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A terrifying novel set in Czechoslovakia in 1935, in which a brilliant young psychiatrist takes his...
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The Blue Pool
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The Poe Shadow
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Murder by Munchhausen Trilogy Set
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When the Stars Fall (The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series Book 2)
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Madison Reynolds is rebuilding her life, one obstacle at a time. But the building blocks aren’t...
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True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
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A fictionalized re-telling of the life and crimes of infamous 19th-century Australian outlaw Ned...

Before the First Shots are Fired
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2352 KP) rated With Vics You Get Eggroll in Books
Aug 22, 2021 (Updated Aug 22, 2021)
This book really did grab me from the first page, and it kept me hooked until I reached the final page. There were plenty of twists that surprised me, but the book was perfectly paced, so we had time to digest the new information before everything changed again. The characters are fabulous as well, especially Madison, Tex, and Hudson. I loved the character development all three of them got. This was also perfectly balanced and never slowed down the story. Since Madison Night is a huge Doris Day fan, there are some nods to the actress, and especially With Six You Get Eggroll. If you are familiar with the film, it will be a bonus, but you won’t miss anything if you haven’t seen it. It had been a while since I read the previous book in the series, and I wish I hadn’t let it be so long since I didn’t remember all we’d learned about the characters in the first two books. Still, that’s a very minor complaint and certainly my own fault. This is an outstanding book, and I can’t wait to visit Madison again.

Kristy H (1252 KP) rated The Perfect Family in Books
Aug 26, 2021
"But the people who lived there only looked perfect. They had done horrible things."
This is definitely a page-turner with some twists. There's a lot going on in THE PERFECT FAMILY--each family member has secrets and lies. It's an interesting premise, that dark secrets can pull everyone apart, even entire families. I was always expecting just a little bit more: a slightly bigger secret or surprise than what happened here. Still, the book offers an excellent commentary on keeping secrets and putting pressure on your children. It was difficult to find a character to root for, though the two Adler children were certainly sympathetic. I also found the ending to lack a bit of resolution.
"I realized that everyone in my family had secrets. And mine might be the worst of all."
Overall, though, this mystery offers thrills and twists. While it wasn't perfect (ha) for me, I enjoyed it. It's not my favorite Robyn Harding book, but it's worth a read. The twisted dynamics of the Adler family are intriguing and often terrifying, especially as the suspense ramps up. 3.5 stars.
I received a copy of this book from Gallery Books and Netgalley in return for an unbiased review.

The Drop-Dead Temple of Doom (The Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries)
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A MOUTHFUL OF POISON FROG…. WHERE’S THE LAW OF THE JUNGLE? Ace detective Lee Alvarez is...
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