Focus on Mystery

mystery, thrillers and suspense: from cozys to capers and everything else in-between

Black Water Rising: A Novel

I have read a couple of Attica Locke books and it was good to read her first. What a writer she is, compelling reading and terrible tension at times so quite a thriller...but it is also full of interesting information about the times and the civil rights movement, she does not idealise characters so they are very real....I recommend...and have to my friends. - Amazon Reviewer Black Water … [Read More...]

The Last Moriarty

I have read all of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes works and many other pastiches by different authors. This novel was exceptionally easy to read because to me it seems "less British" than other Holmes material I have read. While the author seems to have everything "right" in terms of time and place for this story, he seems to "go easier" with the "Britishness" of this Holmes story. To … [Read More...]

Category Five: A Novel

Good book, with "good action" plot, character interactions and relationships, and lots of techno-gadgets. The downside was the overblown world-ending danger (everything was the worst, the biggest, the scariest) and highly unlikely solution. But because our main characters only do things perfectly, expertly, and smarter and better than anyone else, I guess that's to be expected. This is definitely … [Read More...]

Dark Place to Hide

This is the 2nd book I've read by AJ Waines and I can't wait to dive into the next. She weaves a story that keeps you hoping for the best yet guessing right up to the end! - Amazon Reviewer Dark Place to Hide   Clara is only seven. She loves hiding in secluded places. About to break the news to his wife, Diane, that he’s infertile, criminology expert, Harper Penn, gets a call to … [Read More...]

Marked

I absolutely loved reading this book! The characters are so finely drawn that they keep you constantly engrossed. Having been born and spent much of my life in NYC, the descriptions of the city brought back some great memories. A great read--highly recommended!  -Amazon Review Marked   A page-turning debut in the tradition of David Baldacci & Lee Child. Marked is an all-out … [Read More...]

The Big Fear

I found this a brilliantly thought out plot, with gritty realism and imperfect characters. The big fear is that it is all quite terrifyingly plausible. My only criticism is that like so many crime thrillers, the carefully built climax is thrown away just a little too quickly, and there are just a few too many criminal coincidences hung around the necks of the perpetrators. This is just a very … [Read More...]

Bone Dry

"The story is told by a game warden. The main character and most of the people in the story are male. There are two or three females who play modest parts. I note this because as a female so many books I read are written from either gender's p.o.v. or female. This was kind of refreshing to me. The story takes place in inland Texas farm and hunting country. There are clubs you can join for a fee, … [Read More...]

ICE: The Ice Trilogy Volume 1

I am a huge fan of historical adventures that may add in some unconventional elements to make an intriguing story. Some of my favorite authors in this genre are Preston & Child, James Rollins, and Clive Cussler. I was thrilled to find author Kevin Tinto's debut novel, "ICE", that also pulls these elements together masterfully and it was a fantastic read. The story of Leah, an archaeologist, … [Read More...]

Misty Manor

Absolutely loved this book!! This is what a true cozy mystery is all about. Rose and Megan are sterling characters whose strong personalities just carry every exciting chapter in this book. Misty Manor is an architectural dream that just begs to be visited and explored. The mystery was a real page turner. If you're looking for an exciting, well written, mystery you can really lose yourself in, … [Read More...]

The Einstein Prophecy

“A page-turner offering up a wealth of unforgettable action and intrigue stemming from the time in history where Hitler made his attempt to rule the world. This author has a great imagination, taking science from the ’40s and linking it to the supernatural. Readers will wait impatiently as they take this incredible thrill ride.” —Suspense Magazine The Einstein Prophecy   As war … [Read More...]

I Am Watching You

“Perhaps one of the best psychological thrillers released this year…” —India Today I Am Watching You   An Amazon Charts bestseller. What would it take to make you intervene? When Ella Longfield overhears two attractive young men flirting with teenage girls on a train, she thinks nothing of it—until she realises they are fresh out of prison and her maternal instinct is put on … [Read More...]

The Wrong Family: A Thriller

"Not just an original story but an equally original plot twist...an emotional and psychological crescendo that will keep readers on their toes until its final page." -- "USA Today on The Wives" The Wrong Family: A Thriller   An Instant Bestseller! -The New York Times -USA Today -The Globe and Mail -The Toronto Star A MOST-ANTICIPATED BOOK FROM BUSTLE · E! · USA TODAY · … [Read More...]

The Rookie: A Hale Mary Mystery

Free on Kindle until August 17th. This series features Hale Mary Seton, a professional snowboarder who took one too many falls and now wants to jumpstart a new career as a sports agent. She's smart, tough, knowledgeable and up to the challenge - both of managing athletes and solving the murder of her first client.   A well-written, entertaining read with a great set up for the sequel. Can't … [Read More...]

If You Tell

“This riveting account will leave readers questioning every odd relative they’ve known.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Olsen presents the story chronologically and in a simple, straightforward style, which works well: it is chilling enough as is.” —Booklist “An unsettling stunner about sibling love, courage, and resilience.” —People Magazine (book of the week) If You Tell: A True … [Read More...]

Choose Me

“A seamless collaboration between authors Tess Gerritsen and Gary Braver…this is a seductive … [Read More...]