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 …

Top 5 Tuesday: ‘Unputdownable’ reads

Hi, friends! I took a break from Top 5 Tuesday last week, but I'm back now with my list of "unputdownable" reads! Top 5 Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by Shanah at Bionic Book Worm. This week I dug deep into my already-read archives so I could avoid listing my more obvious picks. Let's …

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 Wolf Wants In” by Laura McHugh

"The Wolf Wants In" by Laura McHugh 272 pages Slated for publication Aug. 6, 2019, by Spiegel and Grau ISBN: 0399590285 My synopsis In the small rural town of Blackwater, Kan., a young man is found dead in his home, supposedly of natural causes -- but Shane Keller's sister Sadie is convinced that investigators need …

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: “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.

Review: “In the Shadow of Lakecrest” by Elizabeth Blackwell

"In the Shadow of Lakecrest" by Elizabeth Blackwell 282 pages, Lake Union Publishing Published Feb. 1, 2017 ISBN: 1503941841 Looking to escape from a life of poverty and hardship, Kate Moore hastily marries wealthy medical company heir Matthew Lemont on the threshold of the Great Depression. When he brings her home to meet his ice …

Review: “Blink” by K.L. Slater

"Blink" by K.L. Slater 295 pages, Bookouture (Kindle only) Published Feb. 16, 2017 ISBN13: 9781786811288 "If only they had a machine that could translate the anxious thoughts that fill my brain. I could tell them how Evie was taken from me, beg them to help me find her before it's too late. Every day I …