Aussie Lovers of Crime/Mystery/Thriller/Suspense discussion
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My review of
Murder in the Village by Faith Martin, #4 in her excellent DI Hillary Greene serieshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of
The Unbelieved by Vikki Petraitis -- 5★ -- 31/01/2023
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I finished listening to Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson - 2/4/23 - 4*.A meandering mystery, sprinkled with humor and two interesting, quirky main characters. It kept me turning the pages.
If you think you might enjoy historical murder mysteries, I recommend C.S. Harris's Viscount Sebastian St. Cyr series, set in London, early 1800s. Terrific characters and atmosphere. When Maidens Mourn, #7, is another winner.
5★ My review of When Maidens Mourn
The Neapolitan Novels: My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay The Story of the Lost Child: The Complete BBC Radio Collection by Elena FerranteMy review 3.5★
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My review of
- In La La Land We Trust by Robert Wright Campbellhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4 stars for
The Forthright Woman by Aussie Author Darry FraserMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry, features a retired policeman looking back on his life and the trauma that rippled down to the next generation following child sexual abuse in the 1960s. A tough story but beautiful Irish writing made it worth reading.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of
The House Guest by Hank Phillippi Ryan, an entertaining enough psychological suspense in an over the top way.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4.5 stars for
Retribution by Aussie Author Sarah BarrieMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Louise Candlish's latest psychological thriller is a clever slow burn with an ending I didn't see coming. Definitely recommended for those who love this genre.
The Only Suspectreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for
The One and Only Dolly Jamieson by Lisa Ireland
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The One and Only Dolly Jamieson by Lisa Irelandhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4 stars for domestic drama/contemporary read
The Library at Wagtail Ridge by Aussie Author Janet GoverMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here are my latest reviews (two mysteries, one thriller):
Just Watch Me by Jeff Lindsay (of "Dexter" fame). Review here
The Medici Murders by David Hewson (A Venetian mystery) Review here
A Cornish Recipe for Murder by Fiona Leitch (imagine a murder in the Bake Off tent!) Review here
I finished listening to Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney - 3.5*.A somewhat entertaining story with lots of marital strife, a creepy remote location and several twists at the end with one that I didn't see coming at all.
I also finished listening to Shakespeare's Trollop by Charlaine Harris - 3.5*.
This was a light and easy read about a woman working as a housecleaner, and practices karate too, slowly picks up clues about a murder as she goes about her business in the small town.
My review of Rainbows Over Puddleduck Farm: A BRAND NEW uplifting romantic read from Della Galton for 2023
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My review for
The Lost Summers of Driftwood by Vanessa McCauslandhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Delicious Death is the second in a fantasy mystery series featuring a woman who can talk to the spirits of the newly dead and to ghosts who refuse to leave people or places.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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