G is for Gratitude: Remembering Sue Grafton Kinsey Millhone is not your average gal. But then again, neither was Sue Grafton. Sue, who tragically passed away on December 28 at the age of 77, began her writing career in an unusual way—plottin…

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Life, and Death, and Giants

Have you read Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo? If not, you really should.

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The White Crow

There’s a new Philomena McCarthy book out from @michaelrobotham.bsky.social
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The White Crow is another great police procedural!
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Welcome to Murder Week

You guys- Welcome to Murder Week by @karendukess.bsky.social is fantastic and more need to read it. Out now from @simonaudio.bsky.social

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A few new quick reviews are up for The Doorman, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, and Someone Knows. Check the out!
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I’ve read one of her DI Adam Fawley books. Thanks for the reminder to read more of her books!

Death at the White Hart

There’s something about a good police procedural set in a small English village.

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Never Flinch

Might be an unpopular opinion but it’s time for Stephen King to take a break from Holly Gibney.

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Ruth Run

Ruth Run is a great debut novel by Elizabeth Kaufman. I love a good heist novel!
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I’m a Vera stan now. Can’t wait to read the next book.

So Happy Together

So Happy Together is a dark story of obsession that more twisted as it goes on. Great book from Olivia Worley.
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One of my absolute favorites!

Trapdoor (by J.P. Pomare) — A Book and A Dog I’m delighted by how my Audible membership introduces me to great authors. I listened to my first book by Australian author, J.P. Pomare, “Trapdoor.”

I’m delighted by how my Audible membership introduces me to great authors. I listened to my first book by Australian author, J.P. Pomare, “Trapdoor.” It was an excellent locked-room mystery!

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Blacktop Wasteland is fantastic. I love a good heist novel and that is a great one.

King of Ashes

King of Ashes proves @blacktopkid.bsky.social is the reigning king of crime fiction.

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Vera Wang’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutanto is a marvel. This is now a Vera Wong stan account. #sorrynotsorry

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Atmosphere

I loved Atmosphere by TJR. Narrator Julia Whelan is perfection, as usual. Giving it all the stars.

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Stillwater

Stillwater is a good upcoming debut thriller from author Tanya Scott from @groveatlantic.bsky.social
Out Aug 12
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I have a few new book reviews posted if you want to check them out.
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Eli Cranor has another fantastic book out this August from SoHo Press. If you’re a #collegefootball fan, you’ll want to read it.
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Run on Red and Such Quiet Girls

Forgot to post this yesterday! #twofortuesday Noelle Ihli thrillers

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Check out what I read in May on my IG page

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Good point about the ending did wrap up quickly.

I didn’t like how Margaret used the ruse of the book to get close to Hayden. I’m adopted. She should have approached him honestly.

The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau

Happy Friday book lovers!
Kristin Harmel’s new book The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau releases 6/17. I enjoyed it, but there’s a lot going on in this story. Whew! #booksky
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This is one of my all time favorite books!

It is as long as you don’t take it too seriously

Yes! Let me know when you’re done.

The Retirement Plan

It’s #thrillerthursday! Here’s a quick look at The Retirement Plan. It’s darkly funny with harebrained schemes and miscommunication.
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