From the moment I cracked open this novel, my intense journey began. Dr. Parry jam packed this medical/suspense thriller with so many vivid details and countless twists and turns that I felt I was on an emotional roller coaster ride as I tu...
5 StarsWow what a thrill ride! I have really come to enjoy this type of mystery book and He's Gone does not disappoint. After attending a party together Dani awakes to find Ian, her husband, missing. What follows is a very complex mystery and a ve...
4 StarsThe Money Kill is a edge of your seat suspense filled book that will grab a hold and will not let go. The story will take readers on a trip around the globe, to dark corners of Italy and the glittering towers of London, to the alleyways of...
4 StarsWhere Angels Rest by Kate Brady has everything a good suspense novel should: A mystery, action-packed scenes, twists and turns, a spooky antagonist, interesting characters and chapter endings that keep you turning the pages. It’s a good mys...
5 StarsStacy Justice returned to Amethyst, IL just a few short months ago and has barely settled into the guest cottage behind her Grandmother and Great Aunts Bed & Breakfast. Little did she know when she agreed to help her cousin, Cinnamon, by go...
5 StarsWith the granting of a wish Stacy made when she was six years old, she now has a baby sister. Fourteen year old Ivy arrives to tell her their mother is in trouble and she needs her help. Oh and by the way she doesn't want Stacy to tell thei...
4½ StarsStacy is up to bat in the annual Amethyst Founder's Day Game. It’s the bankers, realtors and newspaper staff vs the B & B, restaurants and taverns thus pitting Stacy against her family. That is not a good place to be. Birdie pitches...strik...
4½ StarsCarl and Theodore Tate were the officers on the Slaughterhouse scene, 15 years ago. They witnessed the awful crime on the young victim, Jessica. Theo is an overly compassionate underdog, rough around the edges, but I had to love him. He is...
4½ StarsThis delightful story opens in the somber setting of the funeral of Nate Esposito, the great uncle of Lavinia Esposito. The service is well attended by a diverse group of people. Each sub-group is quickly identified Vinnie, the mob members,...
4½ StarsGyles Brandreth murder mysteries featuring Oscar Wilde have been a favorite of mine ever since I discovered the very first one. Oscar Wilde, as a personality, comes across larger than life, with his zest for life, witty bon mots, and his ab...
5 StarsCarolanne returns home to her small town to make amends with her father. She also returned home to celebrate her best friend’s wedding. Never mind the fact that her law partner is hot and someone she has known all of her life. She is just n...
5 StarsFossil River by Jock Miller is a riveting novel which offers a warning to countries that are dependent on OPEC's oil. The plot centers around an America in crisis: China has cut a deal with OPEC which will result in skyrocketing gas prices...
4 StarsBefore this book I had never heard of Debra Webb. I love finding new authors so I delved right in. Jess, the main character, is easy to relate to. She comes from a small town and returns, amidst various circumstances. Her interaction with t...
4 StarsImplulse, the second book in the Faces of Evil series, started off with a bang. The transition from book one to two is seamless. The plot gripped me and wouldn't let go. I read this story in one day. I enjoyed reading more details about the...
5 StarsFaces of Evil is a great series that has totally pulled me into the story. The transition from book two to three wasn't as smooth as it was from book one to two. This book, while is uses the same characters, reads as a separate story to me....
3½ StarsDebra Webb has done it again. Rage pulled me into the story from the very first page. I'm vested in these characters now. I enjoyed learning more about them and how they interact, but even more than that I loved this plot. Figuring out whod...
4½ Stars“A Medal for Murder” by Frances Brody, published by Minotaur Books was quite a surprise for me. It’s a British murder novel set in 1920's England, with more twists and turns than a country road. I hope that Ms. Brody writes more of these no...
4½ StarsThis is the second installment of Ms. Viguie's Witch Hunt series. Samantha's struggle between staying true to her faith or the lure of using her magic is a daily battle for her. This is an excellent thriller. From the first page until the l...
4½ StarsAll bets are off when it comes to Mr. Cleave and murder! Cleave’s writing style improves with each story he crafts. While this is an earlier Cleave work, it is still an unforgettable tale of murder and mayhem. This story starts with guilt a...
3½ StarsThe Boy From Reactor 4 was an excellent surprise. I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. It sweeps you in with a touch of espionage, danger, and action. The story opens up in an unassuming way. We get introduced to Aagayuk Kungenook,...
5 StarsA great story to read when you want to get away without paying a hotel bill or even shelling out for gas! Ms. Sellers is a gifted writer who illustrates how “family” can mean different things to different people ___ even in the face of deat...
3½ StarsShelley K. Wall calculates a successfully suspenseful romantic tale with this digital page-turner. Sophie is a spectacular heroine she has a multi-faceted personality and a fascinating back-story. From the moment she showed kindness to our...
4 StarsWhat a great read. This is a “Robin Cook” story and maybe a bit more. A very high speed read that the reader will not want to put down. In the world of harvesting body parts for medical research and teaching pre-med students their craft, th...
4½ StarsFollow along as Kelly searches out the killer, stands up to her ex, keeps her and her children safe, finds out where the attraction between her and Mike is going and runs her business. I made the mistake of opening this book planning on jus...
5 StarsThis book showcases the exquisite talent that Suzanne Brockmann has for creating intense and suspenseful tales that epitomize military romance. The resourceful and honed characters who are featured in these stories demonstrate courage not o...
5 StarsWhile Arthur Conan Doyle hasn’t penned any new Sherlock Holmes stories for many years, fans have been able to turn to new authors to get their Sherlock fix. With Sherlockian stories covering every genre, there is sure to be something to fit...
4½ StarsIt’s not often I can find a book with this much attitude and style. The Big Clear is a rock and roll good time book chock full of suspense, drama, comedy, and not a little bit of weed smoking. Dub, the main character, and his sidekick, Kid...
4½ StarsCaridad Pineiro’s readers hit the jackpot and win big with this fantastic romantic suspense. Kathleen Martinez is one of the most fascinating heroines I’ve come across in a while. She is strong, successful and sexy. Her determination is adm...
4½ StarsFaith Fairchild has headed to Italy with her husband for an anniversary trip. Starting off in Rome, she quickly makes friends with a delightful character that seems to have stepped directly out a book, fellow traveler Freddy Ives. But the f...
4 StarsAgainst the Edge is book 8 in The Raines of Wind Canyon series from the wonderfully talented Kat Martin. I've been hooked on this exciting series since the first book and am always excited about each new story. Martin never disappoints and...
5 StarsSet in Brazil, Leighton Gage’s crime series follows federal police Chief Inspector Mario Silva and his team as they tackle a couple of cases. First there’s the problem of an attack on the American Consulate in Sao Paulo. The Muslim suicide...
4 StarsI couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. Again I didn't realize that this was a book 2 but I think I did pretty well even though I haven't read Code of Silence. So this one is about the same cast and crew from Code of Silence. They rid...
5 StarsThis was an enjoyable story with just the right mix of mystery, murder and romance. I loved the chemistry between Alec MacGowan and Katie Walsh and I really wanted them to be together. I also loved how it spanned between Boston and Scotland...
4 StarsThis is the first installment of the new spinoff Eve Duncan trilogy by Iris Johansen. And what a start it was. I read this book in one sitting. Ms. Johansen brings us a list of old characters and brings in some new ones. This is an edge of...
5 StarsDeath, Doom, and Detention was so much better than the first installment. It was everything I was hoping for and more! I am officially hooked! This sequel starts out with a bang and never stops. Lorelei is still dealing with the fact that s...
4 StarsWhat started out as a promising premise, society turning against people with Neanderthal genomes in their DNA, turned less-spectacular as the author chose to focus on Greg Anderson's quest to get his Neanderthal status revoked. Rather than...
4 StarsMore Forensics and Fiction is a compilation of medical and forensic science questions and answers. The author has fielded questions and done the research work for authors who were unsure how to handle certain situations or plot points in th...
4 StarsEliza Daly delves into the mysterious life of an art forger and the daughter he raises under Federal Witness Security Program without her knowledge. Olivia Doyle is a strong, successful woman and we are introduced to her in a time of hearta...
4 StarsThis is a wonderful and entertaining tale for children. The Night Buddies, John and a big, red crocodile, Crosley, are looking for their next assignment in the program. As they travel throughout the city, everyone seems to be afraid of Cros...
4 StarsI thoroughly enjoy Ms. McCrumb's books. FRANKIE SILVER was the first McCrumb book I read and it is now being re-issued. It was a page turner right away. The Ballad of Frankie Silver in particular held a lot of historical references. Ms. McC...
4 StarsBeyond Recognition is a book about a former LAPD officer (Ronald Corbin) and his experiences with all his encounters whilst in the service. Encounters range from dealing with domestic violence to routine traffic calls. He also faced a numbe...
3½ StarsI have to say, this is the very first book by Harlan Coben I have read. What in the heck have I been missing? Wow, this book was literally amazing. I could not put it down. Jake Sanders and Natalie Avery meet while both on retreats in Vermo...
5 StarsA young man discovers a hidden library filled with books and papers mentioning the Knights Templar. Soon after, he is found murdered, surrounded by the mysterious ancient symbols of an ancient order long thought to be disbanded. His friend,...
5 StarsThe books of the late Sidney Sheldon were always known for their fantastic plot twists and detailed characters. This book fits right in with all the rest and most assuredly does not disappoint in any way. The Tides of Memory is a novel that...
5 StarsThis is the third installment in Ms. Rose's Baltimore based series. From the start of this book we find out whodunit and why, but there is still a lot more surprises left to find out. Things that happened to Daphne when she was a child are...
4½ StarsThis story packed a punch for me in regards to the ghost storyline. I love a good ghost story and with this one, I have to say that while I was reading it late at night, I was a bit jumpy at every noise I heard. The author meshed a great gh...
4 StarsFear can stop one from really living. It can limit opportunities to smell the sweet fragrance of self-worth, love, faith and hope. Keiko Alvarez brings a sense of irony, humor, and fairness in “The Only Way to Travel” through her magical wi...
4½ StarsMs. Lignor penned another great novel that grabs you immediately and takes you on the ride of your life. In this sequel to the novel, 13, we find Leah Tallent and Gareth Lowery heading to Leah’s parents’ house in Connecticut for the Christm...
5 StarsMarta Chausee takes readers back to a time when self-indulgence was all the rage and pampering oneself at a lavish resort was de rigueur but in this tale it’s more about rigor mortis! Maya French is one fun heroine, she almost borders on fr...
3½ StarsWhile The Cryptos Conundrum is a good, solid read and Mr. Brandon does a decent job of pulling some odd seeming threads together, I would have enjoyed the book more if it was what I expected it to be from the blurb. Based on the blurb, I ex...
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