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Nancy Oakes (quinnsmom) | 10110 comments Mod
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message 452: by Joelle (new)

Joelle Egan | 96 comments Just finished:

Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel

Darling Rose Gold by:Stephanie Wrobel

Interesting, fresh take on Munchausen-by-Proxy. My full review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Xavier Hugonet (xavierhugonet) | 45 comments Knock Knock, first book in a new series by Chris Merritt. Excellent police procedural, with an ensemble cast, about an extremist incel serial killer.

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


message 454: by Bill (new)

Bill I finished Taste of Fears by Margaret Millar today. Excellent as all of the Millar books I've read so far (4.5 stars) My review below

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

Next Millar book is The Fiend


message 455: by Grace (new)

Grace Herbst I finished Evalene's Number by Bethany Atazadeh and I'm now reading the sequel Pearl's Number.


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Cátia | 1774 comments I finished reading The One by John Marrs. Here is my 5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Speaking of Ruth Ware, I'm currently reading The Turn of the Key

The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware


message 457: by Aditya (new)

Aditya | 2017 comments Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger
Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. Brilliantly written coming of age tale with a hint of mystery set in 1960s Minnesota. One of the best books I have read in a long time. Rating - 5/5

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


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Linda (beaulieulinda117gmailcom) | 1741 comments Death At Hazel House


message 459: by Araych (new)

Araych | 676 comments Full Dark House Full Dark House (Bryant & May, #1) by Christopher Fowler by Christopher Fowler

Bryant and May #1, introduction to the series. Charming English mystery set both in 1940 and 2003, when the book was written. First in the series about the Peculiar Crimes Unit which investigates crimes outside of the purview of the usual units. I liked it a lot but one item of concern -- some chapters take place in 1940 and others in 2003 and Fowler doesn't label them so you have to read the first paragraph or 2 to tell, and then go back and reread now understanding the time frame.


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Kirsten  (kmcripn) I just started reading Conviction by Denise Mina Conviction by Denise Mina yesterday.


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message 463: by Gretchen (new)

Gretchen | 0 comments Finished Thief River Falls. Average thriller with a twist but the twist is average. Quick read


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Deb Jones (feisty56) | 99 comments Finished The Lewis Man The Lewis Man (The Lewis Trilogy, #2) by Peter May by Peter May Peter May. the second book in the Lewis Trilogy. Every bit as good as the first book.

Atmospheric, character-driven; set in the Outer Hebrides.


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Barbara (cinnabarb) | 9970 comments The Holdout The Holdout by Graham Moore by Graham Moore

When a single juror in a murder case 'holds out' for a not guilty verdict there are repercussions for everyone involved.

Good suspense novel. 3.5 stars

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


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Barbara (cinnabarb) | 9970 comments Bellweather Rhapsody Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia by Kate Racculia

When a teenager disappears from a talent/music exposition for high schoolers, it's oddly reminiscent of a suicide at the same hotel years ago. Some young attendees decide to become amateur sleuths....

Good mystery with interesting characters. 4 stars

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


message 468: by Sally (last edited Feb 15, 2020 08:38AM) (new)

Sally | 38 comments Reading Tombland Tombland (Matthew Shardlake, #7) by C.J. Sansom , the latest (and longest) in the Shardlake series.


message 470: by Bill (new)

Bill I finished Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage (Reissue): 0 by M.C. Beaton this morning. Entertaining, as always (4 stars) My review below

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

Next is The Well of Lost Plots by Jasper Fforde


message 471: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 9970 comments Bill wrote: "I finished Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage (Reissue): 0 by M.C. Beaton this morning. Entertaining, as always (4 stars) My review below

https://www.goodrea..."


Fforde's books are so kooky. 😊


message 472: by Xavier (new)

Xavier Hugonet (xavierhugonet) | 45 comments Stone Cross by Marc Cameron. An astounding thriller featuring US Marshalls in Alaska, as interesting for its depiction of the locales than for its mystery.

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


message 473: by Linda (new)

Linda (beaulieulinda117gmailcom) | 1741 comments Strangers In A Train


message 474: by Bill (new)

Bill Barbara wrote: "Bill wrote: "I finished Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage (Reissue): 0 by M.C. Beaton this morning. Entertaining, as always (4 stars) My review below

https:..."


They are indeed, part of the attraction, eh?


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 2265 comments I finished my 18th book


message 477: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1192 comments I just finished Hunted on the Fens and I'm loving this series. Hunted on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena, #3) by Joy Ellis

Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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message 481: by Angie (new)

Angie Just finished The Favorite Daughter by Kaira Rouda
⭐️⭐️⭐️

Currently reading The Better Liar by Tanen Jones


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Barbara (cinnabarb) | 9970 comments Will and Testament Will and Testament by Vigdis Hjorth by Vigdis Hjorth

This book, set in Norway, revolves around the unresolved childhood trauma of a middle-aged woman named Bergljot.

This book was very controversial in Norway. Interesting story. 3.5 stars.

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


Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break) (sandyj21) | 4769 comments About to begin The Crossing (Detective Louise Blackwell #1) by Matt Brolly The Crossing by Matt Brolly after finishing Sisters by Choice (Blackberry Island, #4) by Susan Mallery Sisters by Choice bSusan Mallery. while it wasn't my favourite book by this author it was still a good solid 4 star read. My spoiler free review can be found at https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/... and https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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PattyMacDotComma | 920 comments Sean wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Sean I can't ever see what book you've read or the author's name. I just get a tiny dark picture of the cover. It's impossible on my apps and not much better on the laptop. Can you link or type the title and author so we can see what it is?


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message 487: by Nancy, Co-Moderator (new)

Nancy Oakes (quinnsmom) | 10110 comments Mod
People, please flag the spammer's posts. As is getting to be a routine thing, I've deleted the person from the group and support has been contacted, but please flag anyway. Thanks.


message 488: by Christine (new)

Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 2265 comments Jim I’m a huge fan of Lisa Gardner


message 489: by Christine (new)

Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 2265 comments I finished my 17th book and I finished my 18th book


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Araych | 676 comments Somebody Owes Me Money Somebody Owes Me Money by Donald E. Westlake by Donald Westlake

This is an oldie but a goodie from Westlake in 1969. Chet is a gambler and when he gets a tip on a horse race he puts down his bet and wins. Things go downhill from there. This book is Westlake at his best -- wonderful characters, plot makes sense, and it's hilarious. 4 stars.


message 491: by Barbara (new)

Barbara | 1 comments Araych wrote: "Somebody Owes Me MoneySomebody Owes Me Money by Donald E. Westlake by Donald Westlake

This is an oldie but a goodie from Westlake in 1969. Chet is a gambler and when he gets a tip on a horse race h..."


If you liked that, you should try Westlake's "The Hot Rock" - it is a hilarious movie. Also Charles Willeford's "Miami Blues" (also a decent movie with some dark humor.)
Writers like Westlake, Willeford, Elmore Leonard and Carl Hiassen wrote those offbeat crime novels that aren't always easy to film - they are hilarious to read, but Hollywood doesn't seem to have a knack for adapting them.


message 492: by Xavier (new)

Xavier Hugonet (xavierhugonet) | 45 comments Diver’s Paradise. A so-so thriller set in a nice locale. Good writing for a debut novel and a quick easy read, so I’ll let you be the judges of it.

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


message 493: by Deb (new)

Deb Jones (feisty56) | 99 comments Araych wrote: "Somebody Owes Me MoneySomebody Owes Me Money by Donald E. Westlake by Donald Westlake

This is an oldie but a goodie from Westlake in 1969. Chet is a gambler and when he gets a tip on a horse race h..."


Thanks for this...I haven't read any Westlake in a while. This serves as my reminder. : )


Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break) (sandyj21) | 4769 comments I have just started listening to The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell after finishing the exciting thriller Chasing the Dead (David Raker, #1) by Tim Weaver Chasing the Dead by Tim Weaver. My spoiler free review can be found at https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/... and https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 495: by Bill (new)

Bill A couple of new books over the past week -

- The Flight by M.R. Hall

- Hag's Nook: A Gideon Fell Mystery by John Dickson Carr


message 497: by Barbara (last edited Feb 18, 2020 05:14AM) (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 9970 comments When All the Girls Have Gone When All the Girls Have Gone (Cutler, Sutter, & Salinas #1) by Jayne Ann Krentz by Jayne Ann Krentz

An activities director and a private detective work together to solve a complicated murder case. There's a spark of romance as they investigate. 💖

Engaging mystery. 3 stars

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


message 498: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1192 comments I just finished Precious You. Precious You by Helen Monks Takhar
I'm in the minority on this one, but it didn't do it for me. Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break) (sandyj21) | 4769 comments About to start The Stranger in Our Bed by Samantha Lee Howe The Stranger in Our Bed by Samantha Lee Howe after finishing the very ordinary The Crossing (Detective Louise Blackwell #1) by Matt Brolly The Crossing by Matt Brolly. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and my webpage sandysbookaday.wordpress.com


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