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   Araych wrote: "Dog Tags
      Araych wrote: "Dog Tags by David Rosenfelt
 by David RosenfeltAndy Carpenter #8, OK to read as stand-alone. Andy and his client, a one-legged thief, get caught up in multiple murders and a huge financi..."
I’m a big fan of the Andy Carpenter series!
 Finished
      Finished 
   Eyes Of Prey by John Sandford, very good 4 star read, and starting
Eyes Of Prey by John Sandford, very good 4 star read, and starting 
   The Institute by Stephen King tonight.
The Institute by Stephen King tonight.
    
        
      I finished The Aosawa Murders yesterday but I'm reading it again. This book seems to invite a second read.
    
  
  
   I finished the 2nd Albert Campion mystery yesterday; Mystery Mile by Margery Allingham. Most enjoyable. My review below -
      I finished the 2nd Albert Campion mystery yesterday; Mystery Mile by Margery Allingham. Most enjoyable. My review below -https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Next book up is another British mystery, the 3rd Inspector Morse, The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn by Colin Dexter
 These Women
      These Women 
   by Ivy Pochoda
 by Ivy PochodaA serial killer in South Central Los Angeles is targeting prostitutes, and the lives of many women are affected by the tragedies.
Excellent character study. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 I just finished Rain Will Come and it's perfect for those that like their mysteries dark and gritty.
      I just finished Rain Will Come and it's perfect for those that like their mysteries dark and gritty. 
   
Here's my four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 The Secret Admirer, sixth book in the DI Natalie Ward series by Carol Wyer.
      The Secret Admirer, sixth book in the DI Natalie Ward series by Carol Wyer. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 Finished reading Murder On The Orient Express, very entertaining
      Finished reading Murder On The Orient Express, very entertaininghttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 Am almost 3/4 of the way through Gone Girl. Yeah, I know, way to live in the past, man. Heh. I haven't seen the movie but know the twist--no surprise since reviews of other books and movies in the past few years have referenced it by saying "such and such a character Gone Girled himself or herself"--but that has in no way diminished my enjoyment of the story. If anything, knowing the twist has enhanced my appreciation for how clever a writer Gillian Flynn is. She plays completely fair with her readers.
      Am almost 3/4 of the way through Gone Girl. Yeah, I know, way to live in the past, man. Heh. I haven't seen the movie but know the twist--no surprise since reviews of other books and movies in the past few years have referenced it by saying "such and such a character Gone Girled himself or herself"--but that has in no way diminished my enjoyment of the story. If anything, knowing the twist has enhanced my appreciation for how clever a writer Gillian Flynn is. She plays completely fair with her readers.
     Before the Fall
      Before the Fall 
   by Noah Hawley
 by Noah HawleyWhen a private plane crashes, the only man who survives saves the life of a young boy. Hailed as a hero at first, the man is soon harassed by naysayers and social media. (You can picture it, right? 🤨)
Interesting story. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 The Inugami Curse, a classic of Japanese detective literature featuring detective Kosuke Kindaichi.
      The Inugami Curse, a classic of Japanese detective literature featuring detective Kosuke Kindaichi. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 Atl wrote: "Started on the first jack reacher book, killing floor."
      Atl wrote: "Started on the first jack reacher book, killing floor."I recently read that and it got me hooked on the series! Spectacular!
 I am about to start
      I am about to start 
   Truths I Never Told You by Kelly Rimmer after finishing the emotionally powerful
 Truths I Never Told You by Kelly Rimmer after finishing the emotionally powerful 
   The River Home by Hannah Richell. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and on my webpage sandysbookaday.wordpress.com
 The River Home by Hannah Richell. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and on my webpage sandysbookaday.wordpress.com
     Gretchen wrote: "On travel so I am listening to Police at the Station and They Don't Look friendly by Adrian McKinty. I love the Irish. Should be a good drive tonight. :)"
      Gretchen wrote: "On travel so I am listening to Police at the Station and They Don't Look friendly by Adrian McKinty. I love the Irish. Should be a good drive tonight. :)"You may find yourself looking over your shoulder more than usual! I loved it!
 One of my favourite authors is Aussie Sulari Gentill who writes the delightful Rowland Sinclair historical mystery series. I loved Paving the New Road. He and his friends are in Munich in 1933, watching the frightening rise of Hitler and Fascism.
      One of my favourite authors is Aussie Sulari Gentill who writes the delightful Rowland Sinclair historical mystery series. I loved Paving the New Road. He and his friends are in Munich in 1933, watching the frightening rise of Hitler and Fascism.  5★ Link to my review of "Paving the New Road
 5★ Link to my review of "Paving the New Road
     Just starting Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara. Based on real events, it’s the story of a group of children who decide to look into the disappearance of their friend.
      Just starting Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara. Based on real events, it’s the story of a group of children who decide to look into the disappearance of their friend. https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...
 A Book of Bones
      A Book of Bones 
   by John Connolly
 by John ConnollyIntrepid private investigator Charlie Parker - who has supernatural abilities - is chasing a long-time enemy and trying to prevent Armageddon. The book can be read as a standalone but does refer back to earlier books in the series.
Good book but there are too many extraneous story lines. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 I just finished listening to Lost Hills
      I just finished listening to Lost Hills 
   
A well done police procedural. Here's my four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 Just finished Some Days are Dark by Miranda Smith
      Just finished Some Days are Dark by Miranda Smith 
Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I also read Shake Down by Kendel Lynn
 
Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm re-reading The Missing and the Dead by Stuart MacBride.
 
     Then We Take Berlin
      Then We Take Berlin
   by John Lawton
 by John LawtonOfficially labeled a spy story, this is actually a wonderful, vivid, detailed historical novel mostly about two people -- John Holderness, an English crook put into the spy service during WW II, and his adventures in Germany just after the war, and Nell Burkhardt, a German girl who sees far too much.
Even though the ending is poorly done (possibly setting up a sequel) I still gave this book 5 stars -- highly recommended.
 I just finished with Shatter by Michael Robotham
      I just finished with Shatter by Michael RobothamI didn't finish it, just finished with it because it was so unpleasant, unbelievable, too long, I liked maybe one of the characters - not the main one - and I just didn't see any point in sticking with it. Saw a great review of one of his books, and this one was the only one my library had so I gave it a shot.
 Just finished
      Just finished 
   Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton and starting
Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton and starting 
   Little Slaughterhouse on the Prairie by Harold Schechter.
Little Slaughterhouse on the Prairie by Harold Schechter.
    
        
      Xavier wrote: "The Inugami Curse, a classic of Japanese detective literature featuring detective Kosuke Kindaichi. 
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
If you can locate the original film, it's awesome. The remake not so hot.
  
  
  https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
If you can locate the original film, it's awesome. The remake not so hot.
        
      a lot of heavy reading lately so I'm back with Agatha Christie and Five Little Pigs. 
I also finished my second read of The Aosawa Murders; chills up and down my spine.
  
  
  I also finished my second read of The Aosawa Murders; chills up and down my spine.
 I gave up on a book today, probably the 2nd time in the past many years. The Meaning of Night by Michael Cox. I'm probably setting aside an excellent book, but after 100+ pages, I just got tired of it.. :0(
      I gave up on a book today, probably the 2nd time in the past many years. The Meaning of Night by Michael Cox. I'm probably setting aside an excellent book, but after 100+ pages, I just got tired of it.. :0(
    
        
      Well, I finished Five Little Pigs before noon and quite enjoyed it. Then since the spouse is away, I read and fnished The Sun Down Motel, three hours I will never get back. Good grief.
    
  
  
  
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