A Good Thriller discussion

The Hidden One

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I'm now able to post my 3 star review of a cozy mystery:
Death by Bubble Tea by Jennifer J. Chow.

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The Saint of Lost Things by Tish Delaney ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I read The Many Daughters of Afong Moy I found it difficult to follow and rate it 3.5 stars rounded down. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Another sampler from St.Martin's Press/Minotaur Books, The Minotaur Sampler, Volume 6: New Books to Make Your Heart Race
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The Lost Children by Michael Wood ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Here is my 4 star review of The Retreat by Sarah Pearse:

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Deaths, an island with a history of murder, violence, superstition, child abuse, and a strong storm make this a disturbing and suspenseful story. The world-building was well-done and the premise was excellent.

I finished The Overlook Murder by Patrick Kelly.

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Upgrade by Blake Crouch

I hadn't originally intended to read this since it's off of the beaten track for me. But I ended up doing so because I had I received an invitation from the publisher. This was very good, and I need to prioritize more sci-fi thrillers.

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I finished Grace Under Fire by Julie Garwood. This one is a pure delight to read with great chemistry and so many laugh out loud moments. 4 Stars My Review.

Finished Local Girl Missing

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Dakota Kerry Kennedy’s drama thriller was definitely worth the read. It’s a family drama wrapped into a thriller. The family members all have a dark undertow in their lives and sometimes, that creates drama. It’s when the drama turns tragic and maybe deadly that all the social play and drama play out. The characters were so well developed and their actions so … well… real that it added an extra measure to the enjoyment. I could easily see Dakota as a Lifetime miniseries. Five starts for both Kerry Kennedy and for Dakota. Cheers for the Dakota character. I highly recommend Dakota. Jeff Bailey, author of the conspiracy thriller Not On MY Watch.

The Lost Children by Michael Wood ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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I read Has Anyone Seen My Toes? by Christopher Buckley I have read 3 previous books by this author and enjoyed them. But this book did not work for me. The humor fell flat. My 2 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Here is my 4 star review of Black Dog by Stuart Woods:

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This is the 62nd book in the series and I still enjoy reading them.

Here is my 4 star review of Long Gone by Joanna Schaffhausen.

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This is the second book in a police procedural series set in Chicago, IL.

Here is my 4 star review of A Simple Choice by David Pepper.

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This political thriller has plenty of suspense, some action, lots of investigation, and an intensity that kept me fully engaged throughout the novel.

Here is my 4 star review of Quarter to Midnight by Karen Rose:

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Karen Rose brings suspense, danger, action, intense moments, and romance to her first book in the New Orleans romantic suspense series. Overall, this briskly paced novel was engaging and atmospheric with diverse characterization.

Wow, finally a thriller I can recommend 5* for

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Here is my 4 star review of You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa:

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This multi-layered mystery was intense, somewhat unsettling at times, and has many threads woven into the plot.

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Not Brian Freeman's usual thriller, but I actually loved this book!
I Remember You Due out Aug 9.
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Here is my 3.51 rounded to 4 stars review of Enchant the Dawn by Amanda Ashley:

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Paranormal romantic suspense.

My 4.27 star review rounded to 4 stars of The Pier by Matt Brolly:

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This is a British crime drama / police procedural. The narrative is suspenseful with a creative, absorbing, complex, and well-paced plot with some twists that will keep a reader guessing. This is the fifth book in the series, and it is best read in order.

#9 in Robert Dugoni's Tracy Crosswhite series comes out later in August: What She Found
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I finished Stay Awake by Megan Goldin and was mesmerized by this complex thriller/police procedural combo! 4 Stars My Review

Lucy by the Sea

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After the Flood by Dave Warner ⭐⭐⭐⭐.3 https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
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I read Punishment of a Hunter by Yulia Yakovleva It is set in 1930 Leningrad, Russia. A determined police detective sets out to solve seemingly unrelated murders. He angers important people. I recommend it to mystery fans. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
This is a read now/sownload on Ew.

My 4.45 --> rounded to 4 stars review of A Cornish Recipe for Murder by Fiona Leitch:

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Fiona Leitch brings a death, a baking show, and some humor to the fifth book in the Nosey Parker cozy mystery series set mainly on the grounds of Boskern House in Cornwall, England. A well-plotted story with characters that feel emotionally rich draws readers in and doesn’t let go until the final word in the book. Overall, this was a story that quickly drew me into Jodie’s world. It was a fun, appealing and entertaining read with a solid mystery to unravel.

This is definitely a fast paced, original thriller. Available on both Edelweiss and NetGalley, 4++ * for

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Murder Through the English Post by Jessica Ellicott ⭐⭐⭐.6 https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
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I've read The Bachelorette Party


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Here is my 3.78 rounded to 4 stars review of Suburban Hell by Maureen Kilmer:

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This is what I would call "lite" horror with some dark humor. Overall, this was a well-plotted, moving, and clever story that built momentum, moved well (after the first 3 chapters, created a few startling moments, and built suspense as it moved to its dynamic conclusion and an epilogue that makes one think there will possibly be a second book.

Here is my 4.12 rounded to 4 stars review of A Trip with Trouble: The Mountain Lodge Mysteries by Diane Kelly:

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The setting was perfect for this novel and Ms. Kelly does a great job of transporting readers to the mountains of North Carolina. The story captivated me from the beginning with a good plot, great world-building details, and characters that are emotionally rich.

I can’t recommend All Dressed Up

Only two stars. My review:
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Sky Curse: The Chosen Five Janet Kravertz’s new book, Sky Curse, is an epic in the George Orwell, 1984 genre, on steroids. In 1984, the government put cameras and microphones in all spaces occupied by people: the ultimate surveillance? Hardly. Sky curse brings the idea into a frightening prediction of our future. Everyone’s brain is connected via Wifi to everyone else’s brain and to all existing computers. Every citizen’s every thought, opinion, perceived sight, and perceived sound is instantly uploaded – everywhere to everyone. AND vice versa. Couple this with Kravetz’s character Cecilia (human, but networked) and her sister, Melee (a networked android) and we have a scary read. Now, Cecilia and Melee are tapped to join a robot and a cyborg to go on a quest to save the dying earth. What could go wrong? How weird can it get? Isaac Asimov would love the ‘I, Robot’ aspect of this adventure. Sky Curse was quite the epic, debut novel. Excellent. Jeff Bailey, author of the conspiracy thriller Not On MY Watch.

Here is my 4.72 rounded to 5 stars review of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna:

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Sangu Mandanna brings warmth, diversity, and humor to a magical realism novel with romance, danger, and suspense. This is a wonderfully executed story with extraordinary and diverse characters and a setting that came alive. My only quibble is that I wanted more suspense in the novel.

The Blackhouse by Carole Johnstone ⭐⭐⭐.8 https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
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3* for this fun mystery/thriller

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Antarctica: Life on the Frozen Continent by Conor Kilgallon was a pretty thorough pictorial essay describing the little known Great White Continent. I liked it a lot because it revived my memories of my visit there.

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I read The Maze by Nelson DeMille I rated it 3.5 stars rounded up. I read it in 2 days, despite it being 448 pages. However, his wisecracking thoughts/comments proved distracting for me.. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Here is my 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review of A Burning Obsession by Mike Omer:

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This is the third and final book in the Abby Mullen crime thriller series. The author knows how to build suspense, develop characters, add action and atmosphere, and keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Just finished The IT girl by Ruth WareRuth Ware

4* for the book but less than 1* for audio version

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5* for this thriller available on Edelweiss and NetGalley

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Finished The blame game by Sandie JonesSandie Jones

5*

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A Cornish Recipe for Murder by Fiona Leitch ⭐⭐⭐⭐.1 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Here is my 4.19 rounded to 4 stars review of Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn.

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Deanna Raybourn brings friendship, humor, danger, and action to this suspenseful thriller featuring four assassins who worked for an international clandestine organization for forty years. They're ready to retire and the company has given hem an all-expenses paid cruise to celebrate. Naturally, things don't go as planned. This story captivated me from the first page with extraordinary characters, travel, brilliant world-building, and exciting scenes interspersed with wit and humor.

After She'd Gone by Alex Dahl ⭐⭐⭐
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Fantastic book - Next in line by Jeffrey ArcherJeffrey Archer
5 stars
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