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Feb 28, 2019 04:42PM
Barbara I really want to read that C.J. Tudor new book
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I finished: 
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished Boca Daze
by Steven FormanThis is the 3rd and latest edition of the Eddie Perlmutter/Boca Knight series. Eddie is a retired ex-cop from Boston who retires to Boca Raton Florida and, of course, things do not go smoothly. Cute, very light, a very easy read. I liked it but it's nothing to take seriously. Good to read by the pool.
The Devil's Breath
by Tessa HarrisIn this 'Dr. Thomas Silkstone' book, a deadly fog spreads across England - and murders are committed in midst of the chaos. The book can be read as a standalone.
More of a historical novel than a historical mystery. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Keeper of Lost Causes
by Jussi Adler-OlsenIn this first book in the 'Detective Carl Morck' series, Carl becomes head of Department Q and looks into the cold case of a vanished politician. Very good mystery. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished Don't Let Go by Coben. Starting Fallen by Baldacci
The Fourth Monkey by J D Barker was excellent 5☆ now reading The woman in cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
Barbara wrote: "The Devil's Breath by Tessa HarrisIn this 'Dr. Thomas Silkstone' book, a deadly fog spreads across England - and murders a..."
I've read the first so far, quite enjoyed.
I’ve never read both of those books Jim
Just finished:The Dutch Shoe Mystery: An Ellery Queen Mystery
by: Ellery Queen
Penzler Re-release of classic mysteries. Solid "fair-play" puzzler with some dated elements. My full review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Chocolate Cream Pie Murder
by Joanne FlukeIn this cozy mystery, Lake Eden, Minnesota bakery owner Hannah Swensen creates confections for Valentines Day while navigating a rough patch in her personal life. Favorite recurring characters are on hand. There are LOTS of recipes in this book.
The novel could technically be read as a standalone but I wouldn't advise it. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished Stop the Presses !
by Robert GoldsboroughThis is another in the Nero Wolfe series, resurrected by Goldsborough in the stead of the late Rex Stout. I really liked it but I'm such a fan of Nero and Archie that I would probably like almost anything like this. It's wonderful to see a great series like this with new entries.
Linda wrote: "Rosemarys baby"I liked it a lot..
Christine wrote: "I finished my 20th book"Making good progress. 💖
The Two Hearts of Eliza Bloom by Beth Miller and loving it!💕📚Just finished
The Housewife: A completely addictive and gripping psychological thriller by Valerie Keogh, which I didn't enjoy at all. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and on my webpage sandysbookaday.wordpress.com https://wordpress.com/post/sandysbook...
I just finished
and currently reading Throne of glass series
Big Little Lies
by Liane MoriartyWhen parents of kindergartners interact in an Australian town, it
leads to drama, humor, exposed secrets, and tragedy. Very good book. 4 stars
(This was adapted to an HBO mini-series.)
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Also finished The Butcher's Hook, by Janet Ellis. That one was not okay.
Nancy, totally agree with you about The Butcher’s Hook.
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What a waste of my time. Jeez.
I read the synopsis—I didn’t even rate the book—and I can’t even remember what the book was about.
Just finished Skin Deep
by Timothy HallinanSimeon Grist is a PI in present-day LA, involved this time with a TV star and a bunch of other low-lifes. Takes a few pages to get going but then it's a real page-turner. Hallinan writes 3 series and I'm a fan of all 3. This guy is a major talent. 5 stars.
About to start
The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths after finishing a beautiful 5-star read
The Two Hearts of Eliza Bloom by Beth Miller. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and on my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
Barbara wrote: "The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-OlsenIn this first book in the 'Detective Carl Morck' series, Carl becomes..."
I love this series!
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I finished NOS4R2 by Joe Hill yesterday. Such a good read! 5 stars easy :)
Dark Places
by Gillian FlynnTwenty-five years after a teenage boy is convicted of murdering three members of his family, his surviving sister starts to doubt his guilt. Good psychological thriller. 4 stars
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Eva wrote: "Barbara wrote: "The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-OlsenIn this first book in the 'Detective Carl Morck' seri..."
I like the Department Q series too.. I need to read the next one.
Currently reading the pale criminal by Philip KerrSo far really intriguing and fascinating in a time of unrest and a gathering of war clouds in 1930s Berlin.
Sharon wrote: "Library stop yesterday to pick up the latest Sheriff Longmire book by Craig Johnson. Sorry to say it is no improvement over the previous book. Hate it when one of my favorite series starts going do..."It's disappointing when a good series goes bad. It seems too many authors (or maybe publishers) try to extend a series too far.
The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell
by Lilian Jackson BraunIn this addition to the series, journalist Jim Qwilleran - also an amateur sleuth - is helping organize his town's anniversary celebration when his 'psychic' cat signals murder. The book can be read as a standalone but knowing the characters is a bonus.
3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Recently finished The Lost Man by Jane Harper; a 5-star book IMHO. I'm currently reading Jo Nesbo's Macbeth of the Hogarth Shakespeare challenge. So far so good. I'm a shameless Nesbo fan, so that might color my opinion a bit. Will leave final judgment for when I've finished reading it.Happy reading to all. : )
Deb wrote: "Recently finished The Lost Man by Jane Harper; a 5-star book IMHO. I'm currently reading Jo Nesbo's Macbeth of the Hogarth Shakespeare challenge. So far so good. I'm a shameless Nesbo fan, so that ..."I liked Nesbo's Macbeth. 😊
Just finished Shooting Dr. Jack
by Norman GreenNot a mystery. I guess you'd call it a crime novel, meaning a novel about criminals. And when I say criminals, I mean the kind of people you'd cross the street to avoid if you saw them in real life. But the story, once it gets going, is terrific. Really liked it.
Barbara wrote: "Deb wrote: "Recently finished The Lost Man by Jane Harper; a 5-star book IMHO. I'm currently reading Jo Nesbo's Macbeth of the Hogarth Shakespeare challenge. So far so good. I'm a shameless Nesbo f..."I think I'm at a disadvantage because I've never read/seen Shakespeare's Macbeth, so the storyline is brand new to me, but with all the usual Nesbo touches.
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