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.
The suspense is slow and steady in this meditative, artistic take on the murder mystery.
Knecht’s stylish mystery is impossible to put down and just begging for a third installment.
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.
The Fire Thief covers all the bases needed in a mystery, and earns bonus points for depicting a lovely palm-ringed island destination, warts and all.
Clark works interesting, compelling subplots in to a narrative that already has no shortage of excitement.
Silence on Cold River doesn’t feel like a suspense debut but rather the work of a genre veteran.
Paretsky might just be the Ruth Rendell of her era. Each time she releases a new book, it is invariably better than all the others that came before.
As hilarious as A Midsummer Night’s Dream is to begin with, Moore adds a contemporary dose of sly humor that I think would impress the Bard.
Whether you’re in it for the mystery or for the action, The Last Hunt delivers on both counts.
This one-night read will leave readers craving the next installment in the series, especially after its truly surprising final reveal.
Hid from Our Eyes is an exciting return to a beloved series, as well as an intriguing entry point for readers new to the world of Russ, Clare and Millers Kill.
Fans of Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch series of novels will find much to like about this novel and its down-to-earth hero.
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