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The Cloud Pavilion
 by Laura Joh Rowland

"Rowland clearly feels comfortable in 18th century Japan.  She writes vividly and frankly..."


-Investigative
4.75 bolts

 

The Fleet Street Murders
by Charles Finch

"...a satisfying read, whether your preference runs to historical mysteries or those of a more modern type."

-Mystery
4 bolts

 

The Lineup
Edited by Otto Penzler

Two reviews on this one, both giving it high marks!

Don Crouch's review
Karen Treanor's review

-Anthology
4 - to 4 1/2 bolts

 

Stuff to Spy For
by Don Bruns

"A fun blend of comedy, satire, and mystery..."

 


-Mystery
3.75 bolts

 

The Murdered House
by Pierre Magnan

"There are no cuddly housekeepers or cheerful moppets here—just the relentless quest to find the truth."

-Historical Mystery
4.25 bolts

 

Kindred in Death
by J D Robb

"This isn’t a cosy read by any stretch, but it is involving and complex..."

 

-Suspense
4 bolts

 

The Mirror and the Mask
by Ellen Hart

"...a beguiling and highly gratifying story."

 


-Mystery
4.25 bolts

 

Holiday Grind
by Cleo Coyle

"There’s a refreshing sense of sincerity in Clare’s determination to make the holidays more than a glorified spending spree..."

-Amateur Sleuth
4 bolts

 

Mrs. Jeffries and the Yuletide Weddings
by Emily Brightwell

"...a wonderfully pleasant visit to Victorian England."

 


-Victorian Mystery
4.75 bolts

 

Abandoned
by Cody McFadyen

"This is a challenging, intelligent thriller that proves McFadyen has the chops to do it up right without the violence he once relied on..."
-Suspense/Investigative
4.25 bolts

 

Slammer
by Allan Guthrie

"It’s a quick but unsettling read..."

 


-Suspense
4.5 bolts

 

Wyatt’s Revenge
by H Terrell Griffin

"...combines a Holocaust treasure, old Nazis and new terrorists; it makes for an intriguing and scary mix."


-Mystery
4.25 bolts

 

Merry, Merry Ghost
by Carolyn Hart

"Hart employs an effortless writing style with believable characters in this reader-friendly supernatural sequel."
 

-Supernatural Mystery
5 bolts

 

I, Alex Cross
by James Patterson

"There’s nothing all that wrong with this book, but to compare it to Patterson at his best is just not fair to the reader."

-Suspense
3.5 bolts

 

The Body in the Sleigh
by Katherine Hall Page

"...its joyful and insightful revealing of these complex characters proves to be dynamic, sweet, and hopeful all at once."

-Mystery
4 bolts

 

The Chocolate Cupid Killings
by JoAnna Carl

"...the place to go for delicious chocolates, juicy gossip, and well-intentioned secrets in the tiny town of Warner Pier."

-Cozy
4 bolts

 

True Blue
by David Baldacci

"This is a complicated story with one heart-stopping event after another. "

 

-Thriller
4.5 bolts

 

The Widow’s Revenge
by James D. Doss

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-Mystery
5 bolts