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Queen of Patpong
by Timothy Hallinan
"Hallinan’s work is proof the most powerful writing evokes emotions
rather than manipulating them."
-Thriller
5 bolts
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The
Viognier Vendetta
by Ellen Crosby
 "Crosby’s
Lucie continues to be likeable but this series of crises deepens her character
and builds suspense for each facet of her life."
-Mystery
4.75 bolts |
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Hangman
by Faye Kellerman
"As usual, Kellerman puts out a solid police procedural."
-Police Procedural
3.75 bolts
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Power Slide
by Susan Dunlap
 "This
is an involving novel with a lot to chew on for the thinking reader."
-Suspense
4.25 bolts
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Dream
Queen
by Betsy Thornton
"...delivering on an unspoken promise made from the beginning to wow
the reader..."
-Suspense
4.75 bolts
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Death’s Excellent Vacation
Edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L. P.
Kelner
"...most are smart, entertaining and definitely worth the time it takes
to read them."
-Supernatural Anthology
4.75 bolts
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Book of Nathan
by Curt Weeden and Richard Marek
 "It’s
a strangely compelling read with enough humour to leaven what’s a fairly
dark story."
-Mystery
4 bolts
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Betrayed
by Robert K. Tanenbaum
"...a comfortable work with familiar characters and a plot straight
from today’s headlines."
-Thriller
3.5 bolts
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Fragile
by Lisa Unger
"Poetic at times, heartbreaking at others, and suspenseful
throughout..."
-Suspense
5 bolts
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City Of
Veils
by Zoë Ferraris
 "...fast-moving
tale of intrigue and murder that has one foot in the 12th century and
one in the 21st."
-Thriller
4 bolts |
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Private
by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
"Patterson has taken the “become a brand” concept to some sad
levels."
-Investigative
3 bolts
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A Bad Day
for Pretty
by Sophie Littlefield
"Littlefield produces memorable characters full of colorful expressions
and big hearts in a great setting..."
-Amateur Sleuth
4.5 bolts
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Live to
Tell
by Lisa Gardner
"A true master of her craft, Gardner does it again and some might
argue even better than before."
-Suspense
5 bolts
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Faithful
Place
by Tana French
"The tension that she creates in this and both of her previous works
never lets up and each surprise will have you reeling."
-Suspense
5 bolts
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Hailey’s War
by Jodi Compton
 "
A fast-moving tale with just enough sentiment to make it worth the trip..."
-Thriller
3.75 bolts
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The Taking
of Libbie, SD
by David Housewright
"With a cast if characters ranging from slightly odd to openly mean,
there are plenty of suspects..."
-Investigative
3.75 bolts
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Still
Missing
by Chevy Stephens
"This is a standout read that's full of emotional depth..."
-Suspense
5 bolts
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The
Messenger of Athens
by Anne Zouroudi
"This is one of the more intriguing and unusual
mysteries of this year’s crop."
-Mystery
4 bolts |
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Bodily Harm
by Robert Dugoni
"The pages will burn as this novel never lets up for a single
moment..."
-Legal Thriller
5 bolts
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Running Dark
by Jamie Freveletti
"Using current world events, the author has created a relevant
story..."
-Thriller
3.75 bolts
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The Taken
by Inger Ash Wolfe
"...the reader is taken beyond often stereotypical aspects of this
genre and elevated to a form of literature usually reserved for classic
novels."
-Mystery/Thriller
4.5 bolts
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Black Water
Rising
by Attica Locke
"A worthwhile read, recommended."
-Suspense
4.5 bolts
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Broken
by Karin Slaughter
 "An
uneven plot that seems more plodding than racing, Slaughter's latest
may leave fans less than excited."
-Thriller
3.25 bolts
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A Colourful
Death
by Carola Dunn
"...pleasing fans of English cozies and tenacious amateur detectives."
-Cozy
4.25 bolts
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Ashes To
Water
by Irene Ziegler
"This is an involving story that works on two levels, as a
straight-forward amateur sleuth adventure, and as a psychological
thriller..."
-Mystery/Thriller
4 bolts
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Expiration
Date
by Duane Swierczynski
 "The result is
action-packed, thought-provoking and pays off with a depth you weren’t even
paying attention to until, well, you feel it."
-Paranormal Mystery
4 bolts |
Thrillers: 100 Must Reads
Edited by David Morrell & Hank Wagner
 "As
well as being a compendium of short synopses of former best-sellers, this is
also an entertaining read for its own sake..."
-Mystery Compilation
4.5 bolts
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Snowbound
by Blake Crouch
"This is one that should appeal to most everyone."
-Thriller
4.25 bolts
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