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Darling Rose Gold by:Stephanie Wrobel
Interesting, fresh take on Munchausen-by-Proxy. My full review:
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Next Millar book is The Fiend

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



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...


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.


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


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...


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...

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Next is The Well of Lost Plots by Jasper Fforde

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Fforde's books are so kooky. 😊

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They are indeed, part of the attraction, eh?


Here's my review:
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My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/3190692883


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...




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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?
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.


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.


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.

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


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. : )




- The Flight by M.R. Hall
- Hag's Nook: A Gideon Fell Mystery by John Dickson Carr


Body of Evidence

Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know

In the Woods

and IQ



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...


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...


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



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