Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Heat Trap Series: The Plumber's Mate Mysteries: Book Three Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 310 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you enjoy a good mystery/romance with quirky characters and humor, this series just might be what you are looking for. If you have already fallen in love in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Hard Bitten Author: M.K. York Publisher: Carina Press Length: 293 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Overall this book was fantastic. Another compelling read that I absolutely could not put down. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Rule number one: hands off the witness As a newbie public defender, Mark Eliades is stuck defending DUIs.... Continue Reading →
Title: Semblance Author: Chris E. Saros Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 230 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This was my first time reading Chris E. Saros, and Semblance was a fairly good read. The pace and writing are good, and the plot isn’t too complicated but definitely has grit. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Drake isn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Healing Author: Stevie Woods Publisher: MLR Press Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: All in all, this was an enjoyable little suspense novella with an intriguing political subplot. Even though it felt a little unfinished to me, I would still recommend if you’re looking for a quick read. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Title: Where Death Meets the Devil Author: L.J. Hayward Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 395 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: I just can’t say enough about how very well-written this novel is, down to the fight scenes and the environment being so descriptive. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jack Reardon, former SAS soldier and current... Continue Reading →
Title: Dead Speak Series: Cold Case Psychic: Book One Author: Pandora Pine Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 214 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Pandora Pine weaves the tension, both situational and sexual, throughout the book wonderfully, right up to the final climax. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Demoted to the cold case squad after shooting... Continue Reading →
Title: A Detached Raider Series: The Black Raiders: Book One Author: Ana Night Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 355 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Author Ana Night has constructed a rollercoaster ride of a serial murder mystery in which the murders are not the only thing to keep you guessing. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Estranged Series: Gay Noir: Book Two Author: Wolf Augustus Publisher: Rocket Man Press Length: 61 Pages Category: Noir Mystery At a Glance: I liked the story but wish it had more of the depth I appreciated in The Deluded. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: 1950´s L.A. Sixteen year old Henry Blomqvist is the son of... Continue Reading →
Title: Sinister Justice Series: A Jake Finnegan Mystery: Book Two Author: Steve Pickens Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 313 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Steve Pickens brings his setting to life with vivid and colorful descriptions. His writing is clear and the pace is just right, making the storyline easy to follow and yet... Continue Reading →
Title: Somewhere Over Lorain Road Author: Bud Gundy Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I loved this book so much. It was moving, gripping, and unforgettable. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: For more than forty years, the stain of horrific allegations against their father has haunted the Esker sons.... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood Visions Series: Visions: Book One Author: LJ Hamlin Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 294 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story’s pace is somewhat bogged down with the author’s detailed description of what is happening, but I hope the series continues as I can’t wait to see more of Ronan... Continue Reading →
Title: Beneath This Mask Series: Enhanced World: Book Three Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: In so many ways I think the author really hit her stride with this third book. I felt that the story was more cohesive, more action packed and well balanced. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Slow Road to Hell Author: Grant Atherton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 235 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Grant Atherton is an author I’m going to watch out for. He is an amazing writer, and I hope there is a sequel to The Slow Road to Hell coming soon, as this was a... Continue Reading →
Title: Relief Valve Series: Plumber’s Mate Mysteries: Book Two Author: J.L. Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 341 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Excellent addition to this series, highly recommended! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: If you dig up the past, be prepared for some dirt to stick. The relationship between Tom Paretski, a cheeky... Continue Reading →
Title: Hidden Treasures Series: Pinx Video Mysteries: Book Two Author: Marshall Thornton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 226 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Within the setting of Los Angeles in the early 1990s, amidst bigotry and rioting, Marshall Thornton has created an intriguing and twisted murder mystery. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: It’s about a dress.... Continue Reading →
Title: When the Devil Wants In Authors: Cate Ashwood and J.H. Knight Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 246 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The way the authors wrapped things up left me with almost more questions than answers, but I would read more from this duo, especially if they give us Santiago’s book!! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Who We Truly Are Series: Enhanced: Book Two Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Paranormal At a Glance: Who We Truly Are had some good moments and did the job it had to, which is to keep the reader engaged and questioning long enough to hanker after a third... Continue Reading →
Title: Worth His Salt Series: Tattooed Corpses: Book Two Author: Ofelia Grand Publisher: Self-Published Length: 47 Pages Category: Fantasy, Murder Mystery At a Glance: This was a fascinating premise, but the story tried to be a few too many things at once and, as a result, ended up being nothing of any of them. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Trick Roller Series: Seven of Spades: Book Two Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 299 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: After I read this novel, I didn’t want to review it because I knew I couldn’t do it justice. With one of the most intense endings, ever, and I can’t even... Continue Reading →
Title: Dantes Unglued Series: Ward Security: Book Two Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: Novel Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: From the beginning of Dantes Unglued, the storyline is gripping. It's another exciting mystery to add to the Ward Security series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When private investigator, Shane Stephens,... Continue Reading →
Title: All the World's an Undead Stage Series: Offbeat Crimes: Book Six Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 144 Pages Category: Paranormal, Comedy At a Glance: I cannot begin to explain to you why I love this series, but can only affirm that I do. The writing is always fresh—for the paranormal genre, it... Continue Reading →
Title: Preacher, Prophet, Beast Series: The Tyack & Frayne Mysteries: Book Seven Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Preacher, Prophet, Beast reads like a fever dream at times, often making me question what was real and what wasn't—maybe it was both, and that unknowing is the sum... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Feet Under Series: Lindenshaw Mysteries: Book Three Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 328 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: These books are witty, the banter between the MCs entertaining, and the mystery is always just that, a mystery to be solved. I highly recommend them. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Things... Continue Reading →
Title: The Case of the Man-Eater Series: Kanaan & Tilney: Book Two Authors: Jenna Rose and Katey Hawthorne Publisher: Loose Id Length: 198 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: How clever of this writing team to have the creation of their world also be an unfolding mystery with each new case Kanaan and... Continue Reading →
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