Lost and Found (Logan McKenna mystery #9), by Valerie Davisson [Review]

“Lost and Found is a tight, complex story with characters you can root for – and against.” Logan McKenna is back, in an intricate mystery filled with intrigue, multiple motives, an intertwined cast of characters, and (of course) lots of great food. Author Valerie Davisson brings back many of the familiar side characters that make … More Lost and Found (Logan McKenna mystery #9), by Valerie Davisson [Review]

Death Unholy (A DI Tremayne Thriller, Book #1) [Review]

“Buckle up, keep the lights on, and enjoy the ride. It’s a marvelous beginning to a series that will certainly make you want to rush out to get book #2. An excellent read and highly recommended.” Detective Inspector Kyle Tremayne is nearing the end of his career investigating homicide out of the Bemerton police station … More Death Unholy (A DI Tremayne Thriller, Book #1) [Review]

Down the River Unto the Sea, by Walter Mosley [Review]

“Slow-developing plot with a lot of backstory, but ultimately a dark noir detective story with an ambiguous moral compass.” There is a LOT of backstory in this story, which the author weaves in through the first person narration of Joe, the former cop and now PI looking for redemption and answers. The plot moves very … More Down the River Unto the Sea, by Walter Mosley [Review]

The Time Traveler’s Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger [Review]

I love books where the author steps outside conventional construction and executes it well. Non-linear story-telling is not for everyone, and I’m sure some readers will find this a very difficult book to read. But Henry’s life is non-linear, so what Ms. Niffengegger has done here is create a reading experience that parallels the experience … More The Time Traveler’s Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger [Review]

Just the Nicest Couple, by Mary Kubica [Review]

Nothing in this story makes sense, and when you’re waiting for the author to finally explain things in the end, it doesn’t happen. There are no twists that make you say, “Ohhhh, now I see.” Instead, you say “What? How?? No!!!” I am told that Mary Kubica has written some excellent stories. Unfortunately, her latest … More Just the Nicest Couple, by Mary Kubica [Review]

Red Mud River (Prequel novella to the Callow and Oakley thriller series), by DW Viergutz [Review]

“a complex plot that author DW Viergutz weaves together masterfully in this novella prequel that whets the reader’s appetite to find out more about these intriguing characters.” Genevieve Callow is a complex and fascinating protagonist with a rich backstory. She’s a Senior Special Agent in the FBI’s division that profiles serial killers. She has an … More Red Mud River (Prequel novella to the Callow and Oakley thriller series), by DW Viergutz [Review]