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

The Stranger in the Attic

Fragile lives, shattered dreams, loads of mystery and a chance of a new beginning. A great read! -Amazon Review The Stranger in the Attic: A Murder Mystery   "There's been another murder" yells the newsboy as he agitates a copy of the Daily News above his head. Henrietta Jones is tired of being afraid. One by one, women with red hair are vanishing in the small town of Ember … [Read More...]

My Sister’s Grave

Starred Review: “Combines the best of a police procedural with a legal thriller, and the end result is outstanding...Dugoni continues to deliver emotional and gut-wrenching, character-driven suspense stories that will resonate with any fan of the thriller genre.” —Library Journal My Sister's Grave (The Tracy Crosswhite Series Book 1) … [Read More...]

The Fairytale Killer

Just 99cents on Kindle for a limited time only. The Fairytale Killer: An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller with a gripping twist: (E&M Investigations Prequel)   A savage serial killer is on the loose in this gripping female protagonist crime thriller by USA Today Bestselling Author Lena Bourne. A serial killer prowls the city streets. Murdering young women and … [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...]

Twas the Knife Before Christmas

“Cozy fans with a sweet tooth will be in heaven.” —Publishers Weekly Twas the Knife Before Christmas: A Christmas Tree Farm Mystery   A Christmas delight, ’Twas the Knife Before Christmas will charm the stockings off readers of Joanne Fluke and Leslie Meier. It’s out of the cupcake tin, into the fire for Holly White’s best friend, Caroline. Can Holly clear Caroline’s name in … [Read More...]

The Woman Who Destroyed Christmas

Wow. This has turned out to be quite a twisted story. You think it’s about Lily and Oliver, and it is, but then there is Alice, Florence, David, Toby, Peter... how this story turned and flipped and made me have to close my jaw every time it dropped was incredible. I love you M J Hardy but you scare me... lol. Everyone please read this hold your breath while sitting on the edge of your seat book!!! … [Read More...]

Last Christmas: A Christmas psychological thriller

I enjoy Maria Frankland's books. This one did not disappoint and I was left surprised at the ending. She also did an amazing job of portraying family dynamics & the stress holiday visits can bring. - Amazon Review Last Christmas: A Christmas psychological thriller (Domestic Thrillers You Can't Put Down)    How would you spend Christmas if it could be your last? Neil’s life is … [Read More...]

Species: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller

Species: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (The Great Dying Book 3)    It all ends here in the thrilling final book of The Great Dying series. In the aftermath of a global event that kills all birds, fish, livestock, and pets around the globe, residents of a small Vermont town try to survive and make sense of the unexplained event. When Travis’s sister goes missing, and one … [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...]

As the Wicked Watch: The First Jordan Manning Novel

"Hall’s first novel blends true crime with illuminating reflections on media representation and the obstacles faced by a Black woman in journalism." -- Oprah Daily As the Wicked Watch: The First Jordan Manning Novel (Jordan Manning series Book 1)   The first in a thrilling new series from Emmy Award-winning TV Host and Journalist Tamron Hall, As The Wicked Watch follows a reporter … [Read More...]

Slashing Through the Snow

"A lively and festive cozy series, introducing an appealing protagonist and charming Maine setting. Fans of Vicki Delany's Year-Round Christmas Mystery titles will enjoy." —Library Journal Slashing Through the Snow: A Christmas Tree Farm Mystery   Maine innkeeper Holly White returns to sleuth another seasonal slaying in the third Christmas Tree Farm mystery from bestselling … [Read More...]

Wild Blue: A Coastal Caribbean Adventure

The discovery of a female's leg in the stomach of a shark ignites a frenzied search for her body. Throw in a gunfight where JD stops one of the incoming bullets with his body and endures the agonizing removal at the E.R. With the victim identified, a search of her apartment reveals it ransacked from top to bottom, indicating she must have had something someone wanted bad enough to take her out. … [Read More...]

The Beautiful Mystery: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel

What I most like about Louise Penny's books are the facts I learn from them and the curiosity to explore more deeply. I feel like a detective reading for clues. Not just "who done it" but also "what does Quebec look like?" I have been compelled to look up French words I don't understand and wonder at the ones I remember from class sixty years ago! I have learned about Quebecois' foods, clothing, … [Read More...]