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in non-mystery reading, I've finished Study for Obedience a sort of non-plot driven novel that was good but overly boggy readingwise. Now reading Prophet Song by Paul Lynch, a novel in which Ireland finds itself becoming a totalitarian state. So far it's really good.
I read Cold Wind by Paige Shelton I recommend this book to cozy fans. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Night House
by Jo NesbøMystery writer Jo Nesbo dips a toe into the horror genre here, and the creepy crawly story is appropriate for YA and adult readers.
Fun book, good for the Halloween season. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Aibee Brews wrote: "I have always loved medical thrillers and I just finished reading Robin Cook's Vector. If you think about it, the events happening in her books are not too far from becoming a constan..."I remember seeing Robin Cook's book Coma, turned into a film by him with Michael Crichton. It seemed awfully scary way back then (1978), and much as I enjoy medical stories, I think his thrillers might be too much for me! I see from his bio that he is considered the creator of the medical thriller. As he says, we will all be patients sometime!
I've enjoyed several of Amazon's Original Stories, this one in particular. The Scenic Route is by Christina Baker Kline. A woman tells us why she took to the road in a small van, because staying put was destroying her. Good short read.
My review of The Scenic Route If you're a NetGalley reviewer, the story will be archived on Sept 15.
The Sebastian St. Cyr historical mystery series is a favourite. In #10, author C.S. Harris asks, Who Buries the Dead? (And who steals their heads?!) Great atmosphere, stories, and characters.
My review of Who Buries the Dead?
Forsaken Country was a fabulous mix of action and character development.
. My five star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Lane
was a big change from Peter Grainger’s other series. My four star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished the first Travis McGee novel
The Deep Blue Good-By by John D. MacDonald
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and I started reading
Triple by Ken Follett
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Just started The Man Burned By Winter by Pete Zachariah! The prologue is scary because you are in the mind of the killer, but the main characters seem interesting and I want to see if they work well together and the plot is goos🥸
The Golden Gate by Amy ChuaIn 1944, the murder of a presidential hopeful in San Francisco launches an investigation that focuses on three beautiful girls.
Good ambiance of SF of the time, with the racism, bigotry, Japanese internment, WWII fears, and more. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Magic Slays by Ilona AndrewsIt was better than I had remembered.
My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward I rate it 3.5 stars rounded up.. It is a reimagining of a slave's life in pre-Civil War US. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished Unhinged by Thomas Enger and Jorn Lier horst
My first book by these authors, but not the last!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mrs Pargeter's Patio
by Simon BrettIn this cozy mystery, widowed Mrs. Pargeter - and the 'crooks gone straight' in her husband's little black book - investigate a murder and a missing person.
Fun story. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3/5 stars
A young man's journey to manhood.
Please read my review linked below:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Randy wrote: "About half way through Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and as with so many horror novels, it's turned into something of a mystery. If you like the supernatur..."Love this author!
Kirsten wrote: "Randy wrote: "About half way through Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and as with so many horror novels, it's turned into something of a mystery. If you like ..."I loved all the information about Mexican horror films.
Yesterday I finished Gwendy's Magic Feather. Today I started the last book in this series, Gwendy's Final Task.
The River We Remember
is just wonderful and one of my favorites of 2023. My review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4/5 stars
A collection of short stories from 15 authors that include Tananarive Due, Elizabeth Hand, Margaret Atwood, and Joyce Carol Oates.
Please read my review, linked below:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A Furry Little Christmas
consists of two mediocre stories. My three star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I recently finished
Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox the 3rd book of the Crimson Lake series My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished Dark Night
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
On to
Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself
For those that like re-tellings, Fair Rosaline
becomes a mystery as to how things will end differently for Romeo and Juliet. My four star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Boys from Biloxi
by John GrishamIn mid-20th century Biloxi, Mississippi, vice in the form of drinking, gambling, and prostitution is rampant, and a right-minded attorney is determined to wipe it out.
Good book. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I won The Longmire Defense[ in a GR giveaway. I enjoyed it and recommend it.My 4.5 star review, rounded down. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I recently finished
Dexter By Design by Jeff Lindsay the 4th in the series and must say, I was quite underwhelmed. It feels a far cry from the first couple of books which I thought were very good. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Magic Rises by Ilona AndrewsOne of the better installments in this fantastic series.
My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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I read the first book in the series earlier this year and really enjoyed it. But there doesn't appear to be any more Petric books in the future, as Fesperman has moved on to writing mostly stand alone novels.