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Just got done reading these16th Seduction
by James Patterson This one IMO is one alot better then the last 4 or 5 books in this series it makes me wonder if James did the writing for this one and not Maxine Paetro because after the 10 book the writing IMO turn into a Soap but this one had a good mystery & Storyline to itDamaged
by Lisa Scottoline Very good book IMO i think her older books is alot better but this one had a good storyline to itAll By Myself, Alone
by Mary Higgins Clark It was a good book but IMO not one of her best she writen.Havent read much in last 2 weeks i havent been feeling good and i been super busy to, Hopeful i can get more then 3 books read in the next 2 weeks
just finished
gripping and exciting as usual from Chris Carter! Also I didn't expect the twist at the end and why the killer did what he did (could definitely feel with the reasons).
Total recommendation!!
My last PD James for a while
Devices and DesiresI felt quite enthusiastic about the last 1/4 particularly:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Onward to Ruth Rendell, at others' suggestions!
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Devices and DesiresI felt quite enthusiastic about the last 1/4 particularly:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2..."
Which Rendell? My personal favorites are A Dark-Adapted Eye (under the name Barbara Vine), A Judgement in Stone, and Adam and Eve and Pinch Me. I would read any of those before a Wexford series novel.
Nina wrote: "just finished gripping and exciting as usual from Chris Carter! Also I didn't expect the twist at the end and why the killer did what he did (could definitely feel w..."
glad you liked it - I am a chris carter fan - love his books
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16th Seduction
by James Patterson This one IMO is one alot better then the last 4 or 5 books in this ser..."Hope you're feeling better, Shannon!
I just finished reading Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King. You can read my review at http://world-of-sleuths.blogspot.com/....I am still reading The Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Megapack (R): 25 Classic Tales of Detection by Arthur B. Reeve and am about to start Peril at End House by Agatha Christie.
I just finished Philip Caputo's new bookSome Rise by Sin: A Novel. It's an excellent novel about the heartbreaking narco-wars in Mexico. Here is my review.
Nancy wrote: "Craig wrote: "My last PD James for a whileDevices and DesiresI felt quite enthusiastic about the last 1/4 particularly:
https://www.goodreads.com..."
I've finished HARM DONE and am halfway through. . . (I can't remember).
I finished The Accident
by S.D. MonaghanDavid, a new husband (and soon-to-be father) sees his wife Tara canoodling with another man. David confronts the lothario and a deadly accident ensues. But someone calls it murder! And wants money to shut up! Pretty good psychological thriller. 3 stars.
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Faith wrote: "I finished Stagestruck by Peter Lovesey. My review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I've got a couple of his books and am looking forward to trying them.
An engaging cosy with darker overtones,
That Last Weekend: A Novel of Suspense by Laura DiSilverio rated 4☆ from me. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...And started
The Secrets You Keep by Kate White yesterday
An action packed spy thriller set in post WWII England
Concerning Blackshirt by Roderic Jeffries https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished reading Peril at End House by Agatha Christie. You can read my review at http://world-of-sleuths.blogspot.com/....I am starting to read Murder at Hazelmoor by Agatha Christie.
I finished the Gunslinger and started Roadwork both by Stephen King.
Another Ruth Rendell can go back to the library:
End in TearsMy review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished a disappointing read
The Secrets You Keep by Kate White https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished The Fireman
by Joe HillAn epidemic called Dragonscale is causing victims to spontaneously combust and incinerate to death. Harper Grayson is a pregnant woman who's contracted the illness. Determined to give birth, she joins a secret community of victims who seem able to survive the infection. Plot involves a classic battle between good and bad people. Good horror/thriller. 4 stars.
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finishedA Book of the Dead
Very rare. The first half was fun, charming, good mystery. The second half is dominated by an egotistical bore named Mott. Ruins the book, basically :(
I finished The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickelby this morning. It took me a fair while to finish but was well worth it. Now I can focus on Maisie Dobbs and other books.. :)
I am currently reading Devices and Desires by P.D. James. Have loved her Dalgliesh series so always great to reread fave books
Jean wrote: "Not technically a mystery or a thriller, but there is plenty of crime in Dennis Lehane's historical fiction novel, Live by Night
. .."I've just finished the final part of the Joe Coughlin trilogy - and I didn't realise I'd started at the end! No matter; it really worked for me. Especially after 'Since We Fell', which I truly disliked - it was great to give another Lehane novel a whirl (was touch and go for a while!) and have it come up trumps.
If people have enjoyed Gone Baby Gone, then I'd say definitely try the Coughlin trilogy, too.
Here's my review:
https://murdermayhemandmore.wordpress...
Have just finished
Every Dead Thing by John Connolly and was stunned. Complex, intriguing, enthralling. My no spoilers review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mysterious.Loved Frank who saves people with music - vinyl only! - in The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce, who is well-known for another favourite of mine and others, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. I'm happy to say Frank and his friends are equally wonderful characters.
4.5★ Link to my review of The Music ShopIf you're interested in Harold Fry, I gave him 5★
Link to my review of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
I finished The Enemy Inside
by Steve MartiniThis is the 13th book in the 'Paul Madriani legal thriller' series.
An investigative journalist for an online news site is framed for manslaughter and Paul Madriani takes the case. This leads Paul and his cohorts to unveil a conspiracy involving huge bucks. The story's a bit overloaded and convoluted - and more spy story than legal novel. Can be read as a standalone. 3 stars
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished reading Murder at Hazelmoor by Agatha Christie. You can read my review at http://world-of-sleuths.blogspot.com/....I am about to start reading Easy to Kill by Agatha Christie.
Had a couple of good reads recently, but this wasn't one of them. Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker. It did fill a challenge slot, though. :)
3★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished a good British police procedural,
Heads or Tails by Damien Boyd. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished a historical fiction book Katherine of Aragón, The True Queen which I enjoyed. My review, 4/5https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Once again, PD James
Original SinOne of my favorites, because of the setting:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished Murder Boogies with Elvis
by Anne GeorgeIn this last book in the 'Southern Sisters' cozy mystery series Patricia Anne and Mary Alice investigate the death of an Elvis impersonator. Most of the book's fun is with the gals' everyday lives though. Amusing story. 3.5 stars
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished a really good piece of historical faction/ murder-mystery
The Mitford Murders by the author of the Downtown Abbey books, Jessica Fellowes. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished
Half Past by Victoria Helen Stone which I read in one sitting. Excellent read. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished reading Easy to Kill by Agatha Christie. You can read my review at http://world-of-sleuths.blogspot.com/....I am starting to read And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie.
I did some catch-up reading in one of my two favorite series recently, the Cork O'Connor series set in Minnesota by William Kent Krueger. I thoroughly enjoyed both Tamarack County
and Windigo Island
and gave them both 5 stars. I'll be catching up on my other favorite series by Louise Penny next.
I finished Dog Dish of Doom
by E.J. CoppermanKay Powell, a talent agent for animal acts, gets her dog client Bruno a gig as Sandy in 'Annie.' Next thing Kay knows Bruno's obnoxious owner is stabbed to death. Kay and her showbiz parents help investigate. A unique, fun cozy mystery. 4 stars.
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another new favourite. Mystery and romance, but not soppy. Julie Cohen has put a couple through quite an obstacle course in Together 5★ 
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished reading LaRose by Louise Erdrich. I have read all her books and she does not disappoint in this one. It was truly magical. There was comedy and tragedy and death and forgiveness. 5* from me. Just starting Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. This will be my first read from this author. Also my next Louise Penny, A Great Reckoning. Lots to read before the end of October including A Night in Lonesome October, The Library at Char and Count of Monte Cristo.
Whew! I am really challenging myself.
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