Murder and mystery make this a great thriller.
925526
Great read. I personally love the character of Ray Schiller, who is not your ordinary detective, he has a lot of baggage, but I still like him. This time a murder at Alliance Computer corporation has Ray and his partner Dick Waverly chasing leads throughout the corporate offices, including the security guards. I  love this author's writing style and the way she weaves the tale. Their is just the write blend of murder, mystery and action in the novel and I am looking forward to more in the series.
377417
The Killing Game is my first introduction to Nancy Bush. This psychological thriller is cleverly written and follows what appears to be two separate investigations as they intersect to reveal who is behind a string of serial murders of women who have one thing in common - they have last names of birds. Only after reading this book did I realize it is part of the Rafferty Family series. I personally don't think I was missing out by not having read the previous books. However, the ending - literally the final paragraph that tidies up administrative loose ends after the mystery is solved and our heroine is living happily ever after, seemed out of place and clued me in that this is the tie-in to a future book.
There are a lot of characters to keep track of here (a common comment in reviews of previous books by Bush) but once the plot finally began weaving everyone together, things moved along quickly and I raced through reading to find out who was behind this chess match of wits.
The clever plot is what kept me reading - there weren't really any characters that I felt connected to, including Detective Rafferty, who I now know is supposed to be the link to the next book.
If this were a movie it would be rated R for the explicit sexual descriptions. While these are brief, they are sometimes violent so be prepared.
But overall this is good thriller that will keep you guessing until the final pages reveal "whodunnit."
4472704
You emerged into a different time, a mystery , and a thrilling conclusion. It's a great mystery thriller, everyone will enjoy.
1254292
This book is a real thriller and makes it hard for you to come up with the solution of the cause of death.
2729261
What a treat! Doubt is an enjoyable thriller with great twists and turns in addition to great writing. The author's delicate handling of complicated subject matter was an added bonus that highlights her knowledge of the legal system and suggests a willingness to perform in depth research about her subject. This made for a fun and illuminating ride. Caroline Auden is a complex character who has plenty of room to evolve as the series unfolds. I look forward to following her ongoing adventures.
306172
I really liked this book because it was a great mystery, thriller but not overly graphic. It was easy to merge into the characters lives. The ending was a surprise, yet both sad and sweet.
4850522
This was a good young adult thriller.  The whodunnit mystery was really good, and the emotional undercurrent running underneath everything (Clara mourning her sister and feeling that she cant live up to her; Clara not feeling worthy of her mothers attention, etc) was very compelling.  I really enjoyed it.  The only issue I had with it was the double ending seemed a little over the top. (I don't wish to reveal spoilers, so this is all I will say on that.). Overall though, this was a good thriller and I did enjoy it.  I recommend it to teens and adults who enjoy thrillers.
2131928
Although a large portion of my reading material consists of thrillers, I do read a few mysteries each year.  Black Diamond Death was one such book, and I enjoyed it quite a bit.  The writing and editing are excellent, the characters are interesting, and the plot kept me hooked. It's hard to put my finger on exactly what stood out, because everything was done well.

That said, I'll point to two things.  The first is the pace.  An often overlooked factor in mysteries, but very well done here.  The revelations came at what felt like the exactly right time, and the balance between action and detecting worked perfectly.

The second item that I particularly noted was the character development and interaction. The main character was a masterpiece.  Unlike with so many books these days, she was neither overdone, nor stereotyped.  We saw enough inner dialogue to really understand her, but not enough to weigh down the book.

All this adds up to a strong four star recommendation for Black Dimamond Death
1649765
Loved it;  great mystery thriller.  I loved the ending!
315519
Robin Cook has written another riveting medical mystery thriller. Laurie and Jack are both medical examiners and she discovers a series of deaths that appear related only by the fact that there is no cause of death to be discovered - healthy people are dying post-op and there is no medical cause. This sets the scene for the novel that is part thriller and part mystery and it will pull you in. The changed dynamic between Laurie and Jack is interwoven into the novel, and helps pull things together.

This is a great novel, and I think part of why I found it so engaging is because with the ever evolving health insurance industry, and most people are anxious about their managed care as we are increasing made to feel like numbers, not members. This book takes that theme and uses it, which why I found it to be such and effective read.
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In this thriller by Caleb Carr, a serial killer is stalking the streets of New York City, circa 1896, brutally and mysteriously murdering young immigrants- forced into prostitution- one by one. The head of the NYC police commissions, Theodore Roosevelt, asks two of his old college classmates and close confidants, John Moore, a police reporter for the New York Times, and Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, a mental illness specialist, to help him with the search for the killer. As more and more boys turn up dead and the rest of the New York government is intent on hushing the disreputable case, Moore, Kreizler, a female police secretary named Sophie, and two young detectives join forces to create the psychological outline of a person capable of committing such awful yet cunning crimes. Together they search the nation's mental illness records, travel across the country, and rack their brains trying to lay a finger on a single man with a history almost as troubling as his future. Using new crime-detection techniques such as fingerprinting, this group races against time to solve New York's greatest crime-mystery yet.

 This book is not for the faint of heart, as it contains in-depth descriptions of the gruesome murders and some medical procedures done to the bodies, but will be great for anyone who enjoys fast-paced mysteries while simultaneously learning a little history. I would not suggest letting young readers try this, as it does deal with many extremely deep and intense issues. This is not the type of book where you have the opportunity to figure out who the criminal is; if you want one of those I would recommend something like an Agatha Christie instead. However, it is an exciting read that will fulfill a fix for crime literature easily. Just make sure to continue reading after the first few pages; although this book's brief foreword is slow, and it has a few dry points in the text, the plot always picks itself up full-speed ahead within a few pages. I enjoyed reading this novel, from the immediately stirring first chapter to the impressive finish. Although I would not say it's one of the best books I've ever read, it was a compelling read with a great story line. The amount of research that must have gone into this book definitely shines through.
4047889
This is a well developed mystery thriller.
 The characters in the book are well-developed and you feel like you are in the book along with the other individuals . It is a fast-paced mystery that will keep you on your toes wondering what is going to happen next . Ideas in this book are very possible using real places.
 This writer's style is very easy and I really enjoyed this book.
 I would suggest that you get a glass of wine , settle down into a comfortable chair, sofa or your bed and read this book. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It is now one of my most favorite books that I have ever read.
3749469
I really enjoyed reading this thriller and couldn't stop reading towards the end. If you like thrillers you will definitely like this one.
1331918
This is a great murder mystery thriller. The author really focused on all the details in the book. Through out the book you were really able to grow with the characters and their conflicts. It kept me intrigued through out reading it and would recommend it to any adult who likes murder mystery books but are okay with some graphic scenes. Would not recommend to young adults.
4405755
Dr. Levin pushes a very fascinating book to read through. This is a mystery thriller with complex design. There is a maze here presented through various hard points. As far as mystery novels are concerned, this is a hard laced thriller that is definitely a good push forward. I love the premise here. A lucky guy has it all, and then, something comes through to pull the rug. What is going on? Who is Adam Defoe? The story unravels and really pushes on a lot of tropes that you come to expect from a revenge thriller. Its tightly wound, and seriously cold at times. I love the results, and loved how the story unravels with various layers. A very good mixed bag is presented in this novel. A solid outing, Levin knows how to push your buttons.
2893586
If you like a fast paced mystery thriller with a touch of sex, then this is for you. Once you get started you won't want to put it down. Yes, you can guess the identity of the real villain about 2/3 eds of the way through but even that doesn't detract from the quite outstanding finale. Grab this one and enjoy.
3101242
Brown has done another great thriller set in a city of history and mystery. A nice bit of surprise ending which had more meaning for me.