When I first picked up The Host by Stephenie Meyer I have to admit to being a little confused – from the world of Vampires in the Twilight Saga we now move to alien life forms invading earth… yes, Meyer has gone sci-fi!

The Lost Daughter (The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes) by Diane Chamberlain is a story of love and betrayal and how one small decision can change your life, and the lives of those you love, forever.

This is a fast paced thriller with an intricate plot full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing right up until the last page. I can highly recommend it and will definitely be seeking out a copy of Mosert’s previous novel Season of the Witch.

If you are a die-hard Picoult fan and you’ve not yet read this feel free to give it a go, if you’ve never read Picoult before then give this one a miss or it will put you off reading her later – and much better – novels.

Silver is presented as the tale of Long John Silver – one of literature’s greatest villains – told by himself: “my own tale as written by me with a goodly amount of murder”.