Takes One to Know One by Susan Isaacs My review: 4 of 5 Stars Lots of sleuthing and snark make Takes One to Know One enjoyable reading. I delighted in the characters and the crisp dialogue. The pace was steady, not a gripping page-turner. The mystery of Pete Delaney and the witty chatter of Corrie Geller kept me reading despite the slower pace. Toward the end the drama … [Read more...] about Contemporary Fiction #bookreview: Takes One to Know One by #SusanIsaacs @GroveAtlantic
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Thriller Book Review: Pray for Silence by Linda Castillo
Pray for Silence By Linda Castillo My review: 4.5 of 5 stars Pray for Silence features gruesome, disturbing violence that haunts the reader in much the same way as it haunts the cops in this story. Castillo spares no detail, increasing the horror quotient ten-fold. The characters, the police procedures, and the Amish practices feel authentic, and the author also knows when to … [Read more...] about Thriller Book Review: Pray for Silence by Linda Castillo
Book Tour: Love, Murder & Mayhem (an anthology)
~ Book Blitz ~ Love, Murder & Mayhem About the Book Love science fiction stories that all include elements ofLove, Murder & Mayhem? Then welcome to the latest anthology from Crazy 8 Press! This amazing collection from 15 all-star authors will delight you with superheros and supervillains. AIs, off-worlders, and space cruisers. We’ve also got … [Read more...] about Book Tour: Love, Murder & Mayhem (an anthology)
Book Review: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill My review: 4 of 5 stars Featuring a vampire-like menace and a tenacious, strong heroine, NOS4A2 is instantly creepy, magical, dark, and disturbing with a sense of humor. NOS4A2 is unique in its premise with fascinating characters. I'll never listen to "Holly, Jolly Christmas" the same way again. Always tense and suspenseful, sometimes even grotesque with … [Read more...] about Book Review: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
Book Review: History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund
History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund My review: 5 of 5 stars Not at all what I was expecting, History of Wolves is the story of religion gone wrong. Atmospheric with a heavy sense of isolation both in place and with characters. From the beginning, the author creates a strong sense of foreboding using imagery and thematic elements. The characters are rich and the story is … [Read more...] about Book Review: History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund