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Monday 21 November 2016

Book Review - White is the Coldest Colour by John Nicholl

Title: White is the Coldest Colour (Dr David Galbraith 1)
Author: John Nicholl
Rating: 4 Stars

Thank you to TBC and the author who gave me an ARC of this book on Audible in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn't sure if this book was going to be for me when I first started it as the beginning was so horrific, but it quickly pulled me in and kept me riveted throughout. Not an easy read by any means, with a main character you loathe from the start and dark themes of child abuse and murder.

The fact that author John Nicholl draws from his own experience as a police officer and child protection worker only serves to make this psychological thriller even more chilling. With believable characters that you quickly come to care about, 'White Is the Coldest Colour' has twists and turns throughout and is a book that will stay with me for some time to come.

A brilliant, suspense filled debut novel and one that I highly recommend, but I do think it's important to be aware of the delicate and sometimes horrific nature of the subject matter before you begin.

A chilling 4 stars.

Book Review - When Evil Calls Your Name by John Nicholl

Title: When Evil Calls Your Name (Dr David Galbraith 2)
Author: John Nicholl
Rating: 5 Stars

Thank you to TBC and the author who gave me an ARC of this book on Audible in exchange for an honest review.

Wow, what can I say? After a slow start, this book (the sequel to 'White is the Coldest Colour') picked up pace and took me on a rollercoaster of a journey that I didn't expect. Told from the perspective of Dr Galbraith's wife, Cynthia, 'When Evil Calls Your Name' is a chilling psychological thriller that, although very different in style, is even better than the first outing in the series.

I won't say too much for fear of spoiling the story, but suffice to say this book is a fantastic read! Be aware that this book is not a standalone, though, and should be read after 'White is the Coldest Colour' if you want to get the full impact of this horrific tale. Together the two books tell the chilling story of paedophile and murderer Dr David Galbraith, with 'When Evil Calls Your Name' bringing this psychological thriller to a very satisfying conclusion.

A jaw dropping 5 stars. John Nicholl is a very capable writer and one I shall look out for in the future. Impressive.