I can never spend enough time with Detective Ruby Rivera or the leader of the west coast territory of the AVO gang, Walter “Twenty Bucks” Gutierrez. After the disastrous fallout from the previous novella, Ruby finds herself benched and out of the undercover game while Gutierrez is no closer to finding out who’s trying to […]
Quinn and Costa are back in the fifth book in their series, THE MISSING WITNESS. An excerpt from Allison Brennan’s new book is below. Also, here’s a link to a behind-the-scenes post by Allison Brennan to give you a peak at what went into this ripped-from-the-headlines book. 1 My parking garage off Fifth […]
Want a thriller or mystery to cozy up under a blanket with, to read the day away during the holidays? John Marrs’ THE VACATION will fit the bill. Here’s an excerpt and stick around at the end for my review. PROLOGUE Venice Beach, Los Angeles “That’s her,” the driver yelled to the three men waiting […]
Jillian Cantor’s latest thriller, THE FICTION WRITER, looks to be a fantastic retelling of the gothic novel Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. A struggling author accepts a job as a ghostwriter for a reclusive millionaire. Here’s an excerpt of the book and all the details are below. Looks like a nice, cozy read for those […]
Michael Ledwidge’s latest thriller, THE GIRL IN THE VAULT, features a smart woman who will go to any length to get back her hard-earned due. Check out the excerpt of what is sure to be a fast-paced, suspenseful novel. PART ONE: SUMMER IN THE CITY In New York City near the southwest corner of 63rd […]
After finishing the third novella in the Rivera and Gutierrez series by A.J. Lape, I want more of these characters. Don’t get me wrong, the author does a fantastic job of writing an entertaining and cohesive mystery with plenty of character development in the 190 pages of this book, but I need to know what […]
Seraphina Nova Glass writes intriguing, thrilling, and entertaining thrillers. I liked her previous novel, ON A QUIET STREET, and I also enjoyed her upcoming book, THE VANISHING HOUR. Coming out on May 30, 2023, THE VANISHING HOUR focuses on three people linked to a series of kidnappings and murders of young women in Maine. Grace […]
A new month, a new suspense is here. This time I have an excerpt from Rick Mofina’s Everything She Feared, where your painful past can come back to haunt you at any time. Near North Bend, Washington SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD ANNA SHAW didn’t want to die. Adrenaline surged through every nerve ending, her fingers digging into the […]
There are only two indie authors I can’t wait to read their next books, even after I enjoyed their first magical book many years ago. J.L. Bryan has the supernatural market cornered for me, and when it comes to crime mysteries, it’s A.J. Lape all the way. The sixth installment of the Darcy Walker Investigations […]
Thrillers and suspense are some of my favorite books, especially domestic ones. Flora Collins’ A SMALL AFFAIR promises to have drama, danger, and so many lies, and it’s sure to please any of us that love this genre. Here’s an excerpt fROM A SMALL AFFAIR. 1 One year ago We met on an app, one […]
It’s been a while since I’ve read a domestic thriller that kept me guessing the entire book. Elyse Friedman’s book, THE OPPORTUNIST, was so full of bad people, questionable motives and actions, and a very picturesque high society private island setting, and I thoroughly enjoyed every second while I read it. Here’s an excerpt, and […]
Happy Friday, and let’s kick off the long holiday weekend with a thriller that is sure to make your heart race. Meg Elison’s NUMBER ONE FAN features a popular author who is kidnapped and held captive by someone who says they love her books. Sure to be creepy, twisted, and what looks to be a […]
I’m back today after a short break for a death in the family and a really badly timed sinus infection on my part to bring you an excerpt for Nadine Matheson’s latest thriller, THE BINDING ROOM. I often enjoy books like this that are written by attorneys since they have a unique perspective to the […]
