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I finished listening to The Dig by John Preston - 3.5*.This was a well-written book with a quiet story of a woman who owns a farm that has several huge mounds that she thinks have buried treasure. Interesting characters and archaeology.
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I finished listening to Radio Girls by Sarah-Jane Stratford - 3.5*.Fun historical story of the early days of the BBC, the women who were allowed to work in important positions and the conflicts with some of the men's views on what to broadcast.
I finished listening to I Think There's Another Terrorist In My Soup Abridged by David Brenner - 3.5*.Brenner's take on many different topics. Sometimes the language is rough, sometimes Brenner seems like a jerk IMO, but there were still enough laugh-out-loud moments to make it entertaining.
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Enduring Passions by David Wiltshirehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Murder of a Lover by Faith Martinhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Eden's Conflict by AnneMarie Brearhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mystery of the Night Watchers by A.M. Howellhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Glitter or The Gold by Suzanne Gilchristhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Out of Sight by Ruhi Choudharyhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Black Diamond by Martin Walker is another enjoyable cosy mystery in this series set in rural France featuring Bruno, Chief of Police who loved food, wine and the lifestyle of the town he lives in.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
In Shades of Death: Murder at the Court of Elizabeth I, historian Angela Ranson presents Catrin, an appealing, independent young heroine whom the Queen sends to investigate death threats. Great read for historical mystery lovers.
My review of Shades of Death
Fans have been waiting a while to see what author Graham Brack's Captain Josef Slonský has been up to, and I was glad to seem him back in (limping) action in Prague, solving the case of The Murdered Molls. Crime and humour - great mix.
My review of The Murdered Molls
4 stars for contemporary/domestic drama
Emergency Exit Only by Aussie Author Michelle UptonMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Spring Farewell by Michelle Montebellohttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I liked Wild Card, the second book in the Detective Zoe Mayer series even more than the first. Aussie author Simon Rowell gives us a good story with a cross-border investigation between Victoria and New South Wales and plenty of secret alliances. Harry is back in harness, still acting to serve and protect Zoe. Good boy!
My review of Wild Card
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose is a fun sequel to The Maid and good to see the delightful Molly involved in another murder mystery at her beloved Regency Grand Hotel.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year by Joanna Nellhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Fall by Tracy Clark is a good police procedural of the murder of two Chicago City alderman. The finger is pointing strongly at an ex-alderman just released from jail, but is she guilty?review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
It was fun to eavesdrop on two old gentlemen comparing ghost stories from their schooldays. A School Story by M.R. James took place in 1870, but it could easily be a contemporary mystery. 
My review of A School Story with a link to where it is free to read online
I finished listening to The Fixer Upper by Mary Kay Andrews - 3.5*.A fun and lively story involving a young lawyer wrongfully accused of bribery, the FBI, an old inherited family house in a small town, a family secret and colorful characters.
Instead of a police procedural Lisa Regan's new Detective Josie Quinn novel is a psychological suspense placing Josie in a locked room type mystery in the mountains during a retreat for people suffering PTSD 
Face Her Fearmy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
This is a good one for those who enjoy cosy historical mysteries.
The Castle Abductions by David Fieldreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
You Know Her by D.E. White is an intriguing, if slow moving, psychological suspense.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4.5 stars for contemporary romance
Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paige ToonMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hello everyone! I'm sorry I've been absent during these December weeks, but unfortunately, I was swamped with work as happens every year-end! I managed to finish the book of the month
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Two Reacher novels in quick succession for me.
A Wanted Man My review both 4★
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High Heathttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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A Country Vet Christmas by Aussie authors Alissa Callen, Penelope Janu, Stella Quinn, Lily Malone and Pamela Cookhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished listening to The Secrets of Winter by Nicola Upton - 4*.A well-written story of a Christmas gathering on an island off England's coast with author Josephine Tey attending, when 2 unrelated murders occur. A good mix of Christmas and investigation.
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Mim and the Anxious Artist by Katrina Nannestadhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4.5 stars for
Vendetta by Aussie Author Sarah BarrieMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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