Focus on Mystery

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

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 Cuckoo’s Calling

The story is artful in it’s simplicity. Model dies after hurtling from a balcony, did she fall or was she pushed? Add a complex cast of starry, shallow, money hungry, a-moral characters and you have a great yarn ahead of you. The main reason it’s so compelling is the man himself, Cormoran Strike. It’s hard to create a detective without being cliched, and somehow JK has done it. Who knew a one … [Read More...]

A Dream of Death

“The Scottish atmosphere is captivating, the characters are well-drawn, and the dual mysteries blend together perfectly. This is exactly the type of book that I read cover to cover with barely a break...I honestly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery.” —MyShelf A Dream of Death (A Kate Hamilton Mystery Book 1)   On a remote Scottish island, American antiques … [Read More...]

Choose Me

“A seamless collaboration between authors Tess Gerritsen and Gary Braver…this is a seductive shapeshifter of a novel, full of flashbacks and revelations.” —The Wall Street Journal Choose Me   From New York Times bestseller Tess Gerritsen and acclaimed thriller writer Gary Braver comes a sexy murder mystery about a reckless affair and dangerous secrets. Taryn Moore is young, … [Read More...]

The Paris Apartment: A Novel

Quite full of surprises. When I thought I knew something about a character there was a twist that changed the direction of the story. I enjoyed it. - Amazon Review The Paris Apartment: A Novel   "As you patiently await season two of Only Murders in the Building, cozy up with Lucy Foley’s latest whodunnit." (Parade) "Exceedingly clever." (Booklist) From the New York … [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 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) Tracy Crosswhite has spent twenty years questioning the … [Read More...]

Silent Scream

Even the darkest secrets can’t stay buried forever… Silent Scream: An edge of your seat serial killer thriller (Detective Kim Stone Crime Thriller Series Book 1)   Five figures gather round a shallow grave. They had all taken turns to dig. An adult sized hole would have taken longer. An innocent life had been taken but the pact had been made. Their secrets would be buried, … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Cry Wolf

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