Resort to Murder
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When Emmy Cooper’s life in Chicago is turned upside down, the young interior designer retreats to...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2456 KP) rated Murder in Manhattan in Books
Dec 10, 2025
I’ve enjoyed some of the author’s other books, but this one was very uneven. While Freddie’s world of 1925 New York City came alive early on, it really slowed down the plot to the point I was getting annoyed by Freddie and the name dropping of famous people in the book. Once the story really took off, it got better. I grew to like Freddie, and I enjoyed seeing her famous friends. Still, there was a thread that just got dropped on the way to an otherwise logical climax. There’s a sheen of humor to the story that balances out the more serious moments. I’ll give this series another try, but hopefully, the next is overall stronger.
Fatal Reunion
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As Monongahela County's new coroner Zoe Chambers-Adams gears up for a third day searching for a...
The Marlow Murder Club
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A delightfully clever new mystery from creator of BBC One's hilarious murder mystery series Death in...
Nothing But the Night (Basic Instincts #2)
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Be careful what you look for in the night. Three months after the death of his brother, Marc...
Contemporary MM Romance Mystery Thriller Suspense
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2456 KP) rated People of Darkness in Books
Apr 3, 2025
Knowing that Jim Chee becomes the other main character in this series, I was happy to finally get to meet him. The set up has several different elements, and even knowing they’d come together, it seemed like a bit too much. But by the end I was impressed with just how it all connected. There was one character that was a bit of a page hog, but overall, I thought the cast was good and I wish I thought a couple of them were coming back. I also enjoyed how Navajo culture played into the story. I’m looking forward to spending more time with Jim Chee again soon.
Egg Drop Dead
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In the fifth in Vivien Chien's Noodle Shop delectable mystery series, Egg Drop Dead, the Ho-Lee...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2456 KP) rated Engaged to Die in Books
Jul 30, 2025
While I was reading this book, I was enjoying it. But as I thought about it later, I started to have issues. The subplot was front loaded, giving us more time before the mystery really got started. The ending felt rushed, with no explanation of how Annie fingered the killer, which means I’m struggling a little to see how it all makes sense. And one relationship had to devolved for us to get the usual antagonist relationship Annie has with the local police. Fans will still enjoy this visit with the characters even if it isn’t the strongest.
Merissa (13555 KP) rated My Masked Stalker (Beautiful Stalkers #1) in Books
Sep 15, 2025
Killian is on a job when he first sees Emily, and from that moment on, all bets are off. She is his, even if she doesn't know it yet. And as for Emily, well, she knows she should contact the police, block his number, etc. etc., but she doesn't.
The pacing is fast (as expected with a novella) but perfectly timed. The characters are brilliant and will definitely leave you wanting more of them. It is exceedingly well-written, with the connection between Killian and Emily clear to see. As for Killian and Emily themselves, I loved the banter between them, while the hotness was off the charts.
I can't wait to read more in this series, especially when Ethan and Damian fall! Just remember it's DARK, and you should be okay. Definitely recommended by me.
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Sep 15, 2025
Stormchild
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The gripping thriller about one man's perilous journey through the high seas . . . FROM THE NO. 1...