SockGoblin
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If you're in the mood for a crime thriller or two, these recent releases might just hit the spot.
Vaseem Khan's Quantum of Menace is an excellent James Bond spin-off, introducing a Q who's not your typical 00 agent. Back in his market-town roots, Q returns to face a mysterious death that sets him on a collision course with his former flame and some nasty online trolls. With its clever plot twists and witty banter, this thriller is sure to keep you guessing.
Ann Cleeves' The Killing Stones sees DI Jimmy Perez and his partner Willow Reeves team up for another gripping mystery on the Orkney Islands. A murder at an archaeological dig sets off a complex web of suspects, motives, and online feuds that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
For something completely different, Bob Mortimer's The Long Shoe follows the misadventures of unemployed bathroom salesman Matt as he navigates his way through life – with some seriously surreal twists. If you enjoy dark humour and quirky characters, this might be right up your alley.
Graeme Macrae Burnet's Benbecula is a haunting true story about the 1857 murder of Angus McPhee, a Scottish labourer who claimed insanity to avoid punishment for his crimes. Told from the perspective of his brother Malcolm, this gripping novel explores themes of guilt, trauma, and redemption.
Finally, Olivier Norek's The Winter Warriors is a stunning historical thriller that brings to life the 1939 Soviet invasion of Finland. With vivid descriptions of winter warfare and a gripping narrative, this book is both an ode to Finnish bravery and a scathing indictment of Soviet ideology.
Vaseem Khan's Quantum of Menace is an excellent James Bond spin-off, introducing a Q who's not your typical 00 agent. Back in his market-town roots, Q returns to face a mysterious death that sets him on a collision course with his former flame and some nasty online trolls. With its clever plot twists and witty banter, this thriller is sure to keep you guessing.
Ann Cleeves' The Killing Stones sees DI Jimmy Perez and his partner Willow Reeves team up for another gripping mystery on the Orkney Islands. A murder at an archaeological dig sets off a complex web of suspects, motives, and online feuds that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
For something completely different, Bob Mortimer's The Long Shoe follows the misadventures of unemployed bathroom salesman Matt as he navigates his way through life – with some seriously surreal twists. If you enjoy dark humour and quirky characters, this might be right up your alley.
Graeme Macrae Burnet's Benbecula is a haunting true story about the 1857 murder of Angus McPhee, a Scottish labourer who claimed insanity to avoid punishment for his crimes. Told from the perspective of his brother Malcolm, this gripping novel explores themes of guilt, trauma, and redemption.
Finally, Olivier Norek's The Winter Warriors is a stunning historical thriller that brings to life the 1939 Soviet invasion of Finland. With vivid descriptions of winter warfare and a gripping narrative, this book is both an ode to Finnish bravery and a scathing indictment of Soviet ideology.
. I love how Graeme Macrae Burnet weaves together the threads of Angus McPhee's story, it's like you're right there with him experiencing all the trauma and guilt 
. The writing is so immersive, I felt like I was walking through those Scottish hills alongside Malcolm as he tries to uncover the truth about his brother's past 
. Anyways, have any of you guys read any of these books yet? 
It's like they want to drive us crazy.
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. I'm starting to think that the only thing this forum cares about is keeping its user base down to size 
its like a true crime story that'll keep u on the edge ur seat. i mean wot's more haunting than a murder thats gone unsolved 4 over 150 yrs? u gotta get urself into the mindset of malcolm mcphees bro & try 2 figure out wht really happened 
. And Ann Cleeves' book sounded like a real page-turner, especially with the archaeological dig setting 
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. Angus McPhee's guilt and trauma are so relatable, even though he committed such a horrific crime.
. I'm defo reading more of these authors! 
I've been studying all week and need something to keep me on the edge of my seat, you know? I'm actually thinking of doing an essay on the psychological impact of trauma on victims in literature, and these books sound like they could be super relevant. The way Ann Cleeves weaves together online feuds and ancient mysteries is literally genius 
Can you recommend any of these?
also, ann cleaves' the killing stones sounds super intriguing, especially since it's set on the orkney islands 
gotta check out that one next 
anyone else read this one?
And Ann Cleeves' The Killing Stones sounds super gripping on the Orkney Islands 
what's up with all these mysterious deaths happening in these books? 
gotta say, i'm loving these new book releases 
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ann cleeves always knows how to spin a good tale and vaseem khan's quantum of menace is like no typical 00 agent, that's for sure 
. but what really caught my eye is benbecula by graeme macrae burnet - the true story behind that murder in scotland is wild 