q2bSetting sail this July, ALL KILLERS ABOARD, is a humourous murder mystery at sea. http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/07/04/all-killers-aboard-by-david-fennell-review/04 Jul 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpsuow3y5q2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mpln4thma22mThe Killer in Room Five by Sam Holland review A dark and vivid psychological thriller. http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/07/01/the-killer-in-room-five-by-sam-holland-review/01 Jul 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpln4thma22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mpdq6z6jip23Here is my review for The Serial Killer Support Network by DB Stephens. Book 2 in the Secret Vigilante series. http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/06/28/the-serial-killer-support-network-by-db-stephens-review/28 Jun 2026 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpdq6z6jip23https://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mpau7q6rqr2cHere is my review for Heidi Perks' IT ENDS HERE: http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/06/27/it-ends-here-by-heidi-perks-review/27 Jun 2026 06:43 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpau7q6rqr2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mov5cxxyiv2eThe Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard review About The Book Book: The Nothing ManAuthor: Catherine Ryan Howard Standalone or Series: StandalonePublisher: CorvusPublication Date (UK): 6th August 2020 My Review "The time I spend at my laptop were my visiting house." Nearly two decades ago,… http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/06/22/the-nothing-man-by-catherine-ryan-howard-review/22 Jun 2026 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mov5cxxyiv2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mof6fkj4md2aAdrift by Will Dean review About The Book Book: AdriftAuthor: Will DeanStandalone or Series: Standalone Publisher: Hodder Publication Date (UK): 19th February 2026 My Review Adrift takes place in the Midlands in 1994. Samson is fourteen and lives on a narrowboat with his mother, Peggy, and father,… http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/06/16/adrift-by-will-dean-review/16 Jun 2026 06:31 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mof6fkj4md2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3moag2lcfmg26Engrossing, horrifying and wonderful. Here is my The Truth About Ruby Cooper by Liz Nugent review http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/06/14/the-truth-about-ruby-cooper-by-liz-nugent-review/14 Jun 2026 09:04 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3moag2lcfmg26https://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mnykhic5st2sIt’s Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh review About The Book Book: It's Not What You Think Author: Clare Mackintosh Standalone or Series: Standalone Publisher: HarperCollins Publication Date (UK): 26th March 2026 My Review Okay, this is one I wanted to read before the Theakston Old Peculier… http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/06/11/its-not-what-you-think-by-clare-mackintosh-review/11 Jun 2026 06:02 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnykhic5st2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mnmfuouawg2dThe Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett review The Fairway Players are back as we return to Lockwood! http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/06/06/the-silent-appeal-by-janice-hallett-review/06 Jun 2026 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnmfuouawg2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mn7frte4z62fThe Surf House by Lucy Clarke review About The Book Book: The Surf HouseAuthor: Lucy ClarkeStandalone or Series: Standalone Publisher: HarperCollins Publication Date (UK): 27th February 2025 My Review Clarke is the Sunday Times bestselling author behind nine destination thrillers. I joined Stu… http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/06/01/the-surf-house-by-lucy-clarke-review/01 Jun 2026 06:02 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn7frte4z62fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mmxvywev5o2eRun for Your Life by Jackie Kabler review About The Book Book: Run for Your Life Author: Jackie KablerStandalone or Series: Standalone Publisher: HarperCollinsPublication Date (UK): 29th May 2026 My Review Today is my turn on the tour for Run For Your Life, along with my relay mates A Quintillion… http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/05/29/run-for-your-life-by-jackie-kabler-review/29 May 2026 06:31 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmxvywev5o2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mmwnh36tt22oMad Mabel by Sally Hepworth review About The Book Book: Mad MabelAuthor: Sally Hepworth Standalone or Series: Standalone Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publication Date (UK): 9th July 2026 My Review What a brilliant read! Hepworth is a new to me author. Mad Mabel comes under crime fiction, whilst the… http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/05/28/mad-mabel-by-sally-hepworth-review/28 May 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwnh36tt22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mmqenn46xc2zStrange Buildings by Uketsu review About The Book Book: Strange Buildings Author: Uketsu Standalone or Series: Book 3 of the Strange series Publisher: PushkinPublication Date (UK): 26th February 2026 My Review "I'd sent him a copy of Strange Houses on its publication. He had called me a year after… http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/05/26/strange-buildings-by-uketsu/26 May 2026 06:32 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmqenn46xc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mjml2b3f422xThe @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2026 programme is out! Here are my top panel picks: https://bethreadscrime.com/2026/04/15/my-top-theakston-old-peculier-crime-writing-festival-panel-picks/ #TheakstonsCrime16 Apr 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjml2b3f422xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3miwbkzzvbk2hMy latest review is up for BUYER BEWARE by Catherine Ryan Howard, a twisty thriller inspired by the chilling idea of “stigmatised properties”. I was completely hooked 👀 Thank you so much to @bantambooksuk.bsky.social for the proof copy. Read the full review here: https://bethreadscrime.com/2026/04/07/buyer-beware-by-catherine-ryan-howard-review/07 Apr 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwbkzzvbk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mhzywhzcmp2oHere is my review for Tariq Ashkanani's THE HOLLOW BOYS! Out in May, thank you to Viper for the proof! http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/03/27/the-hollow-boys-by-tariq-ashkanani-review/27 Mar 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhzywhzcmp2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mgs2qthpvr2hSharman is back with another wonderful domestic thriller that this time relocates us to the South Coast. Here's my review: http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/03/11/the-second-home-by-kathryn-sharman-review/11 Mar 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgs2qthpvr2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mfyg42gtc223Thanks so much to @zaffrebooks.bsky.social for including me as part of #TM10. Here's my review of @tmloganauthor.bsky.social's tenth thriller THE WEEKEND, which is out now! https://bethreadscrime.com/2026/03/01/the-weekend-by-t-m-logan-review https://bethreadscrime.com/2026/03/01/the-weekend-by-t-m-logan-review/01 Mar 2026 09:22 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfyg42gtc223https://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mfemuh6gy32lThe Death Bed by Chris Bridges review Bridge's is back! You will love Laura as much as you did Emma. http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/02/21/the-death-bed-by-chris-bridges-review/21 Feb 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfemuh6gy32lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mf2rmndtwx2gToday is my turn on the Novel Tours tour for Lizzy Barber's BE MINE! ∞ Here is my review: http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/02/17/be-mine-by-lizzy-barber-review/17 Feb 2026 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2rmndtwx2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3menztr6srt2rI am a big fan of C.M. Ewan's twisty everyday situation gone drastically wrong thrillers and I've now read them all! Here's my A WINDOW BREAKS review: http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/02/12/a-window-breaks-by-c-m-ewan-review/12 Feb 2026 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3menztr6srt2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethreadscrime.com/post/3mdw2rbgkfc2hIt's my turn on the Random Things Tours for Carmel Harrington's The Nowhere Girls! Here is my review: http://bethreadscrime.com/2026/02/03/the-nowhere-girls-by-carmel-harrington-review/03 Feb 2026 00:04 +0000at://did:plc:kstnof2mx2cadmrg5ykdo2f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdw2rbgkfc2h