Crime Thriller Book Reviews: Frieda McFadden, Claire Douglas + Capital Crime Festival Interview

It’s a crime-packed episode of Quick Book Reviews 

Philippa is back with six crime and thriller recommendations—including bestselling psychological suspense, twisty mysteries, and edge-of-your-seat reads—plus a behind-the-scenes interview with the Festival Director of one of the UK’s biggest crime events.

In This Episode

• A stack of must-read crime thrillers (out now + upcoming releases)
• A surprising turnaround on Frieda McFadden 
• A standout read from Claire Douglas
• Festival insider chat with Lizzie Curl from Capital Crime Festival
• Publishing insights, book recommendations & festival gossip

Books Featured

Recently Read & Reviewed:

• Dear Debbie – Frieda McFadden
• Want to Know a Secret? – Frieda McFadden
• The Family Friend – Claire Douglas

Also Mentioned (Out Now / New Releases):

• The Move – J.P. Delaney
• I Spy – C. M. Ewan
• It’s Not What You Think – Clare Mackintosh

Interview: Capital Crime Festival

Philippa chats to Lizzie Curl about:

• What really goes into planning Capital Crime Festival
• Big author names (including Lee Child)
• How the festival attracts new readers
• Behind-the-scenes challenges & surprises
• Why crime fiction fans shouldn’t miss it

Held in London, this reader-voted, author-packed festival is a must for crime lovers.

Book here: https://www.capitalcrime.org/tickets

Plus…

• A mix-up involving “AI”
• Kindle Unlimited vs Kobo thoughts (more next week!)
• And the ultimate question: what’s the best biscuit for reading?

Perfect For Fans Of:

• Psychological thrillers
• Fast-paced crime fiction
• Book festivals & author events
• No-spoiler book recommendations

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