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I would like to have A Place of Execution by Val McDermid
Psychological Thriller
LA Times Book Prize
Set in England

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A Man With One of Those Faces by Caimh McDonnell, first in this series, was a very enjoyable crime novel with memorable characters and a good streak or Irish humour. My first but not my last by this author! 4★

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Recommended

Here is my 4.16 rounded to 4 stars review of Scorched Earth by John Gilstrap:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Action / Political Thriller
17th book in the Jonathan Grave Series
Intense, gripping, suspenseful, & action-packed
Lots of violence and one torture scene

Carolyn wrote: " A Man With One of Those Faces by Caimh McDonnell was a very enjoyable crime novel with memorable characters and ..."

I just finished my fourth book in this series and it's just fantastic. The biggest challenge is deciding whether you'll read them in order of publication or in order in which the events happen. They've all been great on audio, too, and are typically well-priced.

Everyone is Lying to You




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I finished The Quiet Neighbor by J.D. Barker


A tense thriller: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

A daughter disappears... a mother has to find her and face her own secrets from the past.

Here is my 4.20 rounded to 4 stars review of Dead Woman Walking by Carolyn Arnold:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Crime Thriller / Police Procedural
15th book in the Detective Amanda Steele series
Great characterization, fast-paced
The ultimate antagonist was too easy to discern.

I finished Pendergast: The Beginning by Douglas Preston


A must-have for fans of this series - and a good start for new readers who would like to delve into the world of Aloysius Pendergast: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Here is my 4.38 rounded to 4 stars review of Stripped Bare by Shannon Baker:

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Crime Thriller / Investigation
1st book in the Kate Fox series
Strong female protagonist
Several suspects
A twist at the end that I didn't see coming along with several that I did expect.

by Iain Ryan

My review, 3.5 stars:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Carol wrote: "I just finished my fourth book in this series and it's just fantastic. The biggest challenge is deciding whether you'll read them in order of publication or in order in which the events happen..."

I've been grappling with which one to read next - either the second in publication order or the first in order of events. What do you recommend?

I read The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekera I enjoyed it. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Sleepyhead by Mark Billingham, the first in his popular DI Tom Thorne series, features a killer with one of the most horrifying MOs I've come across in crime fiction.

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Here is my 4.2 rounded to 4 stars review of The McCollister Files Vol. 1: Helix Rising: by J.L. Calder:

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Military Thriller Origin Story / Political Thriller
Novella 1 of 3
Companion series to Double Helix trilogy
Action-packed, full of intrigue, some unexpected twists
Great character introduction of the protagonist

Lots of catch up for me as my holidays come to an end!

by Sally Hepworth

5 star review

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by Ann Patchett

5 star review

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The Stranger by Albert Camus. In this thought provoking classic where a man kills another on a whim but during his trial he is judged on his morality rather than his guilt. He is guilty of his crime but he is also a victim of a grave injustice because he is punished for not fitting in.

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I was disappointed by Jane Harper’s Last One Out . Totally lacking in suspense. My three star review:
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A Time to Scatter Stones by Lawrence Block. This short novella is a late addition to the long running Scudder books and seems like fan service rather than a full-fledged Scudder adventure.

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Two Kinda of Stranger is a fast paced thriller. My four star review:
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Here is my 4.07 rounded to 4 stars review of Guess Again by Charlie Donlea:

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Psychological / Crime Thriller
A bit of a cliffhanger ending
Twisted, fast-paced, intense, dark

My review of Pendergast: The Beginning by Douglas Preston

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Faith wrote: "My review of Pendergast: The Beginning by Douglas Preston..."

Interesting review Faith!

I always wonder about a series book if it can be a standalone. Thank you for stating that!

Lesle wrote: "Faith wrote: "My review of Pendergast: The Beginning by Douglas Preston..."

Interesting review Faith!

I always wonder about a series book if it can be a standalone..."

Thanks Lesle

Faith wrote: "Thanks Lesle..."

Your more than welcome

We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter

My review, all the stars:

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Family Matters by Rohinton Mistry. There is a dearth of quality literature set in India so I wish more India set literature was this moving and good.

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I loved The Hired Man . Historical fiction with a great murder mystery component. My five star review:
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Liz wrote: "I loved The Hired Man ---. Historical fiction with a great murder mystery component."

Great review, Liz. Sandra Dallas's books always seem to have great characterization and vivid settings.

PamG wrote: "Liz wrote: "I loved The Hired Man ---. Historical fiction with a great murder mystery component."

Great review, Liz. Sandra Dallas's books always seem to have great characterization and vivid sett..."

This one literally had me up in the middle of the night thinking about it.

We Don’t Talk About Carol is part family drama and part mystery. My four star review:
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Aditya wrote: "
I have found most conservative societies including India’s traditions to be archaic and questionable. One of my biggest problems..."

Thank you for sharing Aditya. I really found your thoughts on the Indian Culture very spot on, I think. I try to be respectful of Elders but sometime they really do not deserve that.

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Liz wrote: "We Don’t Talk About Carol is part family drama and part mystery. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Thanks for sharing, Liz. It's always great when a book is thought-provoking. I believe I would struggle with Sydney's mother as well.

Sean wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...



494 pages"

Sean, This one sounds like something I would enjoy. Thanks for getting me to add another series to Mount TBR.

I read Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson It is historical fiction , based on the accomplishments of an actual person. It is truly a heartwarming story and I strongly recommend it. My 5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Thomas wrote: "I read Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson It is historical fiction , based on the accomplishments of an actual person. It is truly a heartwarming story and ..."

Thomas, this one does sound heartwarming and the publication date is 10 Feb. I'm guessing Anke had no clue where her offer to volunteer would lead her.

PamG wrote: "Thomas wrote: "I read Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson It is historical fiction , based on the accomplishments of an actual person. It is truly a heartwar..."
It is

I read The Harvey Girl by Dana Stabenow It is book 1 in a new historical fiction mystery series. Some of you may be familiar with her Kate Shugak series. my 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream by Hunter S. Thompson. It made me laugh but got repetitive.

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Thomas wrote: " Some of you may be familiar with her Kate Shugak series. my 4 star ..."

Thomas, I've read several of the Kate Shugak series and enjoyed them. I wasn't aware of this new Historical Mystery series. I've added it to my TBR.

Lesle wrote: "Thank you for sharing Aditya. I really found your thoughts on the Indian Culture very spot on, I think. I try to be respectful of Elders but sometime they really do not deserve that."

Respect is always better earned than demanded.

Here is my 4.11 rounded to 4 stars review of Delphian: A British Intelligence Top Secret by Tim Rees:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This is our February/March Group Read/BOTM.

Crime/Espionage Thriller
Intense and fast-paced, with plenty of suspense and intrigue.

I finished The Flack by Brad Parks


Here is my 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Really interesting review Jannelies!

I cannot imagine having a job as a Journalism and end of being a detective of sorts.

I enjoyed The Bloody, Bloody Banks so much I’m going right into next in the series. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Liz wrote: "I enjoyed The Bloody, Bloody Banks"

This sounds like another series I need to add to Mount TBR, Liz. I've gotten so many great reads after reading one of your reviews.

I read The Crossroads by C J Box It is book 26 in the series, but worked for me as a stand alone. Joe Pickett is a Wyoming game warden. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Thanks to everyone who adds the book title to their post. I can't read the book covers. Typing out the title is enough if you don't want to link it. 😊

I love a good historical mystery. I recently finished the last doorstop novel in C.J. Sansom's excellent Matthew Shardlake historical mystery series, Tombland. Henry VIII is gone, and my favourite hunchback lawyer is working behind the scenes for 15-year-old Elizabeth, still living virtually in exile.
My review of Tombland

Cold Open was a bit of a disappointment after the prior book. My three star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...