Book Review
Shank
A suspenseful police thriller, "Shank" mixes humor and drama. "Shank" is the latest thriller from Steve Williams. Both suspenseful and entertaining, its story follows police partners Sal Mitchell and Eddie Sandovan as they evade...
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Somewhere on the Dark Side of the ID
Somewhere on the Dark Side of the Id is a unique love story with a psychological edge. V. Miles Capiston’s novel Somewhere on the Dark Side of the Id is a dark and twisted romance driven by one man’s ego. In a Portland coffee shop,...
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The Closer
"The Closer" is an inspiring and fun take on women in business, with plenty of ceiling smashing along the way. Shaz Kahng’s fast-paced, sports-focused "The Closer" is timely and refreshing, a novel that exposes the difficulties that...
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The Wisdom and Valor Treasury
Dialogue and jokes are a treasury highlight, making it both modern and lighthearted. Aleksandra Layland’s "The Wisdom and Valor Treasury" collects adventure-filled fantasy stories set in the world of the Kimbrian and Kimberlee...
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The Unspeakable
Detectives are given insights into the hopes and dreams of young immigrant children in this gripping murder mystery. James Paavola’s suspenseful thriller "The Unspeakable" centers around the unconscionable act of child sex trafficking....
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The Weight
This intricate legal thriller moves at a quick clip in a fascinating, corrupt small-town setting. In classic legal thriller style, Hubert Crouch jumps into "The Weight" with an ambiguous murder plot, one to be untangled piece by piece as...
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Do You Solemnly Swear?
The legal and personal aftermaths of abuse are hinted at in this thriller. Lin Wilder’s "Do You Solemnly Swear?" is a legal thriller that touches on the horrific subject of child rape. The story is set in Houston, where Gabe is...
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Pink Slips
"Pink Slips" is a fast-paced psychological thriller that sustains a sense of mystery throughout. Beth Aldrich’s "Pink Slips" is a psychological thriller told from the point of view of pregnant suburban chef Betsy Ryan. The first-person...