Beautifully written NYC Suspense Novel!
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A beautifully written suspense novel with well-developed characters, humor, and spot on depictions of New York City in the 1950s and 1980s. Bernat has a unique, strong voice, and hopefully we'll see much more from him in the near future. Get this book! I loved it!
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I expected a book about the Rich and Famous of the Hamptons, replete with thinly-veiled celebrity gossip, jealousy, egotism, and betrayal. Instead I found a mystery that takes place off-season, and features, for the most part, the just-plain-folks of the East End of Long Island.  Death Hampton is a tense, intricate mystery novel, featuring a tough NYPD detective. The author obviously know the area he writes about, and the reader gets a strong sense of what the Hamptons are really like when the spoiled and wealthy summer folks leave. This serves as a background for a mystery story that is exceedingly complex, yet totally believable and easy to follow. And yet, just when you think youve figured it all out, there is the surprise ending, which turns everything on its head, and leaves you stunned yet satisfied. This is everything a crime/mystery novel should be. Read it!
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This is an amazingly entertaining, faced paced read that grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let go!  You really "know"  the characters in the book because of this unique and gifted writer!  I thought I knew "who did it" ,  but got a big surprise with a great twist of an ending! Can't wait to continue reading about these characters!  For a great suspense/crime mystery read, check this out!
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I enjoyed NYPD RED 3 so much I WANTED TO READ #4 immediately!  The suspense pulls you in right away and takes you along for a great ride.  I can truthfully say I didn't see the ending coming (which is unusual for me), and I liked that!  This series makes me wish I were rich & famous so NYPD could protect ME!
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In this creepy and thoroughly enjoyable romp through London, Bryony Gray, a young artist contends with misbehaving mirrors, murderous paintings, and a wicked uncle. Along with the intriguing siblings next door, Bryony sets out to find her mysterious patron and investigate her  familys secrets. Can these young friends survive the living paintings on a rampage and the Gray family curse?

Beautifully written, you can really see the authors love of literature throughout this book. Riddled with chilling scenes from the prologue on, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat and cheering for our three young protagonists, start to finish. This story has carved out a spot amongst my favorite YA novels. Im so excited to add E. Latimer to my list of favorites!
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Beautifully written and filled with tremendous characters, Overholt's book pulls one in from the first page to the last. The story is beautifully rendered, and the plot keeps one guessing until the very end. The historical detail is flawless and the streets of early New York portrayed so vividly and viscerally that I felt like I had lived there myself. The writing flows with ease and skill, and I often found myself reading for hours when I'd meant to read just a chapter. Overall, an engaging page turner filled with splendid and meticulous detail.
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Binds That Tie is a page-turning, plot-twisting, gripping crime novel that will suck you in from the very first word and make your jaw drop at the end. The unexpected events in Moretti's second novel make this one even better than her first, as if that's possible. Gillian Flynn lovers will be engrossed in this book. The complications of her main character's life with her husband, her family, and herself are so intriguing and detailed. Moretti's writing lures you in and keeps you enticed the entire way through. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a great read on a rainy Sunday, or any day really.
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Patterson and Ledwidge are an amazing team! They had me from Book 1- where Detective Bennett's life story was unraveled. He is a widow of a saint, father of ten and grandson to one unique fellow-- oh and he is also one of NYPD's finest! His family life is entertaining enough but then combine that with an edge of your seat suspense crime spree and new love springing into Bennett's life-- you have one great read! I finished this book in a weekend and cannot wait for the next Bennett novel!
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Someone is killing Landlords in New York, one in Brooklyn and one in Central Park. Ross Cortese, who works for the NYPD, is coming up empty handed on information on the case and brings in Ruth Wilson, who has worked with the FBI in the past as a profiler to help with the case.  When another landlord is attacked, but not killed Cortese feels this may be the break he needs to help solve the murders.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the way Cortese and Kelsey, his partner worked together. They were humorous and had fun, but when the stakes were high they were able to go into action quickly to solve the case at hand.

Cortese has a lot on his mind about the serial murder case, but when something mysteriously happens to his girlfriend as she is getting on a subway, this only throws new emotions in his already boggled mind. Now he must find a serial killer and find the one responsible for his girlfriend's recent illness that lands her in ICU.

This book is filled with action, romance and violence.  The book was very addictive and once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. The characters are colorful and creative and I was still thinking about them long after the book ended. This is a must read!
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I picked up Without a Doubt on a whim and the book God's were smiling on me that day, because this one is a real gem!  This mother-daughter writing team really has some magic working for them if this entry is any indication.  The story of a New York homicide detective, Darius, who is deeply unhappy after the loss of his wife and son.  He visits his cousin in Macon, GA for a wedding and gets much more than he bargained for.  Instantly enthralled with a woman he meets, Andee, there are walls up that keep him at bay for a reason.  A really well-written and suspenseful story that would make a riveting movie.  Can't wait to read more from this talented pair.
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Jessica Tom's debut novel, Food Whore, is a phenomenal and dynamic look into the High Fashion / Food scene in New York. In her effort to become the "next big thing," Tia Monroe epitomizes an awesome "coming of ago" story. The plot is fast-paced and thrilling. And I find myself very engaged with Tom's characters as they grow (Elliott and Emerald were among my favorites). The writing is extremely descriptive and Tom's mastery with words draws up compelling scenes both inside and outside the dining room. I loved her way with words - namely, the foie gras scene. Overall, I thought the book was excellent and I envy new readers that get to expeience the book for their first time. Highly recommended.
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This book has pretty much everything I crave in a good YA mystery: A fearless (albeight sometimes reckless) amatuer sleuth, a simmering star-crossed romance, and mysterious suspects galore! Set in 19th-century New York, this fish-out-of-water story follows the journey of Jo Montifort as she goes undercover to hunt down her fathers murderer. Though he appeared to die by his own hand, her investigative reporter insticts tell her that something is amiss.

When Jo discovers a cryptic note at the crime scene, she has no other choice than to go against the rules of high society and set forth on her investigationgaspwithout a male escort. As she roams the filthy city streets, she soon discovers more atrocities than her fathers untimely demise. Through her nave eyes, readers get a feel for what life must have been like for the have nots of the world back in the dark ages of patriarchial oppression. Could you imagine wearing a suffocating corset on a daily basis? Biting your toungue in fear of sounding too sharp-witted? Or marrying a strange man just to maintian high social status? I may gripe about modern American culture, but Im feeling rather fortunate to be living in a society that allows me to walk the city streets unescorted in my pajama jeans and Crocs!

At 500+ pages (or 13 hours on audio), the book is a little overwhelming, especially for those youngins, but the story moves fast. I read this on audio and it was hard pressing the off button when Jo stumbled across a new clue, or when the romantic tension simmered to a boil between her and the handsome newspaper boy from the wrong side of the tracks. With his help, she travels to the most forbidden placesfrom brothels to dive bars to shipyardsand has quite a few close encounters with some nefarious street urchins. Along the way, she makes a few friends in low places: A teenage pickpocket, and a budding forensic scientist. Both prove to be quite handy as she pursues her fathers killer.

Ill stop right here to save you from spoilers, but I will say that this book is worth your while! Im just bummed that its a standalone because I would love to know what adventures lie ahead for Jo as she navigates her life as a cub reporter.
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This book is simply great! i loved it and highly recommend it. It is extremely thought provoking. Each character feels real and the reader does not want to put this book down for one second. Go read it and see.  you'll be glad you did! The author did an awesome job for the reader can empathize and feel apart of this unjust world. Attention to detail made this book come alive and made me feel like i was a true new yorker, a lawyer, a marathon runner, and a friend to Joshua Blake. Kudos to the author! Thank you for creating this moving story that stays with the reader for some time to come. I just loved how the author brought all the main plots and sub plots together. He didn't miss a thing. Excitement at it's best!  I look forward to more novels from Mr. Weinstein.
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I am relatively new to Linda Fairstein. She was recommended by a good friend, my former Manhattan roommate.  I  just love how Ms. Fairstein is able to present Manhattan landmarks, institutions and general atmosphere so clearly.  "Final Jeopardy," I understand, is one of her early novels and it was excellent!  Her main character, Alex Cooper, is a full-blown, three dimensional woman!!  The supporting characters are also completely believable and well rounded. The plot was intricate, detailed and fast moving. Alex Cooper's dedication to sex crimes has a constant pull through out the novel,. all of her novels.  I usually can finish one in a matter of a day - they are that compelling!  I highly - very highly - recommend  "Final Jeopardy" as an excellent, riveting and educational journey!  I am hooked!
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Not sure how I've missed out on Janice Cantore's previous novels, but Accused is one of the best suspense novels I've read in a while! The book read very much like an episode of a TV police drama . . . well, maybe two or three episodes! (Think Law & Order but cleaner and better!)

I loved both Carly and Nick and found myself rooting for them . . . even before I really had the entire back story.

Janice's background as a police officer made the book so realistic. It's obvious she knows what she's writing about! Janice did a great job staying one step ahead of me, so that it wasn't until the very end that I knew for sure "whodunit." (I love trying to guess who the culprit is but hate figuring it out halfway through the book!)

Due to the nature of a police drama, there were quite a few characters and sometimes I had trouble remembering who was who. However, knowing this is the first in a series, I'm sure I'll get to know the main characters better in future books.

The ending was beautifully done . . . not too rush, not trite, but realistic and a good pace. And ... Janice did an amazing job at tying up the loose ends of Accused while obviously setting the stage for the next book in the series. I can't wait to read the next installment of Carly and Nick's story!

I received a free copy of this book from Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for my fair and honest review.
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Wow...this is one great book! I could not put it down. It is action packed, fast-paced, and suspenseful. It is not very often that I enjoy a novel so much that I don't want to see it come to an end. "The Good Daughter" by talented Author Diana Layne is more the exception rather than the rule. I was caught between wanting to know what was going to happen next and not wanting to read too fast so I could draw out the story and stretch out my enjoyment.

FBI agent Dave Armstrong shows his humanity in this mafia based story. Carlo Peruzzo, one of the Kingpins in the Italian Mafia, flees his country in order to escape the consequences of an investigation into his illegal activites. In doing so, he ends up in NYC with his wife, son Massimo, daughter Marisa, as well as his fellow criminal henchmen. Upon his arrival, Carlo manages to come in contact with the famous soccer player, Sandro, who left Italy to protect his wife and son from the clutches of this very man. Needless to say, Sandro is determined to come up with a permanent way to protect his American wife, Nia and their young son, Daniele. He desperately manages to weave a web of deceit as a means of escape by collaborating with Carlo's daughter, Marisa. Marisa has an incredibly painful story of her own. She loathes her corrupt father and brother which feeds her vengeful desire...her own brand of justice, for the crimes perpetuated by them.

Sandro and Marisa encounter numerous challenges and many life-threatening situations in their plot to seek revenge. Nia, Sandro's wife, demonstrates an incredible strength of character and unbelievable spunk as she faces the odds of being kidnapped by Peruzzo's mafia family. This fictional novel offers many unexpected twists and turns with a touch of love and romance thrown in for good measure. In my opinion, the majority of the reading audience who enjoy this suspenseful and thrilling genre will definitely not be disappointed!

Inspirational Author & Book Reviewer ~ Dolores Ayotte
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Small towns are notorious for secrets and Promise Falls is no exception is Linwood Barclays newest suspense novel, Broken Promise.  Broken Promise is the first book of Barclays I have read and if his other books are this suspenseful, atmospheric, multilayered, and full of detailed characters, it will not be the last book of Barclays I read.  Widower David Harwood becomes an unemployed journalist with the collapse of the paper and makes the decision take his nine year old son and relocate to his childhood home of Promise Falls in upstate New York where a variety of strange and unexplained occurrences intrigue this out of work journalist.  David discovers a deep family secret, which he investigates further, realizing as he uncovers one piece of the puzzle more questions come up, placing himself and others in potential jeopardy.  Broken Promise is an intense, atmospheric, and gripping mystery that leads to a suspense filled book.  Barclays characters are well written, diverse, and intriguing, and the leading mystery as well as sub-plots keeps the reader guessing and engaged.  Broken Promise is stated to be the first of three interconnecting books, which will take place in Promise Falls, NY.  I look forward to reading the next book in the series as well as Barclays previous novels.  I highly recommend Promise Falls to readers who enjoy mystery and suspense.