Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Kill Game (Seven of Spades: Book One) Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 304 Pages Category: Mystery, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: If you like a good serial murder mystery with gore, this is. I’ll admit I had mixed feelings going into this novel, but I was totally sucked in, and now I'm invested!... Continue Reading →
Thanks so much to author C.S. Poe for stopping in today on the virtual audiobook tour for The Mystery of the Curiosities, book two in the Snow & Winter series. You may or may not remember, but the original tour was delayed due to Hurricane Irma, so we're glad to get this show back on... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Cordelia Kingsbridge and the blog tour for her latest release from Riptide Publishing, Kill Game, and book one in the Seven of Spades series. Cordelia is talking real life story inspiration, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, Cordelia! Five... Continue Reading →
Title: Deacon's Law (Heroes: Book Three) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 212 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: R.J. Scott offers up and then delivers a lot of emotion in Deacon’s Law. I highly recommend reading the Heroes series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Undercover cop Deacon Shepherd lost everything trying to... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons in Loving Thy Murderous Neighbour (A Cambridge Fellows Mysteries Novella) Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: The Right Chair Press Length: 86 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: I highly recommend this book for all lovers of good English mysteries. Simply delightful. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Jonty Stewart and Orlando Coppersmith like nothing more... Continue Reading →
Title: Nurture Authors: Jaime Samms and Sarah Masters Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 145 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Nurture is a great collaboration between Jaime Samms and Sarah Masters but won't be for everyone, as it delves into abuse and abusive relationships in an honest way. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Nature versus nurture.... Continue Reading →
Title: Silent Voices Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 62 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Thom Collins never disappoints me with his suspense thrillers. For a novella, this is a page turner, somewhat dark, and will have you on edge. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A desire for justice as strong as their... Continue Reading →
Title: Patterns Revealed (Patterns: Book Three) Author: Suede Delray Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 148 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Suede Delray just blew me away with this third installment of the Patterns series. I didn’t think it could get any more exciting and suspenseful, but it did. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dominick has... Continue Reading →
Title: Hexslayer (Hexworld: Book Three) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 344 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense, Historical At a Glance: Yet another excellent addition to the Hexworld series, Nick and Jamie's enemies-to-lovers story is romantic and fraught---of course, because this is a Jordan L. Hawk book--with danger and mayhem, and is lush in... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unsuitable Heir (Sins of the Cities: Book Three) Author: K.J. Charles Publisher: Loveswept Length: 246 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: With all the dangling pieces of this series wrapped up, this last installment, An Unsuitable Heir, is by far the best of the lot and one I can highly recommend to you.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Henry Rio Mystery Series (Books One - Seven) Author: Michael Nava Narrator: Gregory St. John Publisher: Audible Studios Run Time: 54 hours total (approx.) Category: Gay Literature, Mystery At a Glance: These books are canon in Gay Lit; they should hold a place in your audio collection as well. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb... Continue Reading →
Title: Tramps and Thieves (Murder and Mayhem: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Rhys Ford is just amazing with the written word and storytelling. There are quite a few parts in this novel where the writing in just poetic and is very emotional. It's... Continue Reading →
Hi, friends, and welcome to Rhys Ford's Tramps and Thieves blog tour! We're so pleased to be bringing you Chapter Seven in this progressive story (if you've missed any of the previous chapters, the tour schedule is below) composed especially for the tour. Enjoy and also be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for... Continue Reading →
Title: More Patterns (Patterns: Book Two) Author: Suede Delray Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 140 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m so absolutely entertained by the Patterns series. Suede Delray packs a lot of action, suspense and gruesome murders into this short novel. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Rob and Dominick are trying to adjust to... Continue Reading →
Title: Idyll Fears (A Thomas Lynch Novel) Author: Stephanie Gayle Publisher: Seventh Street Books Length: 320 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Author Stephanie Gayle unpacks another taut mystery for Police Chief Thomas Lynch and the Idyll police force. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It’s two weeks before Christmas 1997, and Chief Thomas Lynch faces a... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow of the Templar: High Fidelity Author: M. Chandler Publisher: Self-Published Length: 529 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Shadow of the Templar series has been nothing less than 1500+ pages of manic and frenzied, and was such a delight to read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A fellow FBI agent with an... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mystery of the Curiosities (Snow & Winter: Book Two) Author: C.S. Poe Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 7 hours and 15 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I hope this series has a long run, and that Derrick McClain continues to narrate each new book. Buy this book for the... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow of the Templar: With a Bullet Author: M. Chandler Publisher: Self-Published Length: 494 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Shadow of the Templar series continues to impress in spite of some slow spots in the spooling out of this particular narrative thread. I remain a dutiful and loyal fan of these characters... Continue Reading →
Title: Looking for Jesse Author: Lisa Worrall Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 217 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Essentially, this was a thrilling mystery with an ending that seemed tacked on to satisfy the m/m element needed to make it qualify as an m/m novel. I like this author’s style and will go back for... Continue Reading →
Title: A Solitary Man Authors: Shira Anthony and Aisling Mancy Narrator: Jim Pelletier Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time:10 hours and 38 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a fine book with a complete story and believable resolution and a very satisfying conclusion. The narration is well above average and adds new levels to... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome the writing team of L.A. Witt and Cari Z. today, on tour to celebrate the release of their latest collaboration, Suspicious Behavior, book two in the Bad Behavior series from Riptide Publishing. They're here talking about co-writing, as a matter of fact, and there's also a great giveaway, so be... Continue Reading →
Title: Last Dance of The Sugar Plum Authors: Claire Davis & Al Stewart Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 170 Pages Category: Spy Thriller, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A gritty and suspenseful psychological thriller that will completely mess with your mind from the beginning until the end. It was totally worth the ride. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Title: Roaring Waters (The Warfield Hotel Mysteries: Book Three) Author: C.J. Baty Publisher: Self-Published Length: 194 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: This third novel by C.J. Baty is a suspenseful, drama-filled murder mystery, and has several suspects, but as Marcus narrows them down, the outcome is a surprise. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Damien... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mystery of Nevermore (Snow & Winter: Book One) Author: C.S. Poe Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 7 hours and 58 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This story was a strong start to this new series from a writer I’ve been watching. I can’t wait to listen to the next... Continue Reading →
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