Burned: A Regan Reilly Mystery
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Loved the book.  Like the Regan way of thinking thru each character she feels is up to something. Know the writer has control over all that happens.
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I figured out who the culprit was about half way through the book. This isn't to say it wasn't a pretty good read. My only issue was the use of constant flashbacks about Reilly's family and life. Once the background story was revealed, more details on what lead to the events of the past and the fallout would have gotten a better rating; in my opinion.
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A good mystery on the order of JA  Jance, with quite a few twists and turns.  I would recommend it to any mystery reader.
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This is a great read for anyone who loves a good mystery. Carrie is thinking of leaving Clover Ridge until she gets a job at the local library as head of programs and events. Her first event ends in a murder she decides to try and solve it with the help of a friendly ghost. A really good fun read I would recommend this one
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I enjoyed reading When No One is Watching by Joseph Hayes. I recommend it to all mystery readers.
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Interesting protagonist and secondary characters.  Plot was a bit too pat, but enjoyable. Barring a couple of typos, easy reading. For readers of romantic suspense, satisfactory sexual tension between Reilly and Detective Delaney. No gratuitous sex scenes but the murders are pretty graphic, but not thrown in for titillation.  Readers would figure out the serial killer fairly quickly if Reilly's backstory hadn't been revealed piecemeal.  I'll read more books in this series.
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A good mystery read got 4 stars because there was a tad much violence in the book for this reader.  Still interesting and kept me reading till the end.  If you are a Tahoe fan probably best because of all the landmarks around the area that are in the book.  Nice little twist at the end- that is all I will say so as not to destroy the surprise.
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This is the first book in the Vintage Kitchen Mystery series by Victoria Hamilton. It is my first book by this author, but I do plan to read more.

The narrator did an excellent job.

Jaymie Leighton is a cookbook author and vintage cookware collector who lives in a really small (tourist) town just south of the Canadian border. While attending an estate auction, Jaymie sees (and loves) a Hoosier kitchen cabinet. She bids and wins the cabinet. However, somebody else desperately wanted the cabinet and will go to any lengths to get what they believe is hidden within it.

The night Jaymie brings the cabinet home -- a man is murdered on her summer porch -- right where the cabinet is stored. That is the first of several murders and attacks in the town. In order to save herself, Jaymie feels she must solve the mystery and catch the murderer(s).

In the course of the investigation, Jaymie encounters two very handsome, very eligible men. Will she end up with one of them in subsequent books -- who knows -- but it will be interesting to learn more of them and see how things work out.
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An arsonist is terrorizing Currituck County, North Carolina.  In Carova, a vacation paradise for tourists wishing to observe wild Mustangs, Tropical Storm Ana has swept away much dune sand.  Fire Chief Colleen McCabe and Sheriff Bill Dorman discover a badly decomposed corpse that has been hidden between an old beach walkway and the new one that was recently built above it.  Soon afterwards, a charred corpse is found in the smoldering remains of a new home under construction.  Among the numerous suspects are competitive land developers, environmental conservationists, and tour company operators.

  Kathryn O'Sullivan's third entry in the Colleen McCabe series, "Neighing with Fire" [following "Murder on the Hoof" (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Murder-on-the-Hoof-A-Mystery-Colleen-McCabe-Series/dp/1250049466/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Murder on the Hoof: A Mystery (Colleen McCabe Series)</a>) and its debut, "Foal Play" (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Foal-Play-A-Mystery-Colleen-McCabe-Series/dp/1250026598/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Foal Play: A Mystery (Colleen McCabe Series)</a>)] is the most delightful, most intriguing one yet.  This novel focuses a large portion of its plot on Colleen's pets: Sparky the playful Border Collie and Smokey the laidback Siamese.  Having once owned a Border Collie, I can attest to the fact that they are extremely intelligent and playful.  (They also love to kill squirrels, rabbits and other rodents; at least mine did.)  Also, the horses play a more significant role.  There are the tour companies that search them out and the construction workers who illegally feed them.

  "Neighing with Fire" is loaded with conflict. There are some environmentalists who think their cause is more important than those of other environmentalists.  There are competing land developers who are spying on each other, trying to obtain key properties.  The obnoxious tour guides are competing with each other for business.  A lot of characters are playing with fire in order to get what they want.  From wearing silly disguises to murdering another human being, some will do anything.  It is the mystery that also makes "Neighing with Fire" an outstanding cozy.  I didn't know the killer's identity until almost the end.  I kept thinking, Colleen better find out who the killer is; we're running out of pages.

  Romance is in the air.  Colleen and Bill are growing closer.  Now they are taking long walks together on the beach.  Everyone jokes them about their relationship.  They don't get married in this novel but one of Colleen's firefighting employees does.  Chip and Fawn's wedding is one of the most unique I have ever read.  I am not too fond of weddings, but I would have liked to have been invited to this one.  Sunny beaches; cute, adorable pets; wild Mustangs; feuding characters; fiery explosions; and gruesome deaths make "Neighing with Fire" an excellent installment in a unique cozy series that continues to improve with age.
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Kate Kingsbury's new book Doom With a View is fast reading, easy to get into and her characters are well written. This is book 2 in the Merry Ghost Inn Series but don't worry, you don't need to read the first book in order to enjoy this one. The Author does a very good job in updating the reader.
For me the book sort of lags about the half way mark. I thinks that's because there was only a handful of suspects and since the murder takes place at the inn there wasn't any outside influences. Even the police only had a limited presence. Barring that I still enjoyed the story and will be reading the first book in the series and also the next one when it comes out.
I recommend this book to any cozy mystery lover.
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If you love a good murder mystery this book is for you.  The Author did a wonderful job of keeping the suspence going. This book is different in a good way because the main character O'Reilly isn't perfect. He makes mistakes and gets himself into trouble and makes you wonder why he did that. He's funny has great one liners and relateable because he's like a regular guy not a super P.I. that does everything perfect all the time.  I loved that the book was set in Kansas since I live there.  It was fun to read about places I knew about and have been before.  Can't wait for Fields of Death to come out in November.  Will definately have to have it to see what adventure O'Reilly will be on next.
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Regan Landry is a writer following in her fathers famous footsteps by writing about true crimes. She has been trying to track down information on Eddie Kroll, a man her father had little information about but sparked her curiosity, when she ran across information on another high profile case that was sure to have the justice system reeling. Regan learns that DNA evidence has been fabricated and mishandled by the lab entrusted to handle it, which sets two convicted rapists and murders free. She is intrigued by the story and meets with one of the men released, Lester Ray Barns, to see if it would be a story she would tell. Soon Regan finds herself in the middle of a string of murders that points back to Lester Ray, who has disappeared, and the only way to find him is through Regan.

FBI agent Mitch Payton is dating Regan and determined to keep her safe from the killer focused on her while also investigating a string of murders. However, when Regan learns of the secret her father had been hiding from her, it leads her right into the hands of the killer; will he be able to get to her in time?

Final Truth is the fourth and last book in the Truth series that will explain the Eddie Kroll mystery. This story is the perfect ending to this series! It is a chilling tale that will keep you riveted with its compelling characters and descriptive storyline. Mariah Stewart is a master at penning suspenseful stories that keep you on an emotional roller coaster, never knowing which way it will end up. Regan is a smart, resourceful woman who wants to connect with her father through her work while working on a relationship with Mitch. Mitch is a man dedicated to his job and Regan while keeping his sensitivity on a job that is filled with murder, deceit, and lies. If you love a suspenseful, romantic tale, be sure to pick up Final Truth, because no one does it better than Mariah Stewart.

Reviewed by: Tammy

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As alwasy Carol Higgins Clark does not disappoint her loyal readers Mobbed i one of her best. She brings Regan Reilly to life each time I read her books.
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The author, Jane Casey, is new to me.l  liked this book,the London setting, and the female detective, Maeve Kerrigan, is well-drawn.  She and her partner are attempting to solve two murders (this is not a spoiler) in the family of a wealthy and not-very-likable attorney.  Casey's writing is very good, and Maeve is believable in that you see her strengths and unsecurities.  I liked the unravelings of the murder case - but the flaw I think is in the ending.  Which I won't reveal - perhaps the final reveal of the perp is just not entirely believable.  My test is - will I read another Jane Casey book - yes I will.  It takes good writing and a very readable book to get 3 stars. . .a better ending might have gotten a 4.
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I love mysteries and this one kept me interested.  I liked Reilly Steel's character too.  I could relate to all of the characters.  I enjoyed it so much I purchased the second in the series right after.
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Halloween is a huge deal in Proper, Nevada. Margo has recently started to run her father's business, Deguise Delimit. Paul Haverford comes to town and plans to change things in this small town.. He wants to bring in chain stores and tear down this small town's businesses. Margo ends up finding herself in the middle of a murder investigation. This was a really good mystery book. I really enjoyed reading it.
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Necessary Evil begins as a slow burn. We see Madeleine "Maddie" Warwick struggle with her life. Her uncle, who raised her, has passed and her aunt is infirmed. It is up to Maddie to maintain the family's historic horse farm. A mystery surrounds the history of the farm and treasure hunters are practically invading the property. A well known and pompous professor sort of blackmails his way into the house and under her skin. There are other mysteries. Who keeps trespassing onto the property in the dead of night? What happened to Maddie's missing neighbor ten years ago? Traynor gets to all that and more. This book is an example of how to stand out as a Mystery writer. We understand the characters and their motivations and all mysteries are solved in due time. There is even a bit of a romance. A fine novel. I gave this book five stars only because I wasn't allowed to give six. Great job.