The Brief (Charles Holborne #1)
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The legal thriller series you need to read! Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Robert Bailey, Michael...
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The Faerie Guardian (Creepy Hollow, #1)
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She's fae. He's human. He should never have followed her into the magic realm ... ...
Kill Again (Claire Waters #2)
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Haunted by a brutal childhood, Dr. Claire Waters finds solace in helping other survivors of abuse....
Under the Radar
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Paramedic and deputy coroner Zoe Chambers responds to a shooting and discovers her longtime friend,...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2579 KP) rated Only the Good Die Young in Books
May 7, 2024
I found Frances’s horror at getting caught up in the case to be funny. I also liked the fact that we got to know her better, something I definitely needed. The rest of the characters aren’t super well developed. Likewise, the mystery is a bit simple, but it kept my interest and reached a great climax. The thing to keep in mind is that this is a novella, and I read it in about an hour. As long as they remember the length, fans of the series will be happy with this story.
David McK (3801 KP) rated Rebellion (Eagles of the Empire #22) in Books
Apr 4, 2024
Which, like the French with Napoleon at Waterloo, if you knew nothing about British history you might be forgiven for thinking she won (she lost).
The majority of the novel is taken up with the impact the Rebellion had on the Romans in the south of England and (in particular) in London, with Macro and Cato still separated at the start of the novel and with the former in captivity amongst Boudicca's army following the fall of the veterans colony in the former novel, and facing quite gruesome execution.
I have to say, I was actually surprised how little of this novel was spent on the final pitched battle between the Romans and the Britons, with more of it spent on describing the sense of desperation and the breakdown of law and order (well, that's what the Romans would have said) as Boudicca's horde descends on London.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2579 KP) rated Sugarplum Dead in Books
Jul 27, 2024
This book seemed to wander a bit with the set up, and I was wondering when it was going to get to the point. But when it did, it was great with several twists that surprised me and an ending that wrapped everything up well. We didn’t see as much of many of the regulars, but Laurel has some fantastic scenes. We also get to know some of the suspects better than is often the case. The Christmas element was subdued, but the references to other mystery authors and books was toned down, which was great. This is another book that fans of cozy mysteries will love.
A Rogue’s Company
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In Allison Montclair's A Rogue's Company, business becomes personal for the Right Sort Marriage...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2579 KP) rated Murder Walks the Plank in Books
Oct 16, 2025
I’ve been looking forward to this book since the title is so fun. I’m glad to say it lived up to my expectations. Yes, I’m tired of law enforcement not taking Annie seriously, but on the whole, I enjoyed seeing the characters again. The mystery is very well done with plenty of good suspects, twists, and red herrings. Yet things made sense at the end. Since we are now in the era when I was reading mysteries, I enjoy seeing some of those books pop up in the references to real mysteries this series is famous for. If you are a fan of this series, you’ll be glad you picked this one up.
The Lady Who Left
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The best love stories begin with a divorce. Trapped in an unhappy marriage, Lady Marigold...
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