“A solid start to a new series, with some typical growing pains from a new novelist” Maniacal, from 2016, is the first book in C.M. Sutter’s Jade Monroe crime series. Sutter has gone on to write many more very successful novels over four different series. This one is offered free as an entry into the … More Maniacal, by C. M. Sutter [Review]

“Too much hang, not enough cliff.” This story is pretty simple. Tim has been in the witness protection program for six years after testifying against a mob boss. The mob kills Tim’s uncle, who was his surrogate father, in order to flush Tim out of hiding. Tim takes the bait, leaves the protection of his … More The Subway, by Dustin Stevens [Review]

“I understand how somebody would think that this would make a great movie – if you fix all the problems with the novel.” This was a disappointing read, and only partly because of the hype over the book (which is now an HBOMax mini-series). The story has a great beginning and an ending full of … More The Flight Attendant, by Chris Bohjalian [Review]

“A complex plot that will captivate readers and keep them riveted to the very end.” Victoria Weisfeld lives in my town, and after reading a local newspaper article about her first novel, I had to give it a read. I enjoyed this book, which has a complex plot that will captivate readers and keep them … More Architect of Courage, by Victoria Weisfeld [Review]

“A pleasant and engaging read that I highly recommend for sci-fi and adventure fiction fans.” This is my first foray into the works of John B. Rosenman, who creates fascinating characters and intricate plots, resulting in an enjoyable and captivating novel. The intriguing opening of Crash finds the protagonist badly injured after his spacecraft crashes … More Crash (Inspector of the Cross, book 6), by John B. Rosenman [Review]

“A comfortable attempt to address a real-world issue, but without much thrill or mystery.” Author David Crosby’s Will Harper series is very successful and includes eight novels. I picked up a box set of the first three books in the series to see what the fuss is about. I ended up reading book #2, Guilty … More Guilty Money, by David Crosby (A Will Harper Thriller/Mystery) [Review]