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George Dawes Green- The Kingdoms of Savannah

Aug 30

George Dawes Green- The Kingdoms of Savannah

Genre: Thriller 5 Stars Magnetic What a thrilling story in The Kingdoms of Savannah by George Dawes Green. This is the first book by this author that I have read, but if any of his other work is like this, I will hunt it down to read it. The reader mets Morgana Musgrove, a detective, who has a quite colorful and not so moral personality, and now, she has to solve a murder. The author paints the picture of the dark side of not just Savannah, but its residences as well. Corrupt

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Deven Greene- Unforeseen

Aug 18

Deven Greene- Unforeseen

Genre: Medical Thriller 5 Stars Magnificent! Another great Erica Rosen MD book! This is the third and final book in the series, at least that's what the word "Trilogy" means, but who knows, maybe the author will change the trilogy into a series, so we can enjoy Erica more. Deven Greene writes Unforeseen, and it is a magnetic story, and another great mystery into the life of Dr. Rosen. This time, Dr. Rosen has a feeling about a new doctor, and she is worried about her young pa

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Lee Matthew Goldberg- Prey No More

Aug 12

Lee Matthew Goldberg- Prey No More

Genre: Suspense/Thriller 5 Stars Magnificent Sequel What a magnetic story in Prey No More by Lee Matthew Goldberg. This is the second book in The Desire Card series. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very realistic. The reader is introduced to a very rugged and rough around the edges J.D, who happens to also be a sniper! Yes, sniper. He finds himself working for The Desire Card, which if you read the first book, Immoral Origins,

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Audio: Bob van Laerhoven- The Shadow of the Mole

Aug 1

Audio: Bob van Laerhoven- The Shadow of the Mole

Narrated by: Martyn Swain Genre: Historic Thriller/Military 5 Stars A unique story set during the war! What a remarkably unique story in The Shadow of the Mole by Bob van Laerhoven. I've read work by this author before and am honored to read more. I read the print book, and then listened to the audiobook. The narrator brings the story to life, and you feel a whole new perspective of the story. Amnesia is a real condition that takes a part of a person's memory, leaving a hole

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Bob van Laerhoven- The Shadow of the Mole

Aug 1

Bob van Laerhoven- The Shadow of the Mole

Print Copy: Bob van Laerhoven- The Shadow of the Mole Genre: Historic Thriller/Military 5 Stars A unique story set during the war! What a remarkably unique story in The Shadow of the Mole by Bob van Laerhoven. I've read work by this author before and am honored to read more. Amnesia is a real condition that takes a part of a person's memory, leaving a hole where those memories used to be. Sometimes they come back, and other times, they don't. It's the like the brain as a rese

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TS Rose- Psychic

Jul 31

TS Rose- Psychic

Genre: Thriller/Paranormal 4 Stars Enjoyed this story! What a great story in Psychic by TS Rose. This is the first book I've read from either author, or what I gather, they are a mother/daughter duo. Psychic takes place in present day Britain. The reader is introduced to Alpha, who has great powers, and then Sunday, a thief, who, when they connect, they find they need each other to survive. The story reads as if there is only one author, which is great, since they must have s

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Miles Watson- Deus Ex

Jul 25

Miles Watson- Deus Ex

Genre: Mystery Thriller 5 Stars Magnificently mysterious and thrilling! What a thrilling story in Deus Ex by Miles Watson. This is the second book of this author's that I've read, and probably, so far, my favorite. The feeling of the story is like reading a Greek mythology, a story told by Homer. The reader meets dictator, Magnus Antonius Magnus, who now rules the world, or the world as they know it. Magnus is not just a dictator, but a God. It's an interesting short story or

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Bernard Leo Remakus- Mia

Jul 21

Bernard Leo Remakus- Mia

Genre: Thriller 5 Stars Magnificent What a magnificent story in Mia by Bernard Leo Remakus. Mia is one incredible and unforgettable character. Terrorists, drama, action, and secret missions and experiments bring this story of Mia together. It's filled with twists and turns. I really enjoyed it, and it's the perfect pace for this type of story. I am a definite fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I want to read. This book deserves a second read! (and maybe more).

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Bernard Leo Remakus- The Lame Duck

Jul 21

Bernard Leo Remakus- The Lame Duck

Genre: Medical Romantic Suspense/Thriller 5 Stars A match made in malpractice! What an interesting dramatic story in The Lame Duck by Bernard Leo Remakus. A shotty doctor meets his complement with an attorney. It's a very interesting premise that takes the reader down a road, the back roads to be exact, of doctor death. When Angela meets Bob, it's an intriguing ride, and unpredictable where the story will lead the two. This author brings the story to life. It is a very well-w

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Bernard Leo Remakus- The Paraclete

Jul 21

Bernard Leo Remakus- The Paraclete

Genre: Psychological Thriller 5 Stars Thrilling What a chilling story in The Paraclete by Bernard Leo Remakus. I wasn't sure what the meaning of the word, Paraclete meant, so I looked it up. It means, "the Holy Spirit as advocate or counselor." And once I knew what that meant, as I am not familiar with all the ins and outs of the Catholic church, only by reputation, I sat back and read this chilling story. This story tells about the Catholic church, their running, and the ran

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Lee Matthew Goldberg- Immoral Origins

Jul 15

Lee Matthew Goldberg- Immoral Origins

Genre: Suspense/Thriller 5 Stars Brilliantly chilling What a superb story in Immoral Origins by Lee Matthew Goldberg. I am a definite fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I want to read. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very realistic. This is the first book in The Desire Card series. It is definitely a heart-pounding, whats-going-to-happen-next thriller. Here we are, 1978 NYC, more precise, Hell's Kitchen. The reader is introduced to Jake, and he is a

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Anna Willet- Lost to the Lake

Jun 27

Anna Willet- Lost to the Lake

Genre: Thriller/Suspense 5 Stars Brilliantly written! What a magnetic story in Lost to the Lake by Anna Willet. This is the first book of Willet's that I've read, and I absolutely loved the story, how it was written, and the premise. We often find out how people truly are and what kind of people they are when in a crisis, and unfortunately for Beth, she finds out about her husband, Marty. And then, after everything, the story keeps going, adding more thrills and chills. I hav

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Jon Bassoff- Beneath Cruel Waters

Jun 24

Jon Bassoff- Beneath Cruel Waters

Genre: Suspense, Thriller 5 Stars A tantalizing thriller What a superbly written story in Beneath Cruel Waters by Jon Bassoff. I've read work from Bassoff before, and I enjoyed this book very much. The title brings the reader in, and then Holt and his mysterious, and painful past, lead him back to his home. To where he must resolve the demons between he and his dead mother. Memories, secrets, and a journey of discovery into the mysteries of life. The reader goes along with Ho

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Lee Matthew Goldberg- The Ancestor

Jun 23

Lee Matthew Goldberg- The Ancestor

Genre: Suspense/Thriller 5 Stars Superb story telling!! What a thrilling story in The Ancestor by Lee Matthew Goldberg. I am a definite fan of Goldberg! It's a story that is between present and past, and adding in a thrilling ride between the two, and how they are related. This story has the amazing setting of Alaska, and though it's a pretty icy backdrop, it's a thread between the past and present, and gold mining. It's a very unique story, and it brings a sense of supernatu

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Pete Adams- Cause And Effect: Vice Plagues The City

Jun 21

Pete Adams- Cause And Effect: Vice Plagues The City

Genre: Crime Thriller/Humor 5 Stars Magnetic Read! What a tantalizing story in Cause And Effect: Vice Plagues The City by Pete Adams. I am a definite fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I want to read. Jack Austin is a very unique character, not only a detective with great abilities, but he also suffers from mental illness, which not only adds to his personality, but can hinder how others perceive him. Insert a mysterious death of a police officer, and the secret

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Isobel Blackthorn- Sing Like A Canary

Jun 13

Isobel Blackthorn- Sing Like A Canary

Genre: Crime/Thriller 5 Stars Jaw-dropping action What a magnificent story in Sing Like A Canary by Sing Like A Canary. The fifth book in Blackthorn's Canary Island mysteries, and what a story it is. A "retired" cop Marjorie needs to find her old informant, so she travels to Lanzarote. It's the start of an adventure and action-packed story, that makes Marjorie intent on finding Billy, before the gangsters who are also looking for him. This story has multiple layers of plots a

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Natasha Simmons- Whispers of Innocence

Jun 9

Natasha Simmons- Whispers of Innocence

Genre: Thriller 4 Stars A Grand Read What a thrilling story in Whispers of Innocence by Natasha Simmons. This is the first book of Simmons that I've read, and I really enjoyed the story and the writing style. The writing style needs to fit the genre and the characters, and this one definitely does. It's an eerie, and suspenseful story that brings the reader right into the story. This one wasn't so easy to read, due to a child's death, but it definitely is worth the read. Just

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Karl Beckstrand and Ransom Wilcox- To Swallow the Earth

Jun 9

Karl Beckstrand and Ransom Wilcox- To Swallow the Earth

Karl Beckstrand and Ransom Wilcox- To Swallow the Earth: A Western Thriller Genre: Western Thriller 4 Stars Adventurous and Intriguing read What an adventurous "western" story in To Swallow the Earth: A Western Thriller by Karl Beckstrand and Ransom Wilson. I am a big fan of Beckstrand and found that he can write different genres of stories and do it very well. This story is supposed to be geared to young adults, but I found it was an interesting and intriguing read that many

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Avanti Centrae- The Lost Power

Jun 1

Avanti Centrae- The Lost Power

Genre: Thriller 5 Stars Magnetic reading What a superb story in The Lost Power by Avanti Centrae. This is the first book in the VanOps Thriller, and I actually read book three first, and now, I'm reading (or have) read the other two. This review is for the first book in the series, and it is very powerful. First, I am a big fan of this author, I was after I read book three, and going back to the beginning, I can say, I'm definitely a fan, and whatever she writes, I want to re

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R Weir- Sold Souls

Jun 1

R Weir- Sold Souls

Genre: Thriller/Suspense/Mystery 5 Stars Magnificent Story telling What a superb thrilling story in Sold Souls by R Weir. This is the third, and highly awaited book in The Divine Devils series. Yes, book 3 is finally here. I am a definite fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I want to read or when he puts out his audiobooks, I want to listen to. Sold Souls was just released (today as of this posting), and I couldn't wait to read it, nor was I disappointed. This st

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