by FOOL | Apr 19, 2026 | Crime Fiction, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller
You wouldn’t expect everyone in a book group to enjoy exactly the same thing, so it’s no surprise that First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston triggered a lively discussion at Oundle Crime’s last meeting. There were three in our group of eight who hadn’t liked the book, and...
by FOOL | Apr 17, 2026 | Crime Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller
Kiss, Marry, Kill is a rather intriguing thriller by British author, Laura Marshall, who has written several best-selling novels and whose 2024 book A Good Place to Hide a Body was shortlisted for the CWA Whodunnit Dagger Award. We are in the world of online dating,...
by FOOL | Apr 11, 2026 | Classic Crime, Crime Fiction
“It is not the consciousness of men that determines their existence, but on the contrary their social existence determines their consciousness.” Karl Marx I read Verdict of Twelve by Raymond Postgate as part of Oundle Crime’s reading theme for March, which was Classic...
by FOOL | Apr 3, 2026 | Classic Crime, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction, Espionage, Fiction, Thriller
In March we looked for Classic Crime (Golden Age or modern) so our selection includes authors such as Ruth Rendell and Ian Fleming, as well as more obvious choices. One of our number enjoyed their book so much they are writing a standalone review about it, and you can...