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pickThis is a low pick for me. I much prefer The Thursday Murder Club series and those wonderful characters. This was just forgettable to me but I will probably read book two. Maybe it will provide a stronger connection to the characters.
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In the mood for an Inspector Rebus mystery. Ian Rankin always pleases.
No pictures or map from my #audiowalk. It was in the gym and boring. I had forgotten how much I hate the Shop in Firestarter. Government agencies with bad intentions also hit a bit different now. New little baby that my daughter found and brought home when he barely had opened his eyes yet. His name is Moxy, and he‘s doing well now. We weren‘t sure at first if he‘d be okay. #LosersClub
pickI gave The Present Darkness a 5 star read, but the second and final book in this 2 book series was so much better. The salvation of Sally Roe made me cry. It took me a few chapters to really get into this one, but once I was into it, I didn't want to stop reading. I will definitely be reading more books by Frank E Peretti in the future. I highly recommend The Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness to all readers, especially Christian.
pickThis historical mystery set in 1793 Sweden was utterly gripping, though very disturbing as well. I'd definitely recommend it if you can stomach graphic violence.
#gottacatchemall (Tauros: first book in a series)
pickI loved this. It does jump around in timelines and characters, so I did have to make myself a cheatsheet in the beginning. Whenever I thought I knew something, it took a turn. I did finally get one thing right near the end. I loved the writing. I was also glad that the ending didn't leave questions unanswered. Funny enough, I watched the TV series another of her books, Long Bright River, was made into. This was a buddy read with my son.
pickA private investigator unwisely gives a teenage girl a ride one rainy evening. The novel has lots of characters with a plot who keep the story going. Cal Weaver (PI) and his wife had a son who died tragically. There are deaths and missing persons. You‘ll find good guy and bad guys. There are tense moments and reasons to keep moving forward toward the end. I gave this 4.25/5⭐️
