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The Snow Falcon

By Stuart Harrison

5 stars

A beautifully written novel set in a remote Canadian town. The main character, an ex-con returns home to a small-town full of judgement and hate. He rescues an injured falcon, befriends a selective mute boy and his mother....a delightful storyline.
Scott Guy

By Tony Farrington

4 stars

A family's account of the 2010 murder of Scott Guy in Manawatu. This book tells the facts and the chronology of the events that led up to the killing of Scott and the aftermath leading up to the trial of Ewen MacDonald. The author shares the impact it had on the family members, mainly that of Scott's parents Bryan and Jo, but also the wider family members. A tale of personal strength and faith through adversity. Very inspirational reading.
The Long Way Home

By Louise Penny

3 stars

I haven't read a Chief Inspector Gamache thriller before, nor a Loise Penny novel. She has a very descriptive writing style so the reader came imagine tge scenes depicted. Given the number of characters in the story, I found the tale quite convoluted. I had to go back to previous chapters to figure out who was who. Despite this the plot was interesting and captivating.
DERAILED

By Jon Ripslinger

3 stars

An easy read. A young adult's tale of teenage life in a small American rural town. A capable talented 'jock' frustrates his teachers with his lack lustre attitude to school and life in general - happy to follow his father and work in the local quarry, marry his girlfriend and have kids. Will he heed his teachers and coach and lift his game and get a scholarship and get ahead in life? Teachers of young adults will be able to relate to the characters in this book and the senarios presented.
This is the F#$%ing News - My story

By Paddy Gower

5 stars

Paddy Gower reflects on his life as a journalist - he is brutally honest discussing his challenges at school, university and at work. Paddy shares the impact of his relationships with other media 'greats' on his growth, successes and failures on the job.A Very insightful and interesting read.
Over Hill and Dale

By Gervase Phinn

5 stars

Set in rural North Yorkshire, this is a true account from a school inspector of the schools he visited. A delightfully humourous book, as teachers, it will be very relatable - from the descriptions of the various teachers and administrative staff to the encounters with the country children. Gervase Phinn is a master in setting the scene.
Please Don't Make Me Go

By John Fenton

5 stars

A young boy who is loved by his mother and sisters but hated by his father is unjustly sent to a Boys' Home in Ireland for 3 years. It is a true account of how a boy rises up from being bullied by his peers and some brutish Catholic Brothers of the school, to being a victor and survivor. Well worth a read.
Groomed by a Gang

By Christina O'Connor

5 stars

A tragic true account of how a paedophile gang groomed underage girls into their gang and how their lives were ruined as a consequence. A sobering, sickening and heart-wretching story.
Bad Blood

By H A. Willis

4 stars

Set in 1941, this is the true account of Stanley Graham, a farmer in Koiterangi, who went 'mental' and killed 5 people before going on the run for 12 days. He killed two other men before being captured. A compelling story and an interesting read.
Songbird

By Josephine Cox

3 stars

The 'Songbird' a talented young cabaret singer falls for an evil club owner and criminal. She escapes her abuser who threatens to hunt her down. Her life on the run takes on many tragic turns. A captivating story of love, passion, betrayal and deceit.
Landings

By Jenny Pattrick

5 stars

A historical fiction based on real life events of the paddle steamers that traversed the Whanganui River in the 1800's. The coming together of the lives of the locals from all walks of life, who lived alongside the river and those worked on the paddle steamers makes this a captivating tale.
Don't be Afraid. The Journey is just beginning.

By Vicki Joy Walsh

5 stars

This is a journal of Vicki's personal battle with brain cancer and the spiritual journey that helped her to accept the inevitable. It is a witty, insightful and reflective account of her struggles and successes with this cancer.
Not in the Heart

By Chris Fabry

3 stars

A Christian fiction; an estranged husband and father with gambling and alcohol addictions - a story of murder, journalism, politics and opposing relationships with God.
Catching the Current

By Jenny Pattrick

4 stars

Based in the 1800's this story an outcast of the Faroe Islands in Denmark arrival in Foxton NZ and his association with the famous Bishop Monrad and the local Maori tribes - a story of love and adventure - worth a read.
Outsider

By Stephen King

3 stars

Maybe not as thrilling as some of King's other novels, but an entertaining read all the same. Can you be in two places at the same time? At a conference as well as committing a murder a few hours away? Evidence at both places? Or is it an Outsider? Read to find out.
Blood Harvest

By S.J. Bolton

4 stars

An enjoyable read; a murder/ mystery who-dunnit novel. It has very captivating story-line with all the essential elements of romance, mystery, intrigue and murder.
Innocence

By David Hosp

4 stars

A Crime fiction set in Boston, an illegal immigrant is convicted of a crime he didn't commit; a brutal assault on a police officer. Crooked cops targeted the immigrant, 15 years later attorney Scott Finn is tasked with proving his innocence...he makes enemies with the local police force and it becomes a life or death situation ...will the case het to court?

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The Long Way Home

DERAILED

This is the F#$%ing News - My story

Over Hill and Dale

Please Don't Make Me Go

Groomed by a Gang

Bad Blood

Songbird

Landings

Don't be Afraid. The Journey is just beginning.

Not in the Heart

Catching the Current

Outsider

Blood Harvest

Innocence

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