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Crime fiction set in Lagos – Gaslight by Femi Kayode

  • Submitted: 30th October 2023

Gaslight by Femi Kayode Bishop Jeremiah Dawodu, pastor of a Nigerian megachurch, has been arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, Folasade, the 'First Lady' of the church.…

Thriller set in a cabin in the woods- USA – Lisa Unger

  • Submitted: 27th October 2023

Secluded cabin in Georgia Three couples rent a luxury cabin in the woods for a weekend getaway to die for.  BookTrail Travel to Secluded Cabin Boarding Pass Information: Secluded cabin…

The North Light set in Japan – Hideo Yokoyama

  • Submitted: 26th October 2023

The North Light set in Japan Minoru Aose is an architect who designed the Yoshino house, a prizewinning and much discussed private residence built in the shadow of Mount Asama.…

Kernick thriller set in 48 hours in London

  • Submitted: 23rd October 2023

Simon Kernick  - The First 48 Hours You need to get Simon Kernick on your TBR pile right now. This is one top thriller and I think thriller readers are…

Thriller set in Russia – The Siberian Dilemma by Martin Cruz Smith

  • Submitted: 20th October 2023

Venture into deepest Siberia with a Dilemma Thriller set in Russia - The Siberian Dilemma by Martin Cruz Smith - What you really need when it's cold outside is a…

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