Hosted by Lypsyy Lost & Found my Wednesday post gives you a taste of what I am reading this week. A similar meme is run by Taking on a World of Words
I am currently reading No Other Darkness by Sarah Hilary, the second in the DI Marnie Rome series which is proving to be an excellent follow-on to Someone Else’s Skin
You can read the blurb and opening paragraph in yesterday’s post.
I have just finished Death in the Rainy Season by Anna Jaquiery
Blurb
Phnom Penh, Cambodia; the rainy season. When a French man, Hugo Quercy, is found brutally murdered, Commandant Serge Morel finds his holiday drawn to an abrupt halt. Quercy – dynamic, well-connected – was the magnetic head of a humanitarian organisation which looked after the area’s neglected youth.
Opening his investigation, the Parisian detective soon finds himself buried in one of his most challenging cases yet. Morel must navigate this complex and politically sensitive crime in a country with few forensic resources, and armed with little more than a series of perplexing questions: what was Quercy doing in a hotel room under a false name? What is the significance of his recent investigations into land grabs in the area? And who could have broken into his home the night of the murder?
Becoming increasingly drawn into Quercy’s circle of family and friends – his adoring widow, his devoted friends and bereft colleagues – Commandant Morel will soon discover that in this lush land of great beauty and immense darkness, nothing is quite as it seems . . .
A deeply atmospheric crime novel that bristles with truth and deception, secrets and lies: Death in the Rainy Season is a compelling mystery that unravels an exquisitely wrought human tragedy. Goodreads
Next I am planning on reading How I Lost You by Jenny Blackhurst
Blurb
They told her she killed her son. She served her time. But what if they lied?
I have no memory of what happened but I was told I killed my son. And you believe what your loved ones, your doctor and the police tell you, don’t you?
My name is Emma Cartwright. Three years ago I was Susan Webster, and I murdered my twelve-week-old son Dylan. I was sent to Oakdale Psychiatric Institute for my crime, and four weeks ago I was released early on parole with a new identity, address and a chance to rebuild my shattered life.
This morning, I received an envelope addressed to Susan Webster. Inside it was a photograph of a toddler called Dylan. Now I am questioning everything I believe because if I have no memory of the event, how can I truly believe he’s dead?
If there was the smallest chance your son was alive, what would you do to get him back? NetGalley
What are you reading this week? Please share in the comments box below.
See what I’ve been reading in 2015 here
interesting looking books 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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How I Lost You looks incredibly intriguing. Ooh I want it! I hope you enjoy your books. 🙂
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It does look good, just the right amount of harrowing for me!
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These books sound intense!
I’m currently reading Elizabeth Haynes’ Behind Closed Doors and it’s good. Love the intensity and the characterisations are great as well.
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I need to get Behind Closed Doors as I enjoyed Under A Silent Moon so want to read the next in the series. I love intense books 🙂
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I agree with Chrissi, How I Lost You sounds great! Enjoy! My post just went up here: https://lipsyy.wordpress.com/2015/04/08/this-week-in-books-08-04-2015/
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Thank you so much for visiting me 🙂 I have hope for How I Lost You too.
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How I Lost You sounds awesome. TBR! Thanks Cleo 🙂 My TBR needed to get bigger hehe…Just kidding. Happy reading!
https://ireadboooks.wordpress.com/2015/04/08/www-wednesdays-april-8-2015/
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Haha – I get so much pleasure in adding to other TBRs, it makes me feel better about my own!
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‘How I Lost You’ looks really interesting. Enjoy your books and thanks for linking up with WWW Wednesday!
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Thank you Sam – love the link up on a Wednesday!
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Those books sound great, Cleo! How I Lost You sounds utterly intriguing, and I love the setting for Death in the Rainy Season. I’ll be really interested in your review of those.
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I adored the contrast in culture for Death in the Rainy Season, it really added something special to the underlying story – and I have to admit I can’t wait to get around to How I Lost You!
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OK, I want to read How I Lost You – along with everyone else. LOL
One day, I’m going to be through with Tell Me No Secrets. I’m liking it, but somehow, my reading is very, very slow. Not sure why.
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It is a popular choice today! Sometimes reading goes like that, hopefully you’ll get to the end soon.
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I’m reading Big Little Lies, The girl on the trail and Gone to Aragon.
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Love Liane Moriarty and this book in particular was one of my favourite reads of last year. Happy reading and welcome to the book blogging world.
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I’m planning on reading Death in the Rainy Season soon. Hope you’re enjoying No Other Darkness 🙂
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Very much although I have only just started – I want a decent bit of time to immerse myself.
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How I Lost You sounds really interesting. Can’t wait to see what you think of it. Happy reading!
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Thank you 🙂
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Yet again all three titles sound like I would enjoy them as well! I really should start reading more mystery/thriller/crime reads again… Happy reading!
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Thank you Yvo 🙂
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Both covers are so pretty.
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Thank you 🙂
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I like the meme’s photo header. I am reading Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts. It was apparently an Oprah Book Club read but I can’t remember why I had added it to my TBR. I am enjoying it. There are quirky characters and realism.
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The photo header is courtesy of Lipsyy.. it is lovely isn’t it? I haven’t heard of Where the heart Is, sounds like one I should check out as I do like a bit of realism
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Wow, How I Lost You sounds really intense, but I’m very curious. I hadn’t heard of it before, so thanks for sharing! Have a lovely week.
-Lauren
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How I Lost You seems to have generated loads of interest – I hope it is well-executed.
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I’ve just read Death In The Rainy Season – I’m taking part in a blog tour – I’ll be interested in your take on it! I’ve got No Other Darkness and When I Lost You – I read a chunk when I got it and it was great from the start; I could’ve happily kept reading…! I’ll be reading and reviewing them in the next couple of weeks!
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I smile everytime you say you’ve read a bit of something 🙂 I can’t pick books up and then stop like you do. How exciting to be part of the book tour, when are you on?
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I like all your book choices, I ca see that How I Lost you has a lot of fans so this will go to my TBR, too 🙂
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How I Lost You has certainly generated loads of interest this week! Happy reading.
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