Daniel Byrne is a lead investigator for the Vatican. His responsibility is to check so called miracles to see if they have any validity. He's assigned to the United States … more
This story begins with someone accusing the South African police of covering up the murder of Henneke Sloet, an attractive attorney who was stabbed to death in her luxury apartment. There were no signs … more
"Going to the BAD" is a humorous mystery that is so visual that it's as if the action was taking place on a TV screen before us and someone like Julia Louis-Dreyfus, one of the stars of … more
Ray Kilbride is a man you might meet anyplace. In this novel, he comes home for his father's funeral. Then he must decide what to do with his brother, Tom, who is schizophrenic and spends most of … more
In 1998 Carol Wentz attends a neighborhood party. Six-year-old Iris Neff sees her in the kitchen and asks for some juice. When Carol gives it to her, Iris complains that she doesn't like that flavor … more
This is a story about justice and friendship. Sheriff Hackberry Holland's office received a call that there were shots fired behind an old church in this community by the … more
Michael McGarrity has a sense of the Southwest and his description of the character, Kevin Kerney is clear and delightful. His actions remind me of the true cowboy and the role that Clint Eastwood played … more
*** out of **** Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" stylistically reverses the intentions that we are to expect from both cinematic and non-cinematic outings starring everyone's favorite … more
Did you ever wish you had the power to change history? Stephen King's tour de force, "11/22/63," describes that happening and when history is changed it creates unforesee … more
The United States has many enemies who think they can plan and execute terrorist activities against our country and get away with it. Robbie is an American assassin who … more
P.I. Duke Rogers gets the address for what he's been told is a missing classmate. He gives the address to a new client and the next day learns that the missing classmate was a TV actress and the client, … more
Not an author to shy away from difficult subjects, Gregg Hurwitz's latest thriller has heroism and suicide colliding in a revenge filled novel centered on the love of two men, for their families. … more
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July 08, 2012
Since this story takes place in various locations in Minnesota, it would be helpful if the reader had a map of the state so they could visualize where the action is taking place. In addition it would … more
The mother-daughter team of P.J. Tracy brings us the latest installment of Grace MacBride and Monkeewrench Software. Grace accepts a friends offer to go sailing but wakes up to … more
This is a rather quirky mystery novel that involves a very valuable stolen painting, drilling for gold in New York Harbor, and various types of dysfunctional relationships. Nicholas … more
This story begins in 1963. The Beatles release their first album. the Great Train Robbery takes place and in the normally quiet English countryside of Derbyshire, known for the Peak District National … more
I picked up this novel that had been on my book shelf for ages and found it to be entertaining. It's just the thing for a mystery fan to have for their summer vacation. It has good action and a believable … more
In reading this story about politics and power, it amazes me that it's in a novel and not on the front page of today's paper. A lovely young girl walks into the U.S. Capitol … more
Robie is an American assassin. Somehow his latest target doesn't seem to fit with his usual assigned kills. The woman lives near his office and when he enters the apartment, he finds her asleep with … more
Fr. John O'Malley, pastor at St. Francis Mission at the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming, is on the way to a meeting when his car breaks down in the snow. As he's walking for help, he … more
In a politically connected Los Angeles Police Department, when a former police officer is murdered, the assistant chief wants Lt. Frank Duffy to put his best detective on the case. … more
Callie Roberts lives on the same street in a London suburb as her friend, Suzy. Both women have young children and share childcare duties. Callie's daughter, Rae, age five, … more
Robert Dugoni deals with sensitive subjects of rebellious teenagers, parental relationships and the hold that drugs can have on a young person's life. After a succession … more