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Private detective Holly Gibney gets involved in two cases: the hunt for a serial killer, and a women's rights advocate being threatened by a religious zealot.
Not one of King's horror novels, but it's a good thriller. 3.5 stars
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This is a biography of the great early Chinese-American film star, Anna May Wong.


This historical novel is about a Chinese woman who comes of age AND becomes a jeweler during the Japanese invasion of China in the 1900s.
Interesting story. 3.5 stars
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You Were Gone by Tim Weaver
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Delightful comic novel about a white truffle that might save a financially struggling Tuscan town.
Original and fun. 3.5 stars
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We Are All Guilty Here

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Lightweight mystery set in the gay community of Palm Springs, California. I've decided to create a new genre of mysteries -- gay cozy. It's a cute story perfect for reading by the pool. 3 stars.

It’s set in Brooklyn and follows homicide detective Prudence Lee, a fierce but emotionally guarded investigator haunted by her past. As she digs into a cold case, she begins unraveling more than just the killer’s secrets.
If that sounds like your kind of read, I’d be honored if you checked it out—or even shared your thoughts. I wrote it for the ones who feel deeply, question everything, and crave stories with soul. https://a.co/d/7cBdwwz


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4/5 stars
Publishing Date: January 27, 2026
Who killed the colonel in the study?
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John Russell #6. Berlin, 1948. This is a spy thriller written to a very high standard. Russell and wife and daughter are back in Berlin just after the war. The Nazis are defeated but the Russians are here. Very evocative picture of Germany just after the war. The characterizations are outstanding and the plot will keep you turning the page. I liked it a lot -- 4 stars.

It is a historical fiction mystery, set in 1545 England. I recommend the series to historical fiction mystery fans. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Popular 'family friendly' comedian Nate Bargatze tells funny stories about his life and times.
I enjoyed the book. 4 stars
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The third book in the series:
Death's End

The Earth is in great danger from the Trisolarans and from an alien society determined to wipe out other intelligent life in the universe.
Combines philosophy, physics, and science fiction. Very imaginative. 4.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


This is the hundredth anniversary of the book, so there are articles and reviews popping up here and there.


Three stars for this first book in a series: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Ex-secret service agent is brought back to work to investigate the murder of a Supreme Court Justice. I liked it although it never seemed real to me. 3 stars.


FBI agent Corrie Swanson and archaeologist Nora Reilly look into the deaths of two women who perished in the New Mexico desert.
The story revolves around the history of the ancient Pueblo Indians. Good story. 3.5 stars
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