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Totally engaging and compelling mystery crime novel. Absorbing storytelling and well portrayed characters. This is a very enjoyable story. It‘s a shame there will be no continuation to this series as I‘d have loved to read more.

I really loved this book, it's fantasy and murder mystery combined. It's gripping and fast paced.

A fast paced thriller mixed with suburban drama. This was an easy read and full of twists and turns but ultimately hated the ending. While I would recommend for anyone who likes thrillers and for the most part had fun reading, it ended up being a bit of a let down and a weird epilogue. Hence middle of the road for me. #bookspin for January

#SetInANeighborhood this book is loaded with #Secrets and #twists - A son is devastated when his beloved mom disappears with a quarter of a million dollars after having an argument with her husband, a powerful businessman but a cold hearted father. 10 years later her whereabouts become known, setting the cul de sac where she lived into a frenzy as everyone there has something to hide. Fabulous setting Ok story. #GoodNotGreat

January Reviews

Septuagenarian crossword creator, Judith, thinks her neighbor has been murdered. She forms a friendship with Suzie, a dog walker, and Becks, the vicar‘s wife, while she tries to solve his murder.

I enjoyed this one and I‘m hoping I can find the second audiobook at my library soon. I think this is being compared to The Thursday Murder Club, but I didn‘t love it quite like I do that series. #Booked2023 #propernounintitle

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was my first time reading Ruth Ware, and I‘m interested in how her other books compare. I definitely enjoyed this one. I thought I had it figured out but then didn‘t. A fun thriller set on a college campus with interesting characters. I recommend if you‘re looking for a good thriller!

From the first sentence, we know a terrible event is approaching, then we move inexorably toward that while getting to know those involved. I feel like this is a deceptively simple book. This is my second by O‘Nan and won‘t be my last—he is beautifully able to create mood. #toblonglist

Such a tragic story. Very well written and researched. It isn‘t an easy book to read but I think an important one about Canadian law & justice.

Re: A book set in winter for a reading program. I couldn't decide between the above, Left Hand of Darkness, Anna Karenina, Winter Garden, and Winter World, so I started them all. It came down to Snow and Left Hand leapfrogging each other with Snow finishing first. It's as long as Karenina but much closer to home, more focused. Winter Garden seemed like a sleeper at first. Then it just put me to sleep. I dropped Winter World after meeting everyone.

Reading my book club book and staying up late. It‘s the first time I‘ve allowed my son to stay out until midnight 😵‍💫😱