The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

These Happy Golden Years and The Waiting

Just starting Strange Pictures by Japanese author Uketsu. I have a feeling this will be good, but it's still very early days. Also reading Native Son by Richard Wright.

I'll be interested in your thoughts on Native Son, Nancy.

Since Demi Moore has been nominated for an Academy Award, interest in her has increased. I read her memoir quite a while back, which is quite revealing.

If anyone's interested, the link to my review is below:

Inside Out by Demi Moore

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

Randy wrote: "I'll be interested in your thoughts on Native Son, Nancy."

I just started reading it late last night so it may be a while.

I read The Burning Time by David Mark It is a police procedural set in England. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man) is just good fun. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'm kicking off this week with the fantastic fatal Reunion by Annette Dashofy https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Currently reading no where to hide by S.S Monroe

I finished Profile K by Helen Fields


Since this book was originally published in 2024, and I read the Kindle version that's due to be published in April 2025, there is not much that I can add to the numerous already glowing reviews here on GR.

It's great, it's surprising, it fully deserves five stars.

I read COVID Stories from India: Mother's Love by Emmanuel Bhaskar It is a short story about a pregnant woman during the Covid pandemic. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Not a mystery

My review of Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd

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

I finished Always on My Mind by Carys Green


Suspenseful! Carys Green has a voice of her own but the story made me think of some books by John Marrs.

Worth the whole five stars: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

So far, so good.

Hi All,
January has been a productive reading month for me. This is usually a sign of me being stressed as immersing myself in books is a great escape.
Here's the books I have finished so far with a link to my reviews where applicable:

2nd January : We Solve Murders by Richard Osman (Loved the new characters, his writing seems to improve with each book. Here's my 4* review: bhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

5th January: Death in the Arctic by Tom Hindle. here's my 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

10th January: The Examiner by Janice Hallett (5* but not written a review yet)

15th January: You Like It Darker by Stephen King (4* but not written a review yet)

21st January: You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego, a great debut novel due out next month. Here's my 4* review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

28th January: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. I liked this much more than I thought. Here's my 4* review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


29th January: I've just started reading the upcoming new book from Tess Gerritsen due out in March called The Summer Guests which I will be reviewing soon

One of my 2025 reading goals was to spend more time catching up with my fave characters and series. It's been a really fun month of reading as well as some emotional ones too. The last three reads left me teary eyed with a lump in my throat.

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

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

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

Then there's Dez and Chet!!! Words alone can't do them justice, you just have to experiece them!

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

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

And finally, an end to a good trilogy that I have enjoyed. Maldonado is a good writer and storyteller. I will continue to check out her work.

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

The Southern Lawyer is described as a legal thriller but was a little light on the thrills. My three star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Fans of thrillers will enjoy Hidden in Smoke. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review of Mallory's Oracle by Carol O'Connell

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

Five books for me this month, three crime/thriller titles.

I loved the Agatha Christie (a reread), the Louise candlish was ok but I did not like my third choice.

The crime thriller ones were

I finished my 12th book

Neil Gaiman has been in the news recently for all the wrong reasons (for him, that is), and Goodreads disallowed posting of this review for a couple of weeks. Presumably the trolling (or whatever) has died down, because I was able to post it today.
Coraline is a bright, inquisitive young girl living in a house that has another magical half with what appears to be another family - hers?! Spooky story for kids and an enjoyable read for adults.

My review of "Coraline" is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Shadow of the Son by Ivan Obolensky

A high society party at an estate in New York has intrigue, danger, deception, a supernatural vibe, and descriptions of life among the rich and richer.

I like the descriptions of the luxurious decadent lifestyle. 3.5 stars

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

The trial of Lizzie Borden

Five big stars for The Dark Hours . My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

What the wife knew by Darby Kane 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Finally got through Senseless
You can find my review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review of Run Away by Harlan Coben

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

Now starting THE WAITING by Michael Connelly, his newest hardcover release in the Renee Ballard & Harry Bosch series.

Finished: Author: Dan Brown Book: Digital Fortress
Reading: Author: David Baldacci Book: Hour Game

Shock Front

4 stars
Read as an ARC. Netgalley.
electrifying spy thriller.

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

I've finished The Forest of Lost Souls by Dean Koontz


It left me speechless: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I have completed reading "Around the World in Eighty Days" by Jules Verne. It is a good read.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xFtQoH...

My review of The House of Cross by James Patterson

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

Gone Again by James Grippando

Attorney Jack Swyteck and The Freedom Institute try to get a man convicted of murder off death row.

Lots of secrets and intrigue in this mystery. 3.5 stars

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

I read The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig It is historical fiction based on an actual murder trial in 1800 NYC. My 3.5 star rounded up review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished my 13th book

My review of The Dark Wives by Ann Cleeves

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

Liz Moore's The God of the Woods kept me so absorbed that I hope she follows on with a couple of characters.
My review of The God of the Woods

The Cuckoos Calling

Those not afraid of quirkiness will appreciate Mr. Flood’s Last Resort . My five star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Sirens combines mystery with folklore. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

New, Improved Murder by Ed Gorman

Part-time PI, part-time security guard, part-time actor Jack Dwyer gets caught up helping his ex clear her name of a murder charge. Fascinating plot, a little humor and memorable characters. I liked this one a lot -- 4 stars.

Currently reading Razorblade Tears and Tender is the Flesh

I seldom read horror but I enjoy Stephen King's other fiction. I loved Dolores Claiborne, a monologue confession by an old lady, spectacularly well narrated by Frances Sternhagen.
My review of Dolores Claiborne

My review of A Victim at Valentine's by Ellie Alexander

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

I finished Whiteout by R.S. Burnett


An incredible story about a brave woman: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...