SAM&PAM's Book Radar

SAM&PAM's Book Radar

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(2025) Bloodline by Priscilla Masters

"Bloodline" written by Priscilla Masters, It is a mystery novel published in 2025. The story takes place in Leek, Staffordshire, where Detective Inspector Joanna Piercy is called to investigate a hostage situation at Cloud Mansion, a large, isolated house overlooking Rudyard Lake. The hostage is Joseph Holden, an elderly and reclusive man who had major surgery eight months prior. The hostage-taker is Abdi Daud, a Somali national and professor in political science at Mogadishu University. Also present is Clarice Hani, a cleaner who works for both Holden and the owner of a local antiques shop. The narrative unravels the connections between Holden, Daud, and Hani, leading back to Holden's past as a mercenary in Somalia during the 1980s. A valuable Somali dagger, a Qolxad with a rhinoceros horn handle, sold at auction a year prior, becomes a crucial link to the hostage situation. The investigation delves into Holden's past actions in Somalia and their consequences, leading to a tense standoff and a revelation of a crime committed decades ago that has come back to haunt Holden. #mystery, #suspense, #thriller, #crimefiction, #policeprocedural, #hostagesituation, #moraldilemma, #internationalcrime, #somalia, #familysecrets, #Bloodline, #PriscillaMasters

(2025) My Sister's Daughter by Liv CONSTANTINE

My Sister's Daughter by Liv Constantine is a work of fiction published in 2025. After Courtney drowns, her thirteen-year-old daughter Serena moves in with her aunt Ashley and her family. A series of accidents and strange occurrences lead Ashley and her husband Elliott to believe that Serena is a danger to their children, Luna and Maddox. Ashley eventually learns that Elliott is Serena's biological father and that he has been trying to frame her for things he did to get her out of the house. Ashley reports Elliott to the police and he is arrested. A year later, Ashley and the children, including Serena, are healing and moving on from the trauma they have experienced. #psychologicalthriller, #familydrama, #suspense, #grief, #sisterrelationships, #jealousy, #betrayal, #secrets, #darkpast, #justice, #MySistersDaughter, #LivConstantine

(2025) A Traitorous Heart by Erin COTTER

A Traitorous Heart by Erin Cotter is a young adult fantasy romance novel published in 2025. Jacqueline d'Argenson-Aunis is the niece of the royal spymaster and a member of Societas Solis, a secret society that uses magic to protect France. Jacqueline is tasked with persuading her best friend, Princess Marguerite de Valois, to marry King Henry of Navarre in order to secure peace between the Catholics and Huguenots. She soon finds herself caught in a web of courtly intrigue, dark magic, and a forbidden romance with King Henry. When a series of gruesome murders plague Paris, Jacqueline must unravel a conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. With the help of her friends, Jacqueline must fight to save her kingdom, her love, and her own soul. #HistoricalFantasy, #Romance, #LGBTQ, #FrenchHistory, #Royalty, #CourtIntrigue, #Secrets, #Magic, #Adventure, #Spies, #ATraitorousHeart, #ErinCotter

(2025) Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman

Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, a horror fiction novel by Clay McLeod Chapman, was published in 2025. When Noah's aging parents in Virginia stop returning his calls, he travels to their home and finds it in shambles. His parents have been violently possessed through the media they consume, and a large portion of the country is experiencing the same phenomenon. Noah, along with his nephew, who is also unaffected, attempt to travel back to the safety of their home. #apocalypse, #possession, #demons, #conspiracy, #socialmedia, #family, #horror, #technology, #survival, #dystopia, #WakeUpAndOpenYourEyes, #ClayMcLeodChapman

(2025) By the Sharp and Shadowed Wings by Rachel N. HARKER

By the Sharp and Shadowed Wings by Rachel N. Harker a Fantasy Romance published in 2025. This is a work of fiction about Revna, a warrior who leads a group of women called the Myddheim Maidens. The story begins nine years after her friend Fenrick sacrifices himself to the Gods in her place. When a ship returns to Myddheim calling for Revna, she boards it and finds herself in the realm of Vanaheim. She soon discovers that Fenrick is alive and is actually the God of Destruction, Fenrir. As Revna adjusts to this new reality and learns more about the Gods and the nine realms, she and Fenrir must work together to protect their people from a growing darkness that threatens to consume everything. The book includes themes of graphic violence, captivity, self-harm, mental health struggles and explicit sexual content.

(2025) Dead Souls by Han SONG

Dead Souls, the second book in the "Hospital" trilogy, was written by Han Song and published in 2018 as Wangling by Shanghai wenyi chubanshe in China . It was first published in English by Amazon Crossing in 2025. Dead Souls continues the story of the Hospital, which has now moved to Mars. The story is told in the second person, from the perspective of Yang Wei, who is appointed to help rewrite Principles of Hospital Engineering, a foundational text for the hospital. Yang Wei is the son of Einstein, a patient who leads an uprising against the doctors. Yang Wei struggles to understand the hospital's history and his own identity, as he navigates the complex relationships between doctors and patients, and the living and the dead. He discovers a pool where the dead are resurrected as "Dead Souls," and learns that he contains a collection of Dead Souls from around the world within his body. The novel follows Yang Wei as he witnesses the hospital descend into chaos, culminating in a battle between patients and a group of "Holy Warriors" led by an overgrown child named Zifeiyu. The novel is full of allusions to Chinese history, politics, philosophy, and literature, and draws inspiration from science fiction writers and Studio Ghibli films. It explores themes of memory, identity, faith, and the nature of reality through the lens of the hospital, which is portrayed as a microcosm of society. #DeadSouls, #HanSong, #DystopianFiction, #ScienceFiction, #ChineseLiterature, #HospitalTrilogy, #Mars, #MedicalScience, #DeadSoulsResurrection, #CosmicHospital, #PoolOfDeadSouls, #UniversalTreatmentMachine

(2025) A Verse for Witches by John HUNDLEY

A Verse for Witches is the first book in the "Song of Tsing" trilogy by John Hundley. It's a fantasy romance published in 2025. This installment tells the story of Tsing, an orphan raised by monks who becomes a mercenary. He is hired by an Alchemist to find a jewel called the "Eye of Ellindrell". Tsing meets Erin, a young woman who helps him on his quest. It turns out that Tsing is the "orphan king" of prophecy, and he is in danger. Erin, a dream walker, is tasked with protecting him. They face many challenges, including demons and the machinations of a powerful warlock named Mazuom. The book ends on a cliffhanger, with Erin being kidnapped. The reader is encouraged to find out what happens next in "A Chorus of Swords". #Fantasy, #Romance, #Adventure, #Magic, #Prophecy, #Witches, #Sorcery, #Swordplay, #Demons, #Fae, #AVerseForWitches, #JohnHundley

(2025) Death's Kiss by M.M. Reeves

Death's Kiss by M.M. Reeves, is a fantasy novel published in 2025. It follows the story of Merena Boreas, a castaway and bastard-born, who competes in the Pillar Trials for a chance to win The Vault, the closest thing to freedom that exists within the Tide Raiders organization. Merena faces numerous challenges, including: Taming kelpies Navigating a treacherous kórallian maze Confronting her traumatic past Dealing with the other captains, some of whom are hostile towards her She also discovers secrets about her own affinity and the history of Pontus, the world she lives in. Along the way, she forms alliances and rivalries, ultimately leading to a confrontation that will determine the fate of the realms. This book contains explicit content and dark elements, such as punishments, torture, and child abuse, that might be triggering for some readers. #TideRaiders, #Fantasy, #Romance, #YA, #NewAdult, #Magic, #Adventure, #Royalty, #Competition, #ComingOfAge, #DeathsKiss, #MMReeves

(2025) Acid Yellow by Dominic PIPER

Acid Yellow, by Dominic Piper, is a thriller novel published in 2024. It is the fourth book in the PI Daniel Beckett Series. The story revolves around private investigator Daniel Beckett as he investigates the murder of a renowned pianist, Kiaraa Jeong. Kiaraa was kidnapped and subsequently found dead two years prior to Beckett's involvement. He is hired by the victim's sister, Micha Jeong, to uncover the truth behind her death. Beckett's investigation takes him deep into Kiaraa's life, exploring her relationships with various individuals, including a secret lover and a security director. He navigates a web of secrets, uncovering hidden affairs, and facing dangerous confrontations. As Beckett uncovers more evidence, he realizes that the case is far more complex than he initially thought, leading him to confront a shocking conspiracy. #privateinvestigator, #murdermystery, #classicalmusic, #kidnapping, #London, #suspense, #thriller, #crimefiction, #secrets, #familydrama, #AcidYellow, #DominicPiper

(2025) Mutiny on the Black Prince by James H. SWEET

Mutiny on the Black Prince: Slavery, Piracy, and the Limits of Liberty in the Revolutionary Atlantic World, a historical nonfiction work by James H. Sweet, was published in 2025. The book tells the story of the Black Prince, a British slave ship that was the subject of a mutiny in 1769 . The book uses the mutiny as a starting point to explore the complex and often contradictory relationships between merchants, sailors, and enslaved people in the Atlantic world. The book also examines the role of the British state in supporting the slave trade [4] and the ways in which merchants used their wealth and influence to shape the law in their favor. #Slavery, #Piracy, #AtlanticWorld, #Mutiny, #Bristol, #ShippingTrade, #Revolution, #OldCalabar, #Africa, #England, #MutinyOnTheBlackPrince, #JamesHSweet

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