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A Grave for a Thief by Douglas Skelton, is another swashbuckling episode in this historical mystery seriesreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read The Detective Up Late by Adrian McKinty It is book 6 in the Sean Duffy series, set in N. Ireland during the Troubles. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 3.52 rounded to 4 stars review of Devils Island
by Midge Raymond and John Yunker:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mystery
Set in Marbury Island (fictional version of Maria Island) in Tasmania, Australia
Overall, this is an entertaining and informative mystery with a couple of surprising twists and turns. I loved the information about the island, its history, and the wildlife that is on it. There was a lot of tell versus show when it came to information about the characters. Some of the background information seemed unnecessary to the degree that was provided and this adversely affected the pacing.
Where has this author been all my life? (I feel as if I just crawled out from under a rock!)
Lone WolfMy Review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Spy Coast, by Tess Gerritsen, is a new ensemble piece about five spies who have tried to retire quietly to a small town but discover it's not that easy. The author was inspired by real life circumstances near her, which made it even more interesting to me.
My review of The Spy Coast
Anna O. by Matthew Blake is a psychological suspense featuring a woman who supposedly murdered two friends while sleepwalking. She has been in catatonic state for four years and now a forensic psychologist is taxed with attempting to awaken her so she can stand trial.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun by Sébastien Japrisothttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Under the Storm
was too slow and convoluted for my taste. My three star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.05 rounded to 4 stars review of The Clinic
by Cate Quinn:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Psychological thriller
Overall, this engrossing and unsettling thriller has great characterization and world-building and pulls on the heart strings.
Struggling young author Junie is accused of racial passing, known as Yellowface, by social media critics in R.F. Kuang's novel. Good story - glad I'm not a publisher!
My review of Yellowface
I read A Better Man by Louise Penny It is book 15 in the Armand Gamache series, set in Quebec, Canada. I have read the previous books in the series and suggest you do the same. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Behind on my views as I'm on holidays. My 200th book of 2023 meant I hit my challenge!
The New Mother by Nora MurphyMy review 4★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Fury
was great fun. Multiple twists that kept me off balance. My four star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for
Eleven Huskies: A Dr. Bannerman Vet Mystery by Philipp Schott, where veterinarian Peter Bannerman goes on a less than relaxing vacation in northern Canada.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I recently finished
The 5 Greatest Warriors by Matthew Reilly, the third in the ultimate fast-paced action adventure series where suspension of disbelief is a must.Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
For the past week, I have been getting "death threats" on my Goodreads blog! This is one of the "kinder" ones: Nancy Atkin 18 hours ago Block User FUCK OFF Alan! DO US ALL A FAVOR, TAKE A SUICIDE PILL AND DIE TODAY! WE AT GOODREADS ARE SICK OF YOUR SPAM OK?I don't know what you people are talking about! I DON'T do spam! Really, stop! There's enought pain, suffering and hate in the world. Just stop!
Here is my 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review of Lethal Vengeance
by Robert Bryndza:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Police Procedural
# 8 in the series
Gripping, Complex, Good characterization, Page-Turner
Kakistocracy
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
Fantasy magical superpowered individual story
Lovely universe. @netgalley ARC
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline
Very fast and enjoyable read: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini It is an emotional book. I rate it 4.5 stars rounded down. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.36 rounded to 4 stars review of Dead Letter Days
by Kelley Armstrong:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mystery
Novella
Set between the Rockton and Haven's Rock series
Well-written, entertaining
I've already read book one in the Haven's Rock series and book two is coming up soon when I realized there was a prequel.
Loving the series
Thriller -suspense, with a hint of romance between the main characters.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Liz wrote: "The Body on the Shore 
will work for fans of police procedurals. My three star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I loved Book #1 in this series.
Here is my 2.98 rounded to 3 stars review of January Fifteenth
by Rachel Swirsky:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Near future
Universal Basic Income
Switches points of view between four characters
Takes place in one day
Great premise, but didn't deliver everything I expected.
There wasn't a resolution / conclusion to the stories.
Thought-Provoking.
The Secret Hours by Mick Herron is an entertaining companion/prequel to his Slough House series. review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Last Devil to Die is the 4th by Richard Osman.
More emotional than its predecessors now that readers have formed an attachment to the geriatric Fab Four.
My review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Busy Body: A Witty Literary Mystery with a Stunning Twist by Kemper Donovan is a fun cosy mystery featuring a snarky ex-Presidential candidate and her ghostwriter.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Seven
by popular Aussie author Chris Hammer sees Ivan and Nell's homicide investigation uncover more deaths and disappearances in a town where wealthy landowners write their own rules. Great read and good as a standalone too.
My review of The Seven
Here is my 3.28 rounded to 3 stars review of Radiant Heat
by Sarah-Jane Collins:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Atmospheric Mystery
Lake Bend, Victoria, Australia
Annoying Main Character
Great World-building
Flashbacks adversely affected the pacing for me despite their importance to the story line. There was little to no warning of the time changes and this became disconcerting at times.
Overall, this engrossing, dark, intense, and unsettling thriller has good characterization, even with a main character that wasn’t extremely likeable, and great world-building while pulling on the heart strings.
Whew, First nonfiction of 2024 completed --
Guests of the Ayatollah: The First Battle in America's War With Militant Islam by Mark Bowden.
This is a comprehensive recounting of the 444-days takeover of the US Embassy in Iran in 1979-1981. It read easily, like a crime thriller.
My review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished The Excitements by C.J. Wray - a witty tale featuring two eccentric characters - two elderly sisters who are WWII Veterans forever in search of their next "excitement" aka adventure. 3.5 Stars My Review
The Devil's Advocate
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
Re-read
Tremendous legal thriller. Murder, courtroom drama, prejudice
My review here -
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Edge: How competition for resources is pushing the world, and its climate, to the brink – and what we can do about it
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
#non-fiction
#climatecrisis
Interesting take on #finite #resources #sustainability
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Knife Skills for Beginners: A Novel by Orlando Murrin is an entertaining cozy murder mystery in a cooking school written by a UK Masterchef winner. The characters could have been better developed and I was really disappointed that there weren't lots of yummy recipes!review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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