The Herd - Andrea Bartz
She read
Told from different points of view, like layers of an onion, the story unfolds revealing secrets and twists. An engrossing quick read, I really enjoyed the author’s colorful descriptive metaphors that were original and perfect!!!
****
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Little Secrets - Jennifer Hillier
Little Secrets - Jennifer Hillier
She read
Marin and Derek came from nothing, but they have worked hard to become wealthy, successful business owners. Their comfortable world is shattered when their young son is abducted. Somehow Marin survives the year, but is devastated again when she learns her husband is having an affair. Secrets, lies, misplaced trust, betrayal hurtle this thriller forward to resolution.
I never try to figure out “who done it” when reading a story, but it became evident to me about halfway through this book. Yet, that didn’t interfere with my interest or enjoyment of it. This was a quick read, well written and engrossing.
****
She read
Marin and Derek came from nothing, but they have worked hard to become wealthy, successful business owners. Their comfortable world is shattered when their young son is abducted. Somehow Marin survives the year, but is devastated again when she learns her husband is having an affair. Secrets, lies, misplaced trust, betrayal hurtle this thriller forward to resolution.
I never try to figure out “who done it” when reading a story, but it became evident to me about halfway through this book. Yet, that didn’t interfere with my interest or enjoyment of it. This was a quick read, well written and engrossing.
****
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Find Her Alive - Lisa Regan
Find Her Alive - Lisa Regan
She read
I have only recently discovered Lisa Regan and really enjoy her writing. This is the seventh in the Detective Josie Quinn series, the second I have read. Although this plot was a bit of a stretch, it moved along quickly and kept me totally engrossed. Josie is an intelligent, strong female protagonist. If you enjoy mysteries/ police procedurals, this is a must read.
*****
She read
I have only recently discovered Lisa Regan and really enjoy her writing. This is the seventh in the Detective Josie Quinn series, the second I have read. Although this plot was a bit of a stretch, it moved along quickly and kept me totally engrossed. Josie is an intelligent, strong female protagonist. If you enjoy mysteries/ police procedurals, this is a must read.
*****
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Coyotes of Carthage - Steven Wright
Coyotes of Charthage - Steven Wright
She read
I really liked this book, although found the ending very dissatisfying. It is well written with strong character development and good insight into the world of dark money used to influence elections. The author captures the culture of the rural south quite picturesquely. I get very uncomfortable reading books with self destructive characters, and, unfortunately, Andre is one
She read
I really liked this book, although found the ending very dissatisfying. It is well written with strong character development and good insight into the world of dark money used to influence elections. The author captures the culture of the rural south quite picturesquely. I get very uncomfortable reading books with self destructive characters, and, unfortunately, Andre is one
Saturday, April 11, 2020
The New Husband - D.J. Palmer
The New Husband
D.J. Palmer
She read
Publication Date: April 14, 2020
This is somewhat familiar theme in recent psychological thrillers with a bit of a spin. Told in different points of view, alternating between narrator and the perspective of Maggie, the daughter, really liked the first half of the book, but then it took a twist and kind of lost me. So, I suspended my belief and just went with the story and found I couldn’t put it down,
***1/2
D.J. Palmer
She read
Publication Date: April 14, 2020
This is somewhat familiar theme in recent psychological thrillers with a bit of a spin. Told in different points of view, alternating between narrator and the perspective of Maggie, the daughter, really liked the first half of the book, but then it took a twist and kind of lost me. So, I suspended my belief and just went with the story and found I couldn’t put it down,
***1/2
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
The Engineer's Wife - Tracey Enerson Wood
The Engineer's Wife - Tracey Enerson Wood
She read
This is a fascinating life story that needed to be told and is a good depiction of the feat of building the Brooklyn Bridge and the plight of women of that era.
I am always wary of historical fiction and concerned that people will take fiction as truth. Understandably, an author must embellish the thoughts, feelings, and personal interactions of a historical character, but, the author explains, she also altered varoius timelines and some of the events/relationships are fictitious. I have a hard time with this…..especially fabricating romantic relationships with real people or tragic events in the protagonist’s life. Do make sure you read the author’s notes to separate fact from fiction.
She read
This is a fascinating life story that needed to be told and is a good depiction of the feat of building the Brooklyn Bridge and the plight of women of that era.
I am always wary of historical fiction and concerned that people will take fiction as truth. Understandably, an author must embellish the thoughts, feelings, and personal interactions of a historical character, but, the author explains, she also altered varoius timelines and some of the events/relationships are fictitious. I have a hard time with this…..especially fabricating romantic relationships with real people or tragic events in the protagonist’s life. Do make sure you read the author’s notes to separate fact from fiction.
***
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