Julie Morrigan's short stories and novels have been praised by a number of highly respected reviewers online.  Click on the excerpts to read what they have to say about Julie's writing.

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Bad Times by Julie Morrigan

2nd October 2013 — Walter Conley reviews Bad Times:

... Morrigan’s writing is like Charlie Watts’ drumming: no need to flail around and toss sticks
through the air, when you can lay down such a tight, badass and irresistible groove ...

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Show No Mercy by Julie Morrigan

20th February 2012 — Darren Sant reviews Show No Mercy at his blog:

... Julie Morrigan once again proving without doubt a that she is a stunningly versatile writer. This collection has something for everyone ... I've come to expect a very high standard from Morrigan's writing. As usual she delivered in spades. A great value five star collection ...


19th February 2012 — Chris Rhatigan reviews Show No Mercy for 'Death by Killing':

... Julie Morrigan's debut short story collection Gone Bad made waves in the world of short fiction, landing on many a year-end shortlist. Her latest, Show No Mercy, is an equally compelling read, full of the lewd, dark, and swear-filled stuff we've come to expect from Morrigan ... Every entry in Show No Mercy is pure story ...

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The Writing on the Wall by Julie Morrigan

25th March 2011 — Jennifer Mosher takes a look at The Writing on the Wall:

... Morrigan writes for a 21st century audience — she uses modern, realistic, yet intelligent dialogue ... and the most important thing of all: strong, character-driven plots. I'm not sure how long she's been around, but with quality writing like this, I feel she'll have a good chance of being around for a long time yet ...


21st October 2011 — Darrent Sant offers an excellent story-by-story analysis of The Writing on the Wall:

... Julie Morrigan once again proves that not only is she talented but she is also versatile ... Released in time for Halloween the Writing On The Wall brings us several chilling tales ... I am in awe of Morrigan's talents ...


27th October 2012 — The Writing on the Wall is reviewed at Writinghood.com

... An enjoyable read. Makes you think twice about Ouija boards and joking around with curses and turning them into a game. It is a rather creepy story that will send chills through you body ... I recommend this book, not just for The Writing on the Wall, but also for the entire collection of stories ...

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Heartbreaker by Julie Morrigan

20th September 2012 — Cate Carson reviews Heartbreaker for Minneapolis Book Club:

... The sixties and seventies. It was an enticing era for rock, when social norms and inhibitions were shed more quickly than clothes at a nudist camp and the antics of a hard rock band were truly shocking to the general population. The novel deftly explores this era, and its excesses, through the eyes of a young writer and fan ... It’s a compelling blend of rock music history, romance and mystery that seemed utterly believable ...


15th December 2011 — Elizabeth A. White gives an in-depth review of Heartbreaker:

... With Heartbreaker, Morrigan has taken a completely fictional band and brought them to life more realistically than many actual rock biographies I've read managed to do. Her obvious knowledge and love of rock and blues is infused throughout the book, adding little details, references and layers of realism that makes Heartbreaker a pleasure to read on several levels ... Heartbreaker is the best new band I've discovered in a while … and a hell of a book ...


7th December 2011 — Darren Sant reviews Heartbreaker:

... Some writers are natural storytellers and like an expert musician they make it look easier than it is. Julie is such a writer ... If you like fictional rock biographies such as Espedair Street by Iain Banks then you will surely enjoy Heartbreaker.  Another triumph for Julie Morrigan the master storyteller who deserves to be a household name ...


11th October 2011 — Sean Patrick Reardon offers his initial impressions on Heartbreaker:

... If you have not read any of Julie Morrigan's writing, you don't know what you are missing ... I can't put it down. Even though Heartbreaker is a fictional band, Julie has brought them to life. If you know anyone who digs rock 'n' roll, this will knock their socks off ...

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Convictions by Julie Morrigan

9th September 2012 — Author Huw Thomas reviews Convictions:

... This is a carefully crafted thriller. No purple prose just a good, solid read with very real characters … This isn’t just a police procedural: the novel also tells its story from the point of view of victims, investigators and abductor, showing how tragic events can rip relationships apart and the impact that crime can have on all involved … I’ll be looking out for more of Julie Morrigan’s books ...


15th December 2011 — Paul D. Brazill picks Convictions as one of the top five books of 2011 over at Luca Veste's 'Guilty Conscience' blog:

...Julie Morrigan's writing gives you a good smack, as anyone who has read Gone Bad, her brilliant, brass knuckled collection of urban noir short stories, will tell you.  In Convictions, she gives you a hell of a kicking, knees you in the gonads and then tears out a bit of your heart...


14th December 2011 — Writer A.J. Hayes names Convictions as one of his top five books of the year at 'Guilty Conscience':

... By the time you finish Convictions, you will be in a cold sweat ... Julie plays people and scenes like Miles and Coltrane play jazz duets, complex, subtle and hard-hitting. A missing kid is only part of the symphony ...


19th October 2011 — Convictions is voted one of the top five books of 2011 at 'Crime Fiction Lover':

... Morrigan’s first novel is a gripping thriller that looks into the investigation of a kidnapping ... The book looks into the experience of the surviving sister Tina in a touching way as the mystery unravels. Convictions is an excellent purchase on Kindle at just 86p so top marks for value as well ...


22nd August 2011 — Chris Rhatigan reviews Convictions for 'Death by Killing':

... Morrigan's debut novel Convictions is a fantastic read that turns the traditional police procedural form on its head ... Convictions is compelling, page-turning stuff, but with a strong emotional core and a dynamic cast of characters ...


14th August 2011 — Darren Sant reviews Convictions for his blog:

... Convictions is a riveting read and the most enjoyable novel I have read all year. There are some writers who you know will go on to be hugely successful. They have that little something in their writing that you know will have you coming back again and again. That indefinable spark of the storyteller that all writers aspire to attain. Some have it naturally ... Julie Morrigan is just such a writer ...


1st August 2011 — Ian Ayris reviews Convictions for 'The Voices in my Head':

... The pace is swift, and the tension is controlled expertly by Morrigan with no resort to cheap tricks or hyperbole.  If you are looking for an honest to goodness thriller with a human touch that'll have you on the edge of your proverbial seat to the final page, Convictions is the one for you ...


9th July 2011 — Luca Veste reviews Convictions for 'Guilty Conscience':

... A crime procedural on the surface, underneath it's about relationships and how we deal with normal life after terrible things happen. It's about the other victims of crime, the family left behind. It's a cracking debut novel, from a very talented writer ... Morrigan's writing is in your face and packed full of force. Paced perfectly, this is a great first novel and I'm looking forward to reading more ...

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Gone Bad by Julie Morrigan

21st May 2012 — Gone Bad reviewed at 'BigAl's Books and Pals':

... The stories are dark and gritty, some with ending twists that might make you laugh ... Clever and well written; if you’re a fan of Noir, Gone Bad is definitely a keeper ...


6th October 2011 — Richard Godwin reviews Gone Bad for 'Welcome to the Slaughterhouse':

... What Julie Morrigan does really well, exceptionally well, is structure her stories. There is never a spare word, or a redundant description in her prose ... If you want sharp, well drawn characters, stories written tightly and each sketching a small world you can step inside, if you want to read well drawn portraits of the kind of men and women who people the pages of crime fiction, then buy Gone Bad now ...


11th September 2011 — Gone Bad is named as one of top eight crime collections at 'Crime Fiction Lover':

... These stories are rough. Disturbing in parts, but never for shock value, the raw and often violent scenes inside are thought provoking. Many times you will find yourself considering the resolution to the events you read about — resolutions that may only happen in your mind as the author leaves you to twist as she does to her characters ...


26th August 2011 — Gone Bad reviewed for the 'Criminal Thoughts of R Thomas Brown' blog:

... Morrigan’s collection is rough and disturbing in parts, but never for shock value. There is meaning in the words and the thoughts they provoke ... This is a full and powerful collection. Grab it up. You won’t be disappointed ...


7th July 2011 — Elizabeth A White reviews Gone bad for her website:

... It quickly becomes apparent that the folks in the eighteen blistering stories in Julie Morrigan’s collection, Gone Bad, are far from a warm, fuzzy, altruistic bunch ... Greed, deceit, torture, murder, jealousy, lust, rape? Step right up, Gone Bad’s got you covered ... Funny how something Gone Bad is actually so damn good ...


21st June 2011 — Sabrina E Ogden reviews Gone Bad for 'My Friends Call Me Kate...':

... Gone Bad is a collection of eighteen tales of crime ranging from little child killers, rapists, murderers, people making bad assumptions, and other people being cruel just because they can be ... An amazing collection of short stories that you should definitely add to your Kindle ...


10th May 2011 — Chris Rhatigan reviews Gone Bad for 'Death by Killing':

... Gone Bad is eighteen ball-busting tales of nefarious and otherwise unseemly deeds from the warped mind of Julie Morrigan ... At times hilarious, at times wrenching, and always moving at the speed of a cheetah on crank, this is a fun and freaky read ... Morrigan's also got a gift for the ironic ending, which she uses liberally and to excellent effect ...