Category Archives: Crime

Review: Suite 606, Anthology by J.D. Robb, Mary Blayney, Ruth Ryan Langan, and Mary Kay McComas

“#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR Nora Roberts writing as J.D. Robb headlines a hot new anthology of paranormal romance. FEATURING A NEW EVE DALLAS NOVELLA. J.D. Robb plunges Lieutenant Eve Dallas into the violent aftermath of a ritualistic murder. … Continue reading

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In the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer-Fleming

Allow me to gush.  Julia Spencer-Fleming should be—needs to be—a major star.  Her Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne series has won numerous awards including the Agatha, Anthony, and Nero Wolfe.  Her reception by critics should be matched by the reading public.  … Continue reading

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A Drink Before the War by Dennis Lehane

Lately, I’ve grown a little tired on my true loves—contemporary and paranormal romance. I’m sure this weariness will only last until the next Nora Roberts, J.R. Ward, or Patricia Briggs release. In the meantime, I’m having a fling with a … Continue reading

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Review: If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon

The Count of Monte Cristo is one of my favorite books because, once Edmond gets out of the Chateau d’If, it’s a fun-filled ride of revenge-fueled whoop-ass.  In other words, there’s no suspense of whether or not something untoward is … Continue reading

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Mood Music: Origin by Diana Abu-Jaber – Audiobook Review

At first glance, I thought Origin would be a run of the mill police procedural thriller.  I’m happy with those, and I was excited by the prospect of a female protagonist.  When I got into it, there were a couple … Continue reading

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Review – The Likeness by Tana French

The Likeness is the second book in Tana French’s Dublin Murder Squad series. I reviewed the first book In The Woods a few weeks ago. You don’t have to read In the Woods to enjoy The Likeness but the back … Continue reading

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Mood Music: Echo Park by Michael Connelly – Audiobook Review

I wouldn’t call crime suspense one of my favorite genres, but I’ve always enjoyed quick, compelling reads like those from James Patterson.  With Patterson’s books in mind, I picked up Echo Park by Michael Connelly, not knowing it was 12th … Continue reading

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