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5 stars I couldn't put it down read half the book at doctor office lol! Havent read a bad book from her
5 Stars Loved it gonna read her One of Us Is Dead & The Perfect Marriage soon as my library get the books in
5 Stars as big fan of Agatha Christie I though this book was very net. Will have to read the next in the series
5 Stars Great Mystery
3 Stars Really didnt like this alot. Good book but I found some parts was boring
5 stars what a crazy family! I loved it!
5 Stars Couldnt put it down!
5 Stars I loved it
5 Stars I loved it
5 Stars! What a creepy book!
5 Stars GR Giveaway Review here https://shannonbooks197.livejournal.c...Now Will be starting on these books
Beat the Devils
by Josh WeissA thriller, not a mystery. Takes place in an alternate Los Angeles in 1958. Joseph McCarthy is President and anti-Semitism is everywhere. Jewish LAPD detective Morris Baker is called to the scene of a double murder. As he investigates the case he meets Russian spies, secret police, Humphrey Bogart, Werner Von Braun, Edward R. Morrow and many others. Very interesting idea for a novel but not written at a very high level. This is Weiss' first book; I'm sure the next will be better. I'm thinking we'll see more of Detective Baker.
Trust
is its own sort of mystery. Highly recommend. My five star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read Death's Golden Whisper by R.J. Harlick It is set in the western Quebec, Canada wilderness. It is suitable for cozy mystery fans. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Now starting THE NEVER GAME (2019) by Jeffery Deaver, the first novel in his Colter Shaw mystery/thriller series.I read Deaver's 2004 stand alone novel GARDEN OF BEASTS earlier this year and really liked it. So I thought I would try out his newest series and see how it stacked up.
Fables Vol. 10: The Good Prince (Fables
4 stars to this adventure in this long running celebrated and awarded series. Graphic novel
Adventure and a turning point in the series.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Alibi: A totally unputdownable psychological thriller with a shocking twist
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
Received an ARC from BookSirens
Releasing Jun 21, 2023
Goodreads review -
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://sanjibsblogreads.blogspot.com...
Fans of historical mysteries will love A Disappearance in Fiji.
. My 4.5 star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read Red Ice for a Shroud by R.J. Harlick It is book 2 in a 6 book set. I like this series and will read all 6 books. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Fourth Enemy
by Anne PerryIn this addition to the 'Daniel Pitt' series, set in the early 1900s, the barrister - a rising attorney at the British law firm fford Croft and Gibson - assists in prosecuting a shady business mogul.
Good suspenseful story. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Voice to Parliament Handbook: All the Detail You Need
by Aussie authors Thomas Mayo and Kerry O'Brien is an excellent, easy-to-read summary of Aboriginal and colonial history as well as a discussion about the upcoming Constitutional referendum.Absolutely wonderful! If you're an Aussie, don't miss it.
5★ Notes from me about The Voice to Parliament Handbook with some excerpts
I love seeing little kids dress up and pretend. Princess Kevin by Michaël Escoffier is a cute story about a little boy going to fancy dress day at school. Go, Kevin!
5★ My review of Princess Kevin with several of the illustrations
The Deadly Mystery of the Missing Diamonds
was a mindless piece of fluff. My three star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Sad news: Cormac McCarthy passed away earlier this week. I consider him one of my favorite authors even though I have read only three of his books. Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West and The Road are two of my all-time favorites.
Here is my review of Book 13 in the Harry Hole Scandi-crime series:Killing Moon by Jo Nesbø
- 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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That was sad news, for sure. I love his writing, most especially Blood Meridian, from which, by the way, someone has decided to try to make a film. I don't know how that would work, but the book was beyond excellent; definitely NOT for the fainthearted.
Seduction of the Innocent
by Max Allan CollinsJack and Maggie Starr #3. Fascinating murder mystery set in the world of comic book publishing in New York, 1954. I'm a big fan of Collins' work -- always impeccably researched and well written, but very accessible. Highly recommended, 4 stars.
Nancy wrote: "...That was sad news, for sure. I love his writing, most especially Blood Meridian, from which, by the way, someone has decided to try to make a film. I don't know how that would work, but the book was beyond excellent; definitely NOT for the fainthearted."The "movie" has been in development for years. Ridley Scott was attached to it for a while as I recall. I can see it getting made although I have no idea what kind of audience it would draw. Paul Thomas Anderson would be a great pick to get it done, if he could make it as good as There Will Be Blood. Maybe Daniel Day-Lewis as The Judge...?
Paris by Edward Rutherford! Thick but excellent!
RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Maybe Daniel Day-Lewis as The Judge...?"He's quite acting permanently, unfortunately
To Catch a Storm
didn’t work for me. It required too big a suspension of belief. My three star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Going Rogue
by Janet EvanovichIn this addition to the comical 'Stephanie Plum' cozy mystery series, the bail enforcement agent has to rescue Connie Rosolli, the office manager of Vinnie's Bail Bonds.
Fun cozy mystery. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Everything I'd read about this film says that McCarthy was going to write the screenplay, but obviously now they'll have to find someone else.
https://www.fangoria.com/original/joh...
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He's quite acting permanently, unfortunately"
Whoever plays the Judge might want to come equipped with a full-time therapist.
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He's quite acting permanently, unfortunately"
Whoever plays the Judge might want to come equipped with a..."
Definitely. Even reading that novel I had more than my fair share of bourbon. Sheesh!
i read Better To Rest by Dana Stabenow It is book 4 in the Liam Campbell series, which both my wife and I enjoy. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of A Newlywed’s Guide to Fortune and Murder by Dianne Freeman
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Secret Runners of New York
A 4 Star dystopian young adult adventure.
Recommended reading.
Check the review -
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Sandy how are 14 of your books going?
Killing Moon
by Jo NesbøIn this addition to the 'Harry Hole' series, the retired Norwegian police detective helps search for a serial killer who has a very bizarre technique.
Good book. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Egg
Andy Weir
4 stars.
Short story of 3 pages.
Meaning of life and existence.
review here -
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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