Set in colorful New Mexico, The 9th Hour successfully combines the intense investigation to find a serial killer before he strikes again with the inner workings of the killer’s mind. Into this mix comes a British born detective of African descent and a killer obsessed with Nordic mythology. Stibbe’s ability to bring these diverse elements together shows skilled writing. Her ability to do this effectively, … Continue reading “The 9th Hour” by CMT Stibbe
I was provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I am not usually a fan of BDSM but I’d read one of Alexis Alvarez’s earlier books and loved it. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to read this new one because it was an eye-opener. Alvarez has a knack for drawing the reader in, grabbing her, and pulling her along; a willing hostage … Continue reading Myka and the Millionaire by Alexis Alvarez
Author Name: Elizabeth Horton-Newton Book Title: “View From the Sixth Floor: An Oswald Tale” and “Riddle” Genre and Sub-Genre: Romantic Thriller/Alternate History Book Content Rating: Adult (18+) Based on language, violence, sexual content. Author Bio: Elizabeth Horton-Newton was born and raised in New York City. She began writing when she was a child, writing stories for friends and family. In the 4th grade at P.S. … Continue reading Elizabeth Horton-Newton
I confess, I am a Gregg Olsen addict. I love his style, his characters, and the beauty of his complex plots. “The Girl in the Woods”, the first of the Waterman & Stark Thrillers, sets the tone for the crime solving duo in future books. I stumbled upon these two ladies in “Closer Than Blood” and immediately set my sights on this first “official” offering … Continue reading “The Girl in the Woods” by Gregg Olsen
I am re-posting my original review for “The Watchmage of Old New York” by C.A. Sanders for two reasons. First off, if you haven’t read it, it’s FREE on Kindle at the moment. Second, the next book in the Watchmage series, “Cold Iron (The Watchmage Chronicles Book 2)”, is available for pre-order at only $ .99! I was fortunate enough to read an early ARC of this … Continue reading “The Watchmage of Old New York” (The Watchmage Chronicles Book 1) and “Cold Iron” (The Watchmage Chronicles Book 2) by C.A. Sanders
Author Name: Neil Douglas Newton Book Title: “The Railroad” Genre and Sub-Genre: Mystery Thriller Book Content Rating: Adult (18+) Based on language, violence, sexual content. Author Bio: Born and raised in Bayside, NY Neil was telling stories almost as soon as he could talk. Along with his love of music, he developed a talent for writing prose and song lyrics. His first book, “The Railroad”, … Continue reading “The Railroad” by Neil Douglas Newton
Author Name: Jean Gill Book Title: Plaint for Provence Genre and Sub-Genre: Historical Fiction / Romantic thriller Book Content Rating: PG13 Author Bio Jean Gill is a Welsh writer and photographer living in the south of France with a big white dog, a scruffy black dog, a Nikon D750 and a man. For many years, she taught English in Wales and was the first woman to … Continue reading Jean Gill
Author Bio David M. Kelly is a writer of speculative fiction. Raised on the classics of Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Harry Harrison among others, he focuses on character-based fiction, fascinating plots and solid story-telling. David’s interest in science and technology began early. At the age of six his parents allowed him to stay up late into the night to watch the television … Continue reading “Dead Reckoning” by David M. Kelly
Author Name: Michelle Medhat Book Titles: Connected: The Call Connected: The Shift Connected: The Call and The Shift (Author’s Cut) Genre and Sub-Genre: Spy, sci-fi, love story, thriller, political, fantasy Book Content Rating: Adult (18+) Based on language, violence, sexual content. Author Bio Michelle Medhat, BA (Hons) FRSA FIoD FIKE MCIM Michelle Medhat has had an exciting career that spans over 26 years in technology, science, … Continue reading Michelle Medhat
The Gangster’s Son My rating:5 of 5 stars With his first novel, Joseph Mark Brewer has created a fascinating character in Shig Sato. Set in 1991 Japan this is not just another murder mystery or detective story. With subtle and not so subtle hints at the political climate of the time, Japan’s gangster culture and the yakuza, and the antipathy for the American military presence … Continue reading “The Gangster’s Son: A Shig Sato Mystery” by Joseph Mark Brewer
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