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When a writer is accused of murder, his protégé decides to prove the author is innocent and write a book about it.
Good but overly long story that's very funny in places. 3.5 stars
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Started another audiobook yesterday, The Cutting Season by Attica Locke Loving the descriptions of Belle Vie.





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I agree its soo eerie and creepy love it

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I agree its soo eerie and creepy love it"
I can recommend Tudor's latest novel The Other People. It's every bit as good as The Chalk Man.


Doc Ford #16, OK to read as stand-alone. Ford tries to find a kidnapped 14-year -old Native American boy. White is a fine professional writer but I've never been a fan of this series, mainly because I never cared for the Tomlinson character. In this book there's not much Tomlinson but many chapters detailing the thoughts of the kidnapped boy, which don't advance the plot and had little interest for me. Personal reaction: 2 stars.

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Bill wrote: "I finished my second Cornell Woolrich this morning; The Black Curtain. Interesting concept and excellent story. (4 stars). My review below
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He is on my list of all-time favorite writers.
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He is on my list of all-time favorite writers.
Zoe wrote: "I have finished the long call by Ann Cleeves... am not sure how I like it and why? It has an easy way of flowing in the narrative but not sure whether it’s as good as Vera... probably need a few mo..."
I enjoyed The Long Call. Try not to set it against her other books -- this one's very different.
I enjoyed The Long Call. Try not to set it against her other books -- this one's very different.

Both my wife and I enjoyed it It is book 11 in the series, but can be read as a stand alone.
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Doc Ford #16, OK to read as stand-alone. Ford tries to find a kidnapped 14-year -old Native American boy. White is a fine professi..."
I noticed that you've had a couple of duds in your reading lists of late. Thanks for sharing your take on them and hope your luck improves with the next title.


Although part of a series, this can be read as a standalone.
Now going back to a favorite series for me, the Bill Slider police procedurals by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles. I'm on the tenth book, Dear Departed.


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I'm glad I finally discovered and tried him Nancy.





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I finished at 4:30 am because I had to know what happened. But I also wanted to slow down, because I wanted to spend more time with Maya Seale, the protagonist, Bobby Nock, the defendant, as well as many of the other characters.
I was up so late I missed my webinar this morning, but I forgive Mr. Moore. Props to him for tackling issues of race, class and justice vs, legal system- and witnessing so truthfully and powerfully, yet never deterring the thrill of a legal thriller.
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I loved this book, Zoe. Thought it was brilliant. Enjoy!❤😍📚