Review: The Boss of Bethnal Green, Joseph Merceron the Godfather of Regency London

The Boss of Bethnal Green, Joseph Merceron the Godfather of Regency London by Julian Woodford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had never heard of Joseph Merceon until I came across this book in a bookshop and it turned out to be a very enjoyable and interesting read 

Joseph Merceon was born above a pawnbrokers in Brick Lane London in the year 1764. In the insuring years he would rise to control the whole of Bethnal Green through intimidation bribery,fraud and without a single feeling of compassion for others including his own family. I can honestly say I find Joseph Merceon to be a truly rotten individual and makes Scrooge like a pussycat. 

The book is clearly written and you can tell that the life Joseph Merceon has been thoroughly researched by the author. The book is very informative and would it be of great interest to anybody interested in the history of London overall I'd say definitely a five star read.

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Review: The Deepest Grave

The Deepest Grave by Jeri Westerson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first time reading any thing by Jeri Westerson and I was not disappointed.

'The Deepest Grave' is part of series of books but this is the first one I have read . Crispin Guest is the title character and in this book he is hired to solve the mysterious, and eerie goings in a local graveyard. Are the dead really rising at night and stucking the blood of the living and are they real re-burying themselves in the light of day.

But this only part of the story but I'm not going to say anymore,I highly recommend you buy the book to find out more about this intriguing story will

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Review: The Gaslight Stalker

The Gaslight Stalker by David Field
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The plot is a mixture historical facts about the Whitechapel murders and fiction.

I don't like going into plots as it can spoil the book for others. But what I will say is that the author made an excellent job of the facts of Jack the Ripper case, but I personally think his choice of who the killer was abit far-fetched even for fiction but that is my personal opinion .

People who enjoy reading historical fiction will enjoy the book, well worth reading.

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Review: Portraits in Flesh

Portraits in Flesh by M.W. Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Wow is the best word to describe this book has it all, out of body experiences, murder, kidnap and plenty of suspense.

The first few chapters are two stories from two different characters, this kept me intrigued and wanting to find out how their stories will become connected.

The action starts from the very first page and doesn't end it till last page. The story grabs your attention making you want to read just one more page because it's getting late and you need to be early but before you know it , you've read 5 more chapters and there's sunlight through curtains.

I can not wait to read more work from M W Brown, her debut book is excellent and well worth reading

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Recommended Reading

Recommended

The Rescue and Other Tales by Steven A. McKaM

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_all_1?ie=UTF8&field-keywords

                   Audiobook – Unabridged

The Rescue and Other Tales by Steven A.McKay 

                Nick Ellsworth (Narrator) 

Thank you to the author for giving me the opportunity to listen to these three wonderful short stories all set around characters from Robin Hood and his gang of merry man and woman of course . This is the first time a have read or I should say listened to anything by  Scottish author Steven A McKay and I'm pleased to say it won't be my last.

A note about the narrator he has the perfect reading voice , making these stories even more enjoyable.

Mari Collier

Recommended reading, 'Twisted Tales From A Skewed Mind ' by Mari Collier

This was my first time reading any of Mari books and I loved it was full of interesting characters and a great book for dipping in and of. Two of my favourite stories have to be 'Once A Frog Always A Frog' and ' You Really Should Know Your Neighbours'

Inspector Reid: The Real Ripper Street Paperback – by Amanda Harvey Purse (Author)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1788763009/ref

Inspector Reid :  Real Ripper Street' by Amanda Harvey Purse

The author provides the reader with a perfect balance of family history and criminal history. She has thoroughly researched and investigated the life and times of Edmund Reid and this comes through in her writing. The book delivers exactly what it says on the tin, and introduces the reader to the real Inspector Reid.

One of the things I really love about the book is the way it is the writing style, it's like Amanda is actually in the room talking to you, I have find myself talking to myself only to release I'm the only one in the room 😁😁. I also like the fact she never over complicates the book and it's easy flowing for me this is also important as I'am dyslexic.