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[Rhian]

Not far off finishing criminal by Karin Slaughter and the postie didn't deliver my copy of under the dome today, can you all keep your fingers crossed that it turns up tmrw please! I'm desperate to read it now :-)

[Jenn]

Just started . I'm starting to think women with temporary amnesia should be its own book category!

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Rhian wrote: "Not far off finishing criminal by Karin Slaughter and the postie didn't deliver my copy of under the dome today, can you all keep your fingers crossed that it turns up tmrw please! I'm desperate to..."

I have mine crossed for you, Rhian. That's my all-time favorite book! I hope you love it!

[Rhian]

@ kathryn I'm sure I will, it was delivered this morning so looking forward to getting started now

[❆ Crystal ❆]

I'm starting the audiobook The Escape

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« Crystal » wrote: "I'm starting the audiobook The Escape "

I'm going to read that book next. I'm looking forward to it.

[❆ Crystal ❆]

I hope you enjoy it Kathryn.

[Arlene]

Just started

[Sharon]

The Skeleton Road I find quite a few of the current popular authors that are considered to write 'realistically' impact me as just simply grim, dark and depressing but every so often I will give one of them another try.

It rarely works and this one didn't.

[???!!!]

Jenn wrote: "Just started . I'm starting to think women with temporary amnesia should be its own book category!"

Is it ok to read this book without reading Touch and Go, the second of this series?

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Just finished Private Vegas, only can give it 2 stars. I have already purchased Private India so I'll read it, but then I'm done spending my money on it. Haven't really liked them since Private Berlin.

[Sharon]

Kathryn wrote: "Just finished Private Vegas, only can give it 2 stars. I have already purchased Private India so I'll read it, but then I'm done spending my money on it. Haven't r..."

I like some of these well enough but others I haven't been able to even finish and Private Vegas was one of those. They are all 'get from the library' books for me now.

[Christine]

Finished reading Taboo by Casey Hill. I give it 5 stars!

[Jenn]

???!!! wrote: "Jenn wrote: "Just started . I'm starting to think women with temporary amnesia should be its own book category!"

Is it ok to read this book without reading Touch ..."

Well, I had read Touch & Go, but I have not read the very first Tessa Leoni. It is a good stand alone story, but there are some references to her past, which is touched upon in the 2nd and obviously explained much more in the first book. Tessa is not really the main focus, though, so I think it's fine to read it without reading the others first.

[???!!!]

Jenn wrote: "???!!! wrote: "Jenn wrote: "Just started . I'm starting to think women with temporary amnesia should be its own book category!"

Is it ok to read this book without..."

Thank you. I've read the first one, "Love You More", and liked it. With this new book coming out I just want to get my hands on it and start reading. Thanks again.

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Sharon wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Just finished Private Vegas, only can give it 2 stars. I have already purchased Private India so I'll read it, but then I'm done spending my money o..."

Sounds like a good idea.

[❆ Crystal ❆]

I'm starting Speak No Evil.

[Barbara]

I finished Death of a Liar by M.C. Beaton. When a woman in the Scottish village of Cronish falsely reports that she was raped Sergeant Hamish Macbeth thinks of her as the 'woman who cried wolf' and ignores her next call. Unfortunately her body is soon found in her house and her death seems to be connected with the disappearance of a couple who recently moved to Hamish's village of Lochdubh. Hamish investigates the cases and as usual, Detective Inspector Blair - an alcoholic and barely competent officer - tries to sideline Hamish and get the credit for himself.

Hamish also socializes with his ex-girlfriends as he simultaneously tries to get a date with Anka, a polish beauty who's a deft hand at baking baps.

Through it all Hamish gathers clues that help him discover the connection between the crimes and solve the cases.

A large part of the fun of the series lies in the interactions between Hamish and the other characters, especially those that recur from book to book. Hamish resents Dick Fraser for cramping his style with the ladies. dislikes Blair for messing up investigations and trying to get the Lockdubh police station closed, and longs for a lady to love.

The mystery plot of the book is engaging and satisfactorally resolved. A good addition to the series. 3 stars.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just What Kind Of Mother Are You? - Paula Daly.

[Bill]

Barbara wrote: "I finished Death of a Liar by M.C. Beaton. When a woman in the Scottish village of Cronish falsely reports that she was raped Sergeant Hamish Macbeth thinks of her ..."

I've only read the first book in this series so far and enjoyed. I've got quite a few on my book shelf waiting for my attention.

[Ellen]

Chinatown Beat by Henry Chang. Artfully written. Mystery and culture mix with sex, violence, and a peek into a world few white Americans know.

[Amber]

Bill wrote: "Barbara wrote: "I finished Death of a Liar by M.C. Beaton. When a woman in the Scottish village of Cronish falsely reports that she was raped Sergeant Hamish Macbet..."

Thanks for sharing this. Reminds to me to get caught up on this series.

[Andrew✌️]

I finished The Way of Kings, a great fantasy series. Now I'm reading Divergent, a good story with some interesting ideas.

[Fiona (Titch)]

[❆ Crystal ❆]

Fiona (Titch) wrote: ""

I'm getting ready to start 'The Girl on the Train' as well.... Mine is the auidobook version and I'm really excited about the fact that there are 3 narrators!

[Fiona (Titch)]

« Crystal » wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: ""

I'm getting ready to start 'The Girl on the Train' as well.... Mine is the auidobook version and I'm really excited about the fact..."

I am listening to mine as well and I am not sure what to think as I am feeling bored with it. Could be where I have finished not long ago xx

[❆ Crystal ❆]

Fiona, I hope it picks up soon for you. I am wrapping up an intense audiobook 'The Escape' so I hope I won't be in the same situation as you. From everything I've heard it should be pretty intriguing... let's hope that is true.

[Fiona (Titch)]

« Crystal » wrote: "Fiona, I hope it picks up soon for you. I am wrapping up an intense audiobook 'The Escape' so I hope I won't be in the same situation as you. From everything I've ..."

I am hoping it gets more interesting, but if not, I'll just let it go through and then just rate it xx

[Barbara]

« Crystal » wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: ""

I'm getting ready to start 'The Girl on the Train' as well.... Mine is the auidobook version and I'm really excited about the fact..."

Me too. Getting ready to start the audiobook :)

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I've just finished Cafe Europa: An Edna Ferber Mystery by Ed Ifkovic, available starting May 5. It's set just prior to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and takes place in Hungary. Normally I really do not enjoy novels where historical figures play the role of crimesolvers, but this one was actually pretty good.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Now I have Rebecca by DuMaurier to read for my real-life book group; then I am focusing all the energy I can currently muster on Nightmare Alley by William Gresham for my noir read of the month.

[Jo Ann]

I just finished C.J. Lyons LUCIDITY and I'm not quite ready for something deep right now so I am reading fun book not on this groups reading list :-) BUT I am reading Stacy Green's Lucy Kendall prequel HEAR NO LIES that she is giving to readers of her news letter in segments! Yep, it's good!

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

Nancy, how are you finding Rebecca?? I love the old movie with Laurence Olivier and have been meaning to read the book for a long time.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

It's an all-time favorite, but re-reading it now, I'm seeing things I never noticed before.

[Ruth]

Nancy wrote: "It's an all-time favorite, but re-reading it now, I'm seeing things I never noticed before."

I love Rebecca. First read it as an insecure 23-year-old, so I really identified with the unnamed protagonist. Then going back and rereading it at different stages of my life, I saw different things too. It's a rare book that can hold up to repeat readings like that.

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

Right, think I have to tackle this next month finally. Thank you!

[Tom]

I just now finished . There are very few authors whose books I would preorder sight unseen but Erik Larson is one of them. Dead Wake did not disappoint! Now it's back to waiting to see what the next subject to tickle his curiosity will be.

[Frances]

Tom wrote: "I just now finished . There are very few authors whose books I would preorder sight unseen but Erik Larson is one of ..."

Have this on my list to read - has had excellent reviews.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Ruth wrote: "Nancy wrote: "It's an all-time favorite, but re-reading it now, I'm seeing things I never noticed before."

I love Rebecca. First read it as an insecure 23-year-old, so I really identified with the..."

I am back at Manderley again and loving it. It does hold up really well over time.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Tom wrote: "I just now finished . There are very few authors whose books I would preorder sight unseen but Erik Larson is one of ..."

My favorite book of Larson's is Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History.

[Jan C]

Jan C wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Tom wrote: "I just now finished . There are very few authors whose books I would preorder sight unseen but Er..."</i>

That was good. But my favorite, being from Chicago, has to be [book:The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America

[Jay]

I just started reading The Friends of Eddie Coyle for the first time. The dialogue in the first chapter is perfect!

[Sarah]

Ruth wrote: "I love Rebecca. First read it as an insecure 23-year-old, so I really identified with the unnamed protagonist. Then going back and rereading it at different stages of my life, I saw different things too. It's a rare book that can hold up to repeat readings like that."

Gasp, Rebecca! One of the few books I saved from required high school reading. Oh goodness that book is delicious.

[Barbara]

I finished The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah. This Hercule Poirot mystery emulates the style of Agatha Christie. As the story opens Poirot is enjoying a meal at Pleasant's Coffee House in London when an agitated woman rushes in. Poirot learns that her name is Jennie and that she believes she'll soon be killed. Later that night 3 people are found dead in 3 separate rooms of the Bloxham Hotel, each body neatly laid out with a monogrammed cufflink in his/her mouth.

Poirot - thinking the murders are somehow connected to Jennie - investigates with Scotland Yard Inspector Edward Catchpool. Poirot discovers that all the victims are from Great Holling and know each other. Poirot talks to local witnesses and dispatches Catchpool to Great Holling.

The story has lots of characters, including the waitresses of the coffee house, the employees of the hotel, and citizens of Great Holling - who are reluctant to talk to Catchpool. Nevertheless the detective discovers that something terrible happened 15 years ago that led to the current deaths. I won't say more to avoid spoilers.

In typical Christie style Poirot figures out what happened and assembles the suspects to explain everything and reveal the perpetrator. Unfortunately Hannah doesn't capture Christie's writing style and the story is dragged out. Worse yet it leads to a denouement that's contorted, labored, and not believable. 2 stars for me.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Sarah wrote: "Ruth wrote: "I love Rebecca. First read it as an insecure 23-year-old, so I really identified with the unnamed protagonist. Then going back and rereading it at different stages of my life, I saw di..."

"Oh goodness that book is delicious. "

Isn't it though?

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Jay wrote: "I just started reading The Friends of Eddie Coyle for the first time. The dialogue in the first chapter is perfect!"

I have that on my tbr pile. Someday...

[M.L.]

I read A Beautiful Place to Die by Malla Nunn, set it South Africa during apartheid. Great setting, multi-cultural("Joburg", yes). I especially enjoyed the world view expressed by the main character's partner, Zulu Constable Shabalala. It's an informing read, and refined, head busting and all. :)

[Ctgt]

Jay wrote: "I just started reading The Friends of Eddie Coyle for the first time. The dialogue in the first chapter is perfect!"

Really liked that book and you're right, the dialogue is fantastic.

[Sean]

My review for the publisher re Net Galley

Even the darkest secrets can’t stay buried forever…

Five figures gather round a shallow grave. They had all taken turns to dig. An adult sized hole would have taken longer. An innocent life had been taken but the pact had been made. Their secrets would be buried, bound in blood …

Years later, a headmistress is found brutally strangled, the first in a spate of gruesome murders which shock the Black Country.

But when human remains are discovered at a former children’s home, disturbing secrets are also unearthed. D.I. Kim Stone fast realises she’s on the hunt for a twisted individual whose killing spree spans decades.

As the body count rises, Kim needs to stop the murderer before they strike again. But to catch the killer, can Kim confront the demons of her own past before it’s too late?

A Detective hiding dark secrets, Kim Stone will stop at nothing to protect the innocent. Silent Scream is the first book in the series

The main character Detective Kim Stone is one tough, no nonsense lady, she's cold but very efficient and also likes to bend the rules if she thinks it will help the case even though she gets in trouble by the boss for it. She's very driven in her job and throughout the book we find out about her childhood spent in the care system and how she uses her own experiences to help within the case. There's no romance for Kim in this book which I felt gave me a chance to find out about Kim as a Detective and her passion for the job, and her own history that gives her this cold character but dedicated detective.

Along with her team; Detective Sergeant Bryant, DS Kevin Dawson and Detective Constable Stacey Wood, she is utterly dedicated to solving the case. Her lack of a private life in some ways is a relief - yes, she has her demons, but her work ethic allowed her - and allows the readers - to concentrate on the case itself and not get mired down with too many side plots. I really hope that we see DCI Stone in further novels and think this would make an excellent series

This book is one of those books where you can't say "right at the end of this chapter I'm going to get some sleep" because I just couldn't put it down, the last few chapters were at a great pace, my guess's were way out, and was shocked by the conclusion.

Another great British author alongside Mel Sherratt, looking forward to Evil Games.

An easy four stars for me

[Frances]

Just finished: Eye for an Eye

My 5* review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/1211076...