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Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10022 comments This Dark Road to Mercy This Dark Road to Mercy by Wiley Cash by Wiley Cash

A widower who's lost custody of his two daughters robs a gangster, breaks the girls out of a foster home, and goes on the run. The little family is chased by a mobster and by the girls' court-appointed guardian. Dark but heart-warming story. 4 stars

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


message 1552: by Jim (new)

Jim | 652 comments Finished reading The Bat by Jo Nesbø by Jo Nesbø Jo Nesbø

My Review

I am going to start Mayflower A Story of Courage, Community, and War by Nathaniel Philbrick by Nathaniel Philbrick Nathaniel Philbrick


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Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10022 comments Breakdown Breakdown (Alex Delaware #31) by Jonathan Kellerman by Jonathan Kellerman

In this 31st book in the series, child psychologist Alex Delaware evaluates a 5-year-old boy.....then helps invesigate when the child's mother is murdered. All the usual characters make an appearance, Mediocre mystery. 2.5 stars

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


Susanna - Censored by GoodReads (susannag) | 556 comments It's been a bad week, so I'm reading a Brother Cadfael, A Rare Benedictine.


message 1556: by Linda (new)

Linda (lndoyle) | 26 comments Just finished Ten Big Ones, by Janet Evanovich. I love Stephanie Plum, Bounty Hunter. And I love how The author always makes me laugh while I’m reading her books. This one was no different. Really fun stuff, even amid the gunfire and mayhem.


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Craig Monson | 75 comments I think I'm now caught up on the Hillerman brand. Song of the Lion (Leaphorn & Chee, #21) by Anne Hillerman Song of the Lion
This was REMARKABLY current for those who take an interest in Indian Country.
my take: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1559: by Nancy, Co-Moderator (new)

Nancy Oakes (quinnsmom) | 10118 comments Mod
Craig wrote: "I think I'm now caught up on the Hillerman brand. Song of the Lion (Leaphorn & Chee, #21) by Anne HillermanSong of the Lion
This was REMARKABLY current for those who take an interest in Indian Country...."


Do they call it "Indian Country" in the novels? That's surprising.


message 1560: by Nancy, Co-Moderator (new)

Nancy Oakes (quinnsmom) | 10118 comments Mod
Finished Checkmate, by J.S. Le Fanu (1871). Whoa! Another book where I didn't breathe through the last few chapters. Part sensation fiction & part murder mystery, and I loved it.


message 1561: by Tom (new)

Tom Mathews | 1001 comments I just finished Artemis. I'm a bit disappointed but I still love Andy Weir's writing. Here is my review.

Artemis by Andy Weir


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Tom Mathews | 1001 comments Nancy wrote: "Finished Checkmate, by J.S. Le Fanu (1871). Whoa! Another book where I didn't breathe through the last few chapters. Part sensation fiction & part murder mystery, and I loved it."

Just downloaded a copy.


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Franky | 1041 comments Nancy wrote: "Finished Checkmate, by J.S. Le Fanu (1871). Whoa! Another book where I didn't breathe through the last few chapters. Part sensation fiction & part murder mystery, and I loved it."

I loved In a Glass Darkly and Uncle Silas. I really like Le Fanu's style and approach. I'll download my copy of Checkmate on kindle.


message 1564: by Nancy, Co-Moderator (new)

Nancy Oakes (quinnsmom) | 10118 comments Mod
I love Uncle Silas! Checkmate is less gothic but still fun.


message 1565: by PattyMacDotComma (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 930 comments Beautiful Yellowstone back country is full of dangers in this pack trip mystery, Back Of Beyond by C.J. Box.
Back Of Beyond (A Highway Quartet Novel #1) by C.J. Box 3.5 to 4★ Link to my review


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Zoe Radley | 558 comments I have just finished rereading Wolf Winter by Cecilia Ekback and wow just wow. I have started reading in the month of the midnight sun by same author and so far it’s just as good as her first


message 1567: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (xoxoshannon1979) | 263 comments Just got done reading these
Lies She Told by Cate Holahan A New Author for me and I really loved it

The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor A New Author and a book i won as a giveawy I will be reading more from him

Life After by Katie Ganshert I just couldnt get into it. I finish reading it and all but dont know if i read anything else from this person

Triple Witch by Sarah Graves It was okay of a book but not very good one IMO

Rusty Nail by J.A. Konrath Another great Jack Daniels Mystery! I am so glad I decide to give this series a reread!

French Pressed by Cleo Coyle A Good Little Cozy mystery

Hope You all Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving


message 1568: by Saralyn (new)

Saralyn Richard | 42 comments Thanks for these reviews. Appreciate the time you took to recommend.


message 1569: by Jean (new)

Jean | 359 comments Robert Bryndza's Erika Foster #5: Cold Blood Cold Blood (Detective Erika Foster, #5) by Robert Bryndza
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1570: by Barbara (last edited Nov 20, 2017 04:55PM) (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10022 comments Sex on the Moon The Amazing Story Behind the Most Audacious Heist in History by Ben Mezrich Sex on the Moon: The Amazing Story Behind the Most Audacious Heist in History by Ben Mezrich

In this 'creative non-fiction' book, the author tells the true(ish)story of Thad Roberts, an intern at NASA who decided it was a good idea to steal a bunch of moon rocks to impress his girlfriend. In any case it's an interesting story that held my attention. (I'm constantly amazed about what people get up to.)
3 stars

My complete reveiw: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1571: by Marwan (new)

Marwan (tomarwan) | 178 comments Started reading Glitz Glitz by Elmore Leonard by Elmore Leonard


message 1572: by Franky (last edited Nov 20, 2017 07:07PM) (new)

Franky | 1041 comments Finished Vertigo last week and finally got a chance to review. I really thought this was a great psychological thriller.

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


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message 1574: by Eva (new)

Eva (bookworm_eve) Just finished Sugar & Gold (Dreamcatcher, #2) by Emma Scott by Emma Scott.

Loved it! Gave it 4 stars: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1575: by Linda (new)

Linda (beaulieulinda117gmailcom) | 1751 comments I just finished The Secrets She Knows by Michael Robotham. I will be starting 16th Seduction by James Patterson.


message 1576: by Saralyn (new)

Saralyn Richard | 42 comments I'm reading Mrs. Fletcher. Has anyone else read this book?


message 1577: by Zoe (new)

Zoe Radley | 558 comments Have finished in the midnight sun by Cecilia Ekback and wow the characters are so full of life they almost become real and the way it’s written poetically haunting. It’s vivid harsh and ohh so magical in its description of nature vs science vs religion this is a great book.


message 1578: by Ashley (new)

Ashley (age1213) | 34 comments I've started reading some of Agatha Christie's work. Currently reading : Peril at End House by Agatha Christie .


message 1579: by audrey (last edited Nov 21, 2017 08:18AM) (new)

audrey (oddmonster) I have the new Stuart MacBride, Now We Are Dead to hold me over the holiday weekend, along with the new Elly Griffiths, The Chalk Pit and A Savage Hunger by Claire McGowan. Lots of reading to be thankful for, coming right up!


message 1580: by Zoe (new)

Zoe Radley | 558 comments I am now reading a non fiction book called the rise and fall of the house Medici by Christopher Hibbert a fascinating beginning as it flows like a novel really intriguing.


message 1581: by Tom (new)

Tom Mathews | 1001 comments "Nancy wrote: "Finished Checkmate, by J.S. Le Fanu (1871). Whoa! Another book where I didn't breathe through the last few chapters. Part sensation fiction & part murder mystery, and I l..."

If you're not tired of Le Fanu, B.J. Harrison is currently narrating The Room in the Dragon Volant over at the The Classic Tales Podcast. I'll be listening to that one as soon as he has posted the final episode.


message 1582: by Nancy, Co-Moderator (new)

Nancy Oakes (quinnsmom) | 10118 comments Mod
Tom wrote: ""Nancy wrote: "Finished Checkmate, by J.S. Le Fanu (1871). Whoa! Another book where I didn't breathe through the last few chapters. Part sensation fiction & part murder mystery, and I ..."

Tom wrote: ""Nancy wrote: "Finished Checkmate, by J.S. Le Fanu (1871). Whoa! Another book where I didn't breathe through the last few chapters. Part sensation fiction & part murder mystery, and I ..."

I thank you for the link, but I've read that one several times. I never get tired of Le Fanu.


message 1584: by Saralyn (new)

Saralyn Richard | 42 comments Zoe wrote: "Have finished in the midnight sun by Cecilia Ekback and wow the characters are so full of life they almost become real and the way it’s written poetically haunting. It’s vivid harsh and ohh so magi..."

Sounds great! Will have to check it out.


message 1585: by Tim (new)

Tim Smith After starting it over three weeks ago, I have finally finished reading Into a Raging Blaze by Andreas Norman. You can read my review at http://world-of-sleuths.blogspot.com/....

I am starting to read a review copy of Lines of Justice: Aždaja by Lee Sherred.


message 1586: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10022 comments The Last Alibi The Last Alibi (Jason Kolarich, #4) by David Ellis by David Ellis

Criminal defense lawyer Jason Kolarich has become addicted to oxycodone, and isn't thinking as clearly as he should. Bad decisions and bad luck lead to him being accused of first degree murder. Good mystery/legal thriller. 3.5 stars

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


message 1587: by Dennis (new)

Dennis Anthony | 99 comments Currently reading (listening, actually, and just started today) The Naturalist by Andrew Mayne. It's a genuine page turner with a fresh -- sort of -- protagonist. He's a computational biologist, which is a career path seldom included in most thrillers. Some reviewers have complained about stereotypical characters but maybe they're reading a different book. I'm not seeing it, at least so far. The science is explained well and is integral to the plot. I can't wait to get back to this book.


message 1588: by Mary (new)

Mary Lawrence PattyMacDotComma wrote: "English author C.J. Sansom, who wrote Dissolution, is a new favourite. This is mysterious historical fiction at its best. Love it!
Dissolution (Matthew Shardlake, #1) by C.J. Sansom 5★ Lin..."


Agree, CJ Sansom is great!


message 1590: by Jim (new)

Jim | 652 comments Finished reading Mayflower A Story of Courage, Community, and War by Nathaniel Philbrick by Nathaniel Philbrick Nathaniel Philbrick

My Review


I have started reading The Monkey's Raincoat (Elvis Cole, #1) by Robert Crais by Robert Crais Robert Crais


message 1592: by Linda (new)

Linda (beaulieulinda117gmailcom) | 1751 comments Depraved Heart by Patricia Cornwell


message 1594: by Craig (new)

Craig Monson | 75 comments It took a while--I took a break for 3 Anne Hillerman mysteries--but I've finished Asta's Book by Barbara Vine Asta's Book . An old-style literary "mystery." 3.5 *

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


message 1595: by Barbara (last edited Nov 24, 2017 06:19PM) (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10022 comments Cold Blood Cold Blood (Detective Erika Foster, #5) by Robert Bryndza by Robert Bryndza

In this 5th book in the series, DCI Erika Foster is after a serial killer who likes to beat each victim to a pulp, cut them up, and stuff them into a suitcase. This investigation turns out to be very hard on Erika.
Once again, the story has an abusive man who hits and intimates a woman (This seems to be trend lately, one I'm not fond of.)

Cold Blood is a good mystery/thriller. 3.5 stars

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


message 1596: by Thomas (last edited Nov 25, 2017 04:02PM) (new)

Thomas (tom471) | 2022 comments I just finished Wolf's Revenge a legal thriller
I give it 4 stars. My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1598: by Barbara (last edited Nov 25, 2017 05:32PM) (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10022 comments Secondhand Souls Secondhand Souls (Grim Reaper, #2) by Christopher Moore by Christopher Moore

In this comic novel, Charlie Asher's death resulted in his soul being transferred to a body made of animal parts and luncheon meats. Now Charlie and his cohorts have to fight off underworld creatures that threaten to destroy the Earth. Lots of crazy fun in this story. 3.5 stars
(I love the cover of this book.)

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


message 1599: by Jim (new)

Jim | 652 comments Finished reading The Monkey's Raincoat (Elvis Cole, #1) by Robert Crais by Robert Crais Robert Crais

My Review

I am going to start Two Kinds of Truth (Harry Bosch, #22; Harry Bosch Universe, #30) by Michael Connelly by Michael Connelly Michael Connelly


message 1600: by Chris (new)

Chris | 319 comments Started Carla Neggers' Cut and Run yesterday as my airport read. My first by this author. Enjoying it.


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