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The Monuments Men Murders (The Art of Murder #4)

Josh Lanyon

Start date: July 1, 2019

Finish date: July 31, 2019

Discussion: Book of the Month Club

Why we're reading this: This will be our July 2019 read!
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Jul 29, 2019 Ije the Devourer of Books rated it really liked it

...."there was not one ounce of superfluous flesh on Sam
Kennedy’s body. He ran every day, rain or shine, boxed,
lifted weights, and worked out regularly. He watched his
diet, did not smoke, and only drank to excess on
weekends—which he rarely took, so that was moot.”

Yes! The drool worthy Sam Kennedy is back in this fourth book of the Art of Murder series. This is another solid mystery with two gritty main characters, Sam Kennedy and Jason West.

Jason is trying to solve another art crime wh ...more

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Jul 15, 2019 Jordan Lombard rated it it was amazing

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Title/Author: The Monuments Men Murders by Josh Lanyon
Series/Standalone: book four
Genre/Sub-Genre: mystery/MM romance
Book Format: ebook
Length: 199 pages
LGBTQ+ Orientation: Gay
HEA/HFN: Yes
Abuse/Rape: No
Violence: Some, yes
Ratio of Sex/Plot: Heavy on the plot
Well Written/Editor Needed: Well written
Would I Re-Read?: Yes
Personal Thoughts: This book had me on the edge of my seat right from the start! And the mystery had me guessing until the end, no matter how many ideas and theories Jason ran past J. ...more

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Jul 02, 2019 L.Giselle rated it it was amazing

Drama, mystery, art and amour. What's not to love?

Another gripping installment, another mystery i couldn't piece until the end. Though really, what's up with the drive by? Tension between Sam and Jason, just the right amount of heart string tugging. That serial killer though? Like a fine seven course meal consumed way too fast, U can't wait for the next one! ...more

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Jul 19, 2019 Laurel rated it really liked it

Shelves: m-m-mystery

I never would have thought I would enjoy any series by Josh Lanyon more than the Aidrien English Mysteries, but I was wrong. The mysteries that Jason and Sam investigate in The Art of Murder series are always gripping. This book involves Jason getting involve in a stolen Nazi treasure that seems to implicate his beloved grandfather. The relationship between Jason and Sam always seems bumpy, but considering their jobs, distance, and personalities it makes sense things wouldn't be easy. I think th ...more

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Dec 09, 2019 Betsy rated it really liked it

Clearly a mid series book. Mystery moves the relationship plot along. I read it in a day, because I always find Lanyon's writing keeps me reading. ...more

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