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by Roald Dahl.Fun to go back to my childhood!
5 stars: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Culture wars in 1530s England:
Dissolution. Good historical fiction for the criminally inclined.my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished reading a review copy of Lines of Justice: Aždaja by Lee Sherred. You can read my review at http://world-of-sleuths.blogspot.com/....I am starting to read Along Came a Spider by James Patterson.
Just finished A Very Long Engagement. Very interesting. Kind of a mystery. Translated from the French.
I have just finished Silkworm by Robert Galbraith and yes it was another excellent twist and story which means I am now reading the latest one Career of Evil by same author and yes it still is unputdownable.
The 6th Extinction
by James RollinsAfter a lab in California explodes - freeing a deadly virus that could destroy all life on the planet - Sigma Force has to go to Brazil and Antarctica to carry out missions that might save the world.
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Zoe wrote: "I have just finished Silkworm by Robert Galbraith and yes it was another excellent twist and story which means I am now reading the latest one Career of Evil by same author and yes it still is unpu..."I like this series by Galbraith.
Great mystery in Far North Queensland, Crimson Lake by Aussie author Candice Fox, who writes a fine story. Her own outrageous story is the stuff of fiction, so I included a link to an interview with her in my review.
4.5★ Link to my review
Jan C wrote: "Just finished A Very Long Engagement. Very interesting. Kind of a mystery. Translated from the French."I think I've seen the movie, with Audrey Tautoe (Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain). I think I enjoyed it... it was also sad I believe.
I'm feeling tempted to go back and read through Tony Hillerman's mysteries. Back to 1970:
The Blessing WayMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Craig wrote: "I'm feeling tempted to go back and read through Tony Hillerman's mysteries. Back to 1970: The Blessing WayMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/rev..."
I'm enjoying this series very much so far
Dennis wrote: "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 computation..."Dennis, You have peaked my interest. I love it when there is enough science descriptors to give the plot more power. Just added the link. Thank you!
The Mistletoe Murder: And Other Stories Finished this comfort read this Thanksgiving weekend. Bought the hardcover while visiting the beautiful Sloan library in Norfolk, Virginia. Now ready to pass it on to friend.
And the Mountains Echoed
by Khaled HosseiniA struggling Afghan family 'sells' their 3-old-daughter to a wealthy childless couple. This action starts a series of events that reverberate down through the generations, as related in a series of stories. Excellent book. 5 stars
You can follow my reviews at: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mister Tender's Girl by Carter WilsonMy spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and
https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
Finished
Open Season by C.J. Box and I don't recommend it unless you want to feel like an idiot or fall asleep quickly. The main character is too stupid to live and depressing, the mystery is so easy you know the who done it within the first few chapters. The author is also on a soapbox and is browbeat preaching to the reader the whole book. All the characters are flat and fake and you must suspend reality and logic beyond belief to make this even 1% believable. I have no idea how this won so much acclaim and awards let alone a whole series.If you are looking for something good I suggest the other book I finished recently
Right Behind You by Lisa Gardner it is a very good mystery with plot twists that put you on edge. Granted you do solve the mystery before it's over but you are given hints throughout the book to figure it out just as the characters do. The characters are filled out and believable as well as relatable. The mystery is also believable which is nice for a change. I would read more books by this author.
Firstly let me thank Net Galley, the publishers and the author Simon Kernick for an ARC copy of this book.
The Second book in Simon's Bone Field series and one that continues to build upon not only the success of the first but continues to develop the characters so that they become more real to the reader.
As a huge fan of Simon Kernick and his powerful returning characters, this was a fantastic continuation of the first great book and the return of two great characters in Ray Mason and Tina Boyd.
DI Ray Mason is looking for Hugh Manning who is on the run with information about the ruthless killers the Kellaways and Mason must find him first, so the race is on with the help of his police partner Dan Watts.
Mason back on the case after returning from suspension. It isn't long before he connects it all up with Cem Kalaman, murderous incestuous brother and sister Alastair and Lola Sheridan and the Bone Field murders. It isn't long before Ray Mason's controversial methods get him into trouble with his bosses. Tina Boyd is now in a relationship with Mason and is also investigating the case.
As a fan of Simon's work you know you will get and do get a story full of great twists, lots of sub plots some massive shocks, great pace, heart pounding situations and some very nasty characters new and old.
An edge of the seat that is at a rollercoaster pace. As always highly recommended.
Number Three... I am ready NOW !
I finished Depraved Heart by Patricia Cornwall.
JoAnne wrote: "The Mistletoe Murder: And Other Stories Finished this comfort read this Thanksgiving weekend. Bought the hardcover while visiting the beautiful Sloan library in Norfolk, Virginia. N..."Yes they did a fabulous job with Norfolk's renovated main library in the downtown area!!! Although I have a little branch within walking distance of my home, I love going to the Sloan when I am downtown.
I'm going to start Camino Island this afternoon.
I recently finished reading
You Can Run by Steve Mosby.Here is my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Secret Mother
by Shalini BolandTessa Markham lost both her children, so it's a shock when she finds a 5-year-old boy in her kitchen - who calls her mummy. Tessa is soon accused of abducting the child and must clear her name. I found the 'mystery' easy to solve but the characters are interesting. 3 stars
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished reading Missing in Pennsylvania, Unsolved Cases from the Keystone State by Jenn Baxter; it amazes me that so many people can appear to simply vanish into thin air. A great read - I couldn't put it down.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Finished On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming last night and started a new author for me, American author Jean Potts, who lived from 1910 - 1999. This book, The Man With the Cane, was published in 1957.
Hallowed Bones
by Carolyn HainesAmateur sleuth Sarah Booth Delaney is on the case when a woman is accused of killing her handicapped infant daughter. All the series regulars make an appearance, including a fashionista ghost. Okay cozy mystery. 3 stars
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another new author and new series for me to follow.
Dying Breath by Helen Phifer is suspenseful and chilling. My spoiler free review can be found at https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/... or
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Jan C wrote: "Just finished A Very Long Engagement. Very interesting. Kind of a mystery. Translated from the French."Thanks for your note, which reminded me this book is on my TBR list.
Y is for Yesterday
by Sue GraftonPrivate investigator Kinsey Milhone deals with the aftermath of a cheating scandal at a pricey prep school and tries to find who's blackmailing a wealthy family with a disturbing sex tape. The book is repetitious, and cluttered with irrelevant scenes. Not up to Grafton's usual standards. 3 stars
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished two novels this week, John Connolly's first Charlie Parker mystery,
, and
, a 2016 debut from Emily Littlejohn.The first was good, not great. The second was an IRL book club I should have skipped.
Here are links to each review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished The Essence of Malice by Ashley Weaver. Fun mystery with humor and romance mixed in. Enjoyed it!
Ender's Game
by Orson Scott CardIn this sci-fi book, a six-year-old whiz kid named Ender Wiggin is recruited to Battle Academy in space - to learn how to fight an alien species called the 'Buggers.' Pretty good story. 3 stars
My complete review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished
Her Best Friend by Sarah Wray 4.5☆ A slow burning read that draws you in ... my no spoiler review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... or
https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
The Real Michael Swann by Bryan Reardon
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Not out until next year but man was this one intense read!
Take One With You
by Oak AndersonTwo teens create a website called 'Take One With You' that encourages people planning suicide to kill someone else first - preferably some criminal or other dreg of society. The concept soon goes viral and gets out of hand - attracting the attention of law enforcement. Pretty good story. 3 stars
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Barbara wrote: "Take One With You by Oak AndersonTwo teens create a website called 'Take One With You' that encourages people planning suic..."
Barbara, the link goes only to an empty edit box.
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Take One With You by Oak AndersonBarbara, the link goes only to an empty edit box.
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Thank you very much Patty. I fixed it. :):)
The Chalk Man
by C.J. TudorIn the summer of 1989 'chalk man' symbols lead a group of preteens to a dismembered body in the woods. That and other events in their village have a profound effect on their lives. Good mystery. 3.5 stars
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Great, creepy read.
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