There are elements of the supernatural, or at least the not conventionally explainable, in the manner of John Connolly or T. Jefferson Parker.
The balance of action and levity is just right—Andy’s crew is hilarious, but some of the bad guys they take on are the stuff of nightmares.
Cosby’s tightfisted prose fuels this story with heart-pumping action that begs to be adapted for the big screen but never loses its compassionate edge.
There’s not much that can stop this pair, and the climactic scene laying out the whodunit (and why) is like a maraschino cherry in a complex cocktail.
Set on a bleak stretch of Cornish coastline, The House of Whispers blends madness, disease and violent folklore together with truly terrifying results.
The suspense is slow and steady in this meditative, artistic take on the murder mystery.
Barron’s deft handling of mood and tension, along with his stunning command of language, result in a thriller with an almost cinematic precision,
Arresting action, realistic high-stakes conflict, romance and light humor makes Until the End an intensely absorbing romantic thriller.
With a compelling narrator and truly inventive setting, Catherine House embraces Gothic conventions even as it and utilizes them in new and exciting ways.
This razor-sharp examination of the plight of displaced peoples delves into questions of integrity, loyalty and honesty.
Knecht’s stylish mystery is impossible to put down and just begging for a third installment.
This is a new take on the classic “crook-in-over-his-head” crime story, unfolding through Michael’s effortlessly cool narration.
The affable but diligent policeman finds himself on the trail of some pretty nasty killers who are possibly connected to the Putin administration in Russia.
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