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⭐⭐⭐.5 for #3 in the Scottish Isle Mysteries series
Death at a Scottish Christmas by Lucy Connelly https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Valley by Chris Hammer is another excellent murder mystery in this series set in small rural Aussie townsreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Whisper
3 stars
Expected publication December 1, 2024
Read as a review copy
gripping psychological thriller
Drugs and the dark side of power
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...#
I read Robert B. Parker's Buzz Kill by Alison Gaylin It is book 12 in the Sunny Randall series, started by the late Robert B. Parker and now written by a series of successor authors, authorized by the Parker estate. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Mistress of Bhatia House is another enjoyable historical mystery in this series featuring a female solicitor working in Bombay in the 1920s. The author's portrayal of British colonial India and the social problems of the times feels very authentic.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Not my favorite by Louise Erdrich, but as I kept reading, I found myself liking it more and more. The Mighty Red
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The Note
is decent, but forgettable, entertainment. My 3.5 star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another good one from Catherine Ryan Hyde: Rolling Toward Clear Skies
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The skies of the Scottish Hebrides in Peter May's Lewis Trilogy mysteries are often as dark as the covers suggest, but the people's stories are fascinating. The Chessmen was the last, but a new fourth one just came out that I'm looking forward to. A trilogy+1?
My review of The Chessmen
Schroeder
Published October 15, 20244 stars
A dark exploration of human psyche from the POV of a Serial killer. Obsession redefined.
Please check my review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 3.39 rounded to 3 stars review of A New Lease on Death by Olivia Blacke:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Supernatural mystery
Unlikely crime-solving duo
Funny, Charming, and Entertaining
Here is my 3.12 rounded to 3 stars review of Murder in Highbury by Vanessa Kelly:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Regency period cozy mystery
Features Emma Woodhouse Knightly from Jane Austen's Emma .
Entertaining, amusing, enjoyable
Uneven pacing, dialogue didn't always feel true to the period
Origin of Violet: Violet's Tales Novella
3 stars
Published October 13, 2024
Read as a review copy.
Novella. Prequel. Female underage protagonist. Hours reading.
Abuse depicted.
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.2 rounded to 4 stars review of An Insignificant Case by Phillip Margolin:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Legal Thriller
Standalone novel
Entertaining, Good characterization, several plot twists
I liked The Plot but loved
The Sequel: The follow up to the New York Times Bestselling The Plot: 'Insanely readable.' Stephen King by Jean Hanff Korelitz ⭐⭐⭐⭐.6 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.43 rounded to 4 stars review of Frozen Lives by Jennifer Graeser Dornbush:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mystery
Suspenseful and engaging
Great characters
Family drama, friendship, romantic relationships, death, abduction
Charlie Harris and his Maine Coon return in File M for Murder
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I read Dark Fire by C.J. SansomIt is a historical fiction mystery, set in 1540 England. It is book 2 in the series, but can be read as a stand alone. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 3.95 rounded to 4 stars review of Hill Magick by Julia French:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Light Horror / Supernatural Suspense
Somewhat dark and suspenseful, good characterization and world-building
⭐⭐⭐⭐.2 for this multi-layered Aussie outback story
Out in Nowhere by Fleur McDonald https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Cellist
⭐⭐⭐
For first time readers the rating would be 4 stars and above.
For series readers like me this story is Similar to books in the series. Thriller.
Read as a fan of the series and the hero Gabriel Allon.
Series needs some unpredictability to rejuvenate.
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 3.91 rounded to 4 stars review of The Gardener's Plot by Deborah J. Benoit:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Cozy Mystery
Debut Novel
Entertaining, Good characterization, small-town atmosphere
I read Indemnity Only by Sara Paretsky It is a US PI mystery and book 1 in the series. I like the series and recommend it. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Alexander McCall Smith's wonderful little girl detective solves the second of her Very First Cases in Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill. Reliably entertaing with a good moral, as expected. Cute!
My review of Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill
I finished Ice Town by Will Dean
I rated it four stars: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A likable main character, a good plot and deliciously dark.
Out in the Cold by Steve Urszenyi is action packed and intense for those who enjoy high explosive espionage thrillers!review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished The Burning Time by David Mark
#12 in the Aector McAvoy series, this time with lots of background information about our hero: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished Past Redemption by David Mark
Very complicated, very dark, extremely good: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.09 rounded to 4 stars review of Mr. Nice Spy by Tiana Smith:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Romantic Suspense
Entertaining
The Silurian Bridge
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A perfect adventure.
engaging blend of adventure, mythology, and science fiction.
North Korea vs USA vs Timelines
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.22 rounded to 4 stars review of Santa's Secret by Fern Michaels:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Women's Fiction / Romance
Light, Funny, and Entertaining
Set around the end of the year
Lots of wonderful descriptions of Italy and Italian food
The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke is an excellent historical tale based on the trial of a woman accused of witchcraft in the 16th century in Scotland. Woven in to it is a contemporary mystery relating to a Book of Witching. Perfect for reading at Halloween!review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Strain
Guillermo del Toro
4 star vampire lore from the man who gave us Pan's Labyrinth and Shape of Water. The movies.
Solid start to a trilogy.
My review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Why have I waited so long to read this classic? The Big Sleep is the first in Raymond Chandler's iconic private eye series featuring Philip Marlowe. I can sure see why it would have raised some eyebrows back then.
My review of The Big Sleep
A slow burn that develops into one wild ride of a thriller!
A Very Bad Thing by J.T. Ellison ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.67 rounded to 5 stars review of Out in the Cold by Steve Urszenyi:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Political Thriller / Espionage Action Thriller
Book 2 in the Special Agent Alexandra Martel series
Plenty of action, a couple of surprises, intense, occasionally over-the-top, sizzling pace
Guide Me Home
is a five star ending to the Highway 59 trilogy. My review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Village by the Sea
4 stars
Female author. 1982 book. Feelgood story.
Based in India.
reminded me of the classical European stories.
My review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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