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An Enemy in the Village
isn’t the standard police procedural. My four star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 3.96 rounded to 4 stars review of The Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina McMorris:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Historical fiction
Standalone novel
Riveting, Intense, Heart-Breaking
Dual timeline
Well-researched
Ruth Run by Elizabeth Kaufman is a cross country cat and mouse chase as federal agencies chase a young woman who has exploited a coding glitch in the microchips she designs to quietly rob banks of $250 million.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Dogged Pursuit
is an entertaining prequel to the Andy Carpenter series. My four star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4 star review of Skin and Bones: And Other Mike Bowditch Short Stories by Paul Doiron:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crime stories
Set in rural Maine
Collection of 8 short stories featuring Mike Bowditch and Charley Stevens
They cover a wide range of years in Mike's career.
Briskly paced, intriguing, sometimes quite dark.
I read The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall KellyIt is historical fiction set in WWII and 2016 on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Mass. Both my wife and I enjoyed it. My 4 star review
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Here is my 4.45 rounded to 4 stars review of Toxic Prey by John Sandford:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thriller
34th book in the Lucas Davenport Prey series
3rd book in the Letty Davenport series
Part investigation and part action thriller
Suspenseful, thought-provoking, action-packed, compelling characters
All the Words We Know
will appeal to those that like unreliable narrators. My four star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Playing Dead
was an ok cozy mystery helped by the number of dogs. My three star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read Rage Linda Castillo. It is book 17 in the Kate Burkholder series. Both my wife and I enjoy this series. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by. Elle Cosimano. It is book 1 in the series and I recommend it.My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.48 rounded to 4 stars review of Death at a Highland Wedding by Kelley Armstrong:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Historical Mystery / Time Travel
Scottish Highlands setting
Suspenseful, entertaining
Great characterization and atmosphere
I was disappointed in Our Last Resort
because I loved The Quiet Tenant. My three star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Rage
is the latest in the Kate Burkholder series. My four star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Their Double Lives
was a fun but forgettable mystery. My three star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Welcome to West Street
3 stars NetGalley
gripping psychological thriller
movie/OTT style drama
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I recently re-read a favourite first book in a series for a group read - it was a nice excuse to revisit Sebastian St Cyr, Viscount Devlin, in London in 1811. He's accused of murder, so while dodging the police, he puts his army intelligence experience to good use to find the villain and save himself. Perfect blend of history and mystery.
What Angels Fear My review of What Angels Fear
I read Death of an Ex by Delia C. Pitts. It is book two in the series but worked for me as a stand alone. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review of Save Her Life by Carolyn Arnold:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crime Thriller / FBI
First book in the Sandra Vos series who was introduced in the 13th book in the Detective Amanda Steel series.
Successful Negotiator
Suspenseful, thought-provoking, and action-packed with compelling characters
The Book of Guilt by NZ author Catherine Chidgey is recommended for those who enjoy a dark, dystopian tale.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A Pair of Silk Stockings
4 stars
short story. classic. female author. 131 year old story. 19th century
My review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished The Impossible Thing
and loved it. My five star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.32 rounded to 4 stars review of A Hired Kill by Steven Konkoly:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thriller
Book 2 in the Garrett Mann series
Overall, this book was intense, suspenseful, action-packed and violent with compelling characters, high-stakes, and a story that is unsettling, gripping, and thought-provoking.
I feel that those who haven’t read book one will be somewhat lost, as no recap is provided.
I read The Unraveling of Julia by Lisa Scottoline Both my wife and I like this author's books. But this one had too much astrology. My 3.5 star review. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Blue Horse
is a strong, fast paced thrilled. My four star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Retirement Plan
provides lots of twists and turns along with humor. My four star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished The Safari by Jaclyn Goldis
Twisty and entertaining: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.48 rounded to 4 stars review of Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Romantic Suspense
What an opening sentence!
Overall, this a well-written, intriguing, and gripping novel with an action-packed show-down that has well-developed and compelling characters.
Five stars for Daikon
a truly suspenseful alternative historical fiction about Japan in the final mo this of WWII. My review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.43 rounded to 4 stars review of Bodies and Battlements by Elizabeth Penney:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Cozy Mystery
Book 1 in the Ravansea Castle series
Set in the castle overlooking the village of Monkwell in Yorkshire, England
Filled with suspense, occasional action, and memorable characters, this was a fun read.
The atmosphere and world-building were great.
The Museum Detective
is a strong mystery set in Pakistan. My four star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.5 rounded to 5 star review of Burned Bridges by John Gilstrap:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crime Thriller
Setting: West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle
First novel in a series featuring former FBI director Irene Rivers (She was a supporting character in the Jonathan Grave series).
Overall, this is a powerful, emotional, intense, and riveting novel with great characterization, a solid mystery,
I finished A Senior Citizen's Guide to Life on the Run by Gwen Florio
Not as cozy as it seems...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
No Red Lines
4 stars
Read as an ARC. NetGalley
Police procedural with intense atmosphere and brutal crimes.
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Dark August
is a decent, but slightly slow and predictable mystery. My three star review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My wife and I have just returned from a Baltic sea cruise. I read these books on the way home.6:40 to Montreal by Eva Jurczyk My 3 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano It is book 2 in the series and I recommend that you read the series in order, as each book builds on events in the previous book. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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3 stars NetGalley review
quirky and interesting with cultural references to Latin-American values
My review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...