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The Mystery Writer
The Mystery Writer: A Novel
by Sulari Gentill
The Mystery Writer (12/31/2023)
The book was a bit slow to start but quickly picked up pace. The concept was intriguing but developed in a way that was a bit unwieldy and far-fetched. It would not be a favorite.
The Wren, the Wren
The Wren, the Wren: A Novel
by Anne Enright
the wren, the wren (9/11/2023)
Anne Enright's latest novel is quite good. The characters' lives all seem to radiate from their relationship with the grandfather, father and lover of the women in the book. Phil, the character to which all lives seem to be secondary, is an Irish poet of some success. He …more
Panther Gap
Panther Gap: A Novel
by James A. McLaughlin
Panther Gap Review (4/21/2023)
Panther Gap is an unusual story that takes place mainly at a family compound in Colorado. Two siblings, Bowman and Summer suddenly find their lives and their livelihoods threatened by a criminal organization that wants the fortune that was apparently stolen by their …more
Wade in the Water
Wade in the Water: A Novel
by Nyani Nkrumah
Wade in the Water (11/8/2022)
I found this to be a quick and enjoyable read. Ella was a delightful young girl full of hope in spite of a very difficult home life. She was fortunate to have two older men to talk to who, I think, helped her to maintain her faith and her positive outlook during the most …more
The Sun Down Motel
The Sun Down Motel
by Simone St. James
The Sun Down Motel (11/19/2019)
The Sun Down Motel was an interesting and easy read as well as being entertaining. There is a strong supernatural current that runs through the book and is, in fact, necessary given the literary device used by St. James. She writes the book from the perspective of two women, …more
My Lovely Wife
My Lovely Wife
by Samantha Downing
My Lovely Wife (10/18/2018)
If you are a big fan of mysteries/thrillers like I am, you really should take the time to read 'My Lovely Wife' by Samantha Downing. After reading so many mysteries over the years I frequently find myself fairly certain of the outcome of the book and can sometimes even …more
Lola
Lola
by Melissa Scrivner Love
Lola (3/18/2017)
As someone who enjoys mysteries, police procedurals and crime fiction, I found Lola very enjoyable. The main character is a Hispanic woman in LA who, in spite of a very difficult childhood, has grown into a caring realist. In spite of her involvement with a criminal gang …more
Edgar and Lucy
Edgar and Lucy
by Victor Lodato
Edgar & Lucy (12/6/2016)
Edgar & Lucy is a deeply moving book and one that I would highly recommend for anyone. It would be an especially good book for book clubs as there are so many potential areas of discussion. I loved the way Lodato developed his characters and filled them out with both …more
The Next
The Next
by Stephanie Gangi
The Next (7/26/2016)
The basic premise of the book I found fascinating although I had a hard time enjoying it as much as I might have if the main character had been at least a somewhat likeable person. I had trouble recognizing the main character as she was described during her children's …more
Hunters in the Dark
Hunters in the Dark
by Lawrence Osborne
Hunters in the Dark (12/9/2015)
Lawrence Osborne's latest thriller Hunters in the Dark was, not surprisingly, beautifully written. The Far East setting in Cambodia provided a darkly sensual background. Mr. Osborne's residence in Asia allowed him to provide intricate details that made the novel and its …more
Trust No One
Trust No One: A Thriller
by Paul Cleave
Trust No One (6/17/2015)
Being a fan of thrillers and mysteries, Trust No One was a complete pleasure to read! There was no way to 'see through' the narrative early on in order to anticipate the identity of the antagonist. Using dementia as a device in telling the tale was very clever!

I do …more
What Doesn't Kill Her
What Doesn't Kill Her: A Reeve LeClaire Series Novel
by Carla Norton
What Doesn't Kill Her (5/26/2015)
As someone who loves mysteries/thrillers I can say this is a book anyone with similar taste will really enjoy reading. The main character, Reggie/Reeve is a very well-developed protagonist in the novel while Galt is easily imagined as evil incarnate. Supporting characters …more
The Well
The Well
by Catherine Chanter
The Well (2/19/2015)
I loved this beautifully written book. Always a lover of mysteries, this book did not disappoint. But I think it important to emphasize this is not just a mystery! The main character, Ruth, is fascinating in her vulnerability and her incredibly confused approach to her …more
A Kim Jong-Il Production
A Kim Jong-Il Production: The Extraordinary True Story of a Kidnapped Filmmaker, His Star Actress, and a Young Dictator's Rise to Power
by Paul Fischer
A Kim Jong-Il Production (1/4/2015)
Wow! Having read a little about the Kims' regime I was still shocked by the revelations in this book that further exposed their cruel and egotistical indifference to an entire country! Fischer's book was well-researched and with the accounts of the South Korean movie mogul …more
Descent
Descent
by Tim Johnston
Descent (11/11/2014)
Wow! I had an impossibly difficult time putting down this book. Not only did the plot have me hooked from the first few pages but Johnston's writing enthralled me. The Courtland family and their difficulties kept the interest level high. The experiences of each of the …more
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