REVIEW: “Limetown”

"Limetown (The Prequel to the #1 Podcast)" by Cote Smith, Zack Akers, Skip Bronkie Hardcover, 290 pages Published Nov. 13, 2018, by Simon and Schuster (first published Oct. 30, 2018) Synopsis I was so excited to find a copy of this book at my local library! From the creators of the #1 podcast Limetown, an explosive prequel about …

BLOG TOUR: “A Shadow on the Lens” by Sam Hurcom (Review)

I'm delighted to take part today in Compulsive Readers' blog tour for "A Shadow on the Lens" by Sam Hurcom. "A Shadow on the Lens" by Sam Hurcom Hardcover, 288 pages Published Sept. 5, 2019, by Orion Publishing Group My synopsis When a forensic photographer is called to investigate the brutal death of a young …

BLOG TOUR: “The Last Stage” by Louise Voss (Excerpt)

Hi, friends! Today is my turn at a blog tour for "The Last Stage," a mystery/thriller by Louise Voss. Thanks to Orenda Books for this opportunity. "The Last Stage" by Louise Voss Paperback, 300 pages Slated for publication July 11, 2019, by Orenda Books Synopsis At the peak of her career as lead singer of …

BLOG TOUR: “The Missing Years” by Lexie Elliott (Review)

I'm so excited to be part of the blog tour, hosted by Random Things Tours, for "The Missing Years" by Lexie Elliott. It is an excellent read that was just released on June 6 in the UK by Corvus. Berkley released it here in the U.S. on April 23. My review Ailsa Calder has just …

Top 5 Tuesday: Sequels I need to get to

Happy Tuesday! I had so much fun doing Top 5 Tuesday last week that I decided to try it again. This weekly book blogging "meme" is hosted by Shanah at Bionic Book Worm. This week's theme is all about sequels I want to read. I'm not a huge series reader, but I enjoy a good …

Top 5 Tuesday: Mind-blowing mystery/thrillers

It's been a loooong time since I've participated in any weekly book blogging "memes." This one struck my fancy and I just had to join in. Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by Shanah at Bionic Book Worm. This week's theme is mind-blowing mystery/thrillers. Here is my list, in no particular order: 1. "The Weight of …

REVIEW: “The Woman in the Window”

"The Woman in the Window" by A.J. Finn 427 pages Published Jan. 2, 2018, by William Morrow ISBN: 0062678418   My review "I saw what I wanted to see, what I needed to see." Dr. Anna Fox hasn't practiced child psychology in nearly a year, because that's the last time she left her house. A traumatic …

REVIEW: “The Alienist” by Caleb Carr

Blogger's note: I shudder to admit that until about a month ago, I had no idea the then-forthcoming TNT miniseries "The Alienist" was actually based on a 23-year-old novel. I happened upon it while finishing my birthday book shopping spree, on an endcap featuring titles that were "hitting the big screen." Despite its length, I …

REVIEW: “Local Girl Missing” by Claire Douglas

"Local Girl Missing" has all the makings of a good psychological thriller.

BLOG TOUR: “The Last Chance Matinee (Hudson Sisters #1) by Mariah Stewart – Review

I am delighted to be participating in a blog tour for the very first time. This blog tour is hosted by Simon and Schuster's Gallery Books, the publisher of "The Last Chance Matinee (Hudson Sisters #1)" by Mariah Stewart. Many thanks to Melissa Gramstad, publicity manager for Simon & Schuster/Gallery, for inviting me to participate! …