Category: Mystery/Thriller/Crime

Book review by Dinh.

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I don’t know why Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano has not been talked about more since it’s publication in 2021. I bet it’s on people’s ‘to be read’ pile!

Here’s a public service announcement: now is the time to move it to the top on the pile!

This is my first book by Cosimano so I was unsure of what her writing is like. She was a nominee for the YA Edgar Award so she should be pretty good. This book is her adult book debut.

Book review by Dinh.

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The Liar’s Girl was my introduction to Catherine Ryan Howard.

I was looking forward to reading this book because it was nominated for the Edgar Award in 2019. Also I was keen on digging in a book set in Dublin, Ireland and by an Irish author.

The book also had rave reviews from the book community so I was eager to read it to see if it would live up to its hype.

Book review by Dinh.

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I was super excited to read Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter.

I am a fan of Karin Slaughter having read The Good Daughter and Pretty Girls, which were excellent! Heads up, you’ll be in for a great treat so check them out!

Having read some of her books I had high hopes going in. Did the book meet my expectations? I am happy to say that the book did not disappoint!

Book review by Dinh.

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This is my first book by author Alafair Burke and I am happy to report that The Wife did not disappoint!

Burke is an author I would love to check out more. She has written eighteen crime novels and she was nominated for the Edgar Award for her book, The Ex.

Book review by Dinh.

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The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens has been on my To Be Read (TBR) list for ages. I have heard great praises awhile back about it in the bookish community and I am so happy to have finally read it!

I was expecting it to be good and it did exceed my expectations. This book blew my socks off! I love it so much.

Book review by Dinh.

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This is my first book by author Peter Swanson.

I feel very late to the Peter Swanson fan party. I love to discover new authors to love and having read Eight Perfect Murders I can honestly say I will be checking out more of Swanson’s work. Swanson’s is known for The Kind Worth Killing and Her Every Fear so I will add those to my to read list!

I really enjoyed this cleverly crafted murder mystery.

Book review by Dinh.

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I was excited to read The Last Time I Saw You by Liv Constantine because I had read The Last Mrs. Parrish and loved it for its fast pace psychological thriller.

I was hoping that this follow up book was going to be just as good.

Did it meet my expectations? Unfortunately it did not meet my expectations. I was highly disappointed with the book. To give it to you straight- it was horrible!

Here’s why it was not for me:

It’s Always The Husband: Book review by Arlene.

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Before I say anything else, let me say… do yourself a favor and do not sneak a peek at the end of this book!!!

I feel this book is skillfully written and it deserves your attention page by page until the last page!

So “It’s Always The Husband”… or is it!!

Raven Black: Book Review by Dinh.

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It is a cold January morning and Shetland lies beneath a deep layer of snow. Trudging home, Fran Hunter’s eye is drawn to a splash of color on the frozen ground, ravens circling above. It is the strangled body of her teenage neighbor, Catherine Ross. Continue reading “Raven Black Book Review” →