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Valerie Book Valkyrie This thriller, by Erik Larson, is an actual historic account! Four Stars:

Thunderstruck by Erik Larson

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


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Carolyn | 1630 comments The Deepest Kill (Locard Institute #3) by Lisa Black The Deepest Kill by Lisa Black is the third in her series featuring a forensic institute, this time hired to investigate an 'accidental' drowning.

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


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BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments Hitopadesa
Hitopadesa by S Narayana

4 stars
Traditional moral tales from ancient India. 8th century
Great translation from the originally Sanskrit langage.

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


Valerie Book Valkyrie Compelled by a dangerous obsession, the protagonist in this true account will keep you turning pages. 4 Stars.
The Art Thief A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel

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


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Christine    | 130 comments Finished Rising Tiger by Brad Thor | audiobook read by Armand Schultz | Review

Scot Harvath series #21 is set in India with a looming China threat.

Rising Tiger (Scot Harvath #21) by Brad Thor


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BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments Arcadian Genesis
Arcadian Genesis (Alex Hunter, #0.5) by Greig Beck

3 stars
Sort story. Prequel to series. Sci-fi thriller
Alien artefact. Super-soldier

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


message 1359: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments The Handler The Handler (Maddie Castle #1) by L.T. Ryan is a solid police procedural with a dog. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Liz | 1127 comments Another five star read from Brian Panowich. Nothing But the Bones Nothing But the Bones by Brian Panowich is southern noir at its finest. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Amelia  (loves_reading) Never Lie by Freida McFadden
This is an amazing book. Do read it if you like books with major twists. I loved this book.


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Thomas (tom471) | 1355 comments I read Death of a Master Chef: A Brittany Mystery by Jean-Luc Bannalec
It is a cerebral police procedural with vivid descriptions of delicious food and breathtaking scenery. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1365: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments Read The Last Word The Last Word by Elly Griffiths for the characters, not the convoluted plot. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Suz | 468 comments I think this is one of those hidden gems.

All the Words We Know by Bruce Nash All the Words We Know by Bruce Nash

My review 4⭐

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


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Carolyn | 1630 comments Zenith Man Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom by McCracken Poston Jr. Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom by McCracken Poston Jr., is a true-life courtroom drama entertainingly written by the lawyer who defended his neurodiverse client accused of murdering the wife no one knew he had.

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


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BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments Canary (Comixology Originals) #1
Canary (Comixology Originals) #1 by Scott Snyder

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
Blockbuster dark new original series
surprised me
woods are lovely dark and deep and Snyder's story culls the sleep

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


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Liz | 1127 comments Add me to the underwhelmed camp for First Lie Wins First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston . My three star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments The Noh Mask Murder
The Noh Mask Murder by Akimitsu Takagi
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
#japanesenovel #translation
#lockedroommystery
Fantastic mystery


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


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PattyMacDotComma | 1260 comments In The Last Coyote by Michael Connelly, LA Detective Harry Bosch is up against it following the 1994 record-breaking earthquake that wrecked his house. Mind you, that's the least of his problems.

The Last Coyote (Harry Bosch, #4) by Michael Connelly My review of The Last Coyote


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BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments This Green Hell
This Green Hell (Alex Hunter, #3) by Greig Beck
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
3rd book in series
Sci-fi thriller
Andromeda Strain meets Vampirella
#vampire #action #supersoldier

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


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PamG (lynguy1) | 2540 comments Here is my 3.79 rounded to 4 stars review of Stormbreaker Stormbreaker (Alex Rider, #1) by Anthony Horowitz by Anthony Horowitz:

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

Teen Spy Novel (14 year old main character)
Entertaining


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BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments The Silent Patient
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
#Psychological #thriller #compelling story
My first book from the author

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


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PamG (lynguy1) | 2540 comments Here is my 4.07 rounded to 4 stars review of The Poisons We Drink The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste by Bethany Baptiste:

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

Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Overall, this was an entertaining story with compelling characters, excellent world-building, and some unique differences in the magic system. It's a little slow in places and has lots of trigger warnings listed at the front of the book.


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Val Wheeler (wheelerdealer) | 113 comments Just finished A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci A Calamity of souls by David BaldacciDavid Baldacci -
Wow, loved this very though provoking legal thriller - Here's my 5* review

https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit...
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.


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Thomas (tom471) | 1355 comments I read Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly It is a legal thriller in the Lincoln Lawyer series. I rated it 3.5 stars rounded down. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while) (sandyj21) | 5105 comments Just finished a reread of a book from my 2016 NetGalley shelf. It was just as enjoyable second time around. All That is Lost Between Us by Sara Foster All That is Lost Between Us by Sara Foster ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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PamG (lynguy1) | 2540 comments Here is my 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review of Three-Inch Teeth Three-Inch Teeth (Joe Pickett #24) by C.J. Box by C.J. Box:

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

Crime Thriller
Wyoming Game Warden
Action-packed
Compelling characters
24th book in the series


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Sandra Hoover (sandrahoover) | 205 comments I finished Nothing But the Bones by Brian Panowich and it's another 5 Star Read by this master of Southern Noir! My Review.
Nothing But the Bones by Brian Panowich

Author Brian Panowich has crafted another stunningly powerful tale in the award-winning Bull Mountain series.


message 1383: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments Bad for Good Bad for Good by Graham Bartlett is a well done but dark police procedural. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while) (sandyj21) | 5105 comments A lovely multi-generational tale infected with Irish wit and warmth. The Sunrise Swimming Society by Rosie Hannigan The Sunrise Swimming Society by Rosie Hannigan ⭐⭐⭐⭐https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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PattyMacDotComma | 1260 comments Catherine Ryan Hyde is an automatic go-to author for many readers, but I wonder what they will make of A Different Kind of Gone. I think it's one that book clubs wll enjoy discussing.
A Different Kind of Gone by Catherine Ryan Hyde My review of A Different Kind of Gone


message 1388: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments The Murderer in Ruins The Murderer in Ruins (Inspector Frank Stave, #1) by Cay Rademacher was an atmospheric, well done historical police procedural. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments Murder at the College
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
#netgalley #ARC
#murdermystery


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


Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while) (sandyj21) | 5105 comments A heartwarming story of family, love and loyalty. Sisterhood by Cathy Kelly Sisterhood by Cathy Kelly ⭐⭐⭐⭐.2 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1393: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2540 comments Here is my 4.61 rounded to 5 stars review of Three Kinds of Lucky Three Kinds of Lucky (The Shadow Age #1) by Kim Harrison by Kim Harrison:

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

Urban Fantasy
Content Warning: animal death
Overall, this was an entertaining story with compelling characters, excellent world-building, gripping scenes, and a magic system that is unique. The stunning plot has twists and turns as the story builds momentum. There is plenty of action, conflict, and suspense as well as a few surprises along the way. Wait until you read the incredible conclusion!


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Liz | 1127 comments Five big stars for Your House Will Pay Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha . One of my favs of the year so far. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Liz | 1127 comments Darling Girls Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth is a character rich thriller. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1398: by PattyMacDotComma (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 1260 comments I enjoyed Detective Zoe Mayer's latest murder investigation with her service dog, Harry, aka The Good Dog. I'm sure he is one of Simon Rowell's most popular characters. What's not to love?
The Good Dog (Detective Zoe Mayer #3) by Simon Rowell My review of The Good Dog


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message 1400: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments Five stars for A Game of Lies A Game of Lies (DC Morgan, #2) by Clare Mackintosh which mixes humor into a well done police procedural. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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