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Dem wrote: "Finished Eye of the Needle
by Ken Follett My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/4182173159"
The Donald Sutherland movie was pretty good too
CBRetriever wrote: "Dem wrote: "Finished Eye of the Needle
by Ken Follett My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/4182173159"
The Donald Sutherland mov..."
The movie was great. Very tense thriller. I think I've read the book, but it was many moons ago.
I just finished Bring Her Home
A good start to a new series. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished If Shadows Could Tell: an Aurora Steller mystery novel
, a review copy from the author. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe. I'm only moderately interested in the opioid crisis. I read this because I had really enjoyed his Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland. And Keefe once again delivered a story about crimes that go unpunished and the background history which enabled that.
My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/4194886731
RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "I started reading the story of an expectant mother-to-be:
Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin"
It's very good.
Now starting THE UNWILLING by John Hart, his newest stand-alone crime fiction novel set in Charlotte, North Carolina. The author has racked up twelve nominations for the top awards in mystery, thriller, and crime fiction and won back-to-back Edgar Awards. He rarely fails to please.
The Girl Who Played with Fire https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...It's a thrilling one till now.
RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "I started reading the story of an expectant mother-to-be:

Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin"
I actually preferred the book to the film in this case, but then again, I generally do.

Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin"
I actually preferred the book to the film in this case, but then again, I generally do.
Woman Reading wrote: "
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe. I'..."
I loved Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland.

Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe. I'..."
I loved Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland.
Mummy’s Little Secret
by M.A. HunterWheelchair-bound Jess suspects her new acquaintance Morag abducted the little girl she's raising.
Good mystery for armchair detectives. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hounded
by David RosenfeltAndy Carpenter #12, OK to read as a stand-alone. Andy's friend, Detective Pete Stanton is unjustly accused of murder and Andy must defend him.. I thought this story was overly complicated and a bit over the top but otherwise very likable and fun to read. 3.5 to 4 stars.
Bill wrote: "RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "I started reading the story of an expectant mother-to-be:
Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin"
It's very good."
Nancy wrote: "I actually preferred the book to the film in this case, but then again, I generally do."
I'm enjoying it so far. Flying through it, actually. I've seen the film a long time ago and liked it so I know what's going on but I'm enjoying it regardless.
We've had a bit of a mini-crisis at home the last few days that's sort of left me a bit mentally flat, but I did manage to finish Puzzle for Players by Patrick Quentin (1938). Have you ever read one of those novels where you think "just please just be over?" That's how I felt about this one. Didn't guess the who so I have to give the author some credit. Also started Death in the House of Rain, a locked-room mystery from Taiwan, and I've once again gone back to Damon Galgut's The Promise.
I read War Lord by Bernard Cornwell It is book 13 in the Saxon stories historical fiction series. It has been adapted for film as The Last Kingdom on Amazon Prime. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Murder with Orange Pekoe Tea
by Karen Rose SmithIn this 'Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery', tearoom owner/amateur sleuth Daisy Swanson investigates the murder of a lawyer.
Likable recurring characters and recipes add to the fun. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Dead Lions #2 in the award winning Slough House series by Mick HerronMy review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/4215091463
This is an addicting series! Finished #8 (from NetGalley): Survivor’s Guilt
.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm on the edge of finishing Death in the House of Rain. The impossible crimes angle is pretty awesome, and since I couldn't sleep right away last night, I laid there and try to imagine how they were done. I came up with one idea that made me laugh out loud, but I seriously doubt that I actually came up with the solution. The characters are really strange and the book reads a bit on the YA side at times with some pretty silly dialogue.
Christine wrote: "I finished my 72nd book"
Congrats! I finished my GR reading challenge at 80. I guess I'll stop reading now ....
Congrats! I finished my GR reading challenge at 80. I guess I'll stop reading now ....
finished Blood Shot by Sara Paretsky which was pretty good. It was set in Chicago as are most of the Warshawski series and deals with several intertwined mysteriesand then started on The Coldest Case by Martin Walker starring my favorite French policeman: Bruno in a case of a 30 year old cold case
I just finished The Corpse Flower
Well done Scandinavian noir. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished
The New Home by Chris Merritt https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...Currently reading
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
Her Perfect Life by Hank Phillippi RyanAnd listening to
The Unheard by Nicci French
Catch Us The Foxes by Aussie author Nicola West is a twisty, complicated thriller with a good premise and great atmosphere. It eventually got too weird for me.
2.5~3★ Link to my Catch Us The Foxes review
I just finished I Am Not Who You Think I Am
Well done suspense. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
CBRetriever wrote: "finished Blood Shot by Sara Paretsky which was pretty good. It was set in Chicago as are most of the Warshawski series and deals with several intertwined mysteriesand ..."
I like the Warshawski series. 🙂
I read One More Kill by Carolyn Arnold It is an FBI police procedural. The FBI's BAU is on the hunt for a serial killer. It is book 9 in the series.My 3.5 star review rounded up: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Last House on Needless Street
by Catriona WardA troubled man, suspected of abducting a child, lives on Needless Street with his daughter and cat.
Tricky story billed as gothic horror. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Barbara wrote: "The Last House on Needless Street
by Catriona Ward
A troubled man, suspected of abducting a child, lives o..."
I've been waffling back and forth on reading this one. The cat talks, right? That's the sticking point for me.
by Catriona WardA troubled man, suspected of abducting a child, lives o..."
I've been waffling back and forth on reading this one. The cat talks, right? That's the sticking point for me.
Hey There (You With the Gun in Your Hand)
by Robert RandisiRat Pack Mystery #2, OK to read as a stand-alone. It's 1961, Sammy Davis Jr. has a blackmail problem and turns to Eddie Gianelli for help. Fun, easy to read mystery involving the Rat Pack and the Kennedy Clan. I like the series and I liked this entry.
I finished an excellent audiobook - a hard-boiled detective story set in pre-WWII Berlin (very violent, be warned):
March Violets by Philip Kerr
Rating: 5 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I also started reading:
The Best American Mystery Stories 2020 edited by C.J. Box and Otto Penzler
Nancy wrote: "Barbara wrote: "The Last House on Needless Street
by Catriona WardI've been waffling back and forth on reading this one. The cat talks, right? That's the sticking point for me. ..."
The cat talks but don't let that stop you from reading the book Nancy. 😁
Finished One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson. Quirky character driven crime novel. 4/5
My Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Barbara wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Barbara wrote: "The Last House on Needless Street
by Catriona Ward
I've been waffling back a..."
😊
by Catriona WardI've been waffling back a..."
😊
I finished The Burning Road by Harry Sidebottom
Here is my 4 star review for this interesting and well-written book: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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