Jen Lucas (Jen Med’s Book Reviews)

Broken by Jón Atli Jónasson, translated by Quentin Bates Today I am sharing my review of Broken by Jón Atli Jónasson, translated to English by Quentin Bates. I picked up a copy of the book after hearing the author on a panel at Capital Crime. I love my translated fiction and this sounded really interesting, as was the author, so how could I resist? Here's what it's all about:

Today on the blog I'm sharing a review of Broken, the first book in the Dora series by Jón Atli Jónasson, translated by Quentin Bates.

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@graskeggur
@corylusbooks

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“What Happened To Nina?” by Dervla McTiernan – Book Review #AudiobookReview @DervlaMcTiernan #WhatHappenedToNina @HarperAudio @LibbyApp Nina and Simon are young and in love. They head off to Simon’s family’s vacation home in Vermont to go climbing. Simon comes home alone… The narrators of this audiobook did a fine…

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From @fictionophile.bsky.social

#ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Vicki Foote #author of Moor to Sea: A Journey Along the Cleveland Way I’m delighted to be joined by Vicki Foote today, author of Moor to Sea: A Journey Along the Cleveland Way. The book was published in July and available now in paperback and digital editions: …

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From @portybelle.bsky.social

Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 05/10/25 And there we have it. September is no more and I have just attended what is probably my last book event of 2025 - Chiltern Kills. Held in Gerrard's Cross, this is the third year of this brilliant one day event, with all proceeds raised from tickets sales being in aid of CentrePoint. Even olf Storm Amy couldn't put a downer on this fabulous festival and, as ever, it was a great day filler with great author panels.

Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 05/10/25

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#chilternkills #lauralippman #joeybatey #rossgreenwood #davidbaldacci #sharonbolton

The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman | #bookreview #ThursdayMurderClub | @VikingBooksUK The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman is the fifth in the Thursday Murder Club series and it was a welcome return to Cooper’s Chase for me. Having recently watched the Netflix adaptation I …

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From @portybelle.bsky.social

The Christmas Party by Kathryn Croft #thechristmasparty #booksontour #bookreview Happy Sunday! We’re going festive again with Kathryn Croft’s latest thriller The Christmas Party!

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From @clairekreads.bsky.social

The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth Today on the blog I'm taking a look at a very old novel. Older than me even, which is pretty old. As the follow up novel, Revenge of Odessa, by Frederick Forsyth with Tony Kent, is out in October, and I have the book on my tbr pile, I thought I would be best to start out by reading…

Today on the blog I'm sharing my thoughts on The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth ahead of the release of Revenge of Odessa later in the month.

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@penguinukbooks

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My next read is bound to be fabulous - The Christmas Cracker Killer by @alexandrakbenedict.bsky.social, out November 6th from @simonschusteruk.bsky.social featuring puzzle master Edie O’Sullivan.

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On the way to Chiltern Kills yesterday I finished reading The Token, the upcoming new thriller from Sharon Bolton. Out November 6th from @orionbooks.bsky.social

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My current read is Murder Takes a Vacation, the brilliant new book from @lauralippman.bsky.social. Out now from @faberbooks.bsky.social

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Quantum Of Menace @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social
Black as Death @liljawriter.bsky.social
The Hawk Is Dead - Peter James
Silent Bones - Val McDermid
White Christmas - Mark L Fowler
The Confessions - Paul Bradley Carr
The Book Club Killer - Ross Greenwood

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A late share of my September reads. Just the 12 but they were all fabulous.
The Winter Warriors - Olivier Norek
Revenge of Odessa - @tonykentwrites.bsky.social & Frederick Forsyth
The Winter Job - Antti Tuomainen
The Island - Paul Finch
The Hollow Man @rachelamphlett.bsky.social

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The Hollow Man By Rachel Amphlett Today I am delighted to help open up the blog tour for The Hollow Man by Rachel Amphlett, book seven in her brilliant Mark Turpin series. I have loved this series since the beginning and picking up each new instalment is absolutely guaranteed for me. My thanks to Zoe of ZooLoosBookTours for the tour invite and to Rachel Amphlett for the advance copy of the book for review.

Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new Mark Turpin thriller from Rachel Amphlett,out on 6th October

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#BookReview of #FairPlay by Louise Hegarty - Swirl and Thread ‘This is a murder mystery.This is a story about love.Or is it? . . .’– Fair Play [ About Fair Play ] Abigail and her brother Benjamin have always been close. To celebrate his birthday, Abigail hires a...

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The Bodies by Sam Lloyd Today on the blog, Mandie is sharing her thoughts on the brand new novel from Sam Lloyd, The Bodies. With thanks to publisher, Transworld, who provided an early copy via NetGalley. Here’s what the book is about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 19 June 2025

Today on the blog, Mandie is sharing her thoughts on The Bodies by Sam Lloyd

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Sam Lloyd
@mandie163.mg

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#ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Adrienne Chinn #author of The Queen’s Necklace | @rararesources @AdrienneChinn I’m delighted to be joined by Adrienne Chinn today, author of The Queen’s Necklace. The Queen’s Necklace was published last week by One More Chapter and is available now in paperb…

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“The Red Chair” by Jill Treseder – Book Review @SilverWoodBooks @RandomTTours #BlogTour #TheRedChair #JillTreseder #BookReview @Jill_Treseder An inheritance. An old cottage in North Devon. A fresh start. These are the factors that made me want to read “The Red Chair”. Naomi has had a tumultuous life. Dieter, her only real &#8…

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From @fictionophile.bsky.social

Joy Chose You by Donna Ashworth It has been my privilege to receive and review a few Donna Ashworth’s books. You’ll find my reviews here. I have loved each one, so I was delighted when lovely Karen Stretch sent me a copy of…

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The Glorious Dead by Justin Myers It was my absolute pleasure to hear Justin Myers speak at the Romance Festival in Manchester a few weeks ago where he was so witty and engaging. Consequently I was thrilled to receive a signed copy…

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Via @lindasbookbag.bsky.social

Fictionophile's September 2025 #BookHaul #AnticipatedReads #TBR #ForthcomingTitles #bookbloggers #BookSky📚💙 fictionophile.com/2025/09/30/f...

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#BookReview: Legacy by Chris Hammer @Wildfirebks @wildfirebooks.bsky.social #Legacy #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookX #BookSky #damppebbles “MARTIN SCARSDEN IS ON THE RUN. WILL THE DESERT SAVE HIM – OR BURY HIM? A bomb at his book launch. Gunfire in his hometown. Someone wants journalist Martin Scarsden dead. Fleeing for hi…

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‘Medlock’ by S.G. Hartnell Author : S.G. HartnellTitle : MedlockPages : 322Publisher : Sphere/Little Brown, UKPublication date : 2nd October, 2025Source : Netgalley 1978. Mrs. Medlock is the dutiful housekeeper at Marwood Ma…

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Top Ten Tuesday 30th September 2025: Books covers with an Autumn vibe | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚 This week’s topic: Book covers with an Autumn vibe Autumn is my absolute favourite time of year and I always think that there aren’t enough books set in this season. There seem to be lo…

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Dark Horse by Felix Francis | Extract Dark Horse by Felix Francis is the latest chapter in the story of former champion jockey & private detective, Sid Halley

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#TopTenTuesday | 30th September 2025: Book Covers that Give off Autumn Vibes #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookX #BookSky #damppebbles Hello and a very warm welcome to damppebbles. It’s Tuesday which means it’s time for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday post. I’ve decided to take part in That Artsy Reader Girl&#8…

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Barcelona, Block by Block by Cierra Block With Dr H and I proposing to backpack by train around Spain in 2026, returning to Barcelona as one of the stops, I am hugely indebted to Isabelle Wilson at Headline for sending me a copy of Barcelo…

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The Murder Game by Tom Hindle Today on the blog I'm sharing a long overdue review of The Murder Game by Tom Hindle. I picked up a copy of the book at an event Tom did with Janice Hallett in Birmingham a couple of years ago, so I thought it was about time it had a little love and attention. Here's what it's all about:

Today on the blog I'm sharing my review of The Murder Game by Tom Hindle.

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@tom.hindle
@penguinukbooks

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Setting and the apprehension caused by the opening chapter. And Matilda’s unexpected ally.