The Hollow Boys by Tariq Ashkanani review About The Book Book: The Hollow Boys Author: Tariq Ashkanani Standalone or Series: Standalone Publisher: Viper Books Publication Date (UK): 14th May 2026 My Review Ashkanani's previous book, The Midnight King, was one of my favourite reads of last year, so I was excited to get my hands on a proof of The Hollow Boys. Set in the small town of Aurora, Oregon, the book opens with a bang as we find the mother of a missing child performing some sort of dark ritual.

Here is my review for Tariq Ashkanani's THE HOLLOW BOYS! Out in May, thank you to Viper for the proof!

The Second Home by Kathryn Sharman review A seaside escape becomes filled with tension as Lottie clashes with the noisy renovation next door.

Sharman is back with another wonderful domestic thriller that this time relocates us to the South Coast. Here's my review:

The Weekend by T.M. Logan review What would you do if you found a bag of life changing cash?

Thanks so much to @zaffrebooks.bsky.social for including me as part of #TM10. Here's my review of @tmloganauthor.bsky.social's tenth thriller THE WEEKEND, which is out now! bethreadscrime.com/2026/03/01/t...

The Death Bed by Chris Bridges review Bridge's is back! You will love Laura as much as you did Emma.

The Death Bed by Chris Bridges review

Bridge's is back! You will love Laura as much as you did Emma.

Be Mine by Lizzy Barber review ∞

Today is my turn on the Novel Tours tour for Lizzy Barber's BE MINE! ∞ Here is my review:

A Window Breaks by C.M. Ewan review A Scottish Highlands getaway gone incredibly wrong.

I am a big fan of C.M. Ewan's twisty everyday situation gone drastically wrong thrillers and I've now read them all! Here's my A WINDOW BREAKS review:

The Nowhere Girls by Carmel Harrington review A thoughtful, character-driven mystery.

It's my turn on the Random Things Tours for Carmel Harrington's The Nowhere Girls! Here is my review:

59 Minutes by Holly Seddon A high-concept thriller built around a chillingly plausible premise.

What an incredibly unique thriller! Check out my review of Holly Seddon's 59 Minutes here:

Lies by T.M. Logan review As part of TM10, I read Logan's debut.

As part of #TM10, I read T.M. Logan's debut, LIES, which has recently been re-released with an updated cover. Here's my review:

Esther is Now Following You by Tanya Sweeney review You have one new follower.

Here is my review of Tanya Sweeney's debut, ESTHER IS NOW FOLLOWING YOU:

Leave No Trace by Jo Callaghan review Callaghan’s Kat and Lock series is hands down one of the best crime fiction series I’ve ever read.

Callaghan’s Kat and Lock series is hands down one of the best crime fiction series I’ve ever read. Here is my review of 'Leave No Trace':

The Wedding Lies by Jade Lee Wright A popcorn domestic thriller with a larger-than-life plot that leans into drama and suspense.

The Wedding Lies by Jade Lee Wright

A popcorn domestic thriller with a larger-than-life plot that leans into drama and suspense.

No One Saw a Thing by Andrea Mara review An emotional thriller that really leans into every parent’s worst nightmare.

My first read of 2026 was a buddy read of No One Saw a Thing by Andrea Mara! Here's my review:

In the Blink of an Eye by Jo Callaghan review This is a genre-defining crime series that will stand the test of time.

I'm fashionably late but oh my! What a party In the Blink of an Eye by Jo Callaghan is. An incredible debut and beginning of a genre-defining crime series that will stand the test of time.

Body of Lies by Jo Callaghan review The fourth and final entry in the series!

'Body of Lies', the fourth and final Kat and Lock books is out next May! Here is my spoiler free review.

The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts by Robert Thorogood review The unlikely trio return with the fifth entry to the cosy crime series.

Thank you to HQ Stories and Rachel Quin Marketing for sending me a proof of The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts, which is out 15th Jan. Here's my review:

Every Thriller I Read and Reviewed in 2025 Plus My Favourites What a year for books! Here is everything I read and reviewed in 2025

I have read 79 books so far in 2025! Here is what I read and my standouts

Not Another Bloody Christmas by Jo Middleton review Looking for a festive mystery? Jo Middleton has come up with the goods again.

One of my new favourite Christmas traditions is seeing how Anna is in the latest Jo Middleton festive mystery!

One by One by Sam Frances review Punk spirit, Northern grit and crime drama chaos. Yes!

Punk spirit, Northern grit and crime drama chaos. Yes! Check out my review for Sam Frances' ONE BY ONE.

Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke review One woman, five versions and the truth buried somewhere between them.

Today is my turn on the Random Things Tour for Nicci Cloke's 'Her Many Faces'. Here's my review:

📚#BookReview📚

4⭐️#AllEyesOnYou by @samfranwriter.bsky.social @headlinebooks.bsky.social is a debut thriller, introducing us to DS Alice Washington investigating a crime writer who is being stalked by someone who take her books a little serious…🔍

Full Review 🔗 tinyurl.com/5n7yjs46

#BookSky📚💙

Cover revealed for Kathryn Sharman’s The Second Home The cover reveal for one of my most anticipated 2026 reads!

How stunning is the cover for @kathrynsharman.bsky.social's 'The Second Home'?! Publishing with @hodderbooks.bsky.social May 2026 and available to pre-order now.

I am all over the holiday rental and second home concept and can't wait to read it!

bethreadscrime.com/2025/11/28/c...

Also announced so far for #TheakstonsCrime as headliners are @stevecavanagh.bsky.social, @alicefeeney.com, @nadinematheson.com, @gillianmauthor.bsky.social and @davidbaldacci.bsky.social. What a great line-up so far. Will you be attending next year? It's one of my fave festivals.

Lisa Jewell revealed as the Programming Chair for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival Programming chair and first headliners announced for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.

Amazing news from @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social that Lisa Jewell has been announced as Programming Chair for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival! Now can we get everyone to rock up to her opening speech in 'None of This is True' double denim?!

bethreadscrime.com/2025/11/26/l...

Eye Spy by C. M. Ewan review If you’re looking for a tense, fast-paced thriller, then you should get all aboard and choo-choose Eye Spy.

If you’re looking for a tense, fast-paced thriller, then you should get all aboard and choo-choose C. M. Ewan's 'Eye Spy'. Out March 2026.

I have spent some time updating bethreadscrime.com. I have improved the tags, browsing by tags and added in a Standout Read highlight on reviews of my favourite books, as I'm not a fan of ratings systems! If you don't want to miss any of my reviews/events coverage then subs are much appreciated ☺️

Are you looking to start book blogging or reviewing and need some guidance on where to begin? Are you looking to start book blogging or reviewing, and need some guidance on where to begin? Here’s a practical, friendly guide to help you get started

Here's my beginners guide on book blogging and reviewing:

2026 Crime and Thriller Book Releases A look at all the different crime and thrillers publishing in 2026!

I have managed to read 8 books from my 2026 release calendar post so far! It's been updated with the review links to each inside. What 2026 crime and thriller books are you most excited for? bethreadscrime.com/2025/10/08/2...

Greedy by Callie Kazumi review A repeat serving of thriller with an added generous 2-tbsp dash of horror.

I loved 'Greedy' by @callieuntitled.bsky.social which is out next year. Here's a taster of my review: a repeat serving of thriller with an added generous 2-tbsp dash of horror! If that whets your appetite then click here for the full serving: bethreadscrime.com/2025/11/14/g...

Strangers in the Car review by A Quintillion Words I challenged A Quintillion Words to read Strangers in the Car for her 12 in 2025. What did she think?

My good friend @aquintillionwords.com asked me to select one of my favourite books of 2024 for her 12 in 2025 challenge. I went with Strangers in the Car by C. M. Ewan. Here's what Em thought: bethreadscrime.com/2025/11/14/s...