Aaron Mahnke’s narration of the ominous, the disturbing, and the paranormal is so well told and so well reseaMystifying, disconcerting, and riveting.
Aaron Mahnke’s narration of the ominous, the disturbing, and the paranormal is so well told and so well researched it will give you chills whether you read or listen to the accounts. Not only does he bring lore to life, but his dissection and musings on the human psyche accompanying the paranormal plights invite the reader to ponder the legends deeper.
The accounts will taunt you and you will wonder how the absurd could very well be truth rather than a simple folklore. - Sara W....more
This is the second book in the series for Detective Kusanagi of the Tokyo Police. This whodunit is about a husband who dies from poisoning and his wifThis is the second book in the series for Detective Kusanagi of the Tokyo Police. This whodunit is about a husband who dies from poisoning and his wife is suspected, but she was out of town during the time he died.
So, who did it? Friends that were over the night before? Someone from the past?
You’ll enjoy this murder mystery as you are taken through the streets of Tokyo and down memory lane to find out who, how, and why the husband died. There are dead ends, U-turns, and even some lane switching as the reader learns more and more about the wife and mistress. That’s right! Who is the saint? Whose salvation is at stake? Get in the driver’s seat and enjoy this wild ride!
Enjoy other mystery writers like Elizabeth George, Laura Joh Rowland, and Amanda Jayatissa. -Dana S. ...more
Step into the world of magic and illusion with Jack and Annie as they meet the famous magician, Harry Houdini. The story is filled with intriguing magStep into the world of magic and illusion with Jack and Annie as they meet the famous magician, Harry Houdini. The story is filled with intriguing magic tricks and historical details about Houdini's life. The blend of mystery and history makes it a fascinating read. This is perfect for young readers who are fascinated by magic and famous historical figures. -Teen Volunteer Adhyyan R....more
It’s been a minute since I dipped my toe into a psychological thriller and I enjoyed this one! An accident that kills two teens the day after graduatiIt’s been a minute since I dipped my toe into a psychological thriller and I enjoyed this one! An accident that kills two teens the day after graduation is not all that it seems, but what really happened? This story goes back and forth in narration from the different parties involved in the mystery, as well as going between the past and the present. I love this type of storytelling, and I also loved hearing the voices of the teenagers, and then the people they became 20 years after this “lovely lie.” Overall, this is an intriguing story of the lies people tell and the ways people manipulate one another. – Michelle V....more
When her mentor is accused of multiple murders and the police chief seems uninterested, palace nurse Hyeon realizes she must find the real killer. ThiWhen her mentor is accused of multiple murders and the police chief seems uninterested, palace nurse Hyeon realizes she must find the real killer. This historical fiction book set in 18th century Korea has everything – coming of age, romance, court intrigue, and a mystery. – Stacy M....more
Liz Rocher is going home to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for a wedding. She isn’t thrilled, as her memories of the place aren’t great. She also just got oLiz Rocher is going home to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for a wedding. She isn’t thrilled, as her memories of the place aren’t great. She also just got out of an abusive relationship, and isn’t excited about telling her old friends about it.
Caroline, the daughter of the newlyweds, disappears into the woods during the wedding while Liz is watching her. Liz does some research, and finds out that Caroline isn’t the first young Black girl to go missing. In fact, Black girls have been going missing from Johnstown on a yearly basis for years.
Jackal is a mystery of a very dark nature, dipping in and out of horror. Is there something supernatural going on in the woods?
This is a good book for fans of the darker side of the mystery genre. I found myself thinking about The Silence of the Lambs a lot while I was reading it.
Jackal is a great mystery that isn’t for the faint of heart.
For those who have both read Harry Bosch novels and the Lincoln Lawyers, then went a step further and watched the streaming series of each on Netflix,For those who have both read Harry Bosch novels and the Lincoln Lawyers, then went a step further and watched the streaming series of each on Netflix, life just got better. Though Bosch and Haller have crossed paths in the past, Resurrection puts them both in the same Lincoln, with Haller up front and Bosch driving. An odd couple of protagonists for sure – one a litigator and the other a former cop – what could possibly go right?
Lots. Former cop Harry Bosch helps find old cases that may have been wrongfully tried, and Haller picks up the ball to get them out of jail.
The first case sounds good. Both men are convinced of the woman’s innocence of killing her cop husband. It’s downhill from there with lots of interesting twists and turns.
Fun book, especially because Connolly brings these two odd, somewhat conflicted characters together and really makes it work. Pick it up. You will love. I hope Connelly teams this pair up often enough for a new Netflix Series, too.
Sandford’s Davenport and Flowers are at it again, solving curious crimes when the path to finding the killer is not curvy and crazy.
The cold-blooded Sandford’s Davenport and Flowers are at it again, solving curious crimes when the path to finding the killer is not curvy and crazy.
The cold-blooded murder of a judge and his two kids is just heartbreaking as it is unthinkable. Getting Davenport back into the crime-solving saddle from his long recuperation from numerous bullet holes from his last engagement is a must.
Has the wife committed this unbelievable murder, or is it the leader of a questionable non-profit? Or someone else?
What I do love about Davenport and Flowers (and can be found in many other thrillers) is the sense of humor of these characters. They are always giving each other a hard time. What is otherwise horrific is blended with humor that makes each of these crime-fighters very human; the kind of human you wouldn’t mind hanging out with.
This is a great read and if this is your first Sandford book, it will not likely be your last, as there are a least a dozen Prey books. -Tom L....more
This book was truly unlike any mystery I have ever read... in a good way! Therefore, it is difficult to actually write a review. There are multiple plThis book was truly unlike any mystery I have ever read... in a good way! Therefore, it is difficult to actually write a review. There are multiple plots that are well thought out with likeable characters, because there are multiple main characters. Don't get me wrong, there are despicable people in this book too, but only to act as a foil for our main characters. Students at McMasters (or McM) learn the applied arts necessary to perform a "deletion"/murder. With humor, intrigue and surprises, this book will keep you guessing, yet desperately hoping to find out if each student can pull off their thesis and graduate from the McMasters Conservatory for the Applied Arts, which is literally a life or death proposition. -Jennifer K. ...more
Thor takes a stab at using Ukraine and Russia in Dead Fall as the hot spot of choice.
Harvath is his splendid self, a war machine of one man. He is asThor takes a stab at using Ukraine and Russia in Dead Fall as the hot spot of choice.
Harvath is his splendid self, a war machine of one man. He is assigned a group of four Ukrainians; their mission is to capture an America woman who joined the humanitarian mission in the middle of a terrible war. Captured by the Ravens, she is Harvath’s mission.
The secondary plot back in Washington comes in play but doesn’t quite come to closure at the end, but it works well enough. Thor takes on a tough project and does a good job. -Tom L. ...more
This book is a great introduction to the mystery/thriller genre! The plot is easy to follow, and the characters are pretty relatable (unless you countThis book is a great introduction to the mystery/thriller genre! The plot is easy to follow, and the characters are pretty relatable (unless you count the killing part). It touches on some serious issues, such as poverty and drinking, and is quite graphic and bloody. Regardless, it's an amazing book with great descriptions and vivid imagery. The plot twist and killer really shocked me! - Sophia D., Teen Volunteer...more
Historical fiction with a magical twist. Set in post-WWI England, where some craftsmen can imbue their work with magic. Sylvia Ashe is looking for ansHistorical fiction with a magical twist. Set in post-WWI England, where some craftsmen can imbue their work with magic. Sylvia Ashe is looking for answers about her family history. Her mother guarded her past and never shared a clue with either of her children. Sylvia’s quest will get her embroiled into the world of magicians and the crimes that often occur around them. C.J. Archer crafts a world with rich and complex characters, that are coming to terms with a world that has been changed by war and magic.
A new series from author Mark Billingham features sarcastic and irreverent DS Declan Miller. In this opening story, Miller is teamed up with a new parA new series from author Mark Billingham features sarcastic and irreverent DS Declan Miller. In this opening story, Miller is teamed up with a new partner, Xiu (which Miller will point out rhymes with Jus as in Au Jus). Xiu doesn’t know whether to take Miller seriously or not, and Miller, for his part, whether Xiu can be trusted. Miller and Xiu are assigned to a double murder case. Unofficially Millers’ friends also weigh in on the investigation whilst consuming many pork cracklings and libations at the local pub. Why were the victims killed, were these murders related, who is the likely hitman, all the usual queries, but with the added complexity of the recent murder of his wife, an undercover officer. Declan must confront those same suspects in solving the double murder. Will he also be able to discover his wife’s murderer? For fans of The Thursday Murder Club series. Read Mark Billinghams’ The Last Dance. It won’t be your last! -Amy O...more
If my memory is right, this is Maden’s second Cussler book. Hellburner was very good, but Fire Strike is a step up.
Maden nicely wraps up two seeminglyIf my memory is right, this is Maden’s second Cussler book. Hellburner was very good, but Fire Strike is a step up.
Maden nicely wraps up two seemingly divergent stories that converge for a last big bang at the end. Hoping to help a fellow former agent find her son at his boss’s request, the plot slowly takes us through a grand conspiracy, hoping to start a war with the US by firing a hypersonic missile at an aircraft carrier in the Gulf.
The book is very well written with great pace, and Maden’s character development is first-rate.
If you liked Clive, Maden is a great follow on to the Cussler franchise. You will be happy you picked this one up. -Tom L....more
Everyone has a slightly different style, but Silva’s storytelling is special. As an old guy, I highly appreciate his usage of Names with character attEveryone has a slightly different style, but Silva’s storytelling is special. As an old guy, I highly appreciate his usage of Names with character attributes. Repetition makes it easier to track them in an ever-moving plot. Repeating titles, events, and actions, along with the name, when the character is reintroduced is truly helpful, especially in The Collector, which has a large cast of characters.
Ditto for descriptions of locales, which are not only colorful but feel personal, providing more color to the reader. Add these nice touches to the plot, which starts with a simple robbery and explodes into international intrigue with everyone’s favorite villain, Vlad Putin.
The book is a wonderful intrigue that is a great read for anyone. -Tom L. ...more
It is Nana's 80th birthday and the Darker family has gathered at the family home on a small island to celebrate. Nana's birthday also happens to be HaIt is Nana's 80th birthday and the Darker family has gathered at the family home on a small island to celebrate. Nana's birthday also happens to be Halloween, so all the ghouls and ghosts themed décor is present! As her 80th birthday approaches, Nana believes this will be her last and has revised her last will and testament. What happens after puts strain on the family and causes drama to last for decades. However, Daisy Darker's little secret might come out and ruin the fun...
This novel was good! If you have read any other work from Alice Feeney, you know she is great at her twists and turns in her thriller novels. Really well done! -Alyssa C. ...more
Witty, quirky, and so darn amusing. The book had me at “hyper-intelligent talking spy cats.” I would very much like to slow-blink at this novel and giWitty, quirky, and so darn amusing. The book had me at “hyper-intelligent talking spy cats.” I would very much like to slow-blink at this novel and give it a treat.
Imagine your absentee trillionaire villain uncle dies and leaves you the, no, not the breadth of his inheritance, but the onus to take his place to protect the assets of the company’s multimillion dollar clients and to defend his fortune against a conglomerate of other villainous villains. It, of course, is not as simple as that. There also are technologically inept volcanic lairs, clone technology, intelligent and articulate cats, bombings, jerk dolphins, and the impending and on-going assassination attempts on Charlie.
Charlie has a lot to learn. Chuck Bartowski, without the Intersect, meets Gru in this satirical novel.
To be upfront, I am not a fan of rescue shows and so shy away from them and books too. But this came to me when I shelved it at my job at the library.To be upfront, I am not a fan of rescue shows and so shy away from them and books too. But this came to me when I shelved it at my job at the library. After numerous successive shelvings, I thought I would take a look.
To be honest, I stopped a couple of times, but the author kept me reading. It’s a book that wasn't a preferred genre with great characters, a fast-paced plot, and twists and turns that continued to pique interest. Drowning has all these literary components. And more.
The main characters, Chris, Will, and their child, are just fabulous, and the cast of characters from a woman pilot, to military leaders, to Chris' undersea workmates had the depth necessary to carry the plot.
Pick this one up. You will enjoy it. -Tom L. ...more
Harkaway again delivers a satisfying, slightly out of the ordinary story. Think a mash up of The Maltese Falcon meets Superman. Cal Sounder is an indeHarkaway again delivers a satisfying, slightly out of the ordinary story. Think a mash up of The Maltese Falcon meets Superman. Cal Sounder is an independent police consultant called into investigate unusual cases. In this moment, it is the possible murder of a Titan. What is a Titan you ask? Titans are ordinary humans injected with T7 that reverses the aging process and in so doing makes the recipient bigger, stronger, and almost immortal. Only the wealthy few and well protected can afford the treatment. So how did one of them end up dead of a gunshot? Sounder follows in the steps of other famous gumshoes think Sam Spade or Mike Hammer, in hunting down the killer. Clues that lead him to ex-lovers, bad cops, bad guys, good bad guys, both ordinary and Titan, and finally to the most dangerous and powerful Titan of all. This Titanium fueled who-done-it will not disappoint. If you like noir mysteries, characters like Sam Spade, Mike Hammer with a touch of Harrison Ford in Blade Runner, then get in line for a shot of Titanium Noir.
As the penultimate book in the 'Nordic Noir' Department Q series, The Shadow Murders did not disappoint! Set in Copenhagen, Detective Carl Mørck and hAs the penultimate book in the 'Nordic Noir' Department Q series, The Shadow Murders did not disappoint! Set in Copenhagen, Detective Carl Mørck and his team are faced with their most challenging crime yet... a series of unsolved and seemingly accidental deaths that occur every two years. It just so happens that 2020 is one of those alternating years. Meanwhile, a case from the very first book of the series comes back to haunt Carl, with a cliffhanger beyond cliffhangers that will leave you wanting the next book stat (unfortunately, we will have to wait until the end of the year). The witty banter between the team and the twisting plot makes this a must read, even as a standalone from the series. - Hanna G...more
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