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message 1651: by PattyMacDotComma (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 1260 comments I'm glad I chose Michael Connelly's Bosch series as one to read each month this year. Angels Flight is the short funicular railway in L.A. that hauls people up and down a very steep hill. Two murder victims are discovered, spoiling Bosch's childhood memories of riding it with his mother.
Angels Flight (Harry Bosch, #6; Harry Bosch Universe, #8) by Michael Connelly My review of Angels Flight


message 1652: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2540 comments Here is my 4.07 rounded to 4 stars review of Deadly Fall by Elle James:

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

Romantic Suspense
Entertaining, Tense, Atmospheric
Good Characterization
6th and final? book in the Devil's Shroud series
1 steamy scene @ circa 50%

Deadly Fall by Elle James


message 1653: by Dee (new)

Dee | 1 comments 1940s noir mystery
Entertaining and easy to read

The Big Dirt Nap


message 1654: by BookishDramas (new)

BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments Allanon's Quest
Allanon's Quest (Paladins of Shannara, #1) by Terry Brooks
3 stars
Short story
Introduction to a world Shannara
Fantasy book

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


message 1655: by Jean (new)


message 1656: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2540 comments Here is my 3.19 rounded to 3 stars review of Troubled Waters by Carly Fall:

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

Paranormal Military Romantic Suspense
Book 1 on the Supernatural Renegades series
Lacked Suspense
Slow pacing
Some action late in the book
Lack of depth on supernatural power
Good setting and characterization
Enjoyable as a romance


message 1657: by BookishDramas (new)

BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments Book of Evil (Comixology Originals) #1
Book of Evil (Comixology Originals) #1 by Scott Snyder
3 stars
Graphic novel
dystopian future
short story

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


message 1658: by Tammie P ℓօรƭเɳαɓօօҡ (last edited May 05, 2024 06:43PM) (new)

Tammie P ℓօรƭเɳαɓօօҡ (reading_and_breathing) | 505 comments Sneak Peek for Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi
4 stars
African mythology
Historical fiction
Sneak peek

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


message 1659: by BookishDramas (new)

BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments The Megalodon: A Deep Sea Thriller
The Megalodon A Deep Sea Thriller by Max Walder
3 stars
short story featuring one of the largest and most ferocious marine predator of all time

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


message 1660: by Sandra (new)

Sandra Hoover (sandrahoover) | 205 comments Here's My Review of The Hunter's Daughter by Nicola Solvinic. 5 Stars THE HUNTER'S DAUGHTER is a raw, gritty, all-consuming psychological thriller that is masterfully rendered - a unique jewel in the genre. It stretches boundaries with a well-crafted blend of thriller and mythology and really drives home the ramifications of trauma in early life. A Must Read in my humble opinion.
The Hunter's Daughter by Nicola Solvinic


message 1661: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments The Phoenix Crown The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn combines mystery and historical fiction. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1662: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments I didn’t adore The Nature of Disappearing The Nature of Disappearing by Kimi Cunningham Grant the way I did Grant’s prior two books. But it was still a solid four stars. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1663: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2540 comments Here is my 4.25 rounded to 4 stars review of Rules Of Prey by John Sandford:

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

Mystery / Crime Thriller
First book in the Lucas Davenport Prey series
Unsettling, action-packed, compelling characters



Rules Of Prey (Lucas Davenport, #1) by John Sandford


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message 1666: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 1630 comments No Trace by Michael Trant No Trace by Michael Trant is a suspenseful follow up to Wild Dogs, both set in the Australian outback

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


message 1668: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2540 comments Here is my 3.28 rounded to 3 stars review of The Novelist from Berlin by V.S. Alexander:

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

Historical Fiction
Slow Pacing
I had a hard time engaging with it.
Based loosely on the list of German novelist Irmgard Keun
Seems well-researched

The Novelist from Berlin by V.S. Alexander


message 1670: by Carolyn (last edited May 08, 2024 05:46PM) (new)

Carolyn | 1630 comments For those reading Michael Robotham's terrific Cyrus Haven series,
Storm Child (Cyrus Haven, #4) by Michael Robotham Storm Child will reveal more of Evie's backstory of how she came to the UK.

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


message 1671: by Sandra (new)

Sandra Hoover (sandrahoover) | 205 comments Here's My Review of The Five Year Lie by Sarina Bowen. I enjoyed this author's first venture into the romance suspense genre. 4 Stars
The Five Year Lie by Sarina Bowen

Dead men don't sent text...
Through concise, alternating chapters of past and present, a chilling story of deceit, secrets, and family drama emerges in THE FIVE YEAR LIE.


message 1672: by Thomas (new)

Thomas (tom471) | 1355 comments I read Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate It is a historical fiction mystery with 2 timelines, 1905 and 1990. My 3.5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1673: by Jean (new)

Jean | 2389 comments Debut novel. Looks like a sequel's in the works for next year!
How to Solve Your Own Murder
How to Solve Your Own Murder (Castle Knoll Files, #1) by Kristen Perrin
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1675: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments City in Ruins City in Ruins (Danny Ryan, #3) by Don Winslow shows how a good thriller should be. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1677: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 1630 comments Absolution (Anderson & Costello #1) by Caro Ramsay Absolution by Caro Ramsay is a gripping start to this crime series set in Glasgow

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


message 1678: by PattyMacDotComma (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 1260 comments Caroline Kepnes woke up The Bad Friend with a satisfying (to me) surprise in her short story from the #NeverTell collection.
The Bad Friend by Caroline Kepnes My review of The Bad Friend


message 1679: by BookishDramas (new)

BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments Jungle Girl Volume 2
Jungle Girl Volume 2 by Doug Murray
4 stars
Graphic novel
Sci-fi Fantasy story
Part of the series
Pulp

Great adventure

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


message 1681: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments Trust Her Trust Her by Flynn Berry is the follow up to The Northern Spy and if anything, it’s even better. My 4.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1682: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2540 comments Here is my 4.41 rounded to 4 stars review of Drown Her Sorrows by Melinda Leigh:

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

Police Procedural / Romantic Suspense
Third book in the Bree Taggert series
Good characterization, strong female main character
Plenty of tension and suspense, light on the romance side
Surprise ending

Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh


Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while) (sandyj21) | 5105 comments A touching, heartwarming and humorous read - One Long Weekend by Shari Low One Long Weekend by Shari Low ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1685: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2540 comments Here is my 3.98 rounded to 4 stars review of She Serves the Realm by Lee Swanson:

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

Historical Fiction
Well-rounded and heartfelt tale with a compelling storyline.
Set in England during the reign of Edward II in Aug 1311 - Mid-1312.
Excellent World-building and Good characterization
Excellent Historical Notes section

She Serves the Realm (No Man is Her Master Book 4) by Lee Swanson


message 1687: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments Murder in Chianti Murder in Chianti (Armstrong and Oscar Cozy Mystery #2) by T.A. Williams is a light, entertaining cozy mystery. My 3.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1689: by Damo (new)


Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while) (sandyj21) | 5105 comments If you only read one thriller this year, make it JD Barker's Behind a Closed Door. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ doesn't do it justice! Behind a Closed Door by J.D. Barker Behind a Closed Door by J.D. Barker https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1691: by BookishDramas (new)

BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments Symbiosis - Episode One: Poiesis
Symbiosis - Episode One Poiesis by Valentina Kay
3.5 stars for me
BookSirens
ARC
Hard science fiction combined with Resident Evil vibes in space.
Short story. Starts a series.
Great action and fabulous pace.

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


message 1692: by PamG (last edited May 16, 2024 01:19PM) (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2540 comments Here is my 3.48 rounded to 3 stars review of Murder in the White House by Margaret Truman.

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

Murder Mystery
Entertaining and enjoyable.

Murder in the White House (Capital Crimes #1) by Margaret Truman


message 1693: by BookishDramas (new)

BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments Atoll X
Atoll X (The Grant Coleman Adventures #6) by Russell James
3 stars
Sci-fi Creature-feature
Short story
Fast paced creature action with gory details. Lovely description of the area.

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


message 1694: by BookishDramas (new)

BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments The Takedown
The Takedown by Evie Hunter
3 stars and above.
Thriller. Female author. Netgalley. ARC.
Nice racy story.

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


message 1695: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments Pitch Dark Pitch Dark (Mike Bowditch, #15) by Paul Doiron is a highly suspenseful thriller that takes place in the Maine Woods. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1697: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments Five stars for Close to Death Close to Death (Hawthorne & Horowitz, #5) by Anthony Horowitz . My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1698: by PattyMacDotComma (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 1260 comments I'm glad that Stephen King ventured out of horror into old-school mystery territory with Retired Detective Bill Hodges, a likeable guy who finds new purpose in catching the villainous Mr. Mercedes.
Mr. Mercedes (Bill Hodges Trilogy, #1) by Stephen King My review of Mr Mercedes


message 1699: by Jean (new)

Jean | 2389 comments Loved this historical fiction/mystery set in 18th Century Maine
The Frozen River The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1700: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments The Wrong One The Wrong One is a decent entertainment for an afternoon. My three star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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