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   Taylor wrote: "I just finished that one myself and am on to the next one: . It took me a while to get into this series but I’m now really enjoying it.
      Taylor wrote: "I just finished that one myself and am on to the next one: . It took me a while to get into this series but I’m now really enjoying it. I like the series too Taylor. 🙂
 Lu wrote: "I am currently reading The Terror by Dan Simmons and i am glad that you liked it. I'm not too far in but it definitely is a story that held my interest and attention very fast"
      Lu wrote: "I am currently reading The Terror by Dan Simmons and i am glad that you liked it. I'm not too far in but it definitely is a story that held my interest and attention very fast"I liked it in the beginning too, but for me it really took off after the first 100-200 pages.
 Countdown City
      Countdown City
   by Ben Winters
by Ben WintersThe Last Policeman 2, can be read as stand-alone but I recommend reading the series in order. OK, so the world will end in 77 days (really--- big meteor) and ex-detective Henry Palace is asked by an old friend to find her missing husband. So it's a dystopian sci-fi mystery. Not quite as good as the first in the series so it only gets 4.9 stars.
 Currently reading tales of mystery and imagination by Edgar Allan Poe.... I feel his gothic tales of terror and doom are a lot more intriguing and less wordy and pretentious than his detective stories don’t get me wrong the murders on the rue morgue is great but the other two are well a bit king winded and dull. But his gothic tales are exquisite.
      Currently reading tales of mystery and imagination by Edgar Allan Poe.... I feel his gothic tales of terror and doom are a lot more intriguing and less wordy and pretentious than his detective stories don’t get me wrong the murders on the rue morgue is great but the other two are well a bit king winded and dull. But his gothic tales are exquisite.
     Araych wrote: "Countdown City
      Araych wrote: "Countdown City by Ben Winters
by Ben WintersThe Last Policeman 2, can be read as stand-alone but I recommend reading the series in order. OK, so the world will end in 77 days ..."
I've read one book in this series; it's an unusual concept, investigating crimes when the world is about to end. The book was okay though.
 I finished:
      I finished:  
Best Horror of the Year Volume 10 edited by Ellen Datlow
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 Please See Us
      Please See Us 
   by Caitlin Mullen
 by Caitlin MullenA serial killer is preying on women in decaying Atlantic City, and two residents - a thieving teen psychic and a betrayed young woman - form an alliance to help the victims.
Well wrought story with engaging characters. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 The Only Child
      The Only Child 
   by Andrew Pyper
 by Andrew PyperA patient in a psychiatric hospital claims to be the monster who inspired Frankenstein; Dracula, and Mr. Hyde. Then he breaks out and leads his psychiatrist on a merry chase.
Good story. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 Just started
      Just started 
   The Missing Letters of Mrs Bright by Beth Millerafter finishing the exciting and slightly creepy
 The Missing Letters of Mrs Bright by Beth Millerafter finishing the exciting and slightly creepy 
   Good Girls Lie by J.T. Ellison My spoiler free review can be found at my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/... and https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 Good Girls Lie by J.T. Ellison My spoiler free review can be found at my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/... and https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
     Author Elly Griffiths Elly Griffiths may be best known for her Ruth Galloway series, but she has also penned five titles so far in what is known as the Magic Men series. I just finished reading the first in that series, The Zig Zag Girl The Zig Zag Girl and am eagerly looking forward to reading the second book in that series.
      Author Elly Griffiths Elly Griffiths may be best known for her Ruth Galloway series, but she has also penned five titles so far in what is known as the Magic Men series. I just finished reading the first in that series, The Zig Zag Girl The Zig Zag Girl and am eagerly looking forward to reading the second book in that series.
     
      
   
Finished Swan Peak by James Lee Burke. Plots are repetitive but the prose remains sublime. Robicheaux is still well worth checking out even though this is the 17th entry in the series. Rating - 4/5
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      Patty wrote: "Nancy, Dead Journey is on my Want to Read List. Let me know what you think."
I will, for sure.
  
  
  I will, for sure.
        
      Christine wrote: "I finished my 5th book"
You're ahead of me, but then again, I haven't had a whole lot of reading time in the last few days.
  
  
  You're ahead of me, but then again, I haven't had a whole lot of reading time in the last few days.
 @Joseph I thought Misery was one of King's best books. If you enjoyed, you might want to check out the movie that was pretty good too.
      @Joseph I thought Misery was one of King's best books. If you enjoyed, you might want to check out the movie that was pretty good too.
     Rather Be the Devil
      Rather Be the Devil 
   by Ian Rankin
 by Ian RankinInspector Rebus is retired, but he still finds ways to investigate cases. While Rebus is looking into a 40-year-old cold case, fresh crimes also catch his attention.
Always a pleasure to visit with Rebus, but the plot is very convoluted. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
        
      I finished Dread Journey by Dorothy Hughes yesterday afternoon. This is one of those books where what actually happens (plot, etc) takes a back seat to excellence in prose and what's happening beneath the surface of this story. I'd say that someone should make a movie based on this book, but it's largely interior so it wouldn't translate to screen very well.
    
  
  
   Finished And the Sea Will Tell
      Finished And the Sea Will Tell
   by Vincent Bugliosi
 by Vincent BugliosiMy Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/3105048144
 Aditya wrote: "@Joseph I thought Misery was one of King's best books. If you enjoyed, you might want to check out the movie that was pretty good too."
      Aditya wrote: "@Joseph I thought Misery was one of King's best books. If you enjoyed, you might want to check out the movie that was pretty good too."Kathy Bates is great as the fan.
 Dem wrote: "Finished And the Sea Will Tell
      Dem wrote: "Finished And the Sea Will Tell by Vincent Bugliosi
 by Vincent BugliosiMy Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/3105048144"
I read Helter Skelter in my 20s. It scared the heck out of me and found I could only read it in the day time. :)
 I have just finished the second in the Sean Duffy series
      I have just finished the second in the Sean Duffy series 
   I Hear the Sirens in the Street by Adrian McKinty. My spoiler free review can be found at my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/... and https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....
 I Hear the Sirens in the Street by Adrian McKinty. My spoiler free review can be found at my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/... and https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....
     
      
   The House of Unexpected Sisters by Alexander McCall Smith
 The House of Unexpected Sisters by Alexander McCall SmithIn this 18th book in the "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series, Mma Ramotswe has numerous problems to solve, including the plight of a fired employee; a newfound relative; and an underhanded scheme.
It's always nice to visit with the favorite characters in this series. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 Just finished an ARC of Cherry Slice. A crazy hilarious mystery. Light read.
      Just finished an ARC of Cherry Slice. A crazy hilarious mystery. Light read. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 
      
   
I am late to discover this awesome author. I have read, and loved, several of her books. This one annoyed me a little bit. The killer Jim Beckett reminded me of Jason from Friday 13th. No one can stop him. He was smarter than every other law officer. Has the ability to impersonate other people on the drop of dime, change his appearance, etc.. Annoying. As I write this review I already purchased her book Look for Me and I cannot wait to read it.
 
      
   Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators
 Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators by Ronan Farrow
In 'Catch and Kill', investigative reporter Ronan Farrow exposes the powerful cabal that protected Harvey Weinstein. The Hollywood mogul was outed after decades of assaulting women without reprisals.
Excellent book. 4.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 Have finished Shibumi by Trevanian and wow absolutely amazing... now I am reading Those People by Louise Candlish
      Have finished Shibumi by Trevanian and wow absolutely amazing... now I am reading Those People by Louise Candlish
     Mel Sherratt has written another strong police procedural in Liar Liar.
      Mel Sherratt has written another strong police procedural in Liar Liar. Here's my four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 The Finders, by Jeffrey B. Burton. Excellent thriller featuring a police dog handlers and his pack. Five stars.
      The Finders, by Jeffrey B. Burton. Excellent thriller featuring a police dog handlers and his pack. Five stars. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
 Best one yet! Into the Fire Orphan X #5 by Gregg Hurwitz doesn’t pause anywhere long enough to let you catch a breath!
      Best one yet! Into the Fire Orphan X #5 by Gregg Hurwitz doesn’t pause anywhere long enough to let you catch a breath!  4.5★ (rounded up) Link to my review
 4.5★ (rounded up) Link to my review
     Finished reading
      Finished readingThe Night Ferry, by Michael Robotham, gripping crime novel
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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