REVIEW: The Secret of Crickley Hall by James Herbert

The Secret of Crickley Hall by James Herbert

Genre: Thriller, Paranormal

Read: 16th June 2014

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★★★★★ 5 stars

This is the only book of James Herbert's I've read and WOW! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm not usually a paranormal fan, but more of a thriller reader, but I could not put this book down! Sure, there were long descriptive parts I felt were a little unnecessary, and I disliked the interior monologue that frequented the pages, as that just drew the already descriptive sentences out further...and having to look back and re read it without the interior additions to make sense of the sentence. But apart from that, it was thoroughly enthralling, chilling and page turning! I hung onto every word waiting to learn the true fate of the children and what really went on at Crickley Hall.

Without giving anything away, I wasn't surprised by a certain reappearance and their identity. But in all, the book is brilliant reading. A definite recommend!

REVIEW: Malicious by James Raven

Malicious by James Raven

Genre: Thriller

Read: 13th June 2014

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★★★★★ 5 stars!

Seriously...I read this book in one sitting! Took me four hours and I couldn't put it down. I'd started it as something to read before bed...for hours later at 3.30am I'd finished!

It was exciting, enthralling and easy to read, but still with an edge of your seat thrill when you don't know what's coming next, and you say to yourself "just one more chapter". I love these kinds of books! And this one really was an eye opener to the world of cybercrime and what could happen if someone gained remote access to your laptop or computer. It certainly doesn't bear thinking about. Our one last big of privacy violated as well.

As for the story, it was enjoyable and addictive. I found myself mentally slapping Robyn though - why not just trust Riley with her trouble? Because then there wouldn't be a story in it. But it does make you feel just a little frustrated when they choose the obvious route and decide to go it alone rather than risk being a laughing stock? But then, who knows what one would do in a similar situation.

In all, I loved this book. Being captivating as well as easy to read and follow without all the techie mumbo jumbo that would be lost on many makes for an exciting and refreshing read.