Genre: Mystery

Unearthing Secrets: A Deep Dive into ‘The Skeleton Key’ by Erin Kelly

Erin Kelly’s The Skeleton Key takes readers on a thrilling journey through the tangled web of family secrets, fame, and the dark side of obsessive fandom. At its heart is Nell, whose life has been overshadowed by her father’s infamous treasure hunt book, “The Golden Bones.” With complex characters and an intricately woven plot, this…
Author Spotlight: The Unparalleled Legacy of Agatha Christie

When it comes to the Mystery genre, few names evoke as much reverence and admiration as Agatha Christie. Dubbed the “Queen of Crime,” Christie’s prolific career and unparalleled talent for weaving intricate plots and unforgettable characters have solidified her as a cornerstone of mystery literature. Let’s dive into the life, works, and legacy of Agatha…
Mystery Madness: A Deep Dive into the World of Mystery Fiction

Welcome, book lovers and avid readers, to a thrilling exploration into the captivating world of mystery fiction! Whether you’re a seasoned detective novel aficionado or a newcomer drawn to the allure of suspense and intrigue, the mystery genre offers a labyrinth of stories that promise to keep you on the edge of your seat. In…
Uptown Oracle Reads… 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

Tonight, Evelyn Hardcastle will be killed… again. It is meant to be a celebration but it ends in tragedy. As fireworks explode overhead, Evelyn Hardcastle, the young and beautiful daughter of the house, is killed.
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Truth About Keeping Secrets

Unfortunately, I found The Truth About Keeping Secrets fairly forgettable. This could be a little bit because I read it during Uni when I was (obviously) trying to retain information for that, however when a friend asked me about it I could barely remember the plot!
Uptown Oracle Reads… Bonfire

It has been ten years since Abby Williams left her small town roots. Now working as an environmental lawyer in Chicago, she has a thriving career, a modern apartment, and her pick of meaningless one-night stands. But a new case takes her back home to Barrens. Tasked with investigating the town’s most high-profile company and…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore

When she was the sole survivor of a mass murder, Lydia and her father move away. When Joey commits suicide, Lydia is left behind wondering what had happened to him and why did he have a photo of her when she was 10 and with the murdered girl. As she works to find out more…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Party Girls Die In Pearls

Party Girls Die in Pearls is a high class whodunnit murder mystery. Ursula has just started at Oxford University and finds a dead girl in her first week. As she wan’t to be part of the University Newspaper, Ursula must solve the mystery by her deadline Sunday. Alongside this she must make friends, socialise, work…
Uptown Oracle Reads… S.T.A.G.S.

After Greer starts at prestigious school S.T.A.G.S on a scholarship she’s isolated for the majority of term. When she’s invited for a weekend of huntin’shootin’fishin’ with the ‘cool’ group of the school, she jumps at the chance. But… is it friendship they’re looking for? Or victims? I wanted to read S.T.A.G.S. because it sounded like…