Universal Harvester by John Darnielle My review: 4 of 5 stars Strange and unsettling, but compelling. My first reaction to Universal Harvester was that of nostalgia for the video stores of the 1990's. My husband worked in one while in college. We used to rent videos by the truckload and gorge over the weekend. The novel soon evolved into a creepy mystery involving the … [Read more...] about Book Review: Universal Harvester by John Darnielle
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Book Review: Ever the Hunted (Clash of Kingdoms BK 1) by Erin Summerill
Ever the Hunted by Erin Summerill My review: 4 of 5 stars An exciting read filled with tension and desperation, Ever the Hunted immediately draws the reader into its world. The story features a feisty, independent and intelligent heroine. Though not complex, the main characters are developed enough to create interest. The plot is simple but action-packed and fast-paced. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Ever the Hunted (Clash of Kingdoms BK 1) by Erin Summerill
Crush Saga Book Blast and $100 Giveaway
The Crush Saga Box Set by Chrissy Peebles I was born to die... But to defy fate is to control your own destiny. Moving to Big Bear Lake was supposed to be a fresh start, but when Taylor Sparks is thrown into a supernatural world, her reality comes crashing down around her when she finds out she’s a KEY player in a dangerous game created 1,000 years ago that … [Read more...] about Crush Saga Book Blast and $100 Giveaway
Book Review: The Trespasser (Dublin Murder Squad Book 6) by Tana French
The Trespasser by Tana French My review: 4 of 5 stars Tana French knows how to engage the reader and tell a good story. The prose is rhythmic. The voice feels authentic. In The Trespasser, French again demonstrates her skill at getting insider her characters' heads and understanding their psychology and motivations. In this Dublin Murder Squad book, however, I found the … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Trespasser (Dublin Murder Squad Book 6) by Tana French
Tami Hoag’s Kovac and Liska Books
I met Tami Hoag when she visited Atlanta in January of this year. I read a few of her books about 15 years ago, and remembered enjoying them. She was touring to promote The Bitter Season, the 5th book featuring detectives Kovac and Liska. So, before reading The Bitter Season, I decided to return to the beginning and read all of the Kovac and Liska Books in order. I finished The … [Read more...] about Tami Hoag’s Kovac and Liska Books