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The Girl Before
by JP Delaney

Intriguing concept and a good read (11/27/2016)

I love the alternating POV of Emma and Jane! The concept of the house as a part in the mystery was intriguing and delightfully creepy. The male character, Edward, was a bit thin and as persona I am tired of in my reading, however, if enjoyed the other characters and their paths. I recommend!

Underground Airlines
by Ben H. Winters

Very good - but something missing for me (9/11/2016)

This has all the makings of a superb book. The subject is fascinating, the writing is perfect, and I love a controversial topic. But I couldn't gain enough traction with the main character to compel me forward. I read it and really liked it, but I personally needed more …more

The Widow
by Fiona Barton

Intriguing and different (1/17/2016)

I did really like this book. I thought the writing was very good and set the tempo and definitely built the mystery. I was engaged the whole time. I thought the ending was fabulous...definitely unexpected. A throughly enjoyable book!

When the Moon Is Low: A Novel
by Nadia Hashimi

3 1/2 stars. Good but not deep enough (9/9/2015)

I did really like the book and would certainly recommend it. However, perhaps the timing reading this book effected my review...these past weeks, the news is fulled with refugee stories. Heartbreakingly real-with pictures and real-time coverage of Syrian refugees making …more

Trust No One: A Thriller
by Paul Cleave

Interesting twists and turns! (6/6/2015)

I had a tough time putting this book down. It certainly gave a frightening view of the devastating effects of Alzheimer's on the mind of the sufferer and those closes to them. I thought the plot was unique and exciting and to me, the ending was not predictable. My only …more

Whispering Shadows
by Jan-Philipp Sendker

Interesting look into business in China (1/14/2015)

I was intrigued with the setting of this book~China~and the clash of civilizations with Americans doing business in China. I loved the main character Paul; I did feel his pain and loyalty to his departed son. It was fun to watch him wake up and engage in the world. I could …more

The Life I Left Behind
by Colette McBeth

4.5 stars! Intense and engrossing (12/5/2014)

I was surprised at how engrossing this story was. I am not familiar with the author, but will look for more of her work in the future. It's the perfect mystery in most ways. I enjoy the alternating voices of the victims and the DI, however, I would have loved a few chapters …more

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