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Crow Moon by Suzie Aspley#Extract #Giveaway #AMarthaStrangewaysInvestigationBook1

  I am delighted to introduce the first in a new series by debut writer, Suzie Aspley . The atmospheric thriller, Crow Moon was published by Orenda on March 14th. Today I have an extract for you to read and the chance to win a print copy of Crow Moon . Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post. When the crow moon rises, the darkness is unleashed… Martha Strangeways is struggling to find purpose in her life, after giving up her career as an investigative reporter when her young twins died in a house fire. Overwhelmed by guilt and grief, her life changes when she stumbles across the body of a missing teenager – a tragedy that turns even more sinister when a poem about crows is discovered inked onto his back... When another teenager goes missing in the remote landscape, Martha is drawn into the investigation, teaming up with DI Derek Summers, as malevolent rumours begin to spread and paranoia grows. As darkness descends on the village of Strathbran, it soon becomes

The Anniversary by Hilary Boyd ** Blog Tour Review**


I am loving being on the blog tour for Hilary Boyd's The Anniversary. It is an emotional and moving read, if ever I found one! It is published by Michael Joseph on September 20th.


Is the one you tried to forget the one you can't live without?

Stella once thought that if she never saw Jack again, it would be too soon.

But life has other plans for her and her stubborn, handsome ex-husband.

Looking after their daughter in a time of need, Stella finds herself unwillingly reunited with the man she shared the best years of her life with - followed by the worst.

Where tragedy once tore them apart, now Stella and Jack are being drawn back together. But each of them has a new partner and a new life.

Should they fight temptation?

Should the past remain the past?

Or are some loves simply meant to be?

My Thoughts

This is a nuanced and moving novel which took me by surprise. I found Stella and Jack's story to be totally involving and it really is a page turner. Without giving away any of the plot, part of the story was a bit of a trigger for me and I found myself identifying with their grown-up daughter, Eve. The narrative goes back and forth in time over thirty years and eventually, the past gives a real insight into the family dynamics. The complicated web of relationships is fascinating and it is a great exploration of what actually matters and what endures. 

    It is refreshing to find a novel which examines the lives of the more mature amongst us and which looks at how relationships between grandparents and grandchildren can offer a second chance. Grief can affect everyone within a family in sometimes unexpected ways, gnawing away at relationships and this novel really takes this subject apart. Furthermore, I enjoyed Hilary's style of writing. There are poignant moments but overall, the underlying feeling is one of hope. 

In short: A real class act.  

  
About the Author



Hilary Boyd was a nurse, marriage counsellor and ran a small cancer charity before becoming an author. She has written eight books, including Thursdays in the Park, her debut novel which sold over half a million copies and was an international bestseller. The film rights have been acquired by Charles Dance, who will be directing and starring. 

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Book link: Amazon UK

Thanks to Hilary Boyd, and Jenny Platt of Michael Joseph for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

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