A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
If you enjoy fiction that blends romantic suspense with high-stakes adventure, the Kyndall Family Suspense Series might be just what you're looking for. Shadows of Betrayal, the second in the series, is now available! Each book in the series is a stand-alone, by the way, so you can read them in whatever order you like. …
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Award-winning author Marlene Bell has once again hit it out of the park with a character-driven psychological thriller you won’t want to put down! Interior designer April Manning is stunned when an eviction notice lands on her door—despite a verbal contract of free rent in exchange for care for her injured landlord. She’s sure the …
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Joel Turner's debut novel, Wildwood Exit, takes you to the Jersey Shore of the 1980s and a cast of characters entangled in relationships mired in the past and pessimistic about the future. Narrating the story is John McGinty (“Ginty”) who finds himself thrust into the dubious role of amateur detective after an old friend, Lou Scolletta, …
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As a reader, one of the things I most enjoy is the “hook” that captures my imagination and pulls me into a book. In the case of Ruth Knafo Setton's Zigzag Girl, I was hooked by contrasting landscapes, compelling characters, and the lure of magic. The novel is a magical performance in itself, weaving a …
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Looking for a multi-dimensional mystery with plenty of action and a high-tech twist? You'll find it—and much more—in Dying With A Secret, the fourth book in the Dead Detective Casefiles written by award-winning author Tj O’Connor. Some categorize this book—and the series—as a paranormal mystery or PI mystery, while others might shelve it among crime …
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