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Melissa Farman- Foster (3 KP) rated The Girl on the Train in Books

Feb 4, 2019  
The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins | 2016 | Mystery, Thriller
7
7.6 (173 Ratings)
Book Rating
Good story line that at the end was quite unexpected. I like how it switches from different characters to give different views on situations and is not in chronological order (0 more)
I felt that the story was a bit slow to get going and did start to wonder why people were raving about it as it seemed very bland (0 more)
Book review
Overall i really enjoyed this book. It throws many curveballs to the plot and I did not expect the ending. It combines murder mystery, crime drama, romance,mystery and much more. Very cleverly written in the way it is not written in chronological order and how the characters dont seem to be united in anyway at the start but slowing the ball unravels.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2402 KP) rated The Wig in the Window (Young and Yang, #1) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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The Wig in the Window (Young and Yang, #1)
Kristen Kittscher | 2013
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This first in a new Middle Grade mystery series introduces us to two seventh graders who have decided they want to work for the FBI. They are practicing by spying on their neighbors, but the game turns serious when they see a neighbor committing a crime. Things may not be what they seem. Or they might be in some serious danger.

The book pulled me in with great main characters and a plot that gets very suspenseful as the book progresses. The target audience will definitely love it, and any adult who enjoys a good mystery should pick it up, too.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-wig-in-window-by-kristen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Charlotte (184 KP) rated An Eye for a Lie (Inspector Richter #1) in Books

Jun 17, 2019  
An Eye for a Lie (Inspector Richter #1)
An Eye for a Lie (Inspector Richter #1)
Cy Wyss | 2019 | Mystery
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A strong start to a crime series!
    An Eye for a Lie is a brilliant, gripping story that hooks you from the start.

I love a good crime mystery and this definitely falls into that category for me.
    Richter is a well written, multi-layered character, although I didn't warm to him straight away but he totally grew on me.

Vessa is pretty cool, admittedly she falls for men like I fall for chocolate, but she's very insightful and has an intelligence that seems to have skipped a few members of the SFPD.

I'm impressed with how well Cy Wyss has managed to keep me entertained and engaged throughout, details are well balanced so I wasn't overwhelmed or bored. It was fab as it brought out the detective in me.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2402 KP) rated Death On Demand (Death On Demand, #1) in Books

Sep 15, 2020  
Death On Demand (Death On Demand, #1)
Death On Demand (Death On Demand, #1)
Carolyn G. Hart | 1987 | Mystery
10
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Crime Writer Murdered
Annie Lawrence has inherited the Death on Demand mystery bookstore on Broward’s Rock off the coast of South Carolina. She has allowed the bookstore to continue to be used by a group of mystery writers on Sunday nights. On this particular Sunday night, one of them is murdered, and Annie becomes the chief suspect. Good thing that her not-quite-ex, Max Darling, is on the island to help her clear her name. But can they do it?

While I’ve read other books by the author, I have yet to dive into this series. I’m glad I finally took the plunge. The mystery is complex with a good puzzle and lots of twists before everything is resolved. Annie and Max are strong and fantastic lead characters. The suspect could have been a bit stronger, although they got better as the book went along. The references to other mystery authors and novels was a lot of fun, although occasionally it did feel like it was a bit much. There was more foul language than I am used to in a cozy mystery. The setting, essentially a resort community, was fantastic. This book came out in 1987, so some things were dated, but just keep that in mind when you pick up the book and you’ll be fine. Now that I’ve visited the store, I will definitely be back.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2402 KP) rated Caught in the Act in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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Caught in the Act
Gayle Roper | 1998
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Merry is taking a co-worker home when they find the co-worker's estranged husband dead on the kitchen floor. Merry can't resist digging to find out a little more. But can she solve the crime? This book is equal parts mystery and romance. The characters are so great, I cared about both. And both story lines were strong and well worth reading.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-caught-in-act-by-gayle-roper.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.