Bushill's Adam is a modern Frankenstein
Adam
by James Bushill
James Bushill
Mystery & Thrillers, Sci Fi & Fantasy
Pub Date 11 Mar 2016
Review
Adam is a Frankenstein for a new generation of readers, a creation maligned and misunderstood, driven to violence. A truly sentient computer is an amazing achievement, but ideals are often lost amidst the desire for profit. Faced with Adam being potentially shut down due to lack of funds, his creators, Victor and Maria make a deal with the devil - the Pharix corporatio
One part Bourne Identity one part Total Recall, The Eighth Day is a thrilling ride
The Eighth Day
by Joseph John
Obsidian Dawn
Mystery & Thrillers, Sci Fi & Fantasy
Pub Date 27 Mar 2016
Review
Joseph John’s recipe for success: Take one part Bourne Identity (Ludlum), mix in a healthy dash of Total Recall (Phillip K Dick) and throw in a dash of The Sixth Day (an underrated but fun scifi flick). The Eighth Day is an explosive scifi thriller that captivates readers from beginning to end. It has everything scifi lovers could want - fast paced action, a
A definitive guide for migraine sufferers
Migraines: More than a Headache
by Dr. Elizabeth Leroux
Dundurn
Non-fiction, Health
Pub Date: 26 March 2016
Review
As a long time sufferer of migraines, I was drawn to Dr. Leroux's Migraines: More than a Headache. Migraines can be treated with varying degrees of success, but treatment is more a matter of management than the provision of a cure. Furthermore, they are often misdiagnosed, confused with other types of headaches (that have a wide variety of causes), or e
The Doppelgänger is an engrossing psychological thriller
The Doppelgänger By P Wish Createspace Mystery & Thrillers, Scifi & Fantasy Pub Date: March 23, 2016 Review The Doppelgänger is a novel, rich in emotion but extremely troubling. It is a psychological thriller that shook me, even while I was unable to stop turning the pages. It is so difficult to draw a line between the real and the imagined. Like Darcy, the reader is entrapped in a web of fear and suspicion, unable to break free to communicate or share what she believes is
Maynard Sims continues to impress with Prime Evil
Prime Evil
by Maynard Sims
Joffe Books
Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date: March 26, 2016
Review
The 1950s marked a period of great change for British society as well as the British police force. The DCI Callum police procedurals wonderfully depict the changing culture and attitudes while giving the reader a thrilling mystery. Part of what makes these novels so enjoyable is that DCI Callum is not only a perceptive detective, he is also a man who cares a great deal about h
Glamping, pampered pets and murder
Raiders of the Lost Bark
By Sparkle Abbey
Belle Books
Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date: March 25, 2016
Review
Sparkle Abbey's Pampered Pet Mysteries are always fun to read, particularly if you love dogs. She is great at depicting the quirky nature of pet lovers and the varied natures of their furry loves. When you add murder, more than a little comedy and a touch of romance - voilà the result is a great cozy.
Mel's former pageant days seem to always come back to haunt
The Crooked Finger is a sweet gothic adventure
The Crooked Finger
By Angus McVicar
Endeavour Press
Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date: March 24, 2016
Review
The Crooked Finger has everything a fan of gothics can ask for - a beautiful and intelligent lead, a mysterious and handsome challenger, an isolated setting, a cryptogram leading to a hidden treasure, and more than a bit of danger and romance. Angus McVicar's novel is as appealing today, as when it was first published many decades ago.
Eileen's father left her a le
A charming light mystery from the 40s returns to print
The Norths Meet Murder
By Frances Lockridge & Richard Lockridge
Open Road Media
Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date: March 8, 2016
Review
The Norths Meet Murder is a novel from an earlier time. Published before the onset of WWII, it blends mystery and the charm common to the screwball mysteries of the time. While very different from the more action filled mysteries of the present, The Norths Meet Murder is a pleasure to read. I'm happy to see Open Road Media releasing it i
Domestic violence leads to murder in Dark Crimes
Dark Crimes
By Michael Hambling
Joffe Books
Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date: March 14, 2016
Review
If I was a murder victim, I would want DCI Sophie Allen on the case. Not only is she intelligent and perceptive, DCI Allen is confident without being arrogant and strong without being embittered. An easy and able team leader, she doesn't take the easy out. Contrary to stereotype, DCI Allen has a loving, supportive marriage and a good relationship with her children.
Her
Kristi Abbott serves up a delicious new cozy
Kernel of Truth
By Kristi Abbott
Berkeley Prime Crime
Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date: March 1, 2016
Review
Looking to read a fun new cozy - don't wait to pick up your copy of Kernel of Truth. Kristi Abbott is a gifted writer. Her vibrant and clever descriptions leap off the page, making Kernel of Truth a fun and immersive read. I enjoyed the wide variety of characters, especially Sprocket. Even if you don't care for dogs, you will fall in love with Sprocket, Rebecca
