Focus on Mystery

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

The Cinderella Murder

"Fans of MWA Grand Master Clark will find plenty of intrigue and excitement in this contemporary thriller...Clark keeps readers guessing and in suspense." —Publishers Weekly The Cinderella Murder: An Under Suspicion Novel … [Read More...]

The Girl You Lost

Eighteen years ago your baby daughter was snatched. Today, she came back. The Girl You Lost: A gripping psychological thriller … [Read More...]

To Have and to Kill

"To Have and to Kill" is a very fast-paced cozy mystery--yet it's not a typical cozy. Piper is curious about who is causing the murders, but she never directly tried to snoop around and find out who did it. She left that to the police. Yet she's still in the middle of everything that's going on due to her job. I liked how, just by being herself, she thwarted the murderer's plans … [Read More...]

One Question

One Question kept me intrigued right to the end, it's such an original idea, and I really had no idea what the ending would be, which kept me wanting to come back and continue reading as quickly as possible. This is GP Ireland's first novel, and I think he has a bright future, a really great interesting book, well written, and makes you think about the topics it covers with an interesting … [Read More...]

Cold-Blooded

"Lisa Regan is clearly at the top of her game as a suspense novelist. The plotting is impeccable . . . With the dark and disturbing plot, the strong characters, and engaging prose, Cold-Blooded is not just a page-turner, the pages fly by on their own and you just have to hold on as it races to a stunning conclusion." - The Manhattan Book Review Cold-Blooded   … [Read More...]

Windfall: A Henry Lysyk Mystery

Smith has managed to create in Henry Lysyk a man for whom we care and support – for all his eccentricities. Including a true crime aspect to the story adds terrific interest! This is a most impressive writing debut, one that signals the arrival of a very promising new author in the mystery genre. Vey Highly Recommended.    -  Grady Harp,  HALL OF FAME     TOP 500 REVIEWER Windfall: A Henry … [Read More...]

The Mutiny Girl

"The author will be one to follow. She wove the historical backdrop of crime-ridden South Florida during the height of the Cocaine trade with modern characters. Back in a time when you could truly fly under the radar. (and no social media) If you like thrillers, you will like this one. Gritty, witty, full of insights into Miami's past. like a gator, starts off slow then grabs you. I was born on … [Read More...]

Ghost from the Past

I loved this book. It got the goosebumps , my idea of a good scary story. A young girl gets bullied at school in front of everyone and runs off texting her mother she was staying at her best friend’s house for a sleepover which they often did. The friend calls her mother later worried about the girl and the mother has a panic attack. The girl has disappeared. She’s been kidnapped by a very evil … [Read More...]

An Innocent Client

From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Former attorney Pratt delves into rural Tennessee law and politics in this brilliantly executed debut. When a preacher is murdered after visiting an infamous strip club, the club's owner hires jaded attorney Joe Dillard to defend Angel Christian, a beautiful waitress accused of the crime. Dillard, savvy but cynical, wants to quit doing criminal defense, but … [Read More...]