Focus on Mystery

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

The Inmate

OMG!!!! WOW!!!! WOW!!!! WOW!!!! WOW!!!!! Another great read by one of my favorite authors WHO LITERALLY NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!! She got me again. Just when I think I have everything figured out I get to the last page and realize I knew NOTHING!!!!!!! I LOVE being surprised by a well written, twisty story that keeps me turning pages well into the night. If you are a fan of psychological suspense then … [Read More...]

The Asset (Spy Thriller Book 1)

I don't write many reviews but I'll make an exception for this one. A very taut, nicely plotted and well researched thriller. I don't know anything about the layout and architecture of the Kremlin, but the author made me feel as though I was there and I could picture it in my mind's eye. His descriptions of the other venues in the book were equally as well done. A great read. I recommend it. - … [Read More...]

The 6:20 Man: A Thriller

Bless. Baldacci’s heart. He has given us another hero if not heroes. That’s hard work creating new characters from whole cloth for us to root on. Thank you! And dear reader if you have ever read a Baldacci book hang on for a bumpy ride. - Amazon Review The 6:20 Man: A Thriller   A cryptic murder pulls a former soldier turned financial analyst deep into the corruption and menace … [Read More...]

The Waters of Eternal Youth

“Without giving anything away, this is not your typical murder mystery. Ms. DeLeon plays on one's worst fears as a parent or grandparent, and leaves us guessing until nearly the very end. But what an ending! As highly recommended as her other Commissario Brunetti books.”—Amazon Review The Waters of Eternal Youth (Commissario Brunetti Book 25)    The twenty-fifth mystery in the New … [Read More...]

The Inbox

I love a good short story. This book was so good I bought 3 copies. One for myself and 2 as gifts. I absolutely love the way the author was able to capture and portray every single detail and emotion so that I could actually visualize and feel everything I was reading. This book was suspenseful but not scary. Great for young adults and teenagers. I'm crossing my fingers in hopes that there will be … [Read More...]

The Missing Woman

Blake is still reeling from Mark’s betrayal and Kit is hiding but work goes on and when a rising local attorney disappears and the CDAU inherits the case it’s one oh their most confusing. Was Valerie cheating on her husband? Is there a jilted lover? Did she leave voluntarily? This one has a shocking ending and events that lead to more trouble. Good read. - Amazon Review The Missing … [Read More...]

Dream Town (An Archer Novel)

As with all of David's books this is an enthralling story. You have excitement, intrigue and a labyrinth of clues and hints trying to connect the dots. Things are not always what they seem and you are kept guessing right up till the end. It is an excellent read that you will not want to put down until you have all the answers. Everyone enjoy a great ride. - Amazon Review Dream Town (An Archer … [Read More...]

The Devil Is In The Details

I love a good thrilling book to keep me guessing this book is that book. Do yourself a favor if you love a good thriller check this one out for sure. found this book on a book blog I frequent to find books outside of the normal.  -Amazon Review If you’re looking for a good read, look no more. The Devil Is In The Details will have you up all night, reading until you find out every detail. I … [Read More...]

The Housemaid

The description "Thriller" is right on! From the first page to the last, I was completely engrossed in this novel. The twists and turns are completely unexpected and I could hardly wait for the next one. Ms. McFadden has crafted a tale of evil that keeps you guessing. As soon as I felt I knew one character intimately, the story would take a turn that left me totally in the dark. This story is told … [Read More...]

Where the Crawdads Sing

Wow! I just finished reading Where the Crawdads Sing. And I will say it again, Wow! This books is so filled with emotion. Kya, the main character, is trying to survive by herself from a young age. She has been abandoned by those who should teach her, guide her, protect her. She has to fend for herself. Two men come into her life and teach her about the good and bad in life. I only keep few book's … [Read More...]

Verity

"Warning: Verity is not going to melt your heart. It's going to fry your soul." -Kindle Crack Book reviews "Emotionally charged, sinister, evocative, fascinating and very addictive. We read Verity with a knot in our stomachs from the first to last page! What a brilliant read!" -TotallyBooked Blog "This isn't a book, it's a visceral experience." -B.B. Easton, bestselling … [Read More...]

The Drowning Game

They said she was armed They said she was dangerous. They were right. The Drowning Game   Petty Moshen spent eighteen years of her life as a prisoner in her own home, training with military precision for everything, ready for anything. She can disarm, dismember, and kill—and now, for the first time ever, she is free. Her paranoid father is dead, his extreme dominance and … [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...]

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...]

Cry Wolf

Cry Wolf (Silver Hollow Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series Book 4)    A mysterious death … [Read More...]