A Good Thriller discussion

I'm going a bit retro this week and just started NIGHT SOLDIERS (1988) by Alan Furst, the first book in his ongoing series set in Europe both before and during WWII.

My father is a big fan of Furst's stuff, so I thought I would give one a try and see how it stacks up against the other WWII novels I have sampled over the years.

Today I have finished these two books:



Rumor of Otters by Deborah Savage

This was a totally amazing book!! More people need to read this. If you love a nature based story like Where the Crawdads Sing then you will love this.

I also read
XOR AX, AX by Andrei Saygo

Its very high action - pretty much nonstop with lots of danger. But its not really thrilling. I rated it 3 stars. Lots of dialogue with flat characters. But its good if you need a book for an X challenge. Its a fast read actually. The second half was better than the first part.

I’m reading a book called The Twins' Rodeo Rider by Tina Leonard

I am reading 2 books today, one in my kindle and one paperback. is the kindle: its mysterious, exciting and very original! The paperback is which is the sequel to the 5 star - the main detective character is back to solve another case this time on an alien world!

The Diabolical


⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
#netgalley #reviewcopy #Thriller
New author for me. 11th book in series. Standalone reading. Good story. Interested me enough to search for other titles by the author.


My Review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I’m reading a book called The Sheriff's Second Chance by Leandra Logan

I am reading for my paper book and my kindle book is

1000 Yards

3 stars
Spy short story
In North Korea

My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I’m reading a book called Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks

and

I’m reading a book called Jay's Journal by Anonymous

Just Finished NUMBERS IN SCRIPTURE and Poirot Investigates Vol. 1. About to finish The Early Cases of Hercule Poirot.

The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene

Greene is one of my favorite authors. His characters are complex and flawed. 4/5

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I’m reading a book called Letting Ana Go by Anonymous

Flux


3 stars
Sci-fi - Fantasy
Butterfly effect. Nephillim. Future soldiers.
Good reading.

My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Earth 2, Vol. 1: The Gathering


3.5 star
#graphicnovel #DCUniverse #trinity #counterearth
Different storyline. The trinity is dead. Great retelling.

My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Unity


3.5 stars
young adult adventure
dystopian
Kaiju
Action
Survival
Female teenage protagonist

My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Hitopadesa


4 stars
Traditional moral tales from ancient India. 8th century
Great translation from the originally Sanskrit langage.

My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I’m reading a book called Lucy in the Sky by Anonymous

Arcadian Genesis


3 stars
Sort story. Prequel to series. Sci-fi thriller
Alien artefact. Super-soldier

My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I read Death of a Master Chef: A Brittany Mystery by Jean-Luc Bannalec
It is a cerebral police procedural with vivid descriptions of delicious food and breathtaking scenery. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I’m reading a book called Calling Maggie May by Anonymous

Going a bit retro this week with BE COOL (1999) by Elmore Leonard, his second novel featuring former shylock turned movie producer Chili Palmer.

Somehow after reading the prequel (GET SHORTY) many, many years ago this book managed to fall completely off my radar screen when it was released. Enjoying it a lot so far thanks to Leonard's snappy dialogue.

Canary (Comixology Originals) #1


⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
Blockbuster dark new original series
surprised me
woods are lovely dark and deep and Snyder's story culls the sleep

My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

A Grave Denied by Dana Stabenow

The Noh Mask Murder

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
#japanesenovel #translation
#lockedroommystery
Fantastic mystery


My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This Green Hell

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
3rd book in series
Sci-fi thriller
Andromeda Strain meets Vampirella
#vampire #action #supersoldier

My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Silent Patient


⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
#Psychological #thriller #compelling story
My first book from the author

My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I’m reading a book called Boot Camp by Todd Strasser

I just started Role of Honour: A 007 Novel.

I'm halfway through

Have been a decades long Stephen King fan.

Just started "The owl always hunts at night" by Samuel Bjork

Murder at the College
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
#netgalley #ARC
#murdermystery


My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I’m reading a book called Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labonte

I’m reading a book called The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

Just starting The Son of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

The Void


4 stars
#audiobook #sci-fi #series #7thbook
action thriller

My review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Murderous Misses of Concord: A Concord Mystery

4 star murder mystery
old fashioned
Read as an advance free copy #netgalley


My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Down Down Deep


4 stars
#ARC #BookSirens
psychological thriller

My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I’m reading a book called Trust No One by Paul Cleave

Fans of legal thrillers will enjoy The Plinko Bounce . My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I just finished reading recently The House Across the Lake and dammm it was good !!

Currently re-reading Foundation by Isaac Asimov. The books in this series that were written by Asimov are the best. The trilogy written by other authors (after Asimov's death) are stinkers and can be skipped since they add nothing to the overall story arc.

@ Michael
Outstanding Trilogy....do not accept immitations! I read this trilogy in the 1980's and it became my favorite read ever at that time. In light of the passing decades it would be interesting to read it again today. Especially when it seems that so much contemporary "literature" is truely drivel.......sorry if that sounds harsh.

Currently reading
Authored by M. Scott Peck

who also wrote The Road Less Travelled : The New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth
among others.