Some Answers Are ‘Worth Killing For’ in Jane Haseldine’s New Mystery [REVIEW]

Woman in shadows — Determined to solve the mystery of her past once and for all, crime reporter Julia Gooden won’t stop digging until she discovers the truth about her brother’s disappearance in Jane Haseldine’s *Worth Killing For*. (Photo courtesy Pexels)

A young man is brutally murdered and another man seems to have been raised from the dead. Now a tenacious Detroit crime reporter is about to discover that these two incidents may be linked to her own traumatic past and to the one case she’s never been able to reconcile. But at what cost will she pursue the truth? Find out in Jane Haseldine’s nail-biting new mystery, Worth Killing For. Continue reading “Some Answers Are ‘Worth Killing For’ in Jane Haseldine’s New Mystery [REVIEW]”

Jathan FinkMay 1, 20181 Comment

Books

Brian Andrews Blows Our Minds with ‘Reset’

Brian Andrews' RESET blog title image — Prepare to have your mind blown with Brian Andrews’ new stand-alone thriller, *Reset*. (Photo courtesy Thomas & Mercer)

Two years ago I had the chance to review Tier One, a novel by Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson. It was the kind of fast-paced action adventure I love, one which launched a series and which I praised as being “as real and relevant as tomorrow’s headlines.” Now, prepare to be amazed because Andrews is back with a brand new novel which is guaranteed to thrill. This one is called Reset, and it tackles some pretty interesting ground. Thankfully, Brian agreed to shed some light on this relentless novel in today’s Q&A. Enjoy!

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Jathan FinkApril 28, 20181 Comment

Books

Family Scandals Haunt ‘The Bad Daughter’ [REVIEW]

House — One family’s dream house becomes the scene of a horrible crime in Joy Fielding’s *The Bad Daughter*. (Photo courtesy Pexels)

A Los Angeles therapist must return to her tiny hometown when she receives a shocking voicemail message from her estranged sibling. A heinous crime has been committed and she is needed on the scene as soon as possible. But before she can even leave, she is plagued by unanswered questions. Who is behind the violence? Why did someone target her family? And what can she possibly do about it? Find out in Joy Fielding’s mesmerizing new novel of suspense, The Bad Daughter. Continue reading “Family Scandals Haunt ‘The Bad Daughter’ [REVIEW]”

Jathan FinkApril 13, 2018April 13, 20181 Comment

Books

Heather Graham Takes No Prisoners In ‘A Dangerous Game’ [REVIEW]

Chalk Outline — When a woman drops dead at her feet, a criminal psychologist must find out who she is in Heather Graham’s *A Dangerous Game*. (Photo by Owen Blacker, Flickr)

It’s been just one more day at the office for Kieran Finnegan, a New York City criminal psychologist. But just as she’s wrapping things up and looking forward to heading to the family pub to go see one of her favorite bands play, a distraught woman shows up and thrusts a baby into her arms, then flees before she can answer any questions. Whose child is it? Is the woman the mother? And why is she murdered moments after giving the baby away? Find out in Heather Graham’s breathlessly paced new novel, A Dangerous Game.

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Jathan FinkMarch 23, 2018March 23, 2018Leave a comment

Food

Southwestern Goulash [RECIPE]

As a child, our family’s budget was incredibly tight. In order to stretch pantry items to feed a family of four, my mom used to whip up goulash from time to time. I remember it being comforting and delicious, and something that we always enjoyed eating. Although many years have passed since those days, having practical budget saving recipes in our culinary repertoire still makes sense. This recipe puts a Southwestern spin on my mom’s classic standby with yummy results. Continue reading “Southwestern Goulash [RECIPE]”

Jathan FinkMarch 14, 2018March 14, 20181 Comment