by Sam_Jam | Aug 3, 2025 | Book reviews
Eight Detectives is an excellent detective story to the power of eight. You know how, when you’re going on holiday, you just want a book that becomes part of your holiday experience? One that you look forward to enjoying while you’re on the plane, in your hotel room,...
by Sam_Jam | Jan 16, 2024 | Book reviews
I was asked by Ben Fox of the excellent Shepherd books website to provide my top three books of 2023. It’s quite mystery/thriller book heavy, and I’ve already separately reviewed my absolute favourite book, Cara Hunter’s ‘Murder in the...
by Sam_Jam | Aug 19, 2023 | Book reviews
Murder in the Family by Cara HunterMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI can’t remember the last time I read a book that I didn’t want to put down. This book was a thrilling joyride, told in a fiendishly clever and unusual way. I chose it as a holiday read, and was actually...
by Sam_Jam | Jun 23, 2022 | Book reviews
The Great Fox Illusion by Justyn EdwardsMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThis is a really fun book for children (aged 8 – 12), which delves into the world of international stage illusionists.Thirteen-year-old Felicity (Flick) Lions makes a refreshing protagonist. She’s...
by Sam_Jam | Sep 6, 2020 | Book reviews
You’re Him, Aren’t You?: An Autobiography by Paul DarrowMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWell now, I really rather enjoyed that.Paul Darrow. What a great guy. I could listen to his stories forever. And I probably will. If you’re reading this review, you’re probably...
by Sam_Jam | Aug 12, 2020 | Book reviews
Is There Life Outside the Box?: An Actor Despairs by Peter DavisonMy rating: 5 of 5 starsPeter Davison is absolutely splendidTo anyone other than a Doctor Who fan, the title of the review is going to sound a bit poncey. But I’m betting the majority of people...
