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The Writer (by James Patterson and J. D. Barker)
Now that I have sped through the pages anxious to see what will happen next, I have closed the book and my initial response is, “Wow!” As the book cover promises, itis “an ending you’ll never forget.” There are so many twists and turns as you absorb the words on the page that your mind is reeling. Just as you think you have things figured out, the authors pull ... no JERK ... the rug out from under your feet. As I said at the beginning, “WOW!!!” Thank you to NetGalley and Lit

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Nov 101 min read
Open Season ~ Alex Delaware #40 (by Jonathan Kellerman)
When I open up an Alex Delaware book by Jonathan Kellerman, I know I am in for an adventurous ride. Between Alex and his detective friend, Milo, you will be on the edge of your seat waiting to see what clues they will uncover. They make a great team and their ability to bounce thoughts and ideas off each other always helps them solve whatever murder case in which they are involved. The characters are well developed and you will be treated to some of the people from earlier bo

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Nov 101 min read
Nash Falls ~ Walter Nash #1 (by David Baldacci)
I am a huge David Baldacci fan. I have loved his Amos Decker, John Puller, Atlee Pine, and 6:20 Man series. So I was excited at the opportunity to get immersed in a new one. I was so disappointed. I could not get invested in the story and the characters did not appeal to me. And while I forced myself to read the last word, I could not believe the ending. A cliff hanger ending did not make up for a lackluster book or encourage me to endure a second book in the series. So for m

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Nov 81 min read
Beyond Her Reach ~ Bree Taggert #10 (by Melinda Leigh)
I have loved the books in the Bree Taggert series by Melinda Leigh. Once you open the book and read the first word, you will be in for a thriller roller coaster ride of adventure, intrigue, and danger. I love the family dynamics that flow through the story while you work alongside Sheriff Bree Taggert and her significant other, Matt Flynn, as they try to solve the murder mystery and hopefully prevent any future murders in Gray’s Hollow. I also liked getting a peak at Morgan D

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Nov 81 min read
Schooled in Murder ~ Campus Sleuth #1 (by Victoria Gilbert)
I have loved the books in the Blue Ridge Library series by Victoria Gilbert. So when I saw that she was releasing a book in a new series, I was excited at the opportunity to read it. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I did not feel that the characters were appealing and they did not help me care about them. The murder mystery was well developed, but I felt like it could provide much more and encourage me to actually be invested in the story. Hopefully the next book in this s

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Nov 81 min read
Mince Pies and Murder ~ Morwenna Mutton #4
I have enjoyed the books I have read in the Morwenna Mutton series. The characters are well developed and I love how the narrator creates...

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Sep 251 min read
The Next Deadly Chapter ~ Mystery Bookshop #10 (by V. M. Burns)
This is the first book I have read in the Mystery Bookshop series by V. M. Burns. But it was such a fun read that I will go back and read...

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Aug 251 min read
The Devil's Cut ~ Detective Corstorphine #2 (by Andrew James Greig)
I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in the Detective Corstorphine series. I was looking forward to continuing with the next book, but was...

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Jul 291 min read
The Bone Clock ~ Detective Corstorphine #1 (by Andrew James Greig)
This is the first book I have read by the author, Andrew James Greig. I really enjoyed this first one of the Detective Corstorphine...

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Jul 291 min read
Murder at the Foundling Hospital ~ Tate and Bell #3 (by Irina Shapiro)
I was so disappointed with this book. And after forcing myself to finish it, I am so glad I have not wasted my time with the first two...

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Jul 281 min read
Mrs. Morris and the Venomous Valentine ~ Salem B&B #9 (by Tracy Wilton)
I have enjoyed the books I have read in the Salem B&B series. This 9th one was a fun read because it took place around Valentine’s Day. I...

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Jul 201 min read
Fire and Bones ~ Temperance Brennan #23 (by Kathy Reichs)
I am a huge fan of the Temperance Brennan series by Kathy Reichs. When you open the cover and start absorbing the words, you will be in...

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Jul 201 min read
The Cream Tea Killer ~ Morwenna Mutton #3 (by Judy Leigh)
This is the first book I have read in the Morwenna Mutton series. Though I would have probably enjoyed it more if I had read earlier...

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Jul 161 min read
Lost Hours ~ Alaska Wild #5 (by Paige Shelton)
I have only read a few books in this series, but have since gone back and purchased the audiobook versions of the ones I have not read...

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Jun 181 min read
Last Night (by Luanne Rice)
This was a very enjoyable read. The characters are well developed and the clues are threaded throughout the book to keep you guessing...

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Jun 181 min read
The Blue Horse (by Bruce Borgos)
Oh my goodness! Every time I pick up a Porter Beck book, I know I am in for a roller coaster ride of emotions. From the second you open...

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Jun 161 min read
The Zenith Man (by McCracken Poston, Jr.)
A different book than I normally read. It was a little too dry and matter of fact in the details, but I still enjoyed it. It was...

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Jun 151 min read
Everyone is Lying (by D. E. White)
I looked forward to reading this book and exploring the story of a young woman struggling to keep her secrets in the past hidden. While...

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Jun 141 min read
The Bitter Past ~ Porter Beck #1 (by Bruce Borgos)
I read the second Porter Beck book and when the opportunity presented itself to read the first book in the series, I knew I had to take...

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Jun 131 min read
Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder (by Kerry Mayne)
I looked forward to reading this book, but I just never connected with the characters. Lenny was just too socially awkward and the...

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Jun 121 min read
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