Cozy Mysteries discussion

Here is my 3.45 rounded to 3 stars review of The Interrogation by Ethan Jones

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Short Story Prequel to the series
Good characterization
Great World-building and Atmosphere
Heavy on the action and violence
The Ending that Wasn't

Here is my 2.06 rounded to 2 stars review of Sweet Dreams: Twisted Reflections, Book 1 by Jessica K. Webb:

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Psychological Suspense Short Story
I couldn't connect with the main character or the story so this one didn't work for me. I'm an outlier opinion. Others enjoyed it.

My review for Down the Track by Stella Quinn

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My review for Among the Grey Gums by Paula J. Beavan

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My review for Her Broken Bones by Fiona Tarr

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I finished Diva by Daisy Goodwin. I am torn about this book. The writing and pacing were good. The book is about Maria Callas, the great Opera singer and also about Aristotle Onassis. I don't really like either one much. I can appreciate the voice Ms. Callas had but definitely played the Diva role. Mr. Onassis didn't much care for him. I have never read a book about either person so that was interesting.

My review for Captive on the Fens by Joy Ellis

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Here is my 3.07 rounded to 3 stars review of Malice in Maggody by Joan Hess:

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Mystery
Stereotyped characters
Easy Read
Dated
Some humor that worked and some that didn't

My weekend readathon reviews:

Peppercorn House by Nicole Hurley-Moore

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Random in Death by J.D. Robb

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The 24th Hour by James Patterson

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My review for A Grave in the Woods by Martin Walker

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My review of The Cruel Prince by Holly Black:

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Here is my 4.47 rounded to 4 stars review of Dead No More by L.R. Nicolello:

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Romantic Suspense
Second book by this author and I can't find any others by her.
Strong male and female main characters
Solid plot with plenty of action

Here is my 4.36 rounded to 4 stars review of Lie To Her by Melinda Leigh:

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Police Procedural / Crime novel / Slow burn romance
Engaging, Suspenseful, and Plenty of Action

Here is my 4.45 rounded to 4 stars review of Pitch Dark by Paul Doiron:

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Crime Thriller
Main Game Warden Investigator Mike Bowditch series book 15
Fast paced, engaging, gripping, atmospheric, suspenseful

Here is my 4.77 rounded to 5 stars review of Winter Lost by Patricia Briggs

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Urban Fantasy
Action, Suspense, A Little Romance
Strong Female Lead Character
Great characterization and Fantastic World-building
Book 14 in the Mercy Thompson series

My review for I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry

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My review for The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir by Sandie Docker

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Here is my 4.09 rounded to 4 stars review of The Wildfire Girl by Carolyn Arnold:

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Crime Thriller / Police Procedural
Detective Amanda Steele series Book 11
Dark and chilling prologue
Writing style that draws you in
Solid Police Procedural

My review for Murder at Traitors' Gate by Irina Shapiro

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I finished yesterday Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas

Adult romance set in 1843 London.
It's funny and sweet at the same time, with a hint of adventure and action scenes.

Here is my 5 stars review:
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My review for Black Silk and Sympathy by Deborah Challinor

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Wrapping up the week with Dance Hall of the Dead, the second Joe Leaphorn mystery from Tony Hillerman. A few parts got bogged down a little for me, but overall, I enjoyed this book.

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The Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin 3-Stars
The necklace that promises true love to the owner.
My Review

Eruption by Michael Crichton 4-Stars
Awesome suspense set on the Big Island of Hawaii.
My Review

How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley 5-Stars
Biting British humor and real-life situations.
My Review

All Our Tomorrows by Catherine Bybee 4-Stars
A missing heir could be big trouble.
My Review

Here is my 4 star review of Darkness Rises by Dianne Duvall:

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Paranormal Romantic Suspense / Urban Fantasy
Great world-building
A large number of characters
Plenty of action and suspense
Some romantic heat

For me it would by mystery/thriller
Shari Lapena
Frieda McFadden
B.A. Paris
Mary Higgins-Clark
Iris Johansen
T.J. Newman

Here is my 4.59 rounded to 5 stars review of Catch Her Death by Melinda Leigh

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Police Procedural and Slow burn Romantic Suspense
Overall, this book has twists, tension, violence, and relatable main and secondary characters.

My review for Storm Child by Michael Robotham

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My review for The Studio Girls by Lisa Ireland

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Here is my 3.92 rounded to 4 stars review of A Spring Kill by J.K. Ellem:

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Crime Thriller / Vigilante Justice
Intense, Suspenseful, Atmospheric
Graphic Violence

Here is my 4.5 rounded to 5 stars review of Sentinel by Mark Greaney:

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Political Thriller / Action Thriller
Riveting, Intense, and Violent
Disquieting and Unsettling at times
Excellent World-building, Good Characterization

My review for Silent Ritual by Andrew James Greig

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Finished Fools and Mortals
by Bernard Cornwell

Historical fiction set in London of Elizabethan era. Richard Shakespeare, the younger brother of the well known William, is the main character. William and his and his company of actors also are the protagonists of the story.
This could have been a good fiction, but in my review I'll explain why I didn't like it.

Here is my review :
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Here is my 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review of Category Five by Philip Donlay:

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Thriller
Good Characterization
Excellent Atmosphere
Intense and Action-Packed
Over-the-top and unrealistic at times, but an entertaining read

My review for The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen

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My review for Wedding Bells by the Creek by Janet Gover

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My review for The Blood Tide by Neil Lancaster

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Here is my 3.48 rounded to 3 stars review of Miranda Warning by Heather Day Gilbert:

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Mystery / Suspense
Suspenseful and captured my interest, but didn't quite deliver for me due to pacing.

My review for The Homestead in the Eucalypts by Leonie Kelsall

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Here is my 4.3 rounded to 4 stars review of A Clean Kill by Steven Konkoly

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Crime Thriller
Riveting, Intense, & Violent
Disquieting and Unsettling at times
Action scenes combined with Great characterization
Well-written plot
First book in the Garrett Mann series
Publication Date: July 1, 2024

A paranormal fantasy Touch of Regret byAutumn Reed

Here is my 4.41 rounded to 4 stars review of You Belong to Me by Karen Rose

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Romantic Suspense, Crime Thriller
Book 1 in the Baltimore series.
Intriguing, suspenseful, compelling characters
Some disturbing torture scenes

My review for One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner

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Finally finished my reread of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. I did a much slower reading of it than my last reading. As that was back in 2011, there was, of course, quite a bit I didn’t remember. Now I’m looking forward to watching the movie again, though not tonight. Tonight I’m meeting a friend for an outdoor concert.

I also listened to the reading of a children’s book on YouTube, It's Raining Cats & Dogs by M. Drew.

This morning I read two short stories by Ray Bradbury, “Remember Sasha?” and “Junior,” and also listened to The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury by Neil Gaiman. I especially loved the latter, and will leave the link below, should anyone else be interested.


The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury
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Thanks Heather! Sounds like you've got some good reading in lately :)

My review for The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern

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My review for Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle

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Here is my 4.18 rounded to 4 stars review of Murder in White by Patrick Kelly

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Mystery / Police Investigation
Good Characterization
Solid Plot
Excellent World-building

Ending the week with the sports themed crime short story anthology Three Strikes - You're Dead https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review for The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter

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I read multiple genres. I love cozy mysteries, paranormal cozy mysteries, and etc. When I am not reading those I read anything that catches my attention. I generally several different types of genres at the same time. Currently I am reading/listening to Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan, Awry by MCD, To the Nines, by Janet Evanovich and One for My Enemy by Olivie Blake.

When I am done with those I will jump back into reading my Vampire knitting club cozy mystery series. I'm on book 12.