The Searcher
By Tana French Group Comments: Great writing, but mystery takes back stage. Very little mystery; a revery on rural Ireland. Disappointed in the ending but…
small town
Sworn to Silence
By Linda Castillo Group Reviews and Comments: Refreshing to see an intellegent, informed woman lead Dark but compelling Nuggets of a good mystery but there…
Frozen Stiff
By Annelise Ryan Group Comments: It’s not romantic–it’s pathalogical. I hate the romance part. Distracting. If it were a guy lead, the thoughts, comments and…
Hotel Paradise
By Martha Grimes Group Reviews/Comments: Loved this book. Loved the protagonist’s world. She was a good detective; she went out and figured stuff out, she…
The Torso in Town
By Simon Brett Summary: Amateur sleuths Jude and Carole take on their third case when a terrible discovery is made in the cellar of a…
Three Times Lucky
Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage My rating: 4 of 5 stars Mo LoBeau gives Flavia de Luce a run for her money in the…
The Dry
By Jane Harper Summary: After getting a note demanding his presence, Federal Agent Aaron Falk arrives in his hometown for the first time in decades…
Deadfall
By Patricia Rushford & Harrison James Summary: Mac is dealing with three difficult cases, two dead bodies . . . and a decision of the…
The Broken Girls
By Simone St. James Summary: Vermont, 1950. There’s a place for the girls whom no one wants—the troublemakers, the illegitimate, the too smart for their…
Bone Dust White
Bone Dust White by Karin Salvalaggio My rating: 3 of 5 stars I really wanted to like this book. It’s got everything I like in…