March Wrap Up
March — you leaving us? So soon? I can’t believe it. Time flies by especially when you’re reading good books. And this month, every book was a winner. I focused on reading one book a week and I hit my goal. Yay me! But don’t celebrate me, celebrate the great…
Max Allan Collins Satisfies The Whodunnit Cravings in Girl Can’t Help it
Since reading the first book, ‘Girl Most Likely,’ in the Krista Larson series, by Max Allan Collins, I was waiting with elation for him to drop the second book. Lo-and-behold my wait was over, because on March 10th, Collins released ‘Girl Can’t Help It,’ book II and I’m here to…
The Beekeeper of Aleppo is This Summer Most Brilliant Book
The Beekeeper of Aleppo is the type of book that will stay with you forever. I understand that my statement is bold, but this book deserves it. It’s daunting and beautiful. I fell in love with the characters and their pain was mine. Their suffering was mine. Their story was too. What…
Buried by Ellison Cooper Is A Bone Chilling Thriller
I love a good thriller, and this month I certainly found Ellison Cooper’s Buried to be bone-chilling. No seriously! I slept with the lights on one night when I was a few chapters in the book.
The Russian by Ben Coes is Brutally Intense
New York Time Bestselling author Ben Coes’ latest book ‘The Russian’ is explosive, noir and a heart attack on a page. He writes the type of books that speak to my heart – espionage with plots that drop me in the middle of the action in a foreign country. I can’t…
Best Selling Author Caz Freat is Back with Stone Cold Heart
The brilliant Caz Frear, Sweet Little Lies, is back with Stone Cold Heart on sale since July 2nd. Cat Kinsella whom we met in Sweet Little Lies, is back too working on a new case still balancing her complicated professional and personal life. Cat is investigating the murder of an…
June Wrap Up
Holy Smokes! Looking over the list of wonderful books I read in June, a theme is jumping out, screaming military combat and spy chasing, all of which are in my wheelhouse. If you are searching for your next thrilling read, then the books below won’t disappoint you.
Recursion is A Mind-Bending Trip
I still can’t figure out what happened? I’m not a sci-fi fan. I checked and then double checked my library and I’m the proud owner of none sci-fi books in my collection…till now, of course. Recursion by Blake Crouch, published on June 7th, is taking the publishing world by a…
Saying Goodbye To Beloved Book Series Is Like Death In The Family
So here we are the last book by Dean Koontz in the Jane Hawk’s series is out, which means we have to say goodbye to Jane. It’s a long and sorrow goodbye. I’ve read all the books in the series and it hit me hard when I find out “The…
Tom Clancy’s New Op-Center Sting Of The Wasp Is Not For The Faint of Hearts
I have been a Tom Clancy fan since forever. His character Jack Ryan, now a heart-pounding show on Amazon Prime, is probably one of my top five action characters of all time. His latest book, ‘Op-Center Sting of the Wasp’ came out on May 28th and it was a featured…
Extra! Extra! Extra! Anthony Horowitz’s New Book ‘Sentence Is Death’ Is A Knockout
May is quickly slipping away quicker than quick sand and I’m plowing through my May tbr list. With only a hand full of days left before we officially enter June, I had the pleasure of reading some outstanding nonfictions and just as many fiction novels in May. If you are looking…
“Moscow Rules” The Best Nonfiction of The Year? Quite Possibly
‘Moscow Rules‘ by Tony Mendez and Jonna Mendez is out today and I have to say I couldn’t be happier. The book is a thrill ride for spy nerds such as myself who simply wish to read and learn about everything spy related. The book offers an intimate look of how…
The Never Game By Jeffery Deaver Brings To Readers A Twisted Plot
The Never Game, by Jeffery Deaver, hit the store on May 14th and I finished reading it, breathlessly, in the span of a few days. I hung on every word, devouring the pages. Colter Shaw is that character I want to read about. He’s a private eye (don’t you dare call him…
The Killer Across The Table Is Chilling True Crime
Last week I finished reading The Killer Across The Table, by world renowned FBI criminal profiler John Douglas (The Mindhunter) and Mark Olshaker. Douglas examines four notorious serial killers in his latest well-written and thought-provoking book.
New May Releases
May is a day away, which means a new batch of thrillers and true crime books is about to drop. I think this month is shaping up to be exciting for book lovers. The below books are the ones I am currently reading or on my to read list. Which…
The Lazarus Files: A Riveting Account of Sherri Rasmussen’s Cold Case Murder Investigation
I haven’t slept well the past few nights because I stayed up pass my bedtime to read and finish The Lazarus Files, by the non-fiction writer, Mathew McGough, out on April 30th. I simply couldn’t bring myself to put the book down. Occasionally I would let out ‘Oh My Gosh –…
Girl Most Likely is Whodunnit Murder Mystery Done Right
When I found out that Max Allan Collins is coming out with a new book, ‘Girl Most Likely,’ pub date April 1, 2019 I rushed to check it out. As most of you know by now I devour crime books, espionage, mystery and suspense. And when I got my hands…
Cold Woods By Karen Katchur Serves Up Surprises and Shock
I LOVED reading Cold Woods by Karen Katchur. Still jolted by the spin and turns of the book.
The Night Window by Dean Koontz
The #1 New York Times Best Selling Author, Dean Koontz, returns with a new Jane Hawk‘s novel. The Night Window, will be the last in the Jane Hawk’s series or at least that’s what we know for now. The novel is a gripping thriller of conspiracy and vengeance, I can’t wait to…
Four Thrillers To Get Excited For in 2019
I wanted to share with you my reading list of four thrillers I can’t wait to read in 2019. The books range from authors I have read, but would love to discover and several old-time favorites whose work I admire.
Daniel Silva Serves Up Action And Betrayal In The Other Woman
2019 is off to a good start, especially since I picked a copy of Daniel Silva‘s latest bestseller, The Other Woman. He served up a scandalous, delicious and hard-to-put-down thrilling plot to his readers.
Reexamining John Le Carre’s Legacy. Two Books One Weekend Long Reading Marathon. Which Book is Worth Your Time?
This particular holiday season, I revisited an author, whom I consider, the father of the spy thriller genre – none other than John Le Carre. The Christmas holiday must be my favorite. Right after Thanksgiving, I begin to get nostalgic about books I’ve read. I want to hold them again…
Jolene Grace and Connie Hambley Talk About Going Dark
The terrific author Connie Hambley had me as a guest on her successful blog, Out of the Fog, to talk about my debut novel ‘Going Dark,’ out now on Amazon. Both Connie and I are members of Sisters in Crime, having met at an even, a while back. Connie is…
Sweet Little Lies vs Ghosted Poll Results
Yesterday on Twitter I asked in a poll which book you’d like me to read and review next. Sweet Little Lies by Caz Frear or Ghosted by Rosie Walsh, both hot items on the book market, both highly anticipated by book lovers. Sweet Little Lies will be released on August 14, 2018, but already is gaining momentum on Amazon among…
Darktown – Must Have Must Read
When I go to my local bookstore I like to fill my bag with lots of books, some I know I’m going to read right when I get home, others I’ll safe for one of those times when I’m in between books or waiting for a favorite to come out.…
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell – April New Mystery Book
The newly released mystery by Lisa Jewell, ‘Then She Was Gone’ is already making waves in the literary world – but is it worth the big bucks or should you wait till the book comes out in paperback?
I’ll Be Gone In The Dark – A Book Review
One afternoon randomly flipping through the channel I stumbled on a mini-docu series called ‘The Golden State Killer – It’s Not Over Yet.’ The show was based on Michelle McNama’s newly released true crime book ‘I’ll Be Gone In The Dark.’ A few days later, her book was in my…
Book Review: The Last Equation of Isaac Severy
Since I’m weathering my third winter storm in the past 10 days on the East Coast, that gave me the ideal opportunity to take a much needed break from editing and writing to catch up on reading. I must say ‘The Last Equation of Isaac Severy’ by Nova Jacobs was…
Dan Brown’s New Bestseller Origin Epic Fail?
I’m a big, no, a huge Dan Brown fan, so it’s no surprise that I didn’t waste any time snagging a copy of his new book – Origin. This is my honest review of the book and it might surprise you.
My Thrill Club Review
I stumbled upon a neat book subscription service which is both affordable and wicked fun! It’s called mytrillclub and I love it. I’ve used their service only once and I have to say I’ll continue to do. This post is my review and my opinion of the company. It’s unbiased. I’m…