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[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I'm about to finish Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein. It's set in Trinidad, one of my happy spaces.

[Diane S ☔]

Read The Last Remains
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Araych]

The Man Who Would BE F. Scott Fitzgerald by David Handler

Stewart Hoag #3. Light, fun mystery set in the world of New York writers and publishing. Perfect for a book to read by the pool. 3 stars.

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

Echo Lake by Joan Sauers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Liz]

Every Man a King is definitely more thriller than mystery. My 3.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Randy wrote: "I just finished The Ballad of Black Tom, too, and agree with your assessment. LaValle takes dross and if he doesn't exactly spin it into gold, he makes it a better thread. (And he doesn't stretch his analogies past the breaking point.)"

Thanks, and very well said. I didn't dislike it, I was just sort of hoping it would be...something more?

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Nancy wrote: "Re the writing: that's what I love about it. She is amazing and it kills me that her books are being taken out of libraries. Gah!"

She was unbelievably talented. Any community that would allow her books to be removed from their library doesn't deserve to read her. (Yeah, I know it's never really that simple....)

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Araych wrote: "Los Angeles Noir
This is an anthology of 17 short stories about crime, passion and betrayal in Los Angeles. I thought 2 or 3 stories were really exceptional and a few others I just paged thru. I di..."

Yeah, I've heard those "(City Name) Noir" collections are uneven in quality. That's too bad; it's such a good idea.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I've finished Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein. Yow! So good but oh so dark!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Re the writing: that's what I love about it. She is amazing and it kills me that her books are being taken out of libraries. Gah!"

She was unbelievably talented. Any community that w..."

My guess is that they haven't actually read her work to any meaningful degree.

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I finished reading an excellent murder mystery


Vanish in an Instant by Margaret Millar
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading the second installment in the City Blues Quartet


Dead Man's Blues by Ray Celestin

[Barbara]

No Parm No Foul by Linda Reilly

In this 2nd book in the 'Grilled Cheese Mysteries' series, restaurateur/amateur sleuth Carly Hale investigates the murder of a fellow restaurant owner.

Entertaining cozy. 3 stars

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

[Marwan]

Started reading The danger by Dick Francis

[PattyMacDotComma]

I wish everyone could read this and understand the value of ancient cultures and what they can offer the world. I, the Aboriginal, an autobiography, kind of ghostwritten by Douglas Lockwood, has fascinated me for decades. Aussies, especially, should learn our shared history.
5★ My review of I, The Aboriginal

[Araych]

Thunder Moon by Richard Helms

Judd Wheeler #2. Police procedural set in small-town Prosperity, North Carolina. Wheeler is the Chief of Police and certainly has his hands full what with a biker gang war, a serial killer, a paroled sex offender showing up in town, missing girls and a murdered football player. Busy days, right? More plot than characterization but the book is very well done. I found it exciting and suspenseful. Book is recommended to others, 4 stars.

[Liz]

Yellowface was great entertainment while raising some interesting questions. My five star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Liz wrote: " Yellowface was great entertainment while raising some interesting questions. My five star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

I'll be reading that shortly. Looking forward to it!

[Chris]

A few days ago, I finished Undue Influence by Steve Martin, published in 1995. Very good murder mystery/courtroom drama.

[Liz]

If you love snarky humor, check out The Last Dance . My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Damo]

Another Australian rural crime series, this time the 2nd in the DS Mark Ariti series set in South Australia, Stone Town by Margaret Hickey

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

[Christine]

I finished my 41st book

[Christine]

Sandy how are 2 of your books going?

[Christine]

Jim how are 2 of your books going?

[Diane S ☔]

Read Lessons in Chemistry
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jannelies (living between hope and fear)]

I finished The Couple in the Photo by Helen Cooper


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

[Barbara]

Not a mystery, but a fun book.


Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler

I liked Chelsea's talk show and find her books funny and entertaining. In this book, Chelsea tells stories about her life, family, friends, trips, boyfriends, and more. 3.5 stars

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

[James]

Now starting INDEPENDENCE SQUARE by Martin Cruz Smith. This is his latest hardcover release (and tenth novel overall) featuring Moscow homicide investigator Arkady Renko, who made his debut way back in 1981's GORKY PARK.

Smith was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease way back in 1995 but kept it hidden from his editors and publishers for many years. I hope he continues to crank out the Renko books as his health will allow.

[Patty]

4/5 stars
Coming out: 6/6/23

Rachel's ideas about her past may be as clouded as a London sky.

Please read my review, linked below:

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

[Liz]

Smoke is a worthy addition to the series. The story is spread equally across all the characters. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Araych]

The Third Rail by Michael Harvey

Michael Kelly #3. Chicago P.I. investigates what starts out as a mass killing and gets even worse. Well written, lots of suspense and a great sense of Chicago. 3 stars.

[Liz]

I was disappointed in Fear the Silence . My three star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Andrew✌️]

Yesterday I finished The Thursday Murder Club, a good thriller, written with humor, but with some sad and touching moments.
Today I started Beautiful You.

[Barbara]

Sing Her Down by Ivy Pochoda

In this novel, author Ivy Pochoda explores violence in women, and through the lives and actions of her characters, speculates about what made them vicious. Is violence an innate characteristic? Or does it stem from poverty, harassment, molestation, injustice, brutality, and the like.

Compelling story. 4 stars

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

[Barbara]

James wrote: "Now starting INDEPENDENCE SQUARE by Martin Cruz Smith. This is his latest hardcover release (and tenth novel overall) featuring Moscow homicide investigator Arkady Renko, who made his debut way bac..."

Thanks for the heads up James. I was able to get this from Netgalley. (Martin Cruz Smith is a favorite author for me. )🙂

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

Windmill Hill by Lucy Atkins ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Damo]

A fast-paced murder mystery set in rural Australia Mad, Bad and Dead by Sherryl Clark

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

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

The Murder Affair: An absolutely addictive cozy mystery by Alice Castle ⭐⭐⭐.7 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jannelies (living between hope and fear)]

I finished Trapped by Camilla Lackberg and Henrik Fexeus


Here is my five star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kirsten]

Diane S ☔ wrote: "Read Lessons in Chemistry
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

One of my favorite books of the year!

[Christine]

I finished my 42nd book

[Liz]

A Twisted Love Story was so-so redeemed by a good ending. My 3.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Diane S ☔]

Kirsten wrote: "Diane S ☔ wrote: "Read Lessons in Chemistry
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

One of my favorite books of the year!"

And I can see why.

[Diane S ☔]

Read Salvage This World
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of Death Knells and Wedding Bells by Eva Gates

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

[Jim]

Finished reading Looking Glass

by Andrew Mayne

My Review

[Christine]

[Liz]

Not for the faint of heart Small Mercies is one of my favorites of the year. My five star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break)]

The Fall by Gilly Macmillan ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas]

I read Split: A Novel by Alida Bremer It is a historical fiction mystery, set in Split, Croatia, then part of Yugoslavia. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Liz]

Flop Dead Gorgeous is perfect when you need light entertainment. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...