Small Town Crime (2017)
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When a drunk ex-cop who is thrown of the force for being drunk when on duty while his partner is...
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Josh Sadfie recommended Cruising (1980) in Movies (curated)
BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) rated The Kingdom in Books
Sep 14, 2020
The very Disneyland meets Westworld, with the court case and murder mystery was just so much fun and all the sprinkling of fairytales throughout the story loved it!
The Big Sleep (1946)
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Philip Marlowe is a private detective who is hired by a wealthy general to resolve some debts, only...
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Dangerous Lies
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Stella Gordon's life is a lie. She does not belong in Thunder Basin, Nebraska. As the key witness...
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Murder, Take One (2005)
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A woman is killed in a hotel room. The ensuing police investigation is conducted in front of TV...
Simple, Safe & Secret: The 1981 Murder of Joan L. Webster by Eve Carson
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It's worse than you think... It was a brisk April morning in 1990 when a woman walking her dog...
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Midge (525 KP) rated Chocolate Cream Pie Murder in Books
Feb 26, 2019
I haven’t read any of the other books in this series yet, however, I don’t think that this spoilt my enjoyment of this novel. That said, there is nothing more exciting than picking up a book which is the first in a new series.
When Hannah’s Bakery, The Cookie Jar, becomes the setting of a TV special about movies filmed in Minnesota, Hannah hopes the spotlight will be shining on her bakery, and not the unsavoury scandal about her personal life. But that’s impossible with a disturbing visit from someone she once believed was her one and only love, a group of bodyguards following her every move, and a murder victim in her bedroom. Now, moving to her mother Delores’ penthouse, Hannah and an old flame team up to solve a case and as suspects emerge and secrets hit close to home, Hannah must find the killer prowling around Lake Eden before someone takes a slice out of her…
I liked that the opening chapters drew me into the story and captured my attention immediately. Although I had to wait a while before an actual murder took place there was still a lot going on. I found many of the characters very funny and easy to relate to, particularly Hannah herself and many of the other characters in the book were extremely amusing and unusual. I even liked the bad guy, the one everyone loves to hate.
The book had a natural, steady pace, and even though the murder occurred towards the end, I was kept guessing until the surprising reveal. Delightful and entertaining “Chocolate Cream Pie Murder” is a quick, light read for all cozy mystery fans.
{Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the free copy of this novel and for giving me the opportunity to provide an honest review.}
Sarah (7800 KP) rated I am Pilgrim in Books
Apr 27, 2018
It starts off fairly slowly, but a part of the way in I was hooked. Its a gripping and truly thrilling tale of espionage, terrorism and with a little bit of murder mystery thrown in too. Its well written for the most part and Scott/Brodie/Pilgrim is an interesting and likeable main character. The story itself is so detailed and descriptive, you can't doubt any of it and once it gets going, it really progresses at a very quick pace. The fact that it has links to 9/11 too was also very well done and quite emotional.
My only criticisms are some of the actions of Pilgrim are a little dumb or unbelievable at times, especially considering he's meant to be one of the best. But other than that, this is a fantastic, albeit maybe slightly too long, thriller that really keeps you hooked.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated A Souffle of Suspicion in Books
Jul 11, 2018
It was nice to return to the Napa Valley with Mimi as our host. The book starts out strongly. While I did feel the pace lagged a time or two, these were minor issues. The puzzle was very good with some clues coming into play late in the mystery that I had completely missed, yet they helped make the resolution completely believable. I did have trouble buying Mimi’s relationship with her friend and police chief Tyson, but the rest of the characters were great. The food left me drooling, so the recipes are the back are a welcome addition to this fun mystery.