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[PamG]

Here is my 4.45 rounded to 4 stars review of The Guardian Initiative by Liane Zane:

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

Espionage / Military Intelligence / hint of supernatural to come
Final book in The Unsanctioned Guardians prequel trilogy

[Mary Beth]

Finished This Book Will Bury Me

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

[Suz]

Think Twice by Harlan Coben

My review 5⭐

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

[PattyMacDotComma]

The Black Loch was an excellent surprise addition to the original three books of Peter May's Lewis Trilogy. Rugged Isle of Lewis setting, dark mysteries, more secrets revealed from the past - love it!
My review of The Black Loch

[Jannelies (living between hope and fear)]

I finished DMV by Bentley Little


Although it is officially labelled 'Horror' it is as much interesting for thriller fans: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[BookishDramas]

Blowback

4 stars
Published September 29, 2024
Read as an ARC
A solid, action-packed thriller that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Can be read as a standalone.

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

[Liz]

Kills Well with Others is a fast paced, entertaining thriller. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Suz]

Fallen
My review 5 stars:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Calling Birds
My review 4 stars:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Gold Rings
My review 3 stars:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Geese A Laying
My review 3 stars:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[BookishDramas]

Dark Bloom

3.5 stars for me. Female author.
Terrific debut novel. Zombie apocalypse. Romance.

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

[Liz]

Not sure if I would have liked The Dark Edge of Night better if I had read it. But the audio only gets 2.5 stars from me. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 3.49 rounded to 3 stars review of Beyond Mountain Park: An Odyssey of Love by Kathy McWhirter

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

Historical Fiction / Historical Romance
Mainly set in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Descriptive
Depicts several historical events of the time between 1916 and 1931.
More telling than showing at times.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.43 rounded to 4 stars review of The Big Empty by Robert Crais:

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

Private detective Elvis Cole with help from silent partner Joe Pike
Elvis Cole Series Bk 20; Joe Pike Series Bk 9
Death, danger, and suspense take center stage. This twisty thriller is a full of gripping scenes embedded in a well-crafted and riveting plot that hooked me from the very beginning.

[D.B.]

Any Julie Clark fans out there? Here's one you won't want to miss.
My Review of The Ghostwriter:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[BookishDramas]

Innocence by Dean Koontz

3.5 stars for me.
Deeply atmospheric and suspenseful novel from the master.

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

[Suz]

The Call of the Wild by Jack London

My review 4 stars:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

French Hens by Stuart MacBride

My review 3 stars:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This Kingdom of Dust by David Dyer

My review 5 stars:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sean, Moderator]

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[Sean, Moderator]

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[BookishDramas]

In Too Deep

3 Stars
Reacher
Andrew has done a fair bit of improvement in the last couple of novels but somehow I feel that the soul is missing.

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

[BookishDramas]

Once Bitten, Twice Dead

3 Stars
contemporary, fantasy, paranormal, romance, paranormal-romance, zombies
gripping mix of urban fantasy and paranormal romance

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

[Liz]

Where They Last Saw Her was a strong mystery with a political statement. My 4.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Thomas]

I read There's No Turning Back by Alba de Céspedes My 3 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Also Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine I recommend it. My 4.5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 3.32 rounded to 3 stars review of What Doesn't Kill You by Iris Johansen:

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

Thriller
Book 2 in the Catherine Ling series
I had trouble staying engaged with this one despite the danger, suspense, and action. It was slow at times and somewhat repetitive. Despite this, I did enjoy it and wanted to know what would happen next.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.84 rounded to 5 stars review of Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb:

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

Futuristic Police Procedural
60th book in the Eve Dallas In Death series
Overall, this novel was an emotional and twisty tale with great characterization that kept me engaged throughout the story.
I enjoyed getting to know more about Summerset's background in this novel. As always, strong characters, excellent pacing, and delightful relationships are a constant in this series.

[Sean, Moderator]

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[Sean, Moderator]

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[PamG]

Here is my 4.48 rounded to 4 stars review of Dark Hope by Christine Feehan:

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

Paranormal Romantic Suspense / Supernature Suspense
Latest book in the Dark series
Overall, it was suspenseful, full of danger, and action-packed. The subplots tied together well, the main characters were strong and the ending was satisfactory, but also set up possibilities for future books. The author does a great job of characterization, world-building and building atmosphere.

[Thomas]

I read Dream Town by Lee Goldberg Both my wife and I enjoy this series. My 4 star review. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

I have finished my 2024 year in review on Goodreads. Here is the link:

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[PamG]

Here is my 4.7 rounded to 5 stars review of A Killer's Code by Isabella Maldonado:
Read in Dec. but needed to wait until 2025 to post.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

FBI Thriller
Book 3 in the Daniela Vega series
Featuring an FBI codebreaker following a killer's cryptic clues across the country.
Twists, tension, suspense & violence.
Solid plot. Good characterization. Excellent world-building.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.63 rounded to 5 stars review of Track Her Down by Melinda Leigh:
Read in Dec., but needed to wait until 2025 to post.

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

Police Procedural
The next book in the Bree Taggert series
Deception, exotic animals, police investigation, and a little romance
The plot has twists and turns. The world-building is well-done and the characterization is excellent.

[Liz]

The Unlucky Ones worked really well for me until the last 10%. My 3.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Liz]

I love the DC Smith series and The Late Lord Thorpe did not disappoint. My five star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 3.8 rounded to 4 stars review of The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha:
Read in Dec., but needed to wait until 2025 to post.

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

"Locked Room" (Private Island off the coast of Scotland)
Mysteries, and Family Drama
Significant Inheritance at stake
It was a fascinating and twisty look at family dynamics and secrets between members of a wealthy but dysfunctional family.

[Thomas]

I read Shipwrecked Souls: An Inspector Green Mystery by Barbara Fradkin
It is set in Ottawa, Canada, and the 12th book in the series.
My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 4.0 review of Edge of the Moon by Rebecca York:

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

Paranormal Romantic Suspense
Combines Police Procedural, Fantasy, and Romance
Set in and around Rockville, Maryland
A demon, a black arts purveyor, a werewolf, and much more......

[PamG]

Here is my 4.18 rounded to 4 stars review of Chain Reaction by James Byrne:

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

Thriller / Terrorist Attack
Book 3 in the Dez Limerick series
Twisty, fast-paced, and engrossing
Interesting concept of a "gatekeeper"
Protagonist that tends to avoid guns

[PamG]

Here is my 4.23 rounded to 4 stars review of Shattering Dawn by Jayne Ann Krentz:

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

Urban Fantasy / Paranormal Romantic Suspense,
Private Investigation with a paranormal twist and romance
This story captivated me in the first chapter and gained momentum as the twists and turns unfolded. It’s also well-plotted with characters that had flaws, but who worked to overcome them. There are some surprising moments in the plot that added to enjoyment and the world-building is well-done. Full of action, investigation, paranormal experiences, and more, this book was hard to put down.

[BookishDramas]

Hidden Crimes

4 stars
gripping 11th installment in the DCI Sophie Allen series, blending suspense, mystery, and complex characters.

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

[PamG]

Here is my 2.88 rounded to 3 stars review of A Rage to Conquer: Twelve Battles That Changed the Course of Western History

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

History
12 Battles that changed the course of Western history
Well-researched, Verbose, History didn't come to life, A lot of the author's views

[Woman Reading]

I finally started Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries last summer, which was long overdue. This is a gem of a series! In #2, Murderbot investigates its past.

Artificial Condition

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

[Suz]

The Midnight Line by Lee Child

My review ⭐⭐⭐.5
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty

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

[Sean, Moderator]

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

[PamG]

Here is my 3.38 rounded to 3 stars review of Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars:

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

Debut Novel
Cozy Mystery
Well-plotted, Suspenseful, Heart-wrenching at times
The pacing was off at times and there was some repetition.
The author managed to give great insight into Misty’s and Joe’s thoughts, behaviors, and actions towards others as well as the challenges and difficulties they faced from others.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Ah, Harry! Not a cold case this time, but a complex current one for Bosch. In The Overlook, by veteran best-selling author Michael Connelly, what looks like a 'standard' murder, turns out to have deadly, and potentially very widespread, ramifications.
My review of The Overlook

[Thomas]

I read Paris Undercover: A Wartime Story of Courage, Friendship, and Betrayal by Matthew Goodman It is a biography of two women who did extraordinary things in WWII. I recommend it. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Liz]

Murder in Florence is an enjoyable cozy mystery, complete with a lab. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Faith]

My review of Against the Grain by Peter Lovesey

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

[Sean, Moderator]

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

[PamG]

Here is my 4.06 rounded to 4 star review of Dead Money by Jakob Kerr:

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

Twisty and twisted crime thriller
Technology start-up world and a look at venture capitalists
Fascinating and engrossing
Murder mystery and investigation
Full of secrets
The ending was a wake-up call that makes you wonder what’s next. Will this become a series? It has the potential.

[Liz]

Dark Crimes is just an ok police procedural. My three star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...