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Murder in the City of Liberty by Rachel McMillan Thomas Nelson--FICTION Thomas Nelson Historical Fiction , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 28 May 2019 Review Murder in the City of Liberty is an astoundingly good historical thriller set in pre-WWII Boston. Not only does it capture the feel of the time, it accurately captures the social unrest and ingrained bigotry that was common. While it doesn’t pull punches when showing antisemitism, corruption, and the rise of pro-nationali

Services Rendered The Cases of Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. by Kevin J. Anderson WordFire Press Mystery & Thrillers , Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 15 Nov 2018 Review Kevin J Anderson has a gift for writing fantasy that leaves you laughing out loud. Services Rendered features Anderson’s renowned PI, Dan Shamble, oops Chambeaux, a zombie investigator working in the Unnatural Quarter, Sheyenne his ghostly gf/office manager, Robin Deyer a lawyer who wants justice for all monsters, and

Slay Bells: A Christmas Village Mystery by T.C. Wescott BooksGoSocial Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 23 Nov 2018 Review Christmas is upon us once again, the cold winter nights making us long for a warm blanket and a cozy read. Slay Bells is the perfect choice for readers tired of Christmas reruns, and looking for something fresh and seasonal. Christmas Village is a magical place, far removed from the city, and steeped in tradition. But when a troupe of carnies visiting the to

Ten Thousand Thunders by Brian Trent Flame Tree Press FLAME TREE PRESS Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 18 Oct 2018 Review Ten Thousand Thunders is an innovative and immersive science fiction novel, that will appeal to those who enjoyed Altered Carbon and those who like reading about complex worlds, unusual cultures and strange beings. Gethin Bryce is an investigator who just died in a shuttle explosion. When he is resurrected, he’s tasked with finding the truth behind that an

The Dead Ringer An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M. C. Beaton St. Martin's Press Minotaur Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 02 Oct 2018 Review M C Beaton’s newest Agatha Raisin novel is loads of fun for fans and newcomers alike. Filled with sharp eyed portraits of quirky locals, as well as honest and amusing takes on series favorites, The Dead Ringer is a hilarious depiction of village life in the Cotswolds - as well as a mystery with several confounding turns. As always

A Catered Cat Wedding by Isis Crawford Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 25 Sep 2018 Review I will give almost anything that centers around cats a try. A Catered Cat Wedding is not a “cat cozy” per se, but the story revolves around a wealthy cat lover known for behaving badly and her precious cats - who also showcase the worst of behaviors. Susie Katz loved her cats, but didn’t care much for the local humans. Anyone who complained about her cats or her outra

Go to My Grave A Novel by Catriona McPherson St. Martin's Press Minotaur Books General Fiction (Adult) Pub Date 23 Oct 2018 Review Go to My Grave is a chilling, suspenseful tale of long kept secrets and revenge. Donna Weaver and her mother have put everything into setting up The Breakers as a bed and breakfast, and the first guests are due to arrive. Oddly, the house is familiar to the party that arrives, as they had stayed there one fateful summer many years before.

The Spectral City by Leanna Renee Hieber Kensington Books Rebel Base Books Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 27 Nov 2018 Review The Spectral City is an enticing blend of fantasy and mystery set against the backdrop of turn of the century New York. For those intrigued by the idea of spiritualism - seances, ghosts, mediums etc.., it is a perfect fit. The New York City Police has an additional department headed by Eve Whitby. This group of young women are mediums who use their

Séances Are for Suckers by Tamara Berry Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 30 Oct 2018 Review I enjoyed Seances are for Suckers immensely. Not only was the story fascinating but the main character, Eleanor Wilde is a refreshing change from the average female lead. First she is a fake medium, who realizes most ”ghostly “ problems can be solved by a combination of mundane and theatrical means. She may technically be a fraud but in reality she is much more, and

Murder in the Dark A paranormal mystery by Simon R. Green Severn House Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 01 Dec 2018 Review Beware of monsters - but you just might find that humans are more deadly. Penny and Ishmael are sent by the Organization to protect a group of scientists studying a hole that is not a hole. The question is, are they in danger from something from the other side of the hole, or from one of their crew. As always, the newest Ishmael Jones novel is delicious