BOOK REVIEWS
The House of Silk (by Anthony Horowitz)
I’m a fan of Anthony Horowitz and have loved both series, the Hawthorne and Horowitz, and the Susan Ryeland. I recognize the honor Horowitz was given when he was selected to write a Sherlock Holmes novel by…
The Ghosts of Eden Park (by Karen Abbott)
I don’t recall how The Ghosts of Eden Park by Karen Abbott got on my radar. Probably from a social media outlet or one of the many bookish emails arrive to my inbox daily. I was intrigued by the book as I enjoy true crime stories.
T is for Trespass (by Sue Grafton)
T is for Trespass is another great installment of the Alphabet series by Sue Grafton. Kinsey Millhone’s elderly neighbor is injured during a fall prompting her and her landlord, Henry, to offer assistance and engage the help of family members. Meanwhile, a sociopath is stealing…
Next Year in Havana (by Chanel Cleeton)
Next Year in Havana is a love story. It’s not just a romantic story of people falling in love, it’s a story about one’s love of country, culture, history, and family. Chanel Cleeton delivered a fascinating first book to The Cuba Saga series.
The Institute (by Stephen King)
I never know where a novel by Stephen King is going to take me and that’s what I love about his story telling talent. In The Institute, readers first meet Tim Jamieson, a cop who is relocating to Dupray, South Carolina to escape a tragic life event. Next, we meet Luke Ellis, an amazingly intelligent young boy…
Ankle Snatcher (by Grady Hendrix)
Ankle Snatcher by Grady Hendrix is a terrifying short story. If you fear what lurks underneath your bed at night, this story will make your fears seem like a fairy tale. When Marcus was a child, his father blamed the boogeyman…
Ohio: A Novel (by Stephen Markley)
I was drawn to read Ohio by Stephen Markley because I grew up in Ohio. The simple title of the novel had me feeling nostalgic and intrigued. Set in…
Christmas Presents (by Lisa Unger)
Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger is an excellent holiday-themed thriller! This well crafted story introduces readers to Lolly, a young woman who is trying to sort out what she wants from life. Just when she thinks…
Anne of Green Gables (by Lucy Maud Montgomery)
This is my first time reading the classic story, Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The book has been periodically showing up on my radar when browsing…
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