St. Agnes' Stand
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Set in New Mexico, St Agnes’ Stand is a classic story of the American West. Nat Swanson is on...
The Final Six
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When Leo, an Italian championship swimmer, and Naomi, a science genius from California, are two of...
Double Exposure
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Fifteen-year-old Alyx Atlas was raised as a boy, yet she knows something others don’t. She’s a...
Full Bodied Murder
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As the newest member of the Rose Avenue Wine Club, Halsey wants to expand her palate—not solve...
Old Bones
Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
7.2
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Nora Kelly, a young but successful curator at the Santa Fe Archaeological Institute, is approached...
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Deep Blue Secret (The Water Keepers, #1) in Books
Jan 27, 2022
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Deep Blue Secrets ( The Water Keepers book 1)
By Christie Anderson
California teen Sadie James thinks her life couldn't get any better. She has great friends, an energetic mother she adores, and the beach practically in her own backyard. But her carefree life is turned upside down when she's rescued by a mysterious and strangely familiar boy who won't even tell her his name. Each time the boy appears, Sadie's unexplainable attraction to him deepens along with her need to unravel his secrets. The boy is there to protect her. But as wonderful and exciting as it might be to have an irresistible boy with crystal green eyes protecting her every move, every minute of the day . . . why does Sadie need one? As Sadie finds answers, she realizes her life isn't as perfect as she thought. Not only is she caught in a world of dangerous secret agents she never knew existed, but it turns out her true identity may be the greatest secret of all.
So I was in between a 3.5 and 4 stars for this. For a young adult it was well written flowed really nicely and had a new story to spin. The concept was really interesting and I’m looking forward to reading more. It was an easy enjoyable read also a new author for me.
Under Lock and Skeleton Key
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Known for her wonderfully addictive characters, multiple award-winning author Gigi Pandian...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2450 KP) rated Hooked on Murder (Crochet Mystery, #1) in Books
Mar 19, 2023
When I realized this book was set in Southern California, I decided I had to give it a try. While there is a good mystery in here, the pacing is off, and some of the sub-plots slowed things down further. On the other hand, I loved the characters, who are varied and charming. I especially enjoyed the fictional celebrities who showed up. Part of my problem was the writing, which felt a bit vague at times, and kept me from getting fully into Molly’s world. There is a simple crochet project and a delicious sounding recipe at the end. I liked the characters enough to consider picking up the sequel, but it’s not a series I’m going to rush back to.
Hanging by a Thread
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From USA Today bestselling author Dorothy Howell, the charming new cozy mystery featuring...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2450 KP) rated A Dismal Harvest in Books
Mar 19, 2022 (Updated Mar 19, 2022)
Having enjoyed the first in the series, I was looking forward to this one, and I wasn’t disappointed. Claudia is a very relatable main character, and she leads a cast of good suspects. I did find the tenants in the marketplace hard to keep straight, but they were background characters, so that was okay. The plot is strong with plenty of pieces to keep us guessing until Claudia puts it all together. I laughed and smiled my way through the book at Claudia’s observations about what was happening. I grew up near the part of Sonoma County, California, where the fictitious San Elmo is located, so I really enjoyed that as well. If you’ve missed this series, fix that today. If you enjoyed the first, you’ll enjoy this one, too.
