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[Elizabeth A.G.]

Finished the first in series of this Medieval era mystery by Mel Starr and looking to follow Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon. The Unquiet Bones

My 4-star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Paul]

Just finished reading Brian Patten’s book of poems ‘The Irrelevant Song’.

‘Once upon a season, long-gone and vaguely remembered, these poems awakened something creative in me…’

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

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Liz wrote: "I just finished The Plot

Here’s a link to my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

I just bought this novel -- I'll check out your review once I've finished it.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Still haven't returned to crime reading, but I'll be getting there when I start The Shooting Party likely by the end of the week. There's also a new show on Britbox I want to watch that follows the books by Peter James (Grace) so I picked up his Dead Simple to read before starting the tv series.

Finished The Dangers of Smoking in Bed: Stories, also a reread of Stephen Gregory's The Cormorant and currently working on Madhouse at the End of the Earth: The Belgica's Journey into the Dark Antarctic Night by Julian Sancton. On tap: Valancourt has just released a collection of stories in a book called Creatures of Another Age that I'm looking forward to reading.

[PattyMacDotComma]

I loved Aussie author Garry Disher's country cop mystery in the dry, dusty (dangerous) outback of South Australia. Peace is the 2nd book featuring demoted cop Hirsch. The powers-that-be did not appreciate his whistle-blowing.
4.5~5★ Link to my review of Peace

[PattyMacDotComma]

The Last Reunion by Aussie Kayte Nunn is historical fiction with a war story (Burma), romance, and mystery (stolen works of art).
4★ Link to my review of The Last Reunion

[Randy]

The Best Man to Die by Ruth Rendell.

Eventually I'll read one of her stand-alones, but I'm finding the Wexford books enjoyable, especially for the relationship between him and the aptly named Inspector Burden.

[James]

Now starting WIN, the new hardcover release from Harlan Coben. It features Winsor Horne Lockwood III, the best friend of Coben's main character Myron Bolitar. Very enjoyable so far. I hope that Coben opts to give Win his own series.

[Linda]

Nightshade For Warning

[Araych]

I am the Only Running Footman by Martha Grimes

Inspector Jury #8, OK to read as a stand-alone. I like the Jury series quite a lot but this is by far the poorest example I've read yet. Melrose Plant is hardly included and the ending is just awful. I found the book confusing and a great many plot items are not cleared. Not recommended.

[Linda]

Nightshade For Warning

[Barbara]

The Night Hawks by Elly Griffiths

Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway becomes involved when treasure hunters discover a present-day corpse near a Bronze Age skeleton.

Good mystery. 3.5 stars

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

[Patty]

In this work of fiction, Witchfinder General Mathew Hopkins begins his campaign in Manningtree, England. Here, he encounters a group of six women that includes the young Rebecca West. Through their stories, we the witch hunts of the 1600s comes to life. 3/5 stars







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

[Christine]

I finished my 38th book

[James]

Now starting SATORI by Don Winslow, which serves as a prequel to the 1979 novel SHIBUMI by Trevanian (aka Rodney Whitaker). I have read a lot of Winslow’s stuff over the last few years and really enjoyed it. And I thought Trevanian’s novel THE MAIN (1976) was excellent. We will see if Winslow can do his usual magic with another writer’s character.

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

James wrote: "Now starting SATORI by Don Winslow..."

Nice. Big Winslow fan here.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

I've been struggling to put down The Talented Mr. Ripley today and am also reading Hell

I've taped Grace Nancy, but not read it yet

[Woman Reading]

The Russia House by John le Carré - about the possible end of the Cold War.

My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/3990224886

[Barbara]

Beta Bots by Ava Lock

An AI womanoid named Cookie and some friends set out to rob gold bars from The Central Bank of Russia, which leads to big trouble.

Amusing sci-fi, LGBTQ adventure story. 3.5 stars

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

[Linda]

Desperation

[Liz]

I just finished Lie Beside Me

Well done police procedural/psychological thriller. Here’s a link to my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kathryn]

Linda wrote: "Desperation"

The one by Stephen King? If so, I really liked that book!

[Bill]

My review of the 1st Charlie Parker mystery thriller, Every Dead Thing by John Connolly. Excellent story. 4 stars

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

Next is 1st Ruth Galloway mystery, The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths

[PattyMacDotComma]

Blacktop Wasteland is where author S.A. Cosby's Beauregard 'Bug' Montage earned his reputation as a high-speed wheelman and risks everything for one last job. Promise. Yeah, right.
5★ Link to my review of Blacktop Wasteland

[Patty]

Bill, I’ve read all of the Ruth Galloway series; I have the latest one on pre-order. I hope you like it.

[Val]

Just finished The Girl She Wanted by K.L. SlaterK L Slater

Here's my 3.5 - 4 star review

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

[Bill]

Patty wrote: "Bill, I’ve read all of the Ruth Galloway series; I have the latest one on pre-order. I hope you like it."

It seems like it's very popular, I hope that's a good sign

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I finished the second book in the "Ripliad" - the sequel to The Talented Mr. Ripley:


Ripley Under Ground by Patricia Highsmith
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading the first book in another series (as part of a group read here):


The Shape of Water by Andrea Camilleri

[Woman Reading]

A Stranger at the Door by Jason Pinter - #2 book with Rachel Marin, a widowed 30-something mother victim-turned-vigilante

My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/4002217739

[Barbara]

Stargazer by Anne Hillerman

Navajo police officer Bernadette Manuelito is anxious to prove her old college roommate is innocent of murder.

Good story. 3.5 stars

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

[Kathryn]

Just finished Stone Cross by Marc Cameron, 5 stars, and started The Scarry Inn by Shirley McCann

[Jannelies (living between hope and fear)]

I've finished New Jo Nesbo Thriller: The Kingdom Free Ebook Sampler by Jo Nesbo


I am at a loss for words - this book is so incredibly good. But I've tried to write a review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Joelle]

Just finished:


Girl A

by:
Abigail Dean

Unflinching look at the aftermath of abuse. My full review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

[Araych]

Ocean Prey by John Sandford

Lucas Davenport #31, OK to read as a stand-alone. Really 1/2 and 1/2, Davenport and Virgil Flowers. Sandford hasn't slowed down one bit, this is a dynamite police procedural/thriller. Maybe a small bit too much technical stuff about diving but overall, 5 stars, highly recommended.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Finished The Talented Mr. Ripley - 4* and would read the others if I got them at a reasonable price. Started Private this evening

[Liz]

I just finished The Devil May Dance

Here’s a link to my 3.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Randy]

Spurred by the new film of it, I've started Those Who Wish Me Dead by Michael Koryta. I've read The Cypress House and The Ridge and enjoyed them, especially the latter which reads like an old-fashioned horror movie put into writing. I'm impressed with Koryta's concise prose and ability to sketch situation and character economically.

[Liz]

I just finished Emma in the Night

Just ok. Here’s a link to my three star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Barbara]

A Dark So Deadly by Stuart MacBride

In this standalone, DC Callum MacGregor - who's cursed with the worst luck possible - looks for a serial killer with a squad of 'misfits.'

Good story. 4 stars

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

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Finished The Talented Mr. Ripley - 4* and would read the others if I got them at a reasonable price. Started Private this evening"

That's exactly what I rated it. I just finished the second one and it was worth reading but not as good as the first one.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Finished The Talented Mr. Ripley - 4* and would read the others if I got them at a reasonable price. Started Private this evening"

That'..."

Thanks for letting me know, I won't be in quite a rush to get it then!

[Liz]

I just finished The Whitby Murders
This series continues to go downhill. Here’s a link to my 2.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas]

I read The Women of Chateau Lafayette
I won it in a GR giveaway. It is historical fiction. I enjoyed it and recommend to anyone who likes strong women characters.
My 4 star review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sandy]

Rizzio: A Novella

16th century true crime among the royals by Denise Mina 👍
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jean]

Finished Woman in Shadow
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jim]

Finished reading The Highway

by C.J. Box

My Review

[Patty]

Keira has amnesia and finds herself in Blighty. Oh, and she also sees ghosts. 3/5

See my review below.



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

[PattyMacDotComma]

A Summoner had a pretty free rein in 14th century England. He could decide you were guilty of something and summon you to court - unless of course you bribed him. And he never paid for anything. Who would dare charge him? In The Summoner's Sins, author Keith Moray continues his series, which is pretty gruesome.
3★ Link to my review of The Summoner's Sins

[Bill]

About to start Three Days of the Condor by James Grady

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Bill wrote: "About to start Three Days of the Condor by James Grady"

Good book!!