Journey Under The Midnight Sun by Keigo Higashino – Book Review

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I became an instant fan of Higashino when I read The Devotion of Suspect X on the recommendation of my neighborhood bookstore. That was a fast-paced thriller and I went through it almost in one go. Journey Under The Midnight Sun differs from Suspect X in its pace but not in its impact. Here the pace is much more balanced it does not leave your heart pounding out of your chest as you get to the big reveal. ...  More

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Book Review

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

Have you ever come across a book that is a page-turner from page 1? I had never, until now. That’s because The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle starts off right in the middle of a mystery. There is no setting up of pieces. No quiet beginnings. No parade of characters. No subtle hints towards their motivations. None of it. You are just thrust right in the middle of the perplexing situation. A word of advice from someone who has been through it - Keep water and snacks handy. You will have neither the will nor the sense to get up from your chair once you start reading this book. I realised it the hard way when I finished the book and got up with pangs of hunger from not having eaten anything for hours.  ...  More