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I had picked up a recent Lt Decker/Rina Lazarus novel (By Faye Kellerman) then found out there are more than 20 of them, so I started over with Book 1. Just finished "Hangman" Book 19. Very good police procedurals. Additionally, I'm currently listening to a John Grisham "Sycamore Row" and I just recently discovered the FBI Huntress series by Alexandra Sokoloff. Really good reads in case anyone is interested in police procedurals with a twist. [PS--I like most of the Heather Graham novels too!]
Currently reading Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James PattersonSo far it is interesting and definitely different from other James Patterson books I have read. It is written in the first person and so I am getting a different perspective then I am use to having.
Only 68 pages into the book so I will see how it goes the farther along I get.
Just finished.
. A good period mystery set in late 1880's Dublin.
I just got done reading theseChocolate Chip Cookie Murder Candy for Christmas by Joanne Fluke Both of these are first book i ever read from her and I loved them I will have to read the whole series
The Cat Who Saw Red by Lilian Jackson Braun I really loving this series I just love thoes cats
The Ex by Alafair Burke IMO this is was one of her best book she ever writen. Very good
Now I am gonna be reading these
by Ruth Ware I won this off a giveaway on goodreads I hope its a good book and that i can get it read by this weekend
by Cleo Coyle
by Lilian Jackson Braun
I just finished A House in the Sky
which I thought was excellent. It's about a young woman taken and held hostage in Somalia for 460 days. Here is my review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I started The Pecan Man The Pecan Man and also The Tortilla Curtain Tortilla Curtain Both of these have been on my WTR list for a long time.
Finished All the Lonely People: A Harry Devlin Mystery
by Martin Edwardshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Halfway through
. I was surprised at first as I didn't think I was going to like this book since I've loved everything by this author, but I decided to continue to my usual 50 - 75 page limit. By then I was really into it; however it does deal with some sensitive subjects: spying on your children and their uses of technology for one. (Published in 2008). There is another thread also of a serial killer!
I finished Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd
by Alan BradleyIn this 8th book in the series 12-year-old amateur detective Flavia de Luce finds the body of a dead wood-worker hanging upside down on his bedroom door, and (as usual) races Inspector Hewitt to solve the crime. Entertaining mystery. 3.5 stars
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hey book lovers!Herewith my review of Into the Water by Paula Hawkins:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VStRC...
I just finished Stockholm DeleteIt has a cliffhanger ending. My review, 3.5
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hi All, I'm currently reading The Twenty-Three by Linwood Barclay and loving it. This series has swept me away with the realistic characters and the bizarre situations the characters have been put in. I care about what happens and find myself completely hooked.Anyone else reading this series?
The Twenty-Three
Jackie, I read the Linwood Barclay 'Promise Falls' series. I thought it was pretty good. :)
I finished Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing. My review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Barbara wrote: "Jackie, I read the Linwood Barclay 'Promise Falls' series. I thought it was pretty good. :)"Enjoying it very much!
I finished Due Justice
by Diane Capri.In this first book in the 'Judge Willa Carson' series, Willa investigates the murder of a plastic surgeon who specializes in breast implants. The plot revolves around the safety of the fake boobs....can silicone leakage make women sick? Okay mystery. 3 stars.
My complete review: ttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2010981661
I'm about to start Kittyhawk Down, the 2nd Inspector Challis mystery, by Garry Disher. I hope it's as enjoyable as the first one.
The 7th Canon by Robert Dugoni Another excellent effort from a consistently good author. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I am currently reading the Vatican princess by C W Gortner and really getting sucked in to the scandalous life of the Borgias and most especially the most infamous of them Lucrezia and I feel even though it is a novel it fleshes out and gives a more balanced look at her and what may (MAY) have been going on in her head through those times
I recently finished 'Into the Water' by Paula Hawkins and it took me two days to process and analyse it. The plot of the book is convoluted. At some point it becomes hard to keep track of all the events and characters. Also there is no strong link in between the incidents of the plot. They seem to be jammed together. The only thing which holds this book up is it's characters. The characters of the book are beautifully written, their actions are well justified by human nature. The actions and emotions of the characters are relatable and natural. Also the book leaves many questions unanswered, literally many. Overall it's a 3/5 read. Not too great not too shabby.
Bulgaria mystery The Shadow LandI enjoyed it and it brought back memories. My review, 4.5/5
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just got done reading theseThe Cat Who Played Brahms The Cat Who Played Post Office by Lilian Jackson Braun I am really loving this old series
Decaffeinated Corpse by Cleo Coyle I am so loving her Coffeehouse mystery. Its very good Cozy mysteries
The Lying Game by Ruth Ware A New Author for me and I won this book as a giveaway and I really loved it! I hope to read more from this person!
Now I am reading City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong
I finished House of the Rising Sun
by James Lee BurkeFormer Texas Ranger 'Hackberry Holland' is trying to re-unite with his estranged son in 1916 when he comes into possession of a valuable chalice. But an evil arms dealer named Beckman thinks the chalice is the Holy Grail, and means to get it. A compelling struggle between 'good' and 'evil' ensues. Another fine book from James Lee Burke. 4 stars.
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished
. Liked it very much except who the murderer was although I guessed it halfway through.. It is a Will Robie, Jessica Reel adventure. Will goes back home after over twenty years to find out why his estranged father is said to have murdered someone. 4* except for the ending, but what is an author to do???
Right now I am reading The Doll Maker by Richard Montanari. I am actually listening and it is really good. Oddly though, I read through a review on audible and one person said, "FINALLY and (sic) original book about a child murderer." Do what, now? I think if you are worried about the lack of child murder books, then we need to talk. There are bigger issues here, buddy.
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I am reading another awesome Harry Bosch book: Angels Flight. I am reading in order even though Michael Connelly says you don't have too. Just finished a so-so book The Couple Next Doorand have on deck an interesting looking book I found called Flicker.
The Mask of Sanity by Jacob M. Appel is the first novel I have read by an author I have come to admire for his wonderful collections of short stories. He does not disappoint. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Joyce Carol Oates is famous for her quirky mysteries, and these short stories are certainly that. Dis Mem Ber and Other Stories of Mystery and Suspense.My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Chris wrote: "Just started Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith. It is my book club's Jun selection."Good book. I really enjoyed it
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