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 …

REVIEW: “Run Away” by Harlan Coben

"Run Away" by Harlan Coben Hardcover, 371 pages Published March 19, 2019, by Grand Central Publishing ISBN: 1538748460 My synopsis Simon Greene will do anything for his family, including his eldest child, Paige. But she's on drugs, and she's running from him. And he doesn't fully understand why. As Simon and his wife Ingrid fight …

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: All-time favorite books

Another Tuesday is upon us! This week, I'm busy reconnecting with my brother and his family, who came back to our hometown for a few days. This week's Top 5 Tuesday (hosted by Shanah at Bionic Book Worm) is actually a top 10 list, but I decided to stick with just five. "Little Women" by …

Top 5 Tuesday: Debut novels

Hello, friends! Happy Tuesday once again! I don't know if anyone has noticed, but my blog has been a bit sparse again recently. My mom was in town last week and I continue struggling through "Les Miserables" for a #MiserablesMay group read. It is now June; WHAT AM I DOING?! Ugh. Oh, well. At least …

Review: “An Anonymous Girl”

Blogger's note: Once again, it's been too long since I've updated! My reviewing skills are a bit rusty, so bear with me as I attempt to rejoin the book blogging realm. "An Anonymous Girl" by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen 384 pages, St. Martin's Press ISBN: 1250133734 Expected publication date: Jan. 8, 2019   Seeking …

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: “Follow Me Down” by Sherri Smith

"Follow Me Down" by Sherri Smith Forge Books, 352 pages Published March 28, 2017 ISBN: 0765386704 I have to say, it's not often that I encounter a book whose main character leaves such a bad taste in my mouth. This is yet another story of a woman whose substance abuse problem clouds her ability to cope …