This is a shout out from a member of the A-team, Read Dan Ames! High Crimes is a brand new book in a brand new series about private detective August HThis is a shout out from a member of the A-team, Read Dan Ames! High Crimes is a brand new book in a brand new series about private detective August High. It is a hard boiled detective story with a little noir thrown in, with another great set of characters created by this great author. I don't know what it is with Detroit that lends itself to such a plethora of hard boiled detective series but I'm hooked. If you havent tried any of Ames books it's about time you started, I haven't read everything by him but almost and he never lets me down....more
Hap and Leonard is not your everyday heroes and they have a somewhat loose opinion on what is justice. Joe R. Lansdale has once again written a masterHap and Leonard is not your everyday heroes and they have a somewhat loose opinion on what is justice. Joe R. Lansdale has once again written a masterpiece but I didn't expect anything less from this author. Sugar on the Bones is the 13th book in this series and I really had fun reading it. I wish the tv series had gone on a little longer but it's sadly impossible due to Leonard not being around anymore. The story is as always well written and filled with witty dialogue and I was surprised that the duo left Texas to finish of the job. I will always recommend this series to people that wants a good book to read that is not like everything else....more
First Bullet Fired is another great thrilling book from master story teller Dan Ames. If you haven't read anything by this guy, you need to start righFirst Bullet Fired is another great thrilling book from master story teller Dan Ames. If you haven't read anything by this guy, you need to start right now. He will not bore you with lenghty descriptions and to much details. It's just great stories told in a fast paced way. I bet you he has something for everyone or you may be like me, I like all his work. In this book we get to know more about France Neagley one of Jack Reachers former colleagues. Yes this series is set in the Reacher universe and that is another reason to read them. As a proud member of Ames A-team i thank the author and recommend fans of good books to get a copy....more
If you like a good story look no further. Ace Atkins never disappoints, Don't Let the Devil Ride is his latest and as far as I can tell it's a stand aIf you like a good story look no further. Ace Atkins never disappoints, Don't Let the Devil Ride is his latest and as far as I can tell it's a stand alone. Porter Hayes is the detective that is hired by Addison McKellar to find her husband. Simple? Well guess again, there is not much about him that seems to be right. This book is a wild ride through Memphis and some of its history. There are some twists and turns I didn't see coming and the story is like nothing I have read before. I have been a fan of Atkins for some time and I can really recommend this book....more
Girl's Night Out by J.A. Jance is a great little short story about a strong and independant woman in Alaska. J.P. Beaumont doesn't appear much in thisGirl's Night Out by J.A. Jance is a great little short story about a strong and independant woman in Alaska. J.P. Beaumont doesn't appear much in this story but he plays a vital part. I have been a fan of Jance for a number of years now and I'm glad to see that she has more books coming this year. She is a great storyteller....more
I always have a good time when I'm down south in Louisiana in Sinful visiting Miss Fortune and the Swamp team three. Jana Deleon has created some fantI always have a good time when I'm down south in Louisiana in Sinful visiting Miss Fortune and the Swamp team three. Jana Deleon has created some fantastic charaters in this series and I will always read anything that relates to this great universe. In Baskets and Beignets Fortune has some extra easter dealings to handle, not only the traditional celebrations but also the upcoming indictment and a strange case with a ten year old murder and a possibly innocent man. If you haven't tried this series I recommend it....more
Spenser has sure had a long life solving crime in Boston and the series has had it's ups and downs but Hot Property by Mike Lupica is one of the best Spenser has sure had a long life solving crime in Boston and the series has had it's ups and downs but Hot Property by Mike Lupica is one of the best in a long while. We get to meet some of our favorite characters created by the great Robert Parker. This book was actually one where I didn't constantly think about how old Spenser must be. It is a well written story with a good mystery and I am glad I still read these books. I must thank Penguin Random House , G.P. Putnam's Sons and Edelweiss for supplying me with this advance copy....more
Buzz Kill by Alison Gaylin is the newest adventure with boston private eye Sunny Randall. I didn't like this one as much as I did the first by this neBuzz Kill by Alison Gaylin is the newest adventure with boston private eye Sunny Randall. I didn't like this one as much as I did the first by this new author but it is still a well written book and it keeps the legacy going without hickups. I think it was the mystery that I didn't like so I took pleasure in the development with Sunny, Spike, Rosie and all the other great characters that makes Boston tick. Parker created some wonderful individuals and I am glad they get to live on. I must thank Edelweiss Penguin Random House and G.P. Putnam's Sons for letting me read this advance copy. Available in the early part of September....more
It's been a while since Harry Hunsicker published a book but now he is back with a humdinger of a story. The Life and Death of Rose Doucette is one ofIt's been a while since Harry Hunsicker published a book but now he is back with a humdinger of a story. The Life and Death of Rose Doucette is one of the best detective stories I have read in quite a while. We have private investigator and ex cop Dylan Fisher being asked by his ex wife to solve a suspicous death, we also have her current husband interfering, Dylans friend who is an attorney and a powerful man seeking elected office, oh and some corrupt cops. It's hard to write about this book without spoiling it. It is fast paced and filled with twists. The mystery goes back in time and involves a number of people. I have not read much by this author but he is great at creating godd characters and he sure knows how to tell a story. Highly recommended. I must thank Oceanview Publishing and Netgalley for letting me read this advance copy....more
Have you heard the news? Python by Dan Ames is a brand new series about private investigator Clint Shockey. He is based in Florida and used to be a coHave you heard the news? Python by Dan Ames is a brand new series about private investigator Clint Shockey. He is based in Florida and used to be a cop in Detroit. I am amazed at the amount of variation one author can make in so many series. Ames has managed to write in most cathegories you can think of. I have so far never felt let down by the ones I have read. The characters in this new thrilling series is marvellous and I think it will go down as some of his best work. I had a really great time reading about the twists in this rather gruesome story and I can't wait to see what cases Shockey will have to deal with in the coming books. I am forever thankful that I gat the chance to be a part of the A-team and read some great books by this author. If you haven't tried some of his work it's high time to do so. Oh, and have some fun doing it....more
Dan Ames is a master at stealing my time, pun intended. Bringing Back the Blancpain is the second adventure with private detective Jewel Savage and waDan Ames is a master at stealing my time, pun intended. Bringing Back the Blancpain is the second adventure with private detective Jewel Savage and watch expert Henry Bevel. Jewel is contacted by an old friend that need help finding her husband that has disappeared, what has happened and is it bad? This time Henry is in deep trouble and it's only a matter of time before he dies. Will Jewel come to the rescue? Well the book releases soon and then you can read all about it. This one had some twists I didn't see coming. I send a big thank you to Dan and hope that many of you out there will enjoy this new series as much as I do....more
Thanks to some interactions on social media I was fortunate to get a copy of Deus X by Stephen Mack Jones and he even surprised me with some bonus gifThanks to some interactions on social media I was fortunate to get a copy of Deus X by Stephen Mack Jones and he even surprised me with some bonus gifts. I stumbled upon this author and his series about Detroit ex cop August Snow a while ago and was hooked from the first page. I have loved the hard boiled detective stories with witty dialogue since I was rather young, maybe too young. Even though August isn't a P.I. he solves problems in his neighborhood. Detroit has seen some bad times but there are those that are trying to rebuild their community and Snow is one of them. I like the fact that people haven't given up on their town in this series as opposed to Loren D. Estlemans Amos Walker where everything is so much darker. I was taken by surprise when I started this book and thought where will this go? But it soon became clear to me that something bad was brewing in Detroit and it wasn't beer. In this book we will get some different sides of the catholic church and how they deal with troubles. What a great concept? I really love the characters created by Jones and he has a wonderful way of telling a story and the book was very hard to put down. I highly recommend this author and his series and I look forward to what will happen next....more
You don't have to write a 400 page book to make it a great story. The Man Who Held The Key by Dan Ames is a good example of that. Short and sweet and You don't have to write a 400 page book to make it a great story. The Man Who Held The Key by Dan Ames is a good example of that. Short and sweet and filled with action. I have been reading and following this author for quite some years now and he writes books in so many genres and they are all good. He has a couple of series in the Reacher universe and he has some of the best noir detective stories out there. They have some things in common. They are always fun to read with witty dialogue and thrilling plots, well written and hard to put down. He has created some really great characters through the years and I really recommend that you dig into his vast catalogue of books....more
I have loved Nero Wolfe since the early 80s and have enjoyed the takeover by Robert Goldsborough immensely. The Missing Heiress is the 17th book in hiI have loved Nero Wolfe since the early 80s and have enjoyed the takeover by Robert Goldsborough immensely. The Missing Heiress is the 17th book in his version of the adventures in the brownstone on the 35th street. It's not the best in the series but it is still great fun reading. I found this book lacking some of the trademark banter and linguistic fun usually found in a Wolfe story. But we get almost all the characters we love in this story. Archie, Saul, Lily, Fritz, Lon and Cramer. The last couple of books has been great but I didn't feel the right edge to this one but it is a Nero Wolfe story and I will always love one of those....more
I found this author many years ago when I stumbled upon his David Mapstone books. The Nurse Murders is his second book about Gene Hammons and they areI found this author many years ago when I stumbled upon his David Mapstone books. The Nurse Murders is his second book about Gene Hammons and they are also set in Phoenix but in the 1930s instead of nowadays. Jon Talton has a great way of weaving history with fiction and he sure knows Phoenix and that is one of many things I love about his writing. I saw that some readers out there reacted to his language in this series despite the fact that in the preface he explains why he choose to write the books this way. I for one love that the author goes the extra mile and makes the language true to the time they write in. The book in itself is a rather classic noir private detective story with many of the ingredients one would want in such a book. The only downside I can find with this series is the lack of more books to read. I can't wait to see what will happen in the next one. Talton is for sure one of my favorite authors. I am forever thankful to Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for letting me read this great mystery I have loved this genre since before my teens and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Well done Mr. Talton....more
Reneé Ballard and Harry Bosch is back in Ökenstjärna or Desertstar. Michael Connelly is as always a great one with words and it only took a few hours Reneé Ballard and Harry Bosch is back in Ökenstjärna or Desertstar. Michael Connelly is as always a great one with words and it only took a few hours to go through this great and sad book. Harry is back solving cold cases and this time there's two that we will follow and one of them is with political pressure. In this book we have the usual police procedural that we know and love and also a bit of power struggles. I do enjoy Connelly's work but I am a little frustrated with Harrys age. Still it was a good one and I have never been disappointed with any books from this author....more
I have been a fan of Robert B. Parker and his work for a long time but I feel like Spenser ought to retire. The age thing is a little ridiculous. HoweI have been a fan of Robert B. Parker and his work for a long time but I feel like Spenser ought to retire. The age thing is a little ridiculous. However Mike Lupica is a wondeful writer and he has done a great job of keeping Spenser alive. Broken Trust has all the ingredients we expect in a good Spenser story. I had a fun time reading this book and I will continue following the different Parker characters no matter what. The plot and its twists are good and as always Mike has a great way with words. I thank G.P. Putnam's Sons, Penguin Random House and Edelweiss for supplying me with this book. Out in stores late November....more
Romeo and Juliet in Alaska? Well in Bad Blood Dana Stabenow makes it work. I am on the other hand really mad at her for the ending... I have three morRomeo and Juliet in Alaska? Well in Bad Blood Dana Stabenow makes it work. I am on the other hand really mad at her for the ending... I have three more books to read in this series and she ends this one as she does, what's the point in continue reading? What will happen? Who will the books be about? Well if you like me have come this far in our journey you'll just have to read on. I have had such fun so far and I even have one more about Liam Campbell to read....more
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