November 1, 2022November 1, 2022Book Reviews

Deceit by Jónína Leósdóttir Review

Deceit is a highly original and satisfying Nordic crime novel with an inimitable protagonist by Jónína Leósdóttir, her first novel to appear […]

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022Book Reviews

The Body Falls by Andrea Carter Review

The Body Falls is the eminently entertaining fifth novel in Andrea Carter’s charming An Inishowen Mystery series. Read my full review. 4 […]

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022Book Reviews

Book review: Red as Blood by Lilja Sigurðardóttir

In the taut, fast-paced thriller Red as Blood, a smart, accomplished financial investigator uncovers dodgy financial transactions in the accounts of a […]

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022Book Reviews

Book review: The Abduction by John Reid

The Abduction by British author John Reid is the seventh book of the entertaining and suspenseful DCI Burt mystery series set in […]

October 22, 2022October 22, 2022Book Reviews

Book review: House of Tigers

A chilling locked room mystery novella that will make your skin itch long after you turn the last page. House of Tigers […]

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022Book Reviews

Book review: A Heart Full of Headstones by Ian Rankin

Flawless plotting and impeccable characterization describe A Heart Full of Headstones by Ian Rankin, the new Inspector Rebus novel. Scottish author Ian […]

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022Book Reviews

Book Review: Deadly Shores by Kerry Buchanan

Deadly Shores by Kerry Buchanan is another worthy page-tuner with loads of pain for the characters and loads of thrills and suspense […]

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022Book Reviews

Book Review: Fish Swimming in Dappled Sunlight by Riku Onda

Fish Swimming in Dappled Sunlight  by Riku Onda is a radically bewildering but completely mesmeric and refreshingly original psychological thriller that is […]

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022Book Reviews

Book Review: Outback by Patricia Wolf

Absorbing, affecting, and stark Australian noir at its best describes Outback by Patricia Wolf, her debut novel. I’ve felt a powerful attraction […]

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022Book Reviews

Book Review: .45-Caliber Perfume by Leo W. Banks

Greed, sex, and murder combine in .45-Caliber Perfume by Leo W. Banks, a gritty, face-paced, and entertaining contemporary noir tale. One thing […]