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Precious Thing
by Colette McBeth

Shades of Gone Girl (1/13/2014)

This book is well-written, with many turns and twists. I was gripped by the story and read it quickly. When I finished, however, I reflected on the many implausible plot turns that make it impossible for me to give it a 5. This is a psychological thriller that builds to an …more

The Shock of The Fall: (originally published in hardcover in USA as Where the Moon Isn't)
by Nathan Filer

Quirky and Compelling (10/10/2013)

I was reading another book when this one arrived. I decided to read a few pages, but I could not put it down. It is hard to believe that this is a debut novel. I have never read a book in which the narrator describes for you, as if you are the only reader, what is going on …more

The Affairs of Others
by Amy Grace Loyd

Well written, but . . . (7/18/2013)

The very flowing and sometimes quite expansive writing style in The Affairs of Others gave me early concern. I was reminded of Elegance of the Hedgehog, which was also set in an apartment building and whose concierge gave rambling diatribes about her superior intelligence …more

Rage Against the Dying
by Becky Masterman

Where Is the Rage? (1/17/2013)

Like many readers, I was drawn in by the prologue but quickly became puzzled. Brigid believes the man in the prologue was hired to kill her. Where does one find an assassin specializing in old women? It isn't until much later in the book that an explanation is even …more

Bone River
by Megan Chance

A Great Read (11/29/2012)

Although I guessed some of the trajectory of the plot, that did not diminish my enjoyment as it unfolded. Beautifully written, with exquisite detail, this book was engrossing from beginning to end. The background of ethnology in Indian territory was very informative. …more

The Woman at the Light: A Novel
by Joanna Brady

The Woman at the Light (6/29/2012)

I absolutely loved this page-turner and have already recommended it to friends. The author did an admirable job of integrating an intricate plot with the history of Key West; lighthouse keepers in the Keys; and, to a lesser, but interesting extent, Havana in the mid-19th …more

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