This Brutal House
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On the steps of New York City Hall, five ageing Mothers sit in silent protest. They are the...
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The Whistling
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Alone in the world, Elspeth Swansome has taken the position of nanny to a family on the remote...
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Dallas Cop: True Tales from a Career
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Relaxed conversations with friendly neighbors interrupted by senseless violence Patrolling the...
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The Ruin
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Galway 1993: Young Garda Cormac Reilly is called to a scene he will never forget. Two silent,...
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Silent Victim (DCI Matilda Darke #10) in Books
Oct 23, 2022
What can I say ... wow ... another absolute belter to add to this truly excellent series with the only complaint I have is that we have to wait until March for the next instalment ... March?!? ... I have to wait until March?!?!? Oh Mr Wood you are wicked đ
I don't even know where to begin on just how good this book, and the rest of series, is but once again, we are treated to outstanding characters, a dark and gritty storyline all wrapped up in an tense plot with twists and turns that had me swiping my Kindle so fast I got friction burns!
Highly recommended book to read as a standalone but, to get the best out of it, I would suggest you read the whole series; you won't be disappointed and DCI Darke, her friends and colleagues will become like old friends you will laugh and cry with.
A huge thanks must go to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of the excellent Silent Victim.
Veil of Mists (Seven Deadly Veils #2)
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Miranda Crescent travels to Paris to procure a rare Degas painting for New Yorkâs High Lord...
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Ships of War: Murky Waters
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1791 - England's cannon remain ever silent as her shipping is ruthlessly preyed upon, a detestable...
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2510 KP) rated A Killing Way in Books
May 8, 2025 (Updated May 8, 2025)
Since I live in the town that William S. Hart called home, I got a kick out of seeing a couple places I know well show in this historical mystery. The plot and pacing were great, and I had a hard time putting down this PI novel. Speaking of being a PI novel, there is a little more content than I might normally read, but it was a small amount. The characters are good overall. A few could be stronger, but fans will be happy to spend more time with everyone. If you havenât started this fun series yet, fix that today.
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Purple Phoenix Games (2266 KP) rated Ninja: Silent But Deadly in Tabletop Games
Aug 20, 2020
Ninja: Silent But Deadly (referred to simply as Ninja from here on out) is a party game of player elimination in which the goal is to be the last player standing. The setup is simple â each player receives 1 Ninja card. Yeah, thatâs it. The gameplay is the fun part. Each player has until the end of the game night to hide/place their card in a spot where another player will be forced to see/find it. For example, maybe you drop some dice on the floor and ask your neighbor to pick it up for you. When they lean down, they see you also dropped your Ninja card as well! Upon their discovery, they are eliminated from the game and must forfeit their own Ninja card. The game continues with players being eliminated, until there is only one player left. That player is the winner! Be careful, though, because if another player sees you trying to sneak your Ninja card somewhere, they can call out âNinja!â and you are eliminated from the game. Itâs a game of stealth, cunning, and mistrust, and it makes for an entertaining experience.
Based on the above description, Iâm sure you are thinking that Ninja is just a silly game. And you would be correct. It is no brain burner or king of strategy, but rather a fun way to keep the party engaged throughout the entire game night. Everyone has to be on their toes, and everyone is trying to come up with the most clever way to trick someone into finding their card. You have to be innovative and sly when hiding your card, as well as being wary of anything someone might ask you to do all night. Although games of player elimination can sometimes be cutthroat, Ninja feels light-hearted enough to be enjoyed by all gamers.
That being said, the problem with player elimination games is that only the players who have yet to be eliminated get to participate in the game to the fullest. If you are the first player out, the magic is kind of over and you just get to spend the rest of the game night as normal, watching others continue playing a game while you sit on the sidelines. Thatâs probably my biggest qualm with this game.
So overall, how is Ninja? I think itâs a cute little game. It is silly, light-hearted, and easily accessible to all ages and types of players. Having played Button Shyâs other meta-game, Pretense, however, I would say that Ninja falls a little flat. In Pretense, players are eliminated only if they have fulfilled the requirement on your individual role card. In Ninja, you are just automatically eliminated if you find a Ninja card. Pretense takes a little bit more strategy, and that makes the game more engaging for me. But all in all, Ninja: Silent But Deadly is a cute game that I will definitely bring out at larger game nights for some light-hearted fun! Purple Phoenix Games gives it a stealthy 5 / 12.
