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message 2901: by Thomas (new)

Thomas (tom471) | 1353 comments I read A Dark and Deadly Journey by Julia Kelly It is book 3 in the series, but worked for me as a stand alone. My 3.5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2903: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 4.07 rounded to 4 stars review of The Elias Enigma by Simon Gervais:

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

Political / Espionage Action Thriller
Covert Operations, Assassins, Spies, Government operatives
2nd book in the Caspian Anderson series
Main Setting: Bordeaux, France and surrounding areas
Overall, this book was suspenseful, riveting, fast-paced, and pulse-pounding.
There is a strong sense of good versus evil throughout the novel.
The Elias Enigma (Caspian Anderson, #2) by Simon Gervais


message 2904: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 1629 comments My Wife, the Serial Killer by H.J. Garbett My Wife, the Serial Killer by H.J. Garbett is an excellent debut and also a fun read.

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


message 2905: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 1629 comments Broke Road (Rose Riley, #2) by Matthew Spencer Broke Road by Matthew Spencer, set in Australia's Hunter Valley, is an excellent follow up to Black River

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


message 2908: by Carolyn (last edited Jul 03, 2025 07:01PM) (new)

Carolyn | 1629 comments We Are All Guilty Here (North Falls, #1) by Karin Slaughter We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter is a dark, twisty thriller combined with a family drama set in a small town. A great start to a new series.

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


message 2910: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1126 comments Central Park West Central Park West by James B. Comey was too dry to be a really good thriller. My three star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2911: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 1629 comments Closer Than You Know (Vera Boyett, #2) by Debra Webb Closer Than You Know by Debra Webb sees ex-Deputy Police Chief Vera Boyett embroiled in another mystery back in her home town.

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


message 2913: by Thomas (new)

Thomas (tom471) | 1353 comments I read A Little Yellow Dog by Walter Mosley It is book 5 in the Easy Rawlins series. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2914: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1126 comments Fans of thrillers will enjoy Such Quiet Girls Such Quiet Girls by Noelle W. Ihli . My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2915: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 1629 comments Chasing Shadows (Detective Erika Foster, #9) by Robert Bryndza Chasing Shadows by Robert Bryndza is a thrilling episode in his excellent Erika Foster series, taking Erika back to the killing of her husband 10 years ago in a bungled drug raid.

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


message 2916: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 4.48 rounded to 4 stars review of Rage by Linda Castillo:

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

Police Procedural / Crime Thriller / Mystery
Descriptive - great sense of place (Painters Mill, OH)
Great Characterization
Gritty, Suspenseful, Action-Packed, Gripping
Rage (Kate Burkholder, #17) by Linda Castillo


message 2917: by Jean (new)

Jean | 2389 comments Angela Marsons' Kim Stone books are always thrilling! Just finished
Six Graves Six Graves (DI Kim Stone, #16) by Angela Marsons

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


message 2918: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 1629 comments The White Crow (Philomena McCarthy, #2) by Michael Robotham The White Crow by Michael Robotham is an excellent follow up to When You Are Mine which introduced us to Constable Phil McCarthy and her criminal family. In this book Phil's career in the police is in trouble when their two worlds collide.

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


message 2919: by Nina (new)

Nina | 3 comments I've just finished this:

The Roads Chosen by Ben Carlyle by Ben Carlyle

It's brilliant: my review...

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


message 2922: by Sandra (new)

Sandra Hoover (sandrahoover) | 204 comments I read The Blue Horse by Bruce Borgos and loved this tautly written, action-packed, fast-paced story! 5 Stars My Review
The Blue Horse (Porter Beck, #3) by Bruce Borgos


message 2923: by Thomas (new)

Thomas (tom471) | 1353 comments I read Mortal Fall by Christine Carbo It is a National Park mystery, book 2 in the series. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2926: by Suz (new)

Suz | 468 comments The 4th Man (FBI Profiler, #6.5; Detective D.D. Warren, #9.5) by Lisa Gardner by Lisa Gardner

My review 3 stars (not indicative of writing which is 5 stars)

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


message 2927: by Thomas (new)

Thomas (tom471) | 1353 comments I read Killing Orders by Sara Paretsky It is book 3 in a series that my wife recommended to me several years ago. I have decided to read the series in order. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2928: by Devi (new)

Devi (views_she_writes) | 143 comments If you love cozy mysteries that blend cultural richness, strong female leads, and a dash of humor, then Detective Aunty Detective Aunty (Kausar Khan Investigates, #1) by Uzma Jalaluddin by Uzma Jalaluddin is a must-read!


👉 Read the full review on Views She Writes here


Jannelies (living between hope and fear) | 337 comments I finished Let the Bad Times Roll by Alice Slater
Let the Bad Times Roll by Alice Slater

Five stars for this exceptional story: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2933: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 4.28 rounded to 4 stars review of The Last Wizards' Ball by Charlaine Harris:

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

Alternate History / Fantasy
6th and final book in the Gunnie Rose series.
Excellent characterization and fantastic world-building

Charlaine Harris is one of my favorite authors and she did not let me down with this conclusion to the series. The characters are compelling, led by strong and capable protagonists. While I hoped for a different ending, the ending was in keeping with the somewhat dark alternative history theme.
The Last Wizards' Ball (Gunnie Rose, #6) by Charlaine Harris


message 2934: by Thomas (new)

Thomas (tom471) | 1353 comments I read The Killing Stones by Ann Cleeves It is book 9 in an excellent series, which has been adapted for tv. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2935: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 4.63 rounded to 5 stars review of Watcher in the Woods by Kelley Armstrong:

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

Mystery
Set in a fictional sanctuary town in the Yukon wilderness in Canada.
Book 4 in the Rockton / Casey Duncan series
Excellent World-building, Great characterization
Suspenseful, Entertaining, Multiple mysteries
Watcher in the Woods (Casey Duncan, #4) by Kelley Armstrong


message 2936: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1126 comments The Excitements The Excitements by C.J. Wray could be considered a cozy thriller and no, it’s not an oxymoron. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2937: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 4.23 rounded to 4 stars review of Forged in Battle by Marc Alan Edelheit:

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

Science fiction military action thriller
Book 1 in the Command Decision series
Fast-paced, action-packed
Compelling characters, fantastic world-building, exceptional action scenes
Forged in Battle (Command Decision #1) by Marc Alan Edelheit


message 2938: by Thomas (new)

Thomas (tom471) | 1353 comments I read Curse of the Pogo Stick by Colin Cotterill. It is set in 1977 Laos and book 5 in the series. It has quirky characters and humor.
I borrowed this eBook from the New York Public Library, which will grant a library card to anyone who lives in New York state. My library does not have all the books in this series, so I am happy to be able to read more of the series using NYPL. See nypl.org if you want to get a library card there.
My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2939: by Sean, Moderator (new)


Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while) (sandyj21) | 5105 comments ⭐⭐⭐⭐.7 for #19 in the Tom Thorne series by Mark Billingham, What the Night Brings (DI Tom Thorne Series, #19) by Mark Billingham What the Night Brings. Easily able to be read as a stand-alone. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...💖📚


message 2941: by Thomas (new)

Thomas (tom471) | 1353 comments I read The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter by Sharyn McCrumb This book is set in 1991-92 rural Tennessee Appalachia. It is a story of tragedy and hope. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Tammie P ℓօรƭเɳαɓօօҡ (reading_and_breathing) | 504 comments
I just finished reading:
Ushers
Ushers by Joe Hill
My Review



message 2945: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 4.56 rounded to 5 stars review of Dead Line by Marc Cameron:

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

Crime Thriller
7th book in the Arliss Cutter series
Action, A brutal Alaskan Winter, a manhunt, ruthless criminals
Fantastic world-building
High-octane action
Dead Line (Arliss Cutter #7) by Marc Cameron


message 2946: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 2533 comments Here is my 4.48 rounded to 4 stars review of Alone in the Wild by Kelley Armstrong:

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

Police Procedural / Crime Thriller
Book 5 in the Rockton / Casey Duncan series
Great characterization and Worldbuilding
The killer was a too easily discerned.
I enjoyed learning more about the First and Second Settlements.

Alone in the Wild (Rockton, #5) by Kelley Armstrong


message 2947: by Liz (new)

Liz | 1126 comments The Wasp Trap The Wasp Trap by Mark Edwards ended up being a disappointment. My three star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2948: by Thomas (new)

Thomas (tom471) | 1353 comments I read A Death in Summer by Benjamin Black It is book 4 in this series, set in 1950s Ireland. I have read the previous 3 books in the series. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2949: by Jean (new)

Jean | 2389 comments Is it too early to read a Christmas mystery? NAH! An ARC not due out for a few months yet: The Secret Christmas Library The Secret Christmas Library by Jenny Colgan

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


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