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Where Monsters Dwell
by Jørgen Brekke

Excellent! Da Vinci Code-esque, but much smarter and darker (11/1/2013)

I really enjoyed this book! It was very suspenseful and fun to read. The plot lines span Norway in the 1500's to modern-day Norway and Richmond, Virginia. Eventually the lines weave together, revealing an intriguing tale of serial killing in the setting of rare, historical …more

The Edge of Normal
by Carla Norton

Gripping and gratifying! (7/2/2013)

This could be my favorite thriller of 2013! I was initially afraid that the subject matter would be too disturbing, but the writing is superb and the plot is so well drawn, I simply couldn't stop reading it. The way that the main characters' psychology is portrayed was also …more

An Unmarked Grave: A Bess Crawford Mystery
by Charles Todd

Meh. (4/10/2012)

I have read most of Charles Todd's books, and I generally enjoy them. However, I think that this installment of the Bess Crawford series is the last that I'll read. This book is a lot like the others, at least in terms of its plot structure, pace, and themes. However, I was …more

Before the Poison
by Peter Robinson

a little uneven, but a very pleasurable read (11/28/2011)

This book was very pleasurable reading. The plot was interesting, and I enjoyed the historical plot being interwoven with the contemporary story. The weakest part of the story was Heather's character and her relationship with the protagonist, which was silly and poorly done. …more

A Bitter Truth: A Bess Crawford Mystery
by Charles Todd

a very fun read! (8/16/2011)

I love this series. The character of Bess Crawford continues to solve mysteries in her typical demure-yet quietly awesome- way. I love how the other characters seem to consistently underestimate her, until they realize how sharp she is. This series also does a great job of …more

A Lesson in Secrets: A Maisie Dobbs Novel
by Jacqueline Winspear

thoroughly enjoyable! (3/14/2011)

This whole series just gets better and better, and this installment is particularly satisfying on many levels. Maisie Dobbs is a great character, and the era of pre-WWII England provides a perfect backdrop for her professional and personal development. The book works well …more

A Lonely Death: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery
by Charles Todd

best one of the series (11/8/2010)

This book delivers the pace, plot, characters, and atmospherics typical of the series, which I love. But even better, it casts 2 contemporary themes- PTSD and school bullying- very effectively into the historical context of post-WW1 England. It's very well done, and a great read to boot!

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