‘The author’s account of the work of an immigration judge is liberally illustrated with anecdotal examples drawn from cases which have come before him.He emphasises the importance of judges ‘even in unmeritorious cases’ being ‘kind, charitable and compassionate to those involved’, while remembering that possession of these qualities does not require judges to ‘leave common

A fantastic interview with John de St. Jorre  on BBC Radio Sheffield to coincide with John’s appearance at the Off the Shelf Festival. You can listen to the interview here at 1hr43mins and get your copy of Darling Baby Mine today.

 Pigeonhole will be serialising The Museum of Cathy by Quartet editor Anna Stothard. Click here for more information and to subscribe.

‘Now, in advance of next year’s 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of gay sex in England and Wales, Coming Out has been revised and republished – and it makes just as compelling a read.’

The fantastic Winq Magazine interviews Jeffrey Weeks on Coming Out. Get your copy of the book here today.

‘There is a gripping opening to the story as a group of mercenaries take over a Japanese ship during a fierce storm one of the crew is murdered and passengers are kidnapped. Who is behind the plot to storm the ship? This clearly is an opening gambit by the author a hook and it worked

 ‘It is a deeply affecting story, beautifully told, all the more powerful for its lack of self-pity, with period-sharp descriptions of the people and places that helped him piece together his family jigsaw with the dedication of an investigative journalist.’

The Literary Review reviews Darling Baby Mine by John de St. Jorre. Get your copy

James Hanratty gave a fantastic talk at Wigtown Literary Festival. The Making of an Immigration Judge by James Hanratty is available now. Get it here today!

‘Massie’s evocation of France on the brink of the invasion is vivid and convincing, and this fine novel, set in a period of moral turmoil, introduces a humane and memorable detective’ —Sunday Times

‘The plot Massie lays before his readers is so satisfyingly complex that you’d be best off reading the book in one sitting;

‘Like a good action film if you’re willing to suspend reality for a short period it’s a fantastic thriller with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing till the end. I hope to see more of Luca Voss and the Seven Families in the future.’

Bookclub4one blog reviews The Secret Broker by Simon Crane.