Reviews

I enjoyed Alma Katsu’s latest thriller, involving Russian power plays in London. She captures the tension and atmosphere of the spying involved, and her protagonist is an interesting character, a female CIA officer in what is often an all-male world. The novel has several subplots dealing with a Russian oligarch and the new president of Russia. The war in Ukraine and the turmoil in Russia is also a timely element of the story.

This is the second book featuring agent Lindsey, Red Widow is the first and you may want to read that before diving into Red London.

I have read all of the Gabriel Allon books, and this one was most enjoyable. It’s an excellent thriller and I liked the plot and its pace. While covering a very serious topic, e.g. the threat of Russian nuclear weapons use in Ukraine, Silva also uses lots of levity and humor, poking fun at various people and situations. And I really liked the new character Ingrid! She’s a keeper. Kind of like Gabriel Allon meets the girl with the dragon tattoo. Overall, an excellent mystery thriller and great addition to the series.

The second book of the compelling story of Danny Ryan and his band of brothers, City of Dreams keeps you engaged and enthralled. It’s action, suspense, family, love and betrayal. Complex characters and a great story make this an excellent read. Can’t wait for the next and final installment! Kudos to Mr. Winslow!

Alex Quinlan not only survived the horrific murder of her parents and brother but is accused of the crime and dubbed “Empty Eyes” by the insatiable media. When the state’s case falls apart, Alex with the help of her attorney sues the state for defamation and while she wins the case, the media still has doubts of her innocence.

Ten years later and Alex is now Alex Armstrong and working as an investigator for her attorney’s law firm. When she is sent to investigate the disappearance of a college student, Alex discovers unexpected connections to the murder of her family and soon realizes that those she is closest to may not be who they seem.

This is one of those books that you think is finished with the revelation of the killer, but it is not. A twist filled plot and another in the last pages of the book, make this a book that will be discussed long after “The End” whether you liked it or not. Alex is a character that you immediately feel sympathy for with her treatment after the murder of her family, but as the story continues, she grows into a strong and intelligent protagonist who refuses to forget the past but seeks answers from it. This thriller has intriguing characters that are fully fleshed and believable, multiple mysteries and shocking twists that never end.

I am a big fan of the Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers characters so much, I was sure a story about Letty could hold up. Letty did not disappoint , she is one tough young lady.  Had some of the same wise cracking dialog and unlikely relationships. Will definitely read the next one!

This is the first Joe Lansdale I've read, and was happy I picked it up.

Suspend your disbelief and bring your imagination while reading The Donut Legion. The ghosts, aliens and zany characters will entertain you throughout this mystery.

I read great reviews of this book and had to read it. Great job of letting you learn about quantum physics. The story itself was interesting too, the characters were a bit one dimensional but the science more than made up for that. Informative and exciting read. Recommend to all who have asked themselves the question "where do we go when we die?". Food for thought.

The newest thriller by Barry Eisler, features the background and how Dox became the dangerous yet interesting character in the Eisler collective.

I found it interesting to read where Doxs got his name from and why. It was also useful to understand Dox's family background. The story itself taking place in Indonesia added some foreign flavor to it. The love interest that dox had in this story was also very integral to shaping his character for the rest of the books about him. Plenty of action and a very different ending than I expected. But it was appropriate to the story.

Dr. Benjamin Gilmer tells a fascinating story of solving a medical mystery that contributed to the Other Dr. Gilmer murdering his father, the reason he is serving a life sentence in prison, and his pursuit of getting him appropriate treatment. It's also a human interest story of the unlikely bond that develops between the two Dr. Gilmers (no relation) over a 10 year period and whose lives are forever intertwined.

 I had a bit of a wait on a library list for this book--obviously there are quite a few Krueger fans out there waiting to read this latest installment of the Cork O'Connor series. It was worth the wait. Love the character of Wolf; the crossing of paths with the old mide, Henry Meloux, and all the action that follows. The heart of the story is really about a precious resource and the extreme lengths that men will go through to extract it. For some, it becomes a test of character or self-discovery. Fox Creek is a story about that journey.