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Clues to You (Love in the Comptons #3)
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One murder mystery weekend. Two rival sleuths. They’re looking for answers. But will they find...
Contemporary Romance
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2676 KP) rated Yule Log Murder in Books
Dec 1, 2022
Christmas Murder on a Film Set
News has broken that a major Hollywood movie is going to be filmed just outside of town, and many of the townspeople are going to be used as extras. Lucy manages to snag one of those spots, but her joy turns to sorrow when a young woman dies on the set. The police seem quick to settle on a killer, but Lucy suspects that something else is going on. Can she figure things out?
I must admit that I haven't read many of Lucy's adventures, sticking mainly to the novellas featuring this character and her family. As a result, I don't have the history with Lucy's family that long time series readers do. That may be why I found them annoying. The mystery itself was very strong, however, with a solution I didn't see coming.
NOTE: This story is a novella, roughly 100 pages, and was originally part of the novella collection Yule Log Murder. If you have that book, there is no need to buy this ebook. If you haven’t read the story, now is the time to sit back and enjoy this Christmas mystery.
I must admit that I haven't read many of Lucy's adventures, sticking mainly to the novellas featuring this character and her family. As a result, I don't have the history with Lucy's family that long time series readers do. That may be why I found them annoying. The mystery itself was very strong, however, with a solution I didn't see coming.
NOTE: This story is a novella, roughly 100 pages, and was originally part of the novella collection Yule Log Murder. If you have that book, there is no need to buy this ebook. If you haven’t read the story, now is the time to sit back and enjoy this Christmas mystery.
Holmes Away from Home
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Introducing Althea Adler, accomplished thief and daring heroine with a mysterious link to Sherlock...
Old Habits Die Hard
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Meddling and murder can both be deadly sins When retired nun and teacher Sister Bernadette...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2676 KP) rated My Father Always Finds Corpses in Books
Oct 23, 2026
Murder as Father-Daughter Bonding
Former child star Jarrod Jarvis has retired from Hollywood and is now living in Palm Spring. He’s still morning the death of his husband, Charlie, and their grief has driven a wedge between Jarrod and his daughter, Liv. But when Liv’s boyfriend is murdered, the two start to investigate. Will working on the murder bring them closer together?
I’ve wanted to read one of this author’s books for a while, and I settled on this one. It was a bit more melancholy than I was expecting, but the tone made sense given where the characters start the book. The plot took a bit to get going, but once it did, the pacing was better. Still, the climax felt a bit much while still being enjoyable. I also felt like some of the details weren’t consistent across the book, although that might have been me. I did like Jarrod and Liv who felt real, and the rest of the cast was just as entertaining. I will consider picking up another Lee Hollis book, but I won’t be rushing to do so.
I’ve wanted to read one of this author’s books for a while, and I settled on this one. It was a bit more melancholy than I was expecting, but the tone made sense given where the characters start the book. The plot took a bit to get going, but once it did, the pacing was better. Still, the climax felt a bit much while still being enjoyable. I also felt like some of the details weren’t consistent across the book, although that might have been me. I did like Jarrod and Liv who felt real, and the rest of the cast was just as entertaining. I will consider picking up another Lee Hollis book, but I won’t be rushing to do so.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2676 KP) rated Reel Stuff in Books
Nov 5, 2026
Did Skip Witness a Murder?
James and Skip are working security for a TV show that films around Miami. That’s why Skip is on set when Academy Award winner Jason Londell dies. It looks like an accident at best or possibly suicide, but Jason’s girlfriend insists it was murder and hires James and Skip to investigate. The trail takes Skip and his girlfriend, Emily to Hollywood. Will that help them prove what happened to Jason?
This was a disappointing final book in the series. I found I missed Miami while still enjoying the Hollywood setting for most of the action. I got tired of the fight between Skip and Emily and missed James since he wasn’t part of the action for most of the book. Given all of this and the ending, I feel like this was not written as a final book in a series. But that’s what it is, so it feels unsatisfactory as a result. On the other hand, I did enjoy the mystery and was surprised by some of the twists along the way to the logical climax. The series has been uneven overall. Only pick this one up if you’ve read the rest.
This was a disappointing final book in the series. I found I missed Miami while still enjoying the Hollywood setting for most of the action. I got tired of the fight between Skip and Emily and missed James since he wasn’t part of the action for most of the book. Given all of this and the ending, I feel like this was not written as a final book in a series. But that’s what it is, so it feels unsatisfactory as a result. On the other hand, I did enjoy the mystery and was surprised by some of the twists along the way to the logical climax. The series has been uneven overall. Only pick this one up if you’ve read the rest.
MissCagey (2652 KP) rated The Paperboy (2012) in Movies
Dec 4, 2017
Can you really know someone after writing a few letters? This was an interesting film based on a true story of a woman who believed she had found her true love. the fact he was in prison for murder did not faze her and she was determined to have him released. She contacts two writers to investigate his case to try and get him freed. I really wanted to find out whether he was innocent or not and the twists and turns keep you gripped throughout. Very compelling.
Hana Wilsei (7 KP) rated The Blackhouse in Books
Jan 10, 2018 (Updated Jan 19, 2018)
With this book, I felt like I gained an insight into Lewis and the human experience. There isn't just one mystery to be solved, or one lie being told. May's characters are deep and full of surprises. Fin, the MC, must return to the land that was once home, but is also a source of distress, to solve the murder of a former classmate. I'm only 22, so my youth isn't haunting me yet, but Fin is still relatable and has my heart.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Man Made Murder (Blood Road Trilogy, #1) in Books
Jan 12, 2018
This is the 3rd book I have read by this author; the 1st book I read is Suckers which is not only a pretty good horror novel but an excellently written story about friendship; the 2nd is Insylum which is much more than it first appears. All 3 I have enjoyed as once again, Z Rider writes a great story with interesting characters whose stories weave together with ease.
Full review at my blog <a href="http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/man-made-murder-book-one-of-blood-road.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
Full review at my blog <a href="http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/man-made-murder-book-one-of-blood-road.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated Shutter Island (2010) in Movies
Jan 14, 2018
Is he there or isn't he
A great thriller about a man sent to investigate the death of woman. He head problems and is kind of OCD in the way he does things. This is a close look into the eye of a detective who is obsessed with solving a murder
It is hard to write a good review cause I would be afraid that anything would give it away. This is a movie you need to see all the way through and learn the ending just to go back and spot the reasons why.
It is hard to write a good review cause I would be afraid that anything would give it away. This is a movie you need to see all the way through and learn the ending just to go back and spot the reasons why.