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I read Race, Politics, and Irish America: A Gothic History by Mary M Burke It is not a mystery/thriller, but a scholarly examination of how the Irish fit into American society. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Darshil wrote: "My Ready Player One series Reviews.Ready Player One
- 4 🌟Ready Player Two
- 3 🌟"Darshil, the links go only to the books, not to your reviews. Can you post again with the links?
Robert Bryndza's latest novel, Fear the Silence, is a standalone thriller that takes place on a remote Croation island in wild, stormy weather. English doctor Maggie is alone and terrified!
My review of Fear the Silence
A Bird in Winter by Louise Doughty is a superbly written, atmospheric novel about a middle aged female spy who has to suddenly disappear when her career is compromised. review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I’m so glad that Peter Grainger has decided to continue with DC Smith. The Truth
is the first since he retired. My five star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live: Ten Weeks in Birmingham That Changed America
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.38 rounded to 4 stars review of Burning Justice by Tee O'Fallon:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Romantic Suspense
Overall, this briskly paced novel was engaging and atmospheric with great characterization.
It isn't marketed as a thriller, but
Blood
by acclaimed Aussie Aboriginal author Tony Birch had me so nervous I couldn't stop reading. Little kids with a slack mother who keeps some seriously bad company makes for a scary read. Just terrific!
My review of Blood
I finished two books in the Craig Gillard series by Nick Louth:The Body Beneath the Willows
my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and The Body in the Stairwell
my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.43 rounded to 4 stars review of Wild As a Wolf
by Paige Tyler:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Paranormal Romantic Suspense / Urban Fantasy
Overall, this book is emotionally-charged, full of danger, and intense; with a terrific romance and nonstop action. The plot is twisty and the first sentence had me rapidly turning the pages. The author introduces some new types of supernatural villains in this one.
I read Framed in Fire by Iona Whishaw It is book 9 in the Lane Winslow series, but can be read as a standalone. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Lisa Regan has once again brought us a suspenseful mystery with an unexpected twist on the 'missing child' trope in book #18 of her Josie Quinn series.
My Child is Missingreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of Katherine Blessan’s interesting new novel 'T for Tolerance'. 'It is a troubling hour in the United Kingdom as the clouds of a dark zeitgeist roll over the face of sun. This dystopian YA novel is set in 2040, after section 44, new laws making it illegal to ‘express a thought that could be deemed offensive to another group’, have been enacted...'
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Black Panther: A Cultural Exploration
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
Non-Fiction
The cultural influences of Black Panther and trivia
Great exploration of the character
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Brewery Murders
is a well done police procedural. My four star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.24 rounded to 4 stars review of Shadow Dance
by Christine Feehan:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Paranormal Romantic Suspense / Urban Fantasy
Overall, this briskly paced novel was engaging and had great characterization. The significant amount of danger and action kept me fully engaged and made this a true page turner for me. It is a riveting story with protagonists that I liked and cheered on as their journey progressed and became ever more dangerous.
Here is my 4.41 rounded to 4 stars review of Harm’s Way
by John Gilstrap:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Political Thriller
Gilstrap has a way of writing thrillers that immediately grab your attention. He’s an excellent storyteller who combines a creative plot with gripping scenes and plenty of action and suspense. Overall, this briskly paced and explosive novel was tense, fast-paced, action-oriented, and scary to think about.
Here is my 3.77 rounded to 4 stars review of The Raging Storm
by Ann Cleeves:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Police Procedural
This was an atmospheric book with great characterization and a complex plot filled with secrets and tangled relationships. It is very character-driven and has a few slow spots.
Free Comic Book Day 2023: The Umbrella Academy/The Witcher
⭐⭐⭐ Stars
Free book
Graphic novel
Short story
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My only regret with All the Devils Are Here is that Louise Penny set the story in Paris instead of Canada. All the family are together, though, and all are in life-threatening danger.
My review of All the Devils Are Here
Two weeks ago I finished The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard
It took my breath away so it took some time to write my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I enjoyed Not Dark Yet
but don’t recommend with starting the series with this one. My four star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read Thin Ice by [author:Paige Shelton|1254643 It is book 1 in the series, set in a remote fictional Alaskan village.. Both my wife and I recommend this book and the series. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.43 rounded to 4 stars review of Long Past Midnight
by Jonathan Maberry:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Horror short stories and a poem
Overall, this was a great collection of stories and one that kept me feeling the characters’ anxiety. While some are full of exciting scenes and plenty of action, others are more thought provoking. The world-building and characterization are terrific.
Here is my 4.43 rounded to 4 stars review of The Serpent in Heaven
by Charlaine Harris:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mix of mix of urban fantasy, western, action adventure, and alternate history
Exceptional characters, intense fight scenes, and family drama made this an entertaining read.
I finished Gone Tonight by Sarah Pekkanen and quite enjoyed this gripping, tension laden thriller. 4 Stars My Review
Wow!!! What a crazy story!!! But I loved it anyway (5star read) and have already added another S.A. Cosby book to my to-read list. Cosby is a really good writer and storyteller. I hope this isn't the last we hear from Titus Crowne.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.59 rounded to 5 stars review of All the Dead Shall Weep
by Charlaine Harris:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Alternate History / Fantasy / Western
Exceptional characters, intense fight scenes, and family drama made this an entertaining read. This well-crafted story hooked me in the beginning and kept me turning the pages as I went on a rollercoaster ride through twists, drama, grief, and intrigue.
I read Wally Funk's Race for Space: The Extraordinary Story of a Female Aviation Pioneer I strongly recommend this book. It is not a mystery but the story of an amazing woman who was a trailblazer for women astronauts. My 5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Murder in Maastricht
Is a fun addition to the Master Mercurius series. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Fairy Tail, Vol. 01
Hiro Mashima
⭐⭐⭐ Stars
Manga
2006-07 book
Wanted to try for a long time.
Fantasy mages adventure fun
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of Dead Mountain by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Childhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished Hosting Andrew by John Lawrence
A bit of a medical thriller but with several suprises!
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished Murder In Maastricht by Graham Brack
Here is my five star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
One-Way Trip by Scott McEwen
When I started to read this book I felt like it is only 3.8 stars reading, but it was only the beginning...
The God of War is a fickle son of a bitch. Don't ever trust his ass.
This book knock me down on my knees. Fast paced masterpiece you can find everything in. There are political backstage, fight, commitment, friendship, love, family, and soldiers made from steel.
A pilot is captured by enemy forces and her friends decided to rescue her without permission from superiors, without authorized military support. The second part of the book is a bloody hell.
I think everyone should read at least few such books during her/his life because it can open your eyes on stuff you can't find in most books.
The only easy day was yesterday.
Imagine that you are a soldier and you can't be noticed by anyone, just secret mission. You are in your shelter and a group of teens come to your place laughing and smoking dope. You have to go ahead to the place of your task and what you do if no one can't see you? The only way is to kill the teens...
Fear accompanies only the possibility of death. Calm ushers its certainty.
Before the final action the protagonist calls his wife. Bla bla bla and a few moment later she ask him (without quote just my words): do you call because you can die in the action?
A few seconds later she told him how much she loves him and it was the time to say goodbye, and her words were so exceptional, so touching, that better read the book, I won't quote it.
Amazing book.
When I started to read this book I felt like it is only 3.8 stars reading, but it was only the beginning...
The God of War is a fickle son of a bitch. Don't ever trust his ass.
This book knock me down on my knees. Fast paced masterpiece you can find everything in. There are political backstage, fight, commitment, friendship, love, family, and soldiers made from steel.
A pilot is captured by enemy forces and her friends decided to rescue her without permission from superiors, without authorized military support. The second part of the book is a bloody hell.
I think everyone should read at least few such books during her/his life because it can open your eyes on stuff you can't find in most books.
The only easy day was yesterday.
Imagine that you are a soldier and you can't be noticed by anyone, just secret mission. You are in your shelter and a group of teens come to your place laughing and smoking dope. You have to go ahead to the place of your task and what you do if no one can't see you? The only way is to kill the teens...
Fear accompanies only the possibility of death. Calm ushers its certainty.
Before the final action the protagonist calls his wife. Bla bla bla and a few moment later she ask him (without quote just my words): do you call because you can die in the action?
A few seconds later she told him how much she loves him and it was the time to say goodbye, and her words were so exceptional, so touching, that better read the book, I won't quote it.
Amazing book.
I recently enjoyed the seventh adventure with Master Mercurius (now Doctor, thank you very much!) in the Netherlands, 17th century. This time, author Graham Brack has him investigating a 'locked-room' Murder In Maastricht where he is supposed to be engaged in a debate about witches. An impossible crime scene? Witches?
My review of Murder in Maastricht
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While some people can read a series out of order, I strongly suggest that you read this series in order because every installment reveals more about Matthew and his team. I especially liked the Author's Note on the last installment where Cleeves talks about how she created Matthew's character.