Inspector Armand Gamache, haunted by two previous cases and injured from one, retreats to Old Quebec City to conduct research. At the Literary and HisInspector Armand Gamache, haunted by two previous cases and injured from one, retreats to Old Quebec City to conduct research. At the Literary and Historical Society, he finds obscure historical battle information. The “Lit and His” is an English sanctuary of sorts in the French-dominated area of Canada. When the body of an eccentric history buff is discovered in the warren-like basement, the board of the society begs for Gamache’s help. One of the cases haunting Gamache is quietly re-investigated by Beauvoir, who discovers new heart-breaking information. The larger, more famous case that haunts Gamache is revealed in teasingly brief flashbacks that reveal how Gamache was injured. The leisurely pacing contrasts with the magnitude of the revelations on the current and past cases. The plot pivots and accelerates toward the shocking conclusion. I highly recommend this book to mystery and suspense readers for the depth and scope of the story....more
I loved Charlie. We all had one crazy friend in high school, that one you knew would get you in trouble but you went along anyway. This book makes me I loved Charlie. We all had one crazy friend in high school, that one you knew would get you in trouble but you went along anyway. This book makes me wish I had been much bolder then....more
A real-life mystery about Agatha Christy. Oh, her cheating husband picked the wrong woman to betray. I enjoyed this story and highly recommend it to fA real-life mystery about Agatha Christy. Oh, her cheating husband picked the wrong woman to betray. I enjoyed this story and highly recommend it to fans of Agatha. ...more
A beautifully written depiction of America as a socialist country with the federal government granted full control over our lives. Depressing story whA beautifully written depiction of America as a socialist country with the federal government granted full control over our lives. Depressing story which reminded me of the way Jews were isolated, then robbed and beaten, and killed in the name of progress in Germany. Jews then were hard-working, took responsibility for their lives, and successful. In Ng's new world order, the scapegoat for all evils is placed on Asians and anyone who appears Asian. Reading Our Missing Hearts felt like a preview of things already in lined up in America. Anyone who works hard and plans for the future will have it ripped from them and distributed by the government. Like George Orwell's predictions, Ng's may also fall on deaf ears and blind eyes. In America today, Asians and Caucasians are being blamed for every ill in society, past and present....more
Gabby St. Claire cleans crime scenes though she really wants to become a crime scene technician. At the home of a politician whose wife was murdered, Gabby St. Claire cleans crime scenes though she really wants to become a crime scene technician. At the home of a politician whose wife was murdered, Gabby finds evidence which sets her on a quest beyond her authority or training. While second-guessing handsome Detective Parker and sighing over her new neighbor Riley Thomas, she manages her way into deeper and more dangerous trouble. Fans of Janet Evanovich would enjoy this series. Just for the record, I am team Parker for Gabby’s romantic interest....more
FBI Agent Valerie Law is on the trail of a brutal killer. A profiler, she has to go into the dark and twisted mindset of the kiFollow the bloody trail
FBI Agent Valerie Law is on the trail of a brutal killer. A profiler, she has to go into the dark and twisted mindset of the killer to catch him. She is also fighting her own childhood demons. The cliffhanger ending is a cruel way to treat a reader…just saying. Excuse me while I find the next book in the series....more
The front man of the heavy metal band DeathStroke lives for money, fame, and the next high. Everette Lester is a rock star, complete with groupies, liThe front man of the heavy metal band DeathStroke lives for money, fame, and the next high. Everette Lester is a rock star, complete with groupies, living the life he believed would satisfy him. When this star falls, his fall is epic. Creston Mapes brings the reader along for the ride, up close through the bloodshot eyes of a rock star who is as tortured as his lyrics. Wonderfully distinct characters and sharp dialogue pull the reader through this crazy, unexpected journey at breakneck speed....more
This is the best book of the Hunt for Reacher series yet! In this companion series to Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series, FBI Special Agent Kim Otto contThis is the best book of the Hunt for Reacher series yet! In this companion series to Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series, FBI Special Agent Kim Otto continues to track Reacher on orders from Cooper, her untrustworthy boss. Otto goes to Texas where she chases leads from a Senator’s funeral while criminals from both sides of the Rio Grande square off. Otto chases clues and suspects by car, helicopter, plane, and on foot in this terrific thriller. Lovely plot twists and surprises in this installment. A memorable cast, snappy dialogue, and page-turning suspense propel the reader to just one more chapter…to the satisfying end....more
The audio version narrated by Dana Dae suited the story. Smooth, lovely narrative voice and a page-turning journey! Detective Danielle Lake has been hThe audio version narrated by Dana Dae suited the story. Smooth, lovely narrative voice and a page-turning journey! Detective Danielle Lake has been haunted by the death of a high school friend for 13 years, convinced the man convicted of the murder is innocent. She is alone in her belief. When she returns to her rural Alabama hometown, she uncovers new evidence no one wants to investigate. The twists and turns in her private investigation lead to more clues and increasing danger. Readers of Charles Martin and Creston Mapes will enjoy this book. ...more
Detective Margaret Nolan is sent to investigate a body found after an earthquake. This leads her uphill to a magnificent home where a large party ran Detective Margaret Nolan is sent to investigate a body found after an earthquake. This leads her uphill to a magnificent home where a large party ran into the wee hours. The body belongs to an actor who attended that party. Wading into the cesspool of lies and pretense of Hollywood's elite, Nolan and Detective Crawford find connections to the wealthy and privileged in LA, Hollywood, and Santa Barbara whose lives intersect and intertwine in shocking ways. A lively, fast-paced police procedural, this story is told in bite-size chapters with a large cast. In truth, I had to jot a few notes to keep track. Crisp dialogue and vivid descriptions kept the story roaring along. This book is part of the Detective Margaret Nolan Series. Since it is my first look at the series, I can say this book can be read as a standalone. Thank you, Minotaur Books and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader's Copy....more
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