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Book #8 in Crispin Guest medieval mysteries.The Silence of Stones
by Jeri WestersonHere is my 4.5 stars ( rounded up to 5 ) review:
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---> even if the series usually cannot be placed in cozy mysteries, this time there is nothing bloody and no even hinted at sex scenes, so this book can also be a suitable read for cozy mysteries readers.
Here is my 4.14 rounded to 4 stars review of A Slash of Emerald by Patrice McDonough:/review/show...
Historical Mystery
2nd book in the Dr. Julia Lewis series
Victorian London, 1867
Dark and gritty
Great characterization and atmosphere
I learned about the Victorian art world.
Here is my 4.56 rounded to 5 stars review of Hidden Angels by Carolyn Arnold:/review/show...
Police procedural / crime novel
13th book in the Detective Amanda Steele Series
Fast-paced, dark, and gripping
Here is my 4.59 rounded to 5 stars review of Midnight Black by Mark Greaney:/review/show...
Action thriller, Espionage
14th book in the Gray Man series
Fast-paced, exhilarating action, gripping prologue, suspenseful Strong, flawed, and capable protagonist
I'm working my way through A.J. Harmon's First Class series... AGAIN! It's among series I return to when I think of particular scenes I want to read again and (most of the time) wind up reading the entire series again. This series covers the loves of six of seven brothers from early forties down to mid twenties. The people are so "good" and all get HEAs after overcoming their women's misgivings and/or other obstacles. I've reread the first six so far--as if I have the time to waste rereading. I'll probably finish the last three (one next-gen story) over the weekend. Sweet stories of love and family.
My only real negative with the series is that we don't get the romance story of gay son Andrew and his partner Rory. They're already together in the first book, which centers on oldest brother Matt. It's not like they're overlooked. Andrew and Rory get married during Matt's story and we get updates on the couple as other stories are told (adopting children, etc.). Actually, the different couples and family members show up throughout the entire series in and out of each others' lives so we get updates on everyone from the matriarch and patriarch through their children (7 sons), in-laws, and grandchildren. The stories showcase familial love as well as the romantic. Sweet.
Here is my 4 star review of I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died by Amanda Flower:/review/show...
Historical Mystery
Book 2 in the Emily Dickinson series
Well-researched
Great characterization and world-building
Entertaining, but a slower pace at times
Set in Aug 1856 in Amherst Massachusetts
Here is my 4.48 rounded to 4 stars review of Eternal Magic by Alexandra Ivy:/review/show...
Paranormal Romantic Suspense / Urban Fantasy
Magic for Hire series Bk 3
Features Maya Rosen and Revyr
Fast-paced, intriguing, and entertaining
Great Characterization
Plenty of action and danger, a mystery, lots of tension
Very good historical mystery set in 18th century Venice, also suitable for cozy mystery lovers ( clean language, no cruel scenes, no sex scenes )Ascension
by Gregory DowlingHere is my 5 star review:
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Here is my 4.23 rounded to 4 stars review of Not Who We Expected by Lisa Black:/review/show...
Crime Thriller
4th book in the Locard Institute Thriller series
Overall, this was a fascinating and captivating novel with great characterization and worldbuilding! There is the right amount of mystery, tension, and apprehensiveness to keep readers engrossed and wondering what will happen next.
Here are reviews of 2 recent books that I have finished:I Died for Beauty by Amanda Flower - 4.16 rounded to 4 stars
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Historical Mystery
3rd book in the Emily Dickinson mystery series (final book)
Great characterization and world-building combined with mysteries
Mixes real-life people with fictional characters
This novel brings to life the conflicting sentiments that existed in America at the time.
Set in Amherst, MA in January 1857
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Blood on the Vine by J.T. Falco
4.32 rounded to 4 stars
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Crime Thriller / FBI investigation
Set in Napa Valley, CA
Fast-paced, intriguing, and suspenseful with great characterization an plenty of action and danger
I hope this becomes a series.
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Sinfully His by Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley (aka Blake Hensley)
I believe this is the last book in the Gilded Decadence series. The series started out under the "Blake Hensley" pen name, then was reissued with new titles under the the two authors' names (Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley). I reviewed the first two books and am deciding whether to review the other four (I keep notes.)
I had some issues with things that happened in the stories, but overall enjoyed the series.
Here is my 4.1 rounded to 4 stars review of Ward D by Freida McFadden:/review/show...
Psychological Thriller
Compelling and Suspenseful
Flashbacks to eight years ago
Good characterization and great atmosphere
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Here is my 4.05 rounded to 4 stars review of Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn:/review/show...
Mystery / Thriller
Mature Women Assassins (60+)
Overall, this is an engaging, fascinating, fast-paced, and well-plotted mystery that is entertaining and unique.
Contains explicit depictions of violence and murder
Here is my 4.37 rounded to 4 stars review of Mr. Whisper by Andrew Mayne:/review/show...
Mystery / Investigation
Ist book in the Specialists series
Has protagonists from multiple series
Entertaining, engaging, great characterization
Thought-Provoking premise
Intriguing Mystery
I recently read
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir.I checked it out from the library, but actually bought my own copy next time I was at the bookstore because I want to reread it.
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I'm ending the week with a trip to the wine country via the pages of
Running on Empty by Karin Fitz Sanford /review/show...
Here is my 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review of The Vanishing Kind by Alice Henderson:/review/show...
Crime Thriller
Fourth book in the Dr. Alex Carter series
Combines Mystery, Nature, the Environment, Action Adventure, Survival, and Endangered Species
Entertaining, compelling
I learned a lot about jaguars
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Itsy Bitsy Spider by Willow Rose/review/show...
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Dancing with Dandelions by Kelly Cameron/review/show...
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