The Vine Witch
by Luanne G. Smith ★★★★★ It doesn’t take time to make a good wine, just a witch The Vine Witch by Luanne G. Smith was one of the best Kindle First Reads books that I’ve chosen in a while. Well, … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense
Past Tense
by Lee Child ★★★★★ All kinds of heroes Multiple mysteries, multiple heroes wind through this action adventure novel that reads so clearly that it feels like I could walk up the street and find myself at a rather dangerous motel. … Continue reading →
Lady of a Thousand Treasures
by Sandra Byrd ★★★★★ Who is the thief? Which is a man of honor? Wonderfully complex and pleasing Victorian-era mystery! Eleanor Sheffield is an expert at recognizing forgeries, but can she discern who speaks the truth, who is manipulating her, … Continue reading →
Kat Wolfe Investigates
by Lauren St. John ★★★★★ Can Kat and Harper catch a spy? Fast, fun, engaging read with a great mystery and strong characters. Kat’s mom is an overworked, underappreciated vet who barely has time for her daughter. When circumstances lead … Continue reading →
In the Wolf’s Lair
by Anna Starobinets ★★★★★ If Tim Burton wrote mysteries for children… They would probably read a lot like In the Wolf’s Lair. There are a lot of visual and verbal plays, a very weird and twisted sense of humor, a … Continue reading →
Moonfleet
by J. Meade Falkner ★★★★★ Classic coming of age story Moonfleet is a classic coming of age story that spans John Trenchard’s life from childhood through adulthood. John is being raised by a cold and critical aunt, while he loves … Continue reading →
The Dark Heart
by Joakim Palmkvist , translated by Agnes Broomé ★★★★★ The love of money is the root of all evil You can’t make this stuff up, unless you’re Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet got nothing on these kids. I don’t normally read … Continue reading →
Between Shifts
by W.R. Gingell ★★★★★ Quips, quirks, and deadly monsters Another awesome, frenetic read from W.R. Gingell. I just love Pet, and I was so jazzed to jump into another City Between book. Okay, I also love Zero, Aethelas, JinYeong, and … Continue reading →
Cold Bayou
★★★★★ Death in the water, flood, and fire Wow! This story is indelibly etched on my brain with its deep characterizations, multi-layered mysteries, historical information, and incredible world-building… everything from the flow of the river to the race and class … Continue reading →
The Ragged Edge of Night
by Olivia Hawker ★★★★★ Are they betrayed?!! Will they make it to the dawn? Get ready for frenetic historical ride because The Ragged Edge of Night is a gripping, soul-searing read that slams you into Anton Starzmann’s life as he … Continue reading →
Grandghost
by Nancy Springer ★★★★★ Who buried their child in her backyard? Beverly unearths a child’s skeleton in her backyard and uncovers a 50-year-old cold case no one knew existed. The skeleton, clad in a rotted dress, shows signs of abuse … Continue reading →
Whisper Me This
by Kerry Anne King ★★★★★ How can I like this story? How can it bring both pain and joy? Whisper Me This is not what I expected; it’s a much better story, deeper and more thoughtful, than the description would … Continue reading →
Between Jobs
by W.R. Gingell ★★★★★ Two fae and a vampire move into your house, what do you do? Hide and spy on them, of course! Loved, loved, loved Between Jobs (The City Between Book 1)! Pet, a 17-year-old squatter, has woken … Continue reading →
Honey Moon Shiver
by Joyce Magnin ★★★★★ What a tangled web! Honey Moon borrowed a family heirloom – a locket – from her mother, and during a sleepover with friends, it’s gone missing. Honey must solve the mystery of who took her locket, … Continue reading →
Charlie and Frog
by Karen Kane ★★★★★ Can Charlie and Frog find Aggie before it’s too late? Where – and what – is the missing treasure? Charlie and Frog: A-Castle-on-the-Hudson Mystery is a whimsical middle-school book reminiscent of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory … Continue reading →
True Fiction
by Lee Goldberg ★★★★★ I almost DNF’d, then I realized right before my brain broke that … True Fiction is a spoof. I thought you should know that right off the bat, since I was a little slow catching on … Continue reading →
Twist of Faith
by Ellen Green ★★★★★ At first, I thought it was a train wreck & almost DNF’d. The ONLY thing I can say is – it isn’t what you think it is!!! It’s not often that mysteries take me by surprise … Continue reading →
Signature Wounds
by Kirk Russell ★★★★★ One of the best Kindle First books I’ve read in a while Signature Wounds by Kirk Russell is told mostly from Paul Grale’s point of view. He’s an FBI bomb expert who’s survived injury and personal … Continue reading →