Category: Mystery-Suspense

Book review, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense

Mystery-Suspense Review: Wicked Ways by Lisa Jackson

Available Nov. 25: Wicked Ways (The Colony Book 4) ***3/5 stars In classic Lisa Jackson style, Wicked Ways is a mystery-suspense that will suck you in. Recommended readers: Lisa Jackson and mystery-paranormal fans If you like a mystery with a teeny touch of romance Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3/5 overall 0/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Elizabeth Gaines has seen people around … Continue reading Mystery-Suspense Review: Wicked Ways by Lisa Jackson

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Children, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense

Children’s Review: The Neil Flambe Series

Available now:The Neil Flambé Capers Collection: Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders; Neil Flambé and the Aztec Abduction; Neil Flambé and the Crusader’s Curse; … the Tokyo Treasure (The Neil Flambe Capers) ****3/5 stars A famous teenage chef  – with a super-sensitive nose – helps police solve murders. Recommended readers: Ages 8-12, Grades 3-7 (probably best for grades 4+) Did you like plot in Ratatouille, … Continue reading Children’s Review: The Neil Flambe Series

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Review: A New York Christmas

Available today:  A New York Christmas: A Novel ****3.5/5 stars While accompanying a wealthy acquaintance from London to New York, Jemima Pitt finds more than a nice experience when she arrives into a high society New York home. Recommended readers: If you enjoy reading turn-of-the-century history and society If you like a bit of intrigue in your historical fiction and a teeny tiny bit of romance and … Continue reading Review: A New York Christmas

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense, Romance

Anne Stuart: The Demon Count Novels

Available October 31: The Demon Count Novels ****4/5 stars Mystery, intrigue and a dark, brooding guardian … plus a second bonus novel too! Recommended readers: If you like a dark Jane-Eyre Mr. Rochester character… If you love a Venetian-romance setting and if you a good mystery-plot with your romance Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall 2/5 Steaminess (pretty tame) REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: … Continue reading Anne Stuart: The Demon Count Novels

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense, Romance

The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd

Available October 31: The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd (The MacGregors: Highland Heirs series, Book 2) ****4/5 stars A stowaway Highland innocent and an outlawed pirate make this a must- read. Recommended readers: If you like an adventurous rake pirate… If you love a woman who has takes initiative and likes to fight and if you a good historical plot with your romance Here’s my Rankings: … Continue reading The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, Mystery-Suspense

Review: Gone Girl

Available now: Gone Girl ***4/5 stars Boy meets girl and they get married.  Fairytale ends and 5 years later, girl disappears.  Was it boy?  Hold on to your hats, this dual-perspective whodunit will have you guessing and re-guessing until the end. Recommended readers: If you’re looking for a unique, fast-paced murder-mystery-thriller, If you like stories that keep you guessing, And if you like to catch the book … Continue reading Review: Gone Girl

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Mystery Review: Borrower of the Night

Borrower of the Night: A Vicky Bliss Mystery

***2.5/5 stars

Art historian Vicky Bliss is tall, blonde, brainy, and hot on the trail of a missing 16th century masterpiece in a medieval (haunted?) German castle.

Recommended readers:

  • Fans of Elizabeth Peters
  • Fans of an independent, worthy heroine
  • History buffs

Here’s my Rankings:

  • 3/5 for characters
  • 2/5 for plot
  • 2.5/5 overall
  • 0/5 steaminess

REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER:

Well, perhaps I was less than thrilled because she’s no Amelia Peabody, but I’m willing to give Vicky Bliss another try.  A nice light mystery- action-adventure, with trademark Elizabteth Peters humor.

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The top ten books that have made a lasting impression on my life

I was challenged to list the top 10 books that made a lasting impression on my life. Here’s my list: Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner:  The first assigned reading I stayed up all night reading.  Wallace Stegner is the voice of the American West.  And I am still half in love with Oliver Ward. (And Jamie Fraser.) Peace like a River by Leif Enger: The … Continue reading The top ten books that have made a lasting impression on my life

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Blood on the River by Anne Perry
Book review, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense

Review: Blood on the Water by Anne Perry

Available now: Blood on the Water: A William Monk Novel ****3/5 stars Blood on the Water is another good historical mystery a from bestselling author Anne Perry. Recommended readers: If you liked any of the previous William Monk-Anne Perry novels. if you like a good, clean mystery with a look into historical British politics and power Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS … Continue reading Review: Blood on the Water by Anne Perry

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Her Last Whisper Review: Karen Robards

Available August 26: Her Last Whisper: A Novel (Dr. Charlotte Stone) ****3.5/5 stars CSI meets Sixth Sense in this mystery-thriller-romance. Recommended readers: If you like mystery-suspense with some supernatural. If you like an 80-20 mix of crime-drama to supernatural. Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall Note: 2/5 some steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Another great suspense-thriller, Karen Robards delivers an … Continue reading Her Last Whisper Review: Karen Robards

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