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While this is the first book I have read in the Rev. Clare Ferguson/Russ Van Alstyne mystery series, I wasn't lost. I was lucky enough to get to read this early through Netgalley. I can tell you that even though this was the 10th book in the series, they don't have to be read in order.
Spencer-Fleming storytelling level is great. I was captivate at the first chapter. It's full of suspense and thrills. I felt like I knew who the ⬇️
#InDeathLongReadalong #IDLR Book 17: Ch.6-10: this book is very much about mothers. We‘re coming off the revelations about Roarke‘s mother (and he‘s still very much dealing with that); Eve has a dream about her mother; Eve goes to Mira‘s family BBQ and gets to know her even better through the eyes of her daughter - who is feeling out Eve. And the killer this time around is killing mother figures.⬇️
pickAnn Cleeves is a must read author for me and this one did not disappoint. Detective Jimmy Perez has settle in Orkney with his partner and senior officer Willow Reeves. His idyllic life is disturbed when his oldest friend is found dead. As Jimmy and Willow investigate they find Jimmy may not have known the victim as well as he thought. Thanks to Macmillan and NetGalley for the ARC.
I actually finished this yesterday, but I‘m still gonna use it for the #ChristmasCrimeChallenge which starts today 😀
6. Snowflake: set during winter/in snow
The action starts during a storm in mid December, then it continues through the solstice and the Christmas holidays. There‘s not much snow, but it‘s definitely cold and dark and…mysterious.
This was due back at the library yesterday! I guess that makes it a good choice for #hyggehourreadathon tonight.
bailedIt could just be the mood I‘m in, but I can‘t get into this book even after listening for 3 hours.
#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 17:Ch.1-5: A very gruesome murder this time where the killer, smug and arrogant, leaves a note for Eve. She‘s the best and he wants a worthy adversary in what he sees as his game. He imitates the most famous serial killer in history, Jack the Ripper, who was never caught. So far, all Eve has to go on is expensive stationery he used for the note.⬇️
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Just a reminder that November is starting. Already? Where does the time go? #IDLR our next installment is Imitation in Death, and our first check-in will be November
Just a reminder that November is starting. Already? Where does the time go? #IDLR our next installment is Imitation in Death, and our first check-in will be November 9. @StayCurious @JenlovesJT47 @Librarybelle @ShananigansReads @Gissy @AileenRR @Read4life @TheAromaofBooks @Mrs.V @CoverToCoverGirl @LitStephanie @Ddzmini @LitsyEvents
pickBrilliant last novel in the DCI Banks series.Of course there is the requisite music,food,wines,&craft beer.Two intriguing storylines:2019-after archeologists uncover a modern skeleton with evidence of a murder,Banks is tasked with uncovering the skeletons identity.1980s- Nick Hartley is devastated by the murder of his ex-girlfriend.His story ends up being somehow intertwined with the later murder.Police corruption is involved.#10BeforetheEnd
Tentative Publication Date:
November 18, 2025
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