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I started reading Fledgling
by Octavia E. Butler. Three chapters in, I stopped reading it. Not for me.
Brenda wrote: "My review for 
The Lavender Keeper by Fiona McIntosh/review/show..."
Thank you so much for suggesting this one, I've read the plot and your review and sound good, I've already ordered it :-)
Thanks Tiziana - I hope you love it as much as I did when you get to it :)
Here is my 4.12 rounded to 4 stars review of Try Not to Breathe
by David Bell:/review/show...
The author brings suspense, action, and intense moments to this fast-paced novel that is full of a sense of urgency and prose that flows well. It’s thought-provoking as family relationships, aging parents, friendships, bullying, crimes, and more are explored.
I am reading Crimson Angel
by Barbara Hambly. Set in 1838 New Orleans and Haiti. Book 13 in the Benjamin January series. One of my favorite series. Very well written. Start with book one Free Man of Color.
Here is my 4.31 rounded to 4 stars review of The Shark
by Mary Burton:/review/show...
This appears to be a re-release.
Crime Thriller/Police Procedural
The author is a great storyteller with gripping scenes and a disturbing story that depicts the devastating risks to runaways and the effects of human trafficking on them. The plot moves at a fast pace with some twists and turns. However, the antagonist was a little too predictable.
Here is my 4 star review of Best Served Cold
by David P. Wagner:/review/show...
Overall, I enjoyed this engaging, fun, and entertaining mystery full of ambience.
Here is my 4.28 rounded to 4 stars review of The Confidante: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Helped Win WWII and Shape Modern America
by Christopher C. Gorham:/review/show...
Biography
Overall, this biography is intriguing and thought-provoking. The author has delivered a fascinating book about an important and amazing person history has overlooked.
Here is my 4.45 rounded to 4 stars review of Break of Day
by Colleen Coble:/review/show...
Romantic Suspense
Christian Fiction
Third book in the trilogy
Overall, I loved the tension and the intensity of the story. It was engaging, atmospheric, and suspenseful with some chilling scenes. It did a great job of keeping me hooked and having compassion for the characters through their struggles.
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Heather L wrote: "Finished The Librarian of Crooked Lane by C.J. Archer. This is a historical fantasy/mystery set just after WWI. Enjoyed this and am definitely interested in reading..."Heather L wrote: "Finished The Librarian of Crooked Lane by C.J. Archer. This is a historical fantasy/mystery set just after WWI. Enjoyed this and am definitely interested in reading..."
She's an Aussie author Heather - a friend reads and loves her work. I've only just discovered this, and also thought the author was male (probably because of Archer (grandson's name)). So I'm thinking I should pick up a book by her to read, and this one sounds pretty good :)
Here is my 3.91 rounded to 4 stars review of Implacable
by Jack Campbell:/review/show...
카지노싸이트 Fiction Thriller
The plot is twisty with harrowing scenes, plenty of layers, thought-provoking instances, and a larger-than-life protagonist. The multiple conflicts and the diplomatic challenges move the story forward rapidly. Overall, this is a tense and exciting science fiction thriller that kept me on an emotional rollercoaster.
I started Fahrenheit 451
by Ray Bradbury. I'm only 50 pages in but I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would.
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by Ray Bradbury. I'm only 50 pages in but I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would."I’ve read that three times. I hope you enjoy the rest of it!
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* A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie
* What Men Live By and Other Tales by Leo Tolstoy — A collection of four short stories
Next up for me this week is the stand alone thriller
Gone but Not Forgotten by C. Michele Dorsey /review/show...
Here is my 4.3 rounded to 4 stars review of Blind Fear
by Brandon Webb and John David Mann:/review/show...
A beautiful setting, the threat of a hurricane, fantastic characters, and plenty of action and danger are combined for another hair-raising and dramatic novel featuring Finn.
Mark wrote: "Next up for me this week is the stand alone thriller Gone but Not Forgotten by C. Michele Dorsey /review/show..."looking forward to your review
Here is my 3.77 rounded to 4 stars review of The Witch Hitch
by Elizabeth Bass:/review/show...
Delightful, Light, and Fun Paranormal RomCom
Witches
Overall, this was a fun and entertaining novel that I advanced through effortlessly.
Here is my 4.41 rounded to 4 stars review of The Shadow Girls
by Alice Blanchard:/review/show...
Overall, this has a riveting and dynamic plot and is a well-crafted story. It is a page-turner with its complex characters, twisty story line, and fantastic writing that keep me coming back to this series for more.
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The Burning (other topics)I is for Innocent (other topics)
The Elias Enigma (other topics)
Say You'll Remember Me (other topics)
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Simon Gervais (other topics)
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Crime Thriller / Police Procedural
The book has an intensity that hooked me with a good plot and strong characters. The author also does a great job of incorporating real-world issues into the story that add depth. The author did a great job of building suspense throughout the story, providing action, and giving readers a lot to contemplate as they try to solve the crimes.