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Dark Saturday By Nicci French Harper Collins William Morrow Fiction / Thrillers / Psychological Pub Date 11 July 2017 Review Where does troubled end and insane begin? Hannah Docherty has been incarcerated in a mental hospital for a decade - beaten, isolated, savaged by both residents and keepers. She was accused of killing her entire family, enclosed and forgotten. In return for a favor, psychotherapist Freida Klein meets with Hannah. as she examines the case notes, doubts

Instrumental Dave Chisolm Diamond Books Comics and Graphic Pub Date 30 May 2017 Review Why do you create? What is the purpose for art, for music? What would you give to be noticed, remembered? Tom is a man who is a good trumpet player, but not a great one. He is dissatisfied with playing with his friends, angry and more than a little self-centered. One day an old man gives him a black trumpet. With it, Tom is able to play music that captivates and inspires, but it also

Firewalk by Chris Roberson Night Shade Books Mystery & Thrillers, Science Fiction & Fantasy Pub Date: 4 October 2016 Review Absolutely the best piece of zombie-fiction I’ve encountered. Don’t be put off if you aren’t into zombies, Firewalk is a first class science fiction crime novel that stands far apart from the plethora of zombie novels cluttering shelves. It is a nice blending of investigative fiction and paranormal suspense successful both as a stand alone novel and as

Outsider in Amsterdam by Janwillem Van De Wetering Soho Crime Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date: 2013 Review Outsider in Amsterdam is not your normal police procedural. Set against the colorful backdrop of 1970s Amsterdam, the novel features a pair of unusual detectives. They are faced with the murder of a guru. The man has a reputation as a womanizer and was known to have a temper. His disciples work for the society without recompense. But somehow money was being made, and s

The Money Pit by Renee George Book Boutiques Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 16 Mar 2017 Review Lily Mason and Smooshie return in The Money Pit, a cute cozy mystery with just a touch of romance. Lily has fallen in love with Moonrise, but living with Parker Knowles causes too much heartache. As a shifter, Lily is afraid to let herself start a relationship with Parker. So when the opportunity comes to purchase a fixer upper with plenty of land for running, Lily jumps at the chan

Lies that Bind A Cotswold murder mystery By Stella Cameron Severn House General Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers Pub date 01 June 2017 Review You can count on Stella Cameron for a British village mystery that isn’t formulaic. Her mysteries are well composed and immensely satisfying. They are cozies, but they are not designed for humor. If you like Midsommer Murders or Rosemary & Thyme, you will definitely enjoy Cameron’s novels. The residents of Folly-on-Weir feel real, as op

The Witchwood Crown By Tad Williams Berkley DAW Science Fiction & Fantasy Pub Date 27 June 2017 Review I loved the original Dragonbone Chair trilogy, so it was with high expectations and with great excitement that I picked up The Witchwood Crown. I was immediately reminded how rewarding a complex, character driven fantasy can be. This isn’t a straightforward good vs evil tale. It is very complicated, with individuals having different motives and ideals that influence their

The Coldest City Antony Johnston, Sam Hart Pub Date June 13, 2017 Paperback | 176 pages Comics & Graphic Novels / Crime & Mystery Review If you enjoy realistic spy stories like those of LeCarre, you will definitely want to read The Coldest City. The black and white format and shadowy images where details are partially obscured fits well with the Cold War era tale. Danger and deception are all part of the game. No one is what they seem and sides are always changing. Th

The Allingham Casebook By Margery Allingham Mystery & Thrillers Ipso Books Pub Date 19 May 2017 Review Margery Allingham is one of the best early writers of crime fiction. Her stories have stood the test of time, and practically every mystery lover is familiar with her iconic detective - Albert Campion. I was delighted to have the opportunity to review this anthology. It more than lived up to my expectations. Readers feast on an assortment of short stories, all unique. Wh

Manny the Frenchie's Art of Happiness by Manny the Frenchie Touchstone Entertainment Pub Date 06 Jun 2017 Review Who needs a guru when they have Manny, the world’s hippest Frenchie? The stress just falls away as you look are the adorable photos of Manny, his siblings and his friends. And for times when you can’t meditate upon his smiling mug, Manny has plenty of advice designed to make life better for humans and their four pawed companions. Needless to say naps and ba