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Jannelies (living between hope and fear) | 337 comments I finished I Remember You by Theo Baxter
I Remember You by Theo Baxter

Very predictable but I enjoyed parts of it: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Jannelies (living between hope and fear) | 337 comments A DNF: The Last Session by Julia Bartz
The Last Session by Julia Bartz

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

If you have no problem with a lot of violence, abuse and alcohol, and above all a very strange story, then please ignore my review 🤐.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 4 star review of The Unlucky Ones by Hannah Morrissey:

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

Crime Novel
Police Procedural
Dark, gritty, suspenseful, and disturbing at times.
Good characterization
Dual points of view
The Unlucky Ones (Black Harbor, #4) by Hannah Morrissey


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Jean | 2389 comments There's nothing like a cozy mystery to escape reality for a while :)
Finished Claws for Celebration Claws for Celebration (Cat Lady Mysteries #3) by Linda Reilly
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PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 4.09 rounded to 4 stars review of The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen:

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

Mystery / Crime Novel
Former spies, acting police chief
2nd book in The Martini Club crime series
Great atmosphere and characterization
Told from several points of view
Historical aspect comes into play later in the book and adds another level of complexity and interest
Entertaining and suspenseful
The Summer Guests (The Martini Club, #2) by Tess Gerritsen


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BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments The Enemy Within
The Enemy Within (James Ryker #13) by Rob Sinclair
4 stars
NetGalley review copy
high-stakes thriller

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


message 2657: by Thomas (new)

Thomas (tom471) | 1353 comments I read The Mystery of the Crooked Man by Tom Spencer It is a cozy mystery set in London, England. My 3.5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2660: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments The Two Deaths of Ruth Lyle The Two Deaths of Ruth Lyle (Detective Jan Talantire #1) by Nick Louth was a good start to a new series. My 3.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 4.25 rounded to 4 stars review of Gothictown by Emily Carpenter:

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

Southern gothic horror / mystery
Chilling prologue
Flawed, disturbing, and eccentric characters, alarming events, a somewhat isolated location, and a bit of the paranormal
There’s a focus on both its history and the current situation of the town.
Dark, disturbing, compelling, and thought-provoking
Gothictown by Emily Carpenter


message 2662: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments Hang On St. Christopher Hang on St. Christopher (Detective Sean Duffy, #8) by Adrian McKinty is a wonderful addition to the series but doesn’t t work as a standalone. My five star review:
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Thomas (tom471) | 1353 comments I read Tough Luck by Sandra Dallas It is a western/ historical fiction, set in 1863 US during the US Civil War. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2664: by Jean (new)

Jean | 2389 comments What can I say? Another cozy cat murder mystery!
Claws of Action Claws of Action (A Cat Lady Mystery #4) by Linda Reilly
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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BookishDramas (sanjibkd) | 1285 comments Fragments of the Past: She Took Her Secrets to the Grave
Fragments of the Past (Shards of Glass #2 ) by Dorothy Alter
4 stars
my second reading of this book. Had read it earlier last year as an ARC.
intense and emotional ride. family secrets and unresolved tragedies

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


message 2669: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments The Cyclist The Cyclist (DS Cross #2) by Tim Sullivan is a good choice for fans of police procedurals. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Carolyn | 1629 comments This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead takes the reader into the intriguing world of online true crime armchair detectives.

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


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Liz | 1127 comments The Dark Maestro The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb didn’t work for me as well as Slocum’s prior two books. My three star review:
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PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 4.02 rounded to 4 stars review of Written in Stone: A Scottish Bookshop Mystery by Paige Shelton:

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

Cozy Mystery
Book 10 in the Scottish Bookshop series
Set in Edinburgh, Scotland
Engaging, Fast read
Historical tie-in with the Picts
Written in Stone A Scottish Bookshop Mystery by Paige Shelton


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Jean | 2389 comments 3 stars for To Helvetica and Back To Helvetica and Back (Dangerous Type Mystery, #1) by Paige Shelton
Published in 2016. A fast, cozy read. Seems like a pleasant series.

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


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Carolyn | 1629 comments Murder at Gulls Nest (Nora Breen Investigates #1) by Jess Kidd Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd is a delightful murder mystery featuring an ex Irish nun searching for her missing friend in a run down seaside town, infused with Jess Kidd's gentle humour.

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


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D.B. Woodling | 233 comments I just finished reading Nightshade Nightshade by Michael Connelly
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...



message 2680: by Thomas (last edited Apr 04, 2025 11:37AM) (new)

Thomas (tom471) | 1353 comments I read Eminent Jews: Bernstein, Brooks, Friedan, Mailer by David Denby It is 4 short biographies of Bernstein, Brooks, Friedan and Mailer. I recommend to fans of any of the 4. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2681: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments I’m loving the DS Cross series, especially The Patient The Patient (DS Cross Mysteries, #3) by Tim Sullivan . My 4.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Liz | 1127 comments The Three Lives of Cate Kay The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan is billed as a mystery/thriller, but it’s nothing more than a romance. My 2.5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Sandra Hoover (sandrahoover) | 204 comments I finished Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts and loved this heartfelt, emotional story with relatable characters, vivid small-town setting and the perfect blend of suspense & romance! 4.5 Stars My Review
Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts


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PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 4.41 rounded to 4 stars review of Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping On a Dead Man by Jesse Q. Sutanto:

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

Cozy mystery
2nd book in the Very Wong series
Entertaining, engaging, heartwarming, and funny, but with a dark and serious undertone
Found family


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message 2689: by Jean (new)

Jean | 2389 comments Happy to read my first Deborah Crombie book - finally! Too many names to keep track of, but I enjoyed meeting Superintendent Duncan Kincaid.

A Share in Death A Share in Death (Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James, #1) by Deborah Crombie

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


message 2690: by Thomas (new)

Thomas (tom471) | 1353 comments I read Revelation by C.J. Sansom
It is a historical fiction mystery set in 1543 London, England. It is book 4 in an excellent series. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2691: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments The Dark Edge The Dark Edge (Detective Jan Talantire Book 3) by Nick Louth was a well done police procedural. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Sandy (tinkg6) | 26 comments The Sublet - A Short Story
Greer Hendricks

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message 2693: by Carolyn (last edited Apr 09, 2025 01:13AM) (new)

Carolyn | 1629 comments Burn After Reading by Catherine Ryan Howard Burn After Reading by Catherine Ryan Howard has an intriguing premise, but was quite drawn out and isn't one of my favourite novels by this author. I hope others enjoy it more.

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


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PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 3.47 rounded to 3 stars review of Pride or Die: A Novel by CL Montblanc:

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

YA Mystery
LBGTQ+
Engaging debut young adult mystery
Teen angst / Bullying / Treatment of others / Irresponsible Adults
Solid mystery
Some plot twists
Social commentary
Some humor
Several serious topics explored


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Carolyn | 1629 comments When She Was Gone by Sara Foster When She Was Gone by Sara Foster is a terrific mystery, perfectly paced with interesting characters and a nail biting climax.

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


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PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 3.69 rounded to 4 stars review of Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan:

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

Horror, Mystery, Humor, and Compassion
2nd book in the Bless Your Heart series
Intriguing prologue
Dark, Clever, and Unsettling
Excellent characterization
Some disturbing details
Another Fine Mess (Bless Your Heart, #2) by Lindy Ryan


message 2697: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1127 comments Nightshade Nightshade by Michael Connelly is a strong start to a new series by Michael Connelly. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2700: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 4.09 rounded to 4 stars review of Dead Post Society by Diane Kelly:

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

Cozy mystery
Great characters, wonderful atmosphere
Diane Kelly is one of my favorite cozy mystery authors
Engaging, clever, and entertaining with great atmosphere
Dead Post Society (A House-Flipper Mystery, #7) by Diane Kelly


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