Dan Walsh is one of my favorite authors, and this is a great murder mystery ...
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Dan Walsh is one of my favorite authors, and this is a great murder mystery read.  Read everything he's written, you won't be disappointed.
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Ethan Cross is one of my favorite mystery/suspense authors and I thoroughly enjoyed his novel Blind Justice.  Hopefully it will not be the last we see of his star investigator, Deacon Monroe.

Deacon Monroe is smart, determined, and doesn't give in to threats.  He is also blind and depends more on what he knows to be true than what most folks 'see'.

Cross has developed some strong characters to assist Deacon as he journeys through life and crime.  His assistant, Annabelle,  an ex-con/marine named Black and countless antagonists who can't get one up on the blind investigator.

The story is fast paced and moves from one murder to the next with personal loss to our hero as well as common sense deductive reasoning.  Although I found it a bit challenging to believe in the expertise of this blind investigator, I found Cross'es writing to be plausible overall and very entertaining.

Well done Ethan Cross!
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This is the second DI Nick Dixon books I've read. I really enjoy the character (protagonist). He is an ordinary man -- with worries, qualms, and problems of ordinary men. A severed head is found on the 12th hole of the local golf course. Dixon is off on the trail of a killer. But the solution may not be readily forthcoming. Dixon discovers several similar deaths occurred many years before. Can it be the same killer? What is the motive? Why is this bizarre form of murder and display of the body chosen? What is the significance? With dogged determination, Dixon reveals a complicated series of events that began with the death of an infant many years ago.
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I loved this book!  Just the right mix (to my liking) of history, mystery, intrigue, and joy.  Mr. Walsh is a most gifted writer.
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This is my first Stuart MacBride novel and I must say I enjoyed it very much, despite the grim subject matter and the incredibly gruesome murders depicted.  The plot is terrific and the dialogue between the various characters is very good as well.  The only thing I wasn't quite satisfied with was the characterisation of Det. Logan Macrae, the main character of the book, the one through whose eyes we see the story unfold.  I did not get a good "feel" for him, the way I have in other novels based on a detective.  For example, Ian Rankin's characterisation of Det. John Rebus is so thorough, I feel that I almost know him as a friend.  Likewise, Det. Harry Bosch from Michael Connelly's series of novels.  MacBride's plotting and dialogue is strong, though, and makes up for this minor quibble.

For fans of the crime genre, this is a must-read, and I look forward to reading more of the Logan Macrae series.  It's a 4-star recommendation from me!
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Veronica Loring -- ex-model, fashion designer, and co-owner of a fashion design house -- is killed.  Her murder is staged to look like she was speeding again and lost control sending her car through the retaining wall and down the mountainside.
This book is a prequel to Stream of Death in this series.  Ed McAvoy is Chief of Police in the Village of Peekamoose Heights, NY.  He has come here to get away from the big city. Sgt. Jim Culpepper is 2nd in command in the police department.
Jennifer Rooney is Veronica Loring's long-time friend and current partner.  She assists Ed McAvoy in finding the killer.
The scenes in Veronica's house after her funeral are the best.  Bill Stackhouse did a great job of setting this up and surprising the reader at the end.
Bill Stackhouse's description of Lucille McAvoy, Ed's sister-in-law, is so well written you can actually see her and hear her.  From his description, I doubt most of us would enjoy talking to her and this really comes across.
The plot in this book is so well written you don't anticipate it.  This is the first book I've read by this author.  It is great.  I got very engrossed in the story.
I like how you know HOW the murder happens but don't have to know WHO did it.
I highly recommend this book.  It is a must read.
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Ed McBain is a favorite author of mine.  With a twist of a phrase or a line of dialogue, he can have you laughing out loud in the midst of a grim situation, and I love that.  I have read most of his 87th Precinct books--and there are lots of them--but I had missed Killer's Payoff, one of his early novels from 1958.  The story deals with the murder of a blackmailer with plenty of people who did not mourn his death.  Cotton Hawes and the other detectives of the 87th Precinct had to figure out which, if any, of his victims actually killed him.  I found the plot intriguing, I liked reconnecting with the memorable characters, and as always I took pleasure in McBain's style.  I would definitely recommend this book, along with all the others in the series, to any lover of mysteries.
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Deadlock is the third installment in DiAnn Mills FBI: Houston series.  Characters from the two previous books have passing rolls, but we are reintroduced to Special Agent Thatcher Graves, who is one of the leading figures in this book.  As the senior agent in charge, he welcomes a new partner to the violent crimes division, Bethany Sanchez.  They are tasked with finding what is beginning to look like a serial killer, but they can find no connection between the killings.  Bethany is new to the division, but not new to violent crime.  Her brother has been a violent criminal for years.  Because she will not excuse it, her family has disowned her.  Lucas, her brother, is the only one who has anything to do with her, and that is not is a good way.  He is constantly harassing her and is beginning to make deadly threats against her and her partner.  Could there be some relation between her brother and her case or is the abusive father and husband in some way responsible for the crime spree?
I always enjoy reading DiAnn Mills books.  She writes a great mystery in the tradition of Mary Higgins Clark, leaving many red herrings causing the reader to place many on the suspect list with the final conclusion often being quite surprising.  What I especially like about her books is that she also addresses some interesting issues, making them good books for discussion for book clubs.  She has addressed such issues as illegal immigration, elderly care and Alzheimers , domestic violence, and the homeless.  Her books are always a good investment of time.
I received this book from The Book Club Network.
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A beautiful serial killer who is all set to redefine the very notion of evil and a cynical cop struggling with his own personal demons are pitched against each other in this first installment of the Detective Dan Riley series. It's a great book and I would definitely recommend it if you enjoy reading J.D. Robb's Eve Dallas series. Rebecca's character is well written and you almost feel sorry for her...almost. I will be looking forward to hearing more from Dan Riley! Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for sending me this book to read.
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This is the latest Chet and Bernie Mystery by Spencer Quinn.  I am a big fan of Chet and Bernie Mysteries, so I was looking forward to this book, and I wasn't disappointed.  The plot has several twists and turns to keep you interested, and the characters are likable.  As with the previous books in the series, it is "written" by Chet, the dog.  Mr Quinn has a knack for seeing things from a canine perspective, and this makes his books a lot of fun to read.  If you're an animal lover, or if you just enjoy a good mystery, I think you would like this book.
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John Verdon's 2nd book in the Dave Gurney series is a wonderful addition to this catalogue. I have read all 4 of the Gurney novels and they got better and better each and every book. This one is one of my favorites.

Scott Brick narrates this audiobook and does a good job expressing the emotions and actions of each characters.

A young bride is found beheaded at her wedding reception and after 4 months there is no progress in the case. Jack Hargrove has been removed from the case and brings copies of all the files to his Anti-partner Dave Gurney.

Dave after much thought looks into this this case and once again tries to solve the unsolvable. This mystery is a great example of a mystery/thriller and is like no other police mystery series I have ever read. John Verdon is an amazing writer.

I purchased this book for my own pleasure and am pleased to review this audiobook.
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There are some authors you just know what you are going to get, when you buy their latest book, and Ann Rule is one of them. You know it will be a massively involved murder story, where good cops try to make those involved in the death pay the price, ending usually with a courtroom battle. This is no exception, the murder itself is sadly mundane in its reasons, which I won't say here and spoil for potential readers, but those that did it, and almost got away with it, defy what most of us would like to believe about the average person living next to us, which they were. The police involved deserve so much credit for chasing this down and making those involved pay for taking someone away from their family and friends. A great read.
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I don't normally read psychological thrillers but I love Dan Walsh's books and his writing, so I thought "why not?" I am glad I read this book!
I could not put it down. It held my interest and kept me on the edge of my seat to the end. If you are looking for a great read, try this. I am sure you won't be disappointed.
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This book is a good read!!  I would say it is a great, light, fun murder mystery that makes you want to try to figure out just who the murderer is. I have to admit, I missed it.  I love a good mystery and this is one of them. Some twists and turns keep your attention and make you want to read on. Great book by this author. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
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Great murder mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat - a very quick read!
Well done Mr. Ryan
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It's always a treat to find an author who knows how to write a good mystery, and Celina Grace doesn't disappoint.  Main character DS Kate Redman is very likeable, competent, with plenty of depth, her colleagues are interesting and amusing, and the plot has plenty of twists. There's even a hint of possible love interest somewhere in the distant future. How could one go wrong?  Not me - I'm on the second book in the series, anticipating reading them all when available.  A good read, not gruesome, not bloody and no one, including animals, tortured or maimed (a big deal for me).
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The 11:05 Murders was a very good and exciting read.  It was hard to put the book down, even for a minute.  Murders are happening and they are taking place on a Tuesday at 11:05 p.m. but Inspector Sheehan and Sergeant Denise Stewart have very little time to put the pieces together.  I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a book full of unexpected twists and one that will keep you guessing.