A Holiday Turns Deadly in Chris Ewan’s ‘Dark Tides’ [REVIEW]

October 31 is Halloween in many parts of the world. But on the fog shrouded Isle of Man, another tradition is commemorated each year on that date: an old Celtic festival known as Hop-tu-Naa, complete with illuminated turnips, Manx Gaelic songs, and, at least in Chris Ewan’s Dark Tides, murder. Continue reading “A Holiday Turns Deadly in Chris Ewan’s ‘Dark Tides’ [REVIEW]”
Richard Paul Evans’ ‘The Mistletoe Inn’ Reminds Us To Love Who We Are [REVIEW]

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What does it take to become a successful author? Richard Paul Evans knows, and he shares his secret as he once again enthralls his readers in his latest book, The Mistletoe Inn. Continue reading “Richard Paul Evans’ ‘The Mistletoe Inn’ Reminds Us To Love Who We Are [REVIEW]”
There’s No Escaping Glen Erik Hamilton’s ‘Past Crimes’ [REVIEW]

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We can leave our old life behind, but sometimes our past simply doesn’t want to let go. This is the premise of novelist Glen Erik Hamilton’s debut thriller, Past Crimes. Continue reading “There’s No Escaping Glen Erik Hamilton’s ‘Past Crimes’ [REVIEW]”
Mason Cross’s ‘The Killing Season’ Takes No Prisoners [REVIEW]

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British author Mason Cross’s debut novel, The Killing Season, arrived in U.S. bookstores and captivated American readers. Bestselling authors like Lee Child and Lisa Gardner offered him high praise, and for good reason. Cross drew me into his story from the very first sentence. Continue reading “Mason Cross’s ‘The Killing Season’ Takes No Prisoners [REVIEW]”
Lisbeth Salander Returns In David Lagercrantz’s ‘The Girl In The Spider’s Web’ [REVIEW]

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Sweden’s answer to Steve Jobs is murdered and his savant son witnesses the killing. A mole has infiltrated one of the world’s most powerful intelligence agencies. And a beautiful but deadly woman appears to have her sights set on destroying the world’s favorite punk hacker, Lisbeth Salander, in David Lagercrantz’s The Girl in the Spider’s Web. Continue reading “Lisbeth Salander Returns In David Lagercrantz’s ‘The Girl In The Spider’s Web’ [REVIEW]”