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23 August 2017
Matthew Blakstad
LizLovesBooks on Lucky Ghost

“The writing is sharp and absolutely immersive and the world created is all too likely [...] Always character driven, never dull and with a totally edge of the seat banging finale.”

LizLovesBooks on Lucky Ghost
29 July 2017
Matthew Blakstad
ReaderDad on Lucky Ghost

“Nigh on impossible to put down once you’ve picked it up”

ReaderDad on Lucky Ghost
29 July 2017
Matthew Blakstad
Cover to Cover on Lucky Ghost

“Lucky Ghost in its themes and delivery is brave, bold and dare I say, even, ominous ... A look at humanity at its best and its worst.” 

Cover to Cover on Lucky Ghost
4 June 2016
Review
Matthew Blakstad
The Guardian: best recent crime novels

“A fascinating and hair-raising examination of just how much we are in thrall to computers, and how willingly we give up our privacy.”

The Guardian: best recent crime novels
28 May 2016
Review
Matthew Blakstad
Financial Times on Sockpuppet

“Embedded with techy jargon and shards of wit, Sockpuppet takes a snapshot of our age ... The result is compelling”

Financial Times on Sockpuppet
Matthew Blakstad
2 March 2018
Review

Jen Med's review of Lucky Ghost

Matthew Blakstad
2 March 2018
Review
Jen Med's review of Lucky Ghost

“Pacy, fresh, tense and just plain fun, this book is one I heartily recommend.”

Tagged: Blog review, Lucky Ghost

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Matthew Blakstad
12 January 2018

Lucky Ghost is a Phoenix Magazine gift recommendation

Matthew Blakstad
12 January 2018
Lucky Ghost is a Phoenix Magazine gift recommendation

It’s themes of political corruption, virtual reality and the integrity of the press are super-timely – but it’s also a romping good page-turner

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Matthew Blakstad
10 November 2017
Review

Hush up! I'm reading on Sockpuppet

Matthew Blakstad
10 November 2017
Review
Hush up! I'm reading on Sockpuppet

I've seen a number of books described as geeklit over the last few years, but Sockpuppet is the first that truly delivers on all levels. An intelligent, well-crafted, superbly plotted thriller that races along

Tagged: Blog review, Sockpuppet

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Matthew Blakstad
10 November 2017
Review

Black Books Blog on Lucky Ghost

Matthew Blakstad
10 November 2017
Review
Black Books Blog on Lucky Ghost

“A unique and brilliant book which I give 5 stars to”

Tagged: Lucky Ghost, Blog review

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Matthew Blakstad
23 August 2017

LizLovesBooks on Lucky Ghost

Matthew Blakstad
23 August 2017
LizLovesBooks on Lucky Ghost

“The writing is sharp and absolutely immersive and the world created is all too likely [...] Always character driven, never dull and with a totally edge of the seat banging finale.”

Tagged: Lucky Ghost, Blog review

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Matthew Blakstad
29 July 2017

ReaderDad on Lucky Ghost

Matthew Blakstad
29 July 2017
ReaderDad on Lucky Ghost

“Nigh on impossible to put down once you’ve picked it up”

Tagged: Lucky Ghost, Blog review

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Matthew Blakstad
29 July 2017

Cover to Cover on Lucky Ghost

Matthew Blakstad
29 July 2017
Cover to Cover on Lucky Ghost

“Lucky Ghost in its themes and delivery is brave, bold and dare I say, even, ominous ... A look at humanity at its best and its worst.” 

Tagged: Blog review, Lucky Ghost

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Matthew Blakstad
29 July 2017

Little Bookness Lane: Lucky Ghost

Matthew Blakstad
29 July 2017
Little Bookness Lane: Lucky Ghost

“Way more visionary than its predecessor, Sockpuppet, yet its thought-provoking prophesy remains both powerful and effective.”

Tagged: Blog review, Lucky Ghost

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Matthew Blakstad
23 June 2017

Little Bookness Lane's Exceptional Reads of 2017

Matthew Blakstad
23 June 2017
Little Bookness Lane's Exceptional Reads of 2017

“There’s so much ingenuity to this story, it’s actually scary ... I consumed this addictive book in one deliriously awesome sitting, it was that good.”

Tagged: Blog review, Sockpuppet

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Matthew Blakstad
19 May 2017
Review

Off The Shelf on Sockpuppet

Matthew Blakstad
19 May 2017
Review
Off The Shelf on Sockpuppet

“A page-turning dark conspiracy thriller, based on acute observations of a digital society governed by online activity, political ambition and instant communication.”

Tagged: Blog review, Sockpuppet

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Matthew Blakstad
11 February 2017
Review

Yorkshire Gazette on Sockpuppet

Matthew Blakstad
11 February 2017
Review
Yorkshire Gazette on Sockpuppet

“Skilfully written, this is a novel that will surprise, horrify and thrill you. If you don't understand the world of computer programmers [...] you will still be in for a treat.”

Tagged: Newspaper review, Sockpuppet

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Matthew Blakstad
2 February 2017
Review

Cover to Cover on Sockpuppet

Matthew Blakstad
2 February 2017
Review
Cover to Cover on Sockpuppet

“Well, I’ll be damned! Sockpuppet took me on a thrilling reading journey. Very (very, very) current, humorous, rude and so darned realistic.”

Tagged: Blog review, Sockpuppet

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Matthew Blakstad
10 December 2016
Review

The Best Things in Life on Sockpuppet

Matthew Blakstad
10 December 2016
Review
The Best Things in Life on Sockpuppet

“It’s not just the plausibility and excitement of this book that should make it a hit, it's the fact that it avoids all other obvious thriller cliches."

Tagged: Sockpuppet, Blog review

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Matthew Blakstad
5 August 2016
Review

The Crime Warp on Sockpuppet

Matthew Blakstad
5 August 2016
Review
The Crime Warp on Sockpuppet

“I really engaged with this novel and although there’s a lot of tech involved, you don’t need to be a hardcore techno nerd to enjoy it.”

Tagged: Blog review, Sockpuppet

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Matthew Blakstad
4 June 2016
Review

The Guardian: best recent crime novels

Matthew Blakstad
4 June 2016
Review
The Guardian: best recent crime novels

“A fascinating and hair-raising examination of just how much we are in thrall to computers, and how willingly we give up our privacy.”

Tagged: Newspaper review, Sockpuppet

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Matthew Blakstad
28 May 2016
Review

Financial Times on Sockpuppet

Matthew Blakstad
28 May 2016
Review
Financial Times on Sockpuppet

“Embedded with techy jargon and shards of wit, Sockpuppet takes a snapshot of our age ... The result is compelling”

Tagged: Newspaper review, Sockpuppet

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Matthew Blakstad
21 May 2016
Review

ReaderDad on Sockpuppet

Matthew Blakstad
21 May 2016
Review
ReaderDad on Sockpuppet

“One of the standout debuts of the year ... marks Matthew Blakstad as an extremely talented new voice”

Tagged: Blog review, Sockpuppet

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Matthew Blakstad
24 April 2016

LizLovesBooks on Sockpuppet

Matthew Blakstad
24 April 2016
LizLovesBooks on Sockpuppet

“Thrilling, perfectly paced, character driven and thought provoking (and often hilarious)”

Tagged: Blog review, Sockpuppet

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Matthew Blakstad
6 April 2016
Review

Audible UK – ‘Authors Love...’

Matthew Blakstad
6 April 2016
Review
Audible UK – ‘Authors Love...’

“It is a brilliant, visceral and thought-provoking book, all the more remarkable for being a debut.”

Tagged: Blog review, Sockpuppet

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Matthew Blakstad
29 March 2016
Review

John Humphrys on Sockpuppet

Matthew Blakstad
29 March 2016
Review
John Humphrys on Sockpuppet

“Utterly riveting.”

Tagged: Sockpuppet

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