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Killer Cuts
by Elaine VietsIn this 8th book in the 'Dead-End Job Mystery' series, Helen Hawthorne is working in a beauty shop....and has to clear her boss of a murder charge. The book can be read as a standalone. Fun cozy mystery. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I was late stumbling upon this wildly popular mystery/thriller
Gone Girl. It worked for me. ***** My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Barbara wrote: "Bill wrote: "It's been about five years since I last enjoyed an Inspector Rebus mystery. I finished A Question of Blood by Ian Rankin this morning. Excellent as always..."Me too, Barbara. I'm winding down the series but there is still a couple of books in the Complaints series to try as well.
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I have been away on holiday so I'm waaayyy behind with my reviews, but so far I've read since 21 June:
Which may not be a lot of books, but I wasn't on a holiday to read, but to do other things ;-)
Bill wrote: "I finished The Lady in the Lake by Raymond Chandler today. Excellent noir mystery. My review belowhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I've got that one coming up in the next few months. Thanks for posting your review Bill.
Filling in the gaps in a few series. Read #12 in the V.I. Warshawski series, Fire Sale
.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
NYPD Red 2
by James PattersonIn this 2nd book in the 'NYPD Red' series, the elite police unit is chasing the Hazmat Killer. The book can be read as a standalone. Very good thriller. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Who Let the Dog Out?
by David RosenfeltIn this 13th book in the 'Andy Carpenter' series, the defense lawyer's client may have been framed by mobsters. The comedic mystery can be read as a standalone.
It's always fun to visit with Andy and his cohorts but this book has too many characters and a plot that's overly complex. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
King Maybe
by Timothy HallinanJunior Bender #5, can be read as a stand-alone but many of the secondary characters recur so I recommend reading series in order.
This effort might be Hallinan's best. Junior gets involved with a powerful movie mogul and things get very scary. Great intricate and interesting plot, wonderful funny, quirky characters, and Hallinan's smooth and immersive style. It's a humorous mystery but one scene actually made me cry. I don't mean cloudy, I mean real tears. And included are several useful tips if the reader wants to take up home burglary. 5 stars.
I finished my 60th book and I finished my 61st book
I been super busy reading and also been sick with a bad sinus infection so I only post on my phone what i been reading From May- July I finally have time to post them on groupsThe Fall of Crazy House by James Patterson IMO I didnt care for this one like i did his first in the series this one was just to boring
Blood Sisters by Jane Corry I Liked this alot will check out her other books
Her One Mistake by Heidi Perks I really liked this one I couldnt put it down will check out more books from her
The Other Woman by Sandie Jones Really didnt care too much for this book don't know if I will read anymore books from this person
Maggie Needs An Alibi by Kasey Michaels Very boring book
Never Tell by Lisa Gardner One Of her best book in her D.D. Warren Series! I am Still wating for her to make more in her Tessa Leoni Series
Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier I Loved this book I couldnt put it down
Murder on the Half Shelf by Lorna Barrett Okay of a book found it little boring some parts
The Perfect Girlfriend by Karen Hamilton Another book I couldnt put it down But It also made me mad at the stalking
They Won't Be Hurt by Kevin O'Brien Another Great Kevin O'Brien Book! I have never
found a book from him that I dont like!
Final Girls by Riley Sager A new Author for me and I loved this book i couldnt put it down
Hush byNancy Bush Another great Nancy Bush Books! She write just like her Big Sister Lisa Jackson!
Bonfire by Krysten Ritter Very boring book
Dismantled by Jennifer McMahon Another great Jennifer McMahon book!!
Her Last Word by Mary Burton I so couldnt put this book down i was so happy my library had it!
The Doll House by Phoebe Morgan would been better if i didnt figuer out half away though the book how it will end
Girl Unknown by Karen Perry It was just a slow read
The Wrong Girl by Hank Phillippi Ryan Not as good as her first book in the series The Other Woman was.
The Winter Sister by Megan Collins This book was just so crazy. Sylvie's mother was such nut case
Pretty Little Things by Jilliane Hoffman This book was so good but also make you feel so sad too Crimes Against Children
Now Here is what I be reading next few weeks
Nice going Christine and Shannon. You're super readers. 🙂
I finished Kolymsky Heights by Lionel Davidson. Well, not quite finished. I just couldn't summon the effort to actually finish the last third. So my review is based on only having read 2/3 of the book.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Starting two new books -
- Phantom Instinct by Meg Gardiner
- California Thriller by Max Byrd
Finished Motherless Brooklyn and beginning W is for Wasted.
Just finished *Haxan* - The Girl In The Woods (Camilla Lackberg*.I'd have lots of questions to ask.
Is there a decent synopsis of the book online or do you suggest to open a discussion?
Thanks!
I'm just starting The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Corruption of Blood
by Robert K. TannenbaumButch Karp #6, takes place in 1977. Butch takes a job reviewing the Warren Commission report on the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Different setting than the usual adventures of Butch and Marlene and maybe a bit slower, but very well done. And we get to meet Sweetie.
Some Danger Involved
by Will ThomasThis is the first book in the Victorian mystery series that features inquiry agent Cyrus Barker and his sidekick Thomas Llewelyn.
The Jewish population of historic London is being harassed by the anti-Semitic league....who claim to have committed a murder/crucifixion. Interesting mystery. 3 stars
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Shannon wrote: "I been super busy reading and also been sick with a bad sinus infection so I only post on my phone what i been reading From May- July I finally have time to post them on groups[book:The Fall of C..."
You've been busy! I hope the sinus infection is in the past and you're feeling much better.
A great group of books you've listed here. I haven't read Sandie Jones The Other Woman but recently finished her book, The First Mistake. I found it interesting and a good puzzler.
Araych wrote: "King Maybe
by Timothy HallinanJunior Bender #5, can be read as a stand-alone but many of the secondary characters recur so I recommend reading series in order.
T..." You've convinced me to give this author and series a try. One can never have too many good series to read, don't you agree?
Deb wrote: "Araych wrote: "King Maybe by Timothy HallinanJunior Bender #5, can be read as a stand-alone but many of the secondary characters recur so I recommend reading seri..."
Thanks for that -- I always aim to start at the beginning of a series.
I'm currently reading The Goldfinch. Want to read it before the movie comes out. This story is amazing. Spans a big period of time.
About to start
Child's Play by Angela Marsons after finishing the very good
The Unlucky Ones by Kerry Wilkinson. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and on my webpage do sandysbookaday.wordpress.com
I just finished the heart-warming The Messenger by Markus Zusak, one of Australia's most-acclaimed authors. This is written for young people, but like all good novels for the young, it's just as enjoyable for adults. 
4.5★ Link to my review
This short short story will delight anyone who loves how books and libraries change lives! A Witch’s Guide to Escape: A Practical Compendium of Portal Fantasies by Alix E. Harrow is available free online and well worth it.
5★ Link to my review
I just finished The Beetle by Richard Marsh. What a wonderful book. I’m afraid I’d over-hyperbolate my love of this book, and gush like a love-sick school girl. So I’ll pass up embarrassing myself, and just say, what a wonderful book❣️
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8...
Finished W is for wasted. Next is Night by Elie Weisel
The Sins of the Father
by Jeffrey ArcherBritish sailor Harry Clifton, wanting to escape family drama, takes the identify of a dead boat mate. Unfortunately for him, the dead boat mate is wanted for murder. This is book two of a multi-generational saga. Good story. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm finishing up Sons of the Wolf by Anne perry
Christine wrote: "I finished my 63rd book"🙂👍
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I'm a big Rebus fan. 🙂