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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2510 KP) rated Pirate Vishnu in Books

Jul 27, 2018  
Pirate Vishnu
Pirate Vishnu
Gigi Pandian | 2014 | Mystery
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Jaya’s Second Treasure Hunt Hits Close to Home
Jaya Jones has yet to live down the fame of her first treasure hunt when a man walks into her office with a second treasure map. This one appears to have the location of a treasure in San Francisco, but it’s the connection to Jaya’s family that peaks her interest. The map was drawn by her great-granduncle. A dead body only complicates Jaya’s quest. Can she stay alive long enough to learn what is going on?

I always enjoy finding a twist on the murder mystery theme, and this is a good one. The treasure hunt is as important as figuring out who the killer is, and between the two, the pages fly by. The twists get bigger the further into the book we get. I did think one stretched believability just a bit, but it was a minor deal. The characters are strong, and I’m curious where the complications in Jaya’s love life will go.
  
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Marlon James recommended Epic Traditions of Africa in Books (curated)

 
Epic Traditions of Africa
Epic Traditions of Africa
Stephen Belcher | 1999
(0 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"Grimm’s Fairytales are great, the Icelandic sagas are essential, and I’m always here for Grendel. But sometimes you want to read about the Cannibal Witch, Unborn children who leave the womb at night to hunt for food, and Son Jara, the original Lion King."

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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Claimed (The Flash Gold Chronicles #4) in Books

Jan 11, 2021  
Claimed (The Flash Gold Chronicles #4)
Claimed (The Flash Gold Chronicles #4)
Lindsay Buroker | 2014
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
3.5 stars.

I can't really remember much of the last books apart from small bits and pieces, but I think the best bit for me with this was probably the last 10/15%, when it all a picked up with Cedars hunt for Cudgel.