Category: Mystery

Haunting Revenge

5/28/2019

The Ghosts of Belfast by Stuart Neville (The Belfast Novels Book 1)
This gripping Irish crime fiction novel has skyrocketed as one of my top 5 favorite books of all time. It’ll leave you shocked, speechless and wanting more. Years ago Gerry Fegan was the muscle for the IRA, but is now a delusional drunkard that lurks in local pubs. He’s been seen talking to himself and drinking until he blacks out. What people don’t know is that twelve ghosts haunt him from murders he took part in for the IRA. These spirits torment him into avenging their deaths. Gerry must also fight to protect a woman he befriends and her small daughter when the IRA targets them. Gerry Fegan turns into one of the best anti-heroes I’ve read about in years. At its core The Ghosts of Belfast is a raw crime fiction novel. Stuart Neville’s debut novel is extremely well crafted with an incredible weave of paranormal activity. Do these evil men deserve to be hunted and murdered for their transgression against innocents? You betcha. I would’ve given The Ghosts of Belfast ten stars, but five was the maximum.

Mesmerizing and Sinister

8/18/2015

A Born Victim by R.P. Rochford
Women are being found mysteriously tortured and killed. Will Detective Lucy Taylor be able to stop the violent crime spree against women? I gotta find out. This novel caught me by surprise and was an unexpected gem that you’ll only find when giving independent authors a chance. Incredibly well crafted with deep character development and a dark and intense plot that didn’t disappoint. I was so sucked in by the first chapter that I couldn’t put it down. I started reading ‘A Born Victim’ while on a three-mile walk with my family. They of course left me behind because I wasn’t keeping up. The first scene where ‘Gill Brogan’ has a disturbing discussion with her abusive boss ‘Jacob Spencer’ was mesmerizing. Is he trustworthy? Was something sinister going on? It felt that way and I had to find out. This is a remarkable detective novel with plenty of nasty moments and a plot that take you all the way down to the riveting end. I thoroughly enjoy the brutal courtroom drama and the breathtaking conclusion. Michael Connelly fans will love this detective novel. I did.

A Gripping Detective Murder Mystery

4/20/2015

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BioPrint by R.C Carter & J.P. Carter
The O’Rourke Detective Agency is on the trail of a murderer. The investigation leads to 3D printing and biotechnology that is being used for engineering human organs. The only problem is that a dangerous ex-employee has stolen plans and is eliminating everyone who knows. This well crafted novel takes readers on a whirlwind ride after a brutal killer and a group of detectives that are chasing him down. Plenty of twists and turns will keep the pages turning and you’ll be guessing until the very end. I immediately felt at home with old friends, with awesome character development and fast reading banter. I thoroughly enjoyed BioPrint and highly recommend it. I can’t wait to read Book 2 in the O’Rourke Agency series.

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A Terrorizing Race Against Time!

3/23/2015

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The Customer is Always... by Stuart Keane
This novella rocketed into my weekend, grabbing hold and didn’t let go until I ran out of pages. I was so stunned by the intense breakneck speed at which this suspense thriller unfolded that I read it in one sitting. Mr. Keane skillfully immerses the reader into a crazy emotional race against time to save a life. What seemed like a regular day for this customer service representative takes a bizarre deadly turn. An irate customer calls and threatens murderous retribution after having his insurance policy canceled. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep pages turning until the explosive conclusion. I highly recommend Stuart Keane and this thrilling fast read.

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Rock Solid Spy Fun!

2/23/2015

American Assassin by Vince Flynn
A few months ago I was at my local Drug Store waiting for a prescription, when I randomly started picking up paperback novels from the display rack. I decided to read the first sentence of each novel to see who had the best opening line and cared the most about grabbing readers and not letting go. To my surprise, I read twelve top bestselling mass market paperbacks before I hit lucky thirteen, 'The Last Man by Vince Flynn'. Wow talk about a great first sentence. I looked him up and started with his first in the series, 'American Assassin', It is an amazing novel Mr. Flynn introduces the reader to the beginning story of the New York Times Bestselling series about Mitch Rapp and it blew me away. This is a total standout and although critics complained about typos ruining it for them, I enjoyed this rock solid spy action adventure. I read it in a few days and couldn't put it down. No spoilers from me... I didn't know anything about it, but it has all of my favorite elements for a fast gritty story line. Get it now and find out why Vince Flynn has sold millions of books.

Spy, Sci-Fi and Thriller too… Awesome Page-Turner!

2/9/2015

Connect: The Call by Michelle Medhat
Michelle Medhat takes on and pulls off a Herculean feat by seamlessly merging Espionage, Science Fiction and Thriller genres. I had no idea at the beginning that this husband and wife team that started out having a normal morning would end up fighting terrorists. Very unlikeable and nasty terrorist have a new weapon in Nano Technology and their victims will never see it coming. Mysterious, gruesome with an exciting mix of events makes for a wild ride well worth the trip. Don't miss this well crafted and fantastic debut novel in The Connected series. I already have book two 'The Shift' on my reading list.

On The Edge Of Your Seat Spy Thriller

12/8/2014

An Involuntary Spy by Kenneth Eade
When a genetic modified food biologist turns whistleblower and escapes with top secret reports to Russia you get an awesome spy adventure. An Involuntary Spy is a fast paced thriller that is well written, well researched and held me cover to cover. Seth Rogan’s life on the run in Russia takes a shocking turn when he discovers a food safety cover up. Spy training, falling in love with a beautiful young teacher and trying to stay alive was a blast. Plenty of twisted and turns kept the plot steaming along with lots of political tension and an action packed ending that absolutely rocked. I’m looking forward to the next Kenneth Eade novel.

Crime Fiction Book of the Year!

11/24/2014

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In the Morning I'll Be Gone: A Detective Sean Duffy Novel by Adrian Mckinty
I'm not a fan of detective novels, but when Adrian McKinty creates a good cop that's pissed off and backed into a corner, I'm coming along for the ride. This novel was everything I had hoped it would be, gritty, action-packed and full of nasty surprises.
No spoilers from me. A good cop, fed up with a gangster attitude. He’s willing and able to give bottom feeders their own medicine. The plot rockets along at a frantic pace, I just couldn’t get enough. The trilogy was simply brilliant with a gripping ending that left me stunned.
What a gift, thank you Mr. McKinty.

Irish crime fiction at its best!

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Dangerously Intriguing Nail Biter

11/20/2014

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Cold Shadows by Jeff Critser
On the edge of your seat international nail biter. I couldn't wait to get back to where I left off the night before. Cold Shadows pulls the reader in deeper and deeper as the plot unfolds with murder, government agencies and secret underworld nooks and crannies. Well-crafted, excellent writing with detailed research that made the story incredibly real. I highly recommend Mr. Critser for anyone who’s looking for a Jack Ryan replacement. Can't wait for his next novel. Super stuff!

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Electrifying Crime Thriller!

11/18/2014

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In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead by James Lee Burke
His bad guys are nasty, his action scenes brutally tense and his novels are gripping page turners. Mr Burke has such an amazing way with words. His can make you vividly see a rainstorm coming in from a distance, or Mockingbirds playing in a tree and even feel the cold barrel of a gun against your neck. James Lee Burke is the Grandmaster of American Crime Fiction and he proves it again with another Dave Robicheaux winner, 6th in the series. To top it off this time he has some paranormal help. I loved it. His natural dialogue style and no nonsense action makes this one of my favorite crime fiction series. Pick one up and find out why.

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Dangerously Intriguing Nail Biter

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