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 […]

October 7, 2022October 20, 2022Book Reviews

Book Review: Death at Paradise Palms by Steph Broadribb

Death at Paradise Palms by Steph Broadribb is an exceptionally entertaining read that is mostly cozy, yet a solid whodunit. Death at […]

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022Book Reviews

Book review: To the Sea by Nikki Crutchley

To the Sea is another entertaining thriller and worthy page-turner from 2021 Ngaio Marsh Award shortlisted New Zealand author Nikki Crutchley. I […]