Welcome to the Books section of Chris High Reviews, your ultimate destination for insightful book reviews, literary news, and exclusive author interviews. Whether you are searching for the latest mainstream thrillers, diving into meticulously researched historical fiction—such as tales of Roman military life in AD 79 or the final days of Pompeii—or seeking out hidden gems from independent authors, we cover a vast array of genres. Furthermore, we take immense pride in supporting emerging writers and self-published voices alongside established international bestsellers.
Because of our deep passion for a well-told story, our critiques go beyond simple plot summaries. We carefully examine character development, narrative pacing, and thematic depth to give you a comprehensive overview before you even turn the first page. Additionally, our in-depth author interviews offer a unique window into the creative process, exploring how writers build their worlds and find their inspiration.
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The Quiet Tenant Clemence Michallon Publisher: Abacus 320 pages ISBN-10: 0593534646 ISBN-13: 978-0593534649 June 20, 2023 From first word to last, readers of Clemence Michallon’s debut The Quiet Tenant will be confronted with the[…]
In celebration of the 2023 New Year Honours List bestowing a Knighthood on one of the greatest guitarists to pick up the instrument, Brian Harold May (Founder member, guitarist, vocalist, and lyricist with the Rock[…]
With her debut novel being described as the ‘Thelma & Louise for a new generation’ Australia-raised and now England-based author Emma Styles tells us exactly how it feels to have No Country For Girls so[…]
Emma Styles No Country For Girls Publisher : Sphere Language : English Hardcover : 352 pages ISBN-10 : 0751583839 ISBN-13 […]
Anna Downes The Shadow House Publisher : Hodder Paperbacks Language : English Paperback : 384 pages ISBN-10 : 1529375126 ISBN-13 : 978-1529375121 14th July, 2022. 4/5 English-born-Australia-based author Anna Downes[…]
Charlie Higson Whatever Gets You Through The Night Publisher : Little, Brown Language : English Hardcover : 400 pages Published: February 24th, 2022. Being the writer and star of the Fast[…]
Told in both the present and retrospectively, here is a book, a standalone, that is guaranteed to have its readers second-guessing right to its tumultuous end.
Jane Harper The Survivors Publisher : Little, Brown Language : English Hardcover : 384 pages ISBN-10 : 1408711982 ISBN-13 : 978-1408711989 January 21st, 2021 It is difficult to encapsulate the excitement of receiving a copy[…]
Margaret Murphy Don’t Scream Publisher: Joffe Books Paperback: 422 pages ISBN-10: 1789316278 ISBN-13: 978-1789316278 7th December, 2020. It’s been a long time coming, but Margaret Murphy and her fabulously crafted protagonist, DCI Jeff Rickman, are[…]
HarperFiction is proud to launch Killing It: The Killer Reads Competition for undiscovered writers. All you need is a good idea, a passion for the dark side and a dollop of determination! Launching at the start[…]
