“Kill Order” by Charlie Flowers | Between the Beats

“Kill Order” by Charlie Flowers | Between the Beats

Jack the
Ripper meets a Bangladeshi Mafia. This is my favorite Riz Sabir adventure so
far. Starting off with a state sanctioned terrorist attack on his wedding day, “Kill
Order” by Charlie Flowers speeds forward with action that left me breathless.
Happily, Holly (Bang Bang) and Riz tie the knot in an almost traditional
ceremony. From there on the plot thickens like a delicious curry of violence
and mystery. Working with the local police Riz, Bang Bang and the delightful Black
eyes work as an efficient team to discover the identity of a wannabe Jack the
Ripper in the community. Interspersed with the thrilling moments of shooting
and bombing is the hilarious experience of watching Bang Bang in her
professional entertainer mode and the touching moment little Daisy shares her
Peppa Pig coloring with Riz. Amidst the fast paced action Riz’s love for his
bride peeks through. In spite of his concerns for her, he allows her to be her
own woman (as if anyone could stop Bang Bang) and that makes him an even more
endearing character. Fuzz is back with her incomparable piloting skills oozing
confidence. East London has never seen the likes of this and Springheel Jack is
probably turning in his grave as the competition blows his series of killings
into the wind. All in all this is an exciting and well written third step in
the Riz and Bang Bang story with a conclusion that left me stunned. I’m hooked
and looking forward to jumping into Book 4, feet first, locked and loaded, and
ready for more action. 

The Story Behind “Riddle” | Between the Beats

The Story Behind “Riddle” | Between the Beats



What inspired my next book "Riddle"?

Another 5-Star Review for “View From the Sixth Floor”! | Between the Beats

Another 5-Star Review for “View From the Sixth Floor”! | Between the Beats

5It's like watching a five star movie

ByMolly Gambizaon April 25, 2015

Format: Kindle Edition

View From the Sixth Floor is a great story, every word is carefully written. I felt as if I was watching a good movie, a movie i wouldn’t mind watching over and over again. I like the way Elizabeth Newton selected her characters, they are not too many, they are easy to remember and the parts they play in this great story is believable. The relationship between Olivia and Bill is an eye opener….Wow!!!! It was all nice and smooth until they set off for Dallas and it was at this stage when I hated all the interruptions coming my way. I didn’t want to be separated from Olivia and Bill and then there is Judy, Olivia’s friend, I wasn’t sure which side Judy was on. Is Judy working with Agent Martin or she is a true friend? What about Dr Gupta and then the Lawyer Barry? I don’t want to spoil it for readers, I want them to feel the tension, the guesswork...
I enjoyed ‘View from the sixth floor’ the book has all the ingredients I love in a book. I was so tense, I gasped, I had Goosebumps, I held my breath, I groaned when there was interruptions... Poor George! Gone but not forgotten! Olivia is an incredible woman, I lover her.
I will be on the look out for more books from Elizabeth Newton. She is a great writer!

1000 Word Challenge “Beach Tale” by Dupewrites | Between the Beats

1000 Word Challenge “Beach Tale” by Dupewrites | Between the Beats



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Earth Day – Whose Job Is It Anyway? | Between the Beats

Earth Day – Whose Job Is It Anyway? | Between the Beats

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The Zebra Affaire by Mark Fine | Between the Beats

The Zebra Affaire by Mark Fine | Between the Beats



It is not often a book as intensely dazzling as “The Zebra Affaire” by Mark Fine comes along. A forbidden love story takes place against the dramatic background of 1970’s South Africa and apartheid. Fine draws you into the story cautiously, laying the groundwork for the eventual affair between Elsa and Stanwell. By gently educating the reader with the background of the conflicts in South Africa, awareness of the difficulties faced by the star crossed lovers is enhanced. This is more than a racial segregation issue; there is a deeper issue brewing in South Africa. Tribal conflicts cause significant damage to a country beset by violence and political unrest.

As the love of Elsa and Stanwell grows deeper and more intense they are assisted by some to strengthen their bond. While segregation forbids open encouragement of their union, friends support them quietly. But the strict Afrikaner regime stands against them if not publicly at least in a behind closed doors attack on their union. While they flaunt their affair the government seems to stand in stunned silence as the world looks on. But the fanatics behind the scenes are both appalled and disgusted by their obvious sexual relationship and strive to expose and punish them for breaking hundreds years old laws.

With vibrant descriptions of both the beauty and ugliness of South Africa the story weaves its way to an intense climax. Waiting for the resolution of the love affair the reader will also wait for the resolution of apartheid. Knowing the eventual outcome of South African politics and the rise of Nelson Mandela it is easy to anticipate the same result for Stanwell and Elsa. In spite of some subtle foreshadowing of events to come the inevitable conclusion still comes as a shocking surprise.

I highly recommend this lush and beautifully written story. Fine’s use of words is akin to an artist’s use of the palette; this is not a black and white story, this is a rainbow story with the rich colors of lives in turmoil. In a word, it is brilliant. If I could rate it higher I would do so.

Horror at Pine Ridge by Craig McDonough | Between the Beats

Horror at Pine Ridge by Craig McDonough | Between the Beats

These undead don’t sparkle! The horrors in Craig McDonough’s
“Horror at Pine Ridge” are ruthless, bloody, and on a mission. From the first
chapter it is obvious something very dark is going on in Pine Ridge Cemetery.
Besnick and Bojan have come to bury their brother Vladimir and are appreciative
of the care gravedigger Roy shows their dead relative. Sharing a beer with the
gravedigger they proceed to ask him to assist them by placing a box on the
casket before filling in the grave. Comfortably inebriated from the beer and
grappa shared by the mysterious European brother’s, Roy is more than happy to
comply. However Roy is a greedy man and as they say, karma is a killer. As the
story progresses we learn more about Vlad and his extraordinary “brothers”. This
is a bloody good tale with plenty of gore and special effects that jump off the
page. A female detective and her force and a local crime family find themselves
the targets of these hungry and vengeful characters. Besnick the Koschei may think he’s the star of
the show but Vlad is the most memorable character in this
vampire/zombie/revenant tale. Half the time you want to kill him, the other
half you’re cheering him on. This is a unique tale of what happens when modern
technology faces ancient horrors. A chilling thriller you won’t be able to put
down until it’s finished.

“Curse of the Purple Delhi Sapphire” by Rachel Stapleton | Between the Beats

“Curse of the Purple Delhi Sapphire” by Rachel Stapleton | Between the Beats

Sophia Marcil has a secret and it’s a big one. In Rachel
Stapleton’s “Curse of the Purple Delhi Sapphire” Sophia time travels, faces
death, and finds love. That’s a lot for one book but it is excitingly handled
by Stapleton. While this book is Part Two of a series the author wisely offers enough
information and detail to bring readers up to speed so the book can stand
alone. Besides time travel there is a great deal of international travel in
this book as well and I sometimes had a little trouble keeping up with the
where and why of the main characters location. Based primarily in Ireland where
Sophia becomes engaged to Cullen O’Kelley the story begins with his proposal to
the librarian. As he places a rare ring with the missing Purple Delhi Sapphire
stone on her finger she is transported back in time. This is where things
become really thrilling. Sophia is suddenly part of her ancestor’s lives becoming
her great aunt Zafira, and begins the challenge of solving the mystery of a
murder. As the adventure continues she eventually returns to her own time where
greater mysteries await. It’s sometimes difficult to keep track of the various
characters as a few seem to appear and leave quickly. However the primary
characters are fascinating and compelling. As the mystery deepens Sophia,
Cullen, and his priest brother Liam stand out against a backdrop of Irish family
life. Stapleton uses Irish dialect making the characters even more
realistic.  This is an electrifying story
and well worth the read. The surprising twists and turns kept me on the edge of
my seat and I stayed awake late into the night to find out what was going to
happen next. I hope more adventures lie ahead for Sophia and the mysterious
Purple Delhi Sapphire.

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