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Merissa (13907 KP) created a post

Jan 23, 2026  
"Two women, one conquest, and a deadly mission where trust is the rarest currency of all."

Today’s feature is an Excerpt from Therein Lies the Pearl by Catherine Hughes — a richly textured story set against the turmoil of the Norman Conquest. With its focus on female courage, political danger, and shifting loyalties, this is a gripping read for anyone who loves immersive #HistoricalFiction rooted in #AngloSaxonHistory and #EarlyMedieval intrigue.

Read the excerpt here https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/therein-lies-the-pearl-by-catherine-hughes

Tagging: @cathyhughes22 @thecoffeepotbookclub
      
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Merissa (13907 KP) created a post

Dec 15, 2025  
In a war of shadows, one man must uncover the truth before it buries him—and everyone he loves. ❄️🕵️‍♂️

Today’s Spotlight features Red Snow in Winter by Max Eastern — a gripping blend of #Historical drama, #Thriller tension, and #WorldWarII intrigue, with a strong thread of #EspionageFiction throughout. Available now in #KindleUnlimited and featured as part of the #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BlogTour.

Read the full post here https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/red-snow-in-winter-by-max-eastern

Tagging: @maxeastern @thecoffeepotbookclub @Cathie Dunn
      
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Merissa (13907 KP) created a post

Dec 17, 2025  
In revolutionary Paris, vengeance is survival—and mercy may be fatal. 🇫🇷🔪

Dive into this gripping excerpt from Paoletta: An Eye for an Eye by J.R. Powell. With a fierce #FemaleProtagonist set against the chaos of the #FrenchRevolution, this #Historical #Thriller blends danger, intrigue, and high-stakes #Espionage. Available now on #KindleUnlimited and featured in the #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BlogTour.

Read the full post here https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/paoletta-an-eye-for-an-eye-by-j-r-powell

Tagging: @author_j.r.powell @thecoffeepotbookclub @Cathie Dunn
      
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Sarah (7800 KP) rated I am Pilgrim in Books

Apr 27, 2018  
I am Pilgrim
I am Pilgrim
Terry Hayes | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.8 (8 Ratings)
Book Rating
Gripping and thrilling
This book is an entirely unexpected revelation. I've seen the good reviews but just assumed it was yet another run of the mill crime/murder mystery thriller (I may have skim read the synopsis), but I couldn't have been more wrong.

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.
  
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Hazel (1853 KP) rated Clockwork Dollhouse in Books

Oct 19, 2018 (Updated Oct 19, 2018)  
Clockwork Dollhouse
Clockwork Dollhouse
Jordan Elizabeth Mierek | 2018 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller, Young Adult (YA)
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Short but gripping
A very short novella, Clockwork Dollhouse by Jordan Elizabeth is a haunting steampunk tale of revenge. Set in a previous century, Governor Robert Pendleton is shocked to discover an intruder in a set of rooms that have not been entered for years. He is even more shocked to discover the intruder is his niece, Ainsley, the daughter of his sister, Jane.

When Jane was young, unable to walk due to a disfigured foot, she took delight in creating mechanical dolls, representing her family. Ever since Ainsley, now an orphan, appeared at the castle, the dolls have taken on a life of their own, acting out events to suggest Robert had murdered his parents and sister. Unnerved, Robert wonders who is moving the dolls; is it Ainsley or have the mechanical figures come to life. Could it even be Jane's ghost?

In under thirty pages, Jordan Elizabeth engages readers with a gripping tale of secrets and deceit. The steampunk genre adds an extra element of thrill, making Clockwork Dollhouse an apt short story to be published at this time of year. Although short, it proves the author's skill and wide imagination.
  
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Tarkin (14 KP) rated Surprise Me in Books

Oct 27, 2018  
Surprise Me
Surprise Me
Sophie Kinsella | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry
9
7.6 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
Funny (2 more)
Relatable
Gripping
Took a while to get into the swing of it. (0 more)
Slow acceleration, but gripping once you get into it.
So started this book full of optimism, after all, I have loved every Sophie kinsella book I've read so far so why wouldn't I like this one? Took a while to get going, and I was starting to get bored and lose faith ,until about half way through when the plot and pace finally started to pick up. As soon as it got into the swing of it, I couldn't put the book down! Started reading while waiting for my hair dye to work, next thing I know 3 hours have gone by and I should have washed the dye out hours ago! (Its ok, it was non chemical dye, I'm good!) The ending of the book was also not a disappointment. Finished it feeling maybe a little wiser and much better about my own relationship, after relating to some of the thoughts of the main character. Anyway, this book kinda hits home once you've finished it, so if you do get bored, stick with it and you won't be able to put it down!!