Beth Reads Crime
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🔍 Crime, mystery & thriller book recs
🏆 UK Book Blogger Awards '24 finalist & '25 longlist
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🏆 UK Book Blogger Awards '24 finalist & '25 longlist
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Beth Reads Crime
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· Nov 26
Are you a crime fiction, thrillers and mystery book fan like me? I've put together a couple of different handy book starter packs. Find them below or over on my profile 👇
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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':
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.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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.
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.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:02 AM
The Wedding Lies by Jade Lee Wright
A popcorn domestic thriller with a larger-than-life plot that leans into drama and suspense.
A popcorn domestic thriller with a larger-than-life plot that leans into drama and suspense.
My first read of 2026 was a buddy read of No One Saw a Thing by Andrea Mara! Here's my review:
No One Saw a Thing by Andrea Mara review
An emotional thriller that really leans into every parent’s worst nightmare.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM
My first read of 2026 was a buddy read of No One Saw a Thing by Andrea Mara! Here's my review:
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.
In the Blink of an Eye by Jo Callaghan review
This is a genre-defining crime series that will stand the test of time.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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', the fourth and final Kat and Lock books is out next May! Here is my spoiler free review.
Body of Lies by Jo Callaghan review
The fourth and final entry in the series!
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December 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM
'Body of Lies', the fourth and final Kat and Lock books is out next May! Here is my spoiler free review.
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:
The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts by Robert Thorogood review
The unlikely trio return with the fifth entry to the cosy crime series.
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December 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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:
I have read 79 books so far in 2025! Here is what I read and my standouts
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
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December 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I have read 79 books so far in 2025! Here is what I read and my standouts
One of my new favourite Christmas traditions is seeing how Anna is in the latest Jo Middleton festive mystery!
Not Another Bloody Christmas by Jo Middleton review
Looking for a festive mystery? Jo Middleton has come up with the goods again.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
One of my new favourite Christmas traditions is seeing how Anna is in the latest Jo Middleton festive mystery!
Punk spirit, Northern grit and crime drama chaos. Yes! Check out my review for Sam Frances' ONE BY ONE.
One by One by Sam Frances review
Punk spirit, Northern grit and crime drama chaos. Yes!
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December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Punk spirit, Northern grit and crime drama chaos. Yes! Check out my review for Sam Frances' ONE BY ONE.
Today is my turn on the Random Things Tour for Nicci Cloke's 'Her Many Faces'. Here's my review:
Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke review
One woman, five versions and the truth buried somewhere between them.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Today is my turn on the Random Things Tour for Nicci Cloke's 'Her Many Faces'. Here's my review:
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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
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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
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November 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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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📚💙
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📚💙
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!
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I am all over the holiday rental and second home concept and can't wait to read it!
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Cover revealed for Kathryn Sharman’s The Second Home
The cover reveal for one of my most anticipated 2026 reads!
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November 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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...
I am all over the holiday rental and second home concept and can't wait to read it!
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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?!
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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.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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...
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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.
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.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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 ☺️
November 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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 ☺️
Here's my beginners guide on book blogging and reviewing:
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
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November 15, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Here's my beginners guide on book blogging and reviewing:
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...
2026 Crime and Thriller Book Releases
A look at all the different crime and thrillers publishing in 2026!
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November 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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...
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...
Greedy by Callie Kazumi review
A repeat serving of thriller with an added generous 2-tbsp dash of horror.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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...
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...
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?
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November 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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...
Greedy by Callie Kazumi review. A repeat serving of thriller with an added generous 2-tbsp dash of horror.
Greedy by Callie Kazumi review
A repeat serving of thriller with an added generous 2-tbsp dash of horror.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Greedy by Callie Kazumi review. A repeat serving of thriller with an added generous 2-tbsp dash of horror.
My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney review.
One of those rare books that, as soon as you finish it, you want to go straight back to the beginning.
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One of those rare books that, as soon as you finish it, you want to go straight back to the beginning.
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My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney review
One of those rare books that, as soon as you finish it, you want to go straight back to the beginning.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney review.
One of those rare books that, as soon as you finish it, you want to go straight back to the beginning.
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One of those rare books that, as soon as you finish it, you want to go straight back to the beginning.
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A wonderful debut in Glaswegian vernacular that features the best dog name.
Mon click the link, dinnae worry ma review's nae spoilers. Ah'm no grass.
Mon click the link, dinnae worry ma review's nae spoilers. Ah'm no grass.
A Bad, Bad Place by Frances Crawford review
A fantastic debut that features quite possibly the best name for a dog!
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November 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
A wonderful debut in Glaswegian vernacular that features the best dog name.
Mon click the link, dinnae worry ma review's nae spoilers. Ah'm no grass.
Mon click the link, dinnae worry ma review's nae spoilers. Ah'm no grass.
Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister review
About The Book Book: Caller Unknown Author: Gillian McAllister Standalone or Series: Standalone Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph Publication Date (UK): 9th April 2026 My Review Simone, a successful chef and restaurant owner, has flown to the USA to be…
About The Book Book: Caller Unknown Author: Gillian McAllister Standalone or Series: Standalone Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph Publication Date (UK): 9th April 2026 My Review Simone, a successful chef and restaurant owner, has flown to the USA to be…
Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister review
About The Book Book: Caller Unknown Author: Gillian McAllister Standalone or Series: Standalone Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph Publication Date (UK): 9th April 2026 My Review Simone, a successful chef and restaurant owner, has flown to the USA to be reunited with her daughter. Lucy has been taking part in camp over there before undertaking the life changing milestone of starting university.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister review
About The Book Book: Caller Unknown Author: Gillian McAllister Standalone or Series: Standalone Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph Publication Date (UK): 9th April 2026 My Review Simone, a successful chef and restaurant owner, has flown to the USA to be…
About The Book Book: Caller Unknown Author: Gillian McAllister Standalone or Series: Standalone Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph Publication Date (UK): 9th April 2026 My Review Simone, a successful chef and restaurant owner, has flown to the USA to be…
Hello, Transcriber by Hannah Morrissey review
The Black Harbour series comes to the UK.
The Black Harbour series comes to the UK.
Hello, Transcriber by Hannah Morrissey review
The Black Harbour series comes to the UK.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Hello, Transcriber by Hannah Morrissey review
The Black Harbour series comes to the UK.
The Black Harbour series comes to the UK.
Wow! Watch Your Back is a deeply human crime story that will stay with you. Fantastic work from Emma Christie. Check out my full review here
Watch Your Back by Emma Christie review
A deeply human crime story that will stay with you.
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October 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Wow! Watch Your Back is a deeply human crime story that will stay with you. Fantastic work from Emma Christie. Check out my full review here