‘Night Blindness’ Encourages Readers To Reconcile Their Past [REVIEW]

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Couple by the water at sunset (Photo by David Spencer, Flickr)

Many of us have memories of our youth that we would like to forget. Sometimes, however, time refuses to keep those thoughts silent and starts to prick our conscience with increasing regularity. As Jensen Reilly discovers in Susan Strecker’s debut novel, Night Blindness, in some cases those frequent reminders can become both overwhelming and debilitating. Continue reading “‘Night Blindness’ Encourages Readers To Reconcile Their Past [REVIEW]”

Ruth Ware’s ‘In A Dark, Dark Wood’ Is A Truly Twisted Thriller [REVIEW]

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‘In A Dark, Dark Wood’ is a twisted thriller. (Photo courtesy Satchmo-, Flickr)

Ruth Ware’s debut novel, In A Dark, Dark Wood, is a meticulously crafted suspense thriller. Ware draws the reader into the story with well-honed emotional manipulation. Some readers may call the book clever, while others may feel betrayed. Continue reading “Ruth Ware’s ‘In A Dark, Dark Wood’ Is A Truly Twisted Thriller [REVIEW]”

Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles
Snickerdoodles are delicious and easy to prepare. (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

The first cookie I ever learned to make is Snickerdoodles. I loved them because they were fairly simple to prepare, but quite delicious and addictive. Basically a yummy butter cookie, this New England staple gets its flavor from cinnamon and sugar. Be prepared to make a lot of these, because once your family tastes this delightful gem, they won’t last long! Continue reading “Snickerdoodles”

J.A. Jance’s ‘Dance of the Bones’ Celebrates Native American Life [REVIEW]

Murderer's weapon on the table
Murderer’s weapon on the table
(Photo courtesy Maarten Van Damme, Flickr)

Fans of J.P. Beaumont and Brandon Walker will enjoy reading J.A. Jance’s latest novel, Dance of the Bones. For the first time ever, Jance brings two characters from different series together to solve a murder spanning several decades and jurisdictions. Continue reading “J.A. Jance’s ‘Dance of the Bones’ Celebrates Native American Life [REVIEW]”