A Familys Deception: A JAKE OLIVER MYSTERY

It is clear, precise, to the point, and seriously keeps your attention. I also have always been fascinated with The Netherlands, so the mystery, smuggling, espionage, mayhem, and murder, just to name a few, was quite the interesting addition to this book. It was written well, keeps you on the edge of your seat, and has some well thought out twists and turns that are very well placed. I also thought that this was a classy mystery, with just the right amount of adjectives and he didn't go overboard with any of it.

I read that this was a 5 year "labor of love", and you can tell that the author really took his time to research, and write a book that will most likely find the reader hoping for more, possibly a mini series of some sort? HINT HINT I read in another review that they would also love to see more stories about this dentist who is a hero, rather then some Halloween monster that just makes your next dentist trip all the more creepy.

I would recommend this book for any mystery lover, crime fans, thriller, and action readers, and as a bonus for dentists, I think a copy of this book should be put with your magazines, so maybe you can all gain some fans through, Jake Patterson, a new kind of crime stopper, and dentist! Aug 23, Melissa rated it it was amazing. Did you know that you could make a crown for your tooth and make a secret compartment inside?

Well in the book, Crown Deception by Howard Lufburrow, that is exactly what happens. This book involves smuggling, spies, murder and mystery. Here is a brief summary of the book. The story begins in the little town of Triumph, Texas where Jake Patterson DDS is called to the county morgue to consult on a dental anomaly discovered during a recent autopsy.

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Although he expresses his distaste for the morgue, h Did you know that you could make a crown for your tooth and make a secret compartment inside? Although he expresses his distaste for the morgue, he is eager to help his friend Paul Baker, Triumph Police chief. Meanwhile, something is amiss at Lansdun International, a Dutch-owned biotechnology research firm and a major employer in the town of Triumph.

Buck McFadden, a computer technician working within a secret lab facility contained on the Texas Lansdun site, contacts Kate Williams, facility director. He tells her that he suspects an unknown substance is being smuggled into the lab, information he believes places him in grave danger. She wants to help him, but it will have to wait until she returns from her corporate meeting in The Netherlands.

Jake and Kate are on the same flight to The Netherlands and plan to meet after their meetings to see the country. However, Kate and Jake find themselves involved in the middle of the corporate espionage. This book is a real page turner and a very easy read. If you love a good suspense thriller than this is the book for you. I loved how the chance meeting between two acquaintances turns into a crazy adventure and possibly a lifetime of adventure.

The characters of Jake and Kate are very believable. I can see them as my next door neighbor or friends. What begins on an airplane ride to the Netherlands turns into a lifetime of togetherness. Aug 28, Kim Hansen rated it really liked it. Hmmmm…a tooth crown with a secret compartment? Sounds a little sneaky, huh?! Murder, mystery, spies and lots of sneaking around! This story revolves around Jake Patterson, a dentist in the small town of Triumph, TX, who is called to the morgue to be a consultant on a case.

The coroner notices a dental anomaly during his autopsy — a weird symbol that is imprinted on the dead mans crowned tooth. Perplexed by it, h Hmmmm…a tooth crown with a secret compartment? Perplexed by it, he has no idea what the symbol is. Strangely enough, the next day as he is preparing to go to a dental conference in the Netherlands, he has a new patient come in and sees the same symbol on their crown.

Still not knowing what it is, he readies himself for the Netherlands and goes about his way. Meanwhile, at a Dutch-owned bio-technical research firm in Triumph, Buck McFadden, a computer tech suspects that an unknown substance has been smuggled into their research lab. The research lab is actually a secret, and only a few people know that it is housed within the research firm, so the fact that something could be smuggled in unknowingly is troubling.

Kate, also planning a trip to the Netherlands for a meeting, states she will look into it when she returns. Kate and Jake end up on the same flight to the Netherlands and after arriving at their destination, find themselves in the middle of a huge conspiracy plot. This is a definite page turner and you quickly become involved with each character! I really enjoyed the fast paced mystery and definitely recommend!

Aug 18, Flipoutmama rated it it was amazing. My next book review is a great book by Howard Lufborrow, called "Crown Deception". The book is about a young dentist, Jake Patterson, in small town Texas who is asked by local police to examine a strange symbol on a dead man's tooth at the local morgue. In the same town, Kate Williams, a manager at a large company based in the Netherlands, finds out that something is being smuggled into her lab. Jake and Kate are brought into the mystery together when they find themselves on the same flight to t My next book review is a great book by Howard Lufborrow, called "Crown Deception".

Jake and Kate are brought into the mystery together when they find themselves on the same flight to the Netherlands for meetings. Things become much more complicated for these two, as they find themselves tangled in a web of murder, smuggling, espionage and an international police investigation.

This book was a super interesting read! I read the whole thing straight through in less than 24 hours. I just did not want to put it down! I really found myself caring about the characters and hoping the best for them, which is not normal for me. I usually just read the book without getting emotionally invested in the characters, but not this time! The book is not like some that I have read that are so detailed and intricate that I can't keep up with the characters or what is going on.

I like that the plot was for the most part, fairly simple and easy to follow. I loved the descriptions of the foreign locations, I felt like I was really there! There were a few twists and turns in the plot that I didn't see coming, and everyone loves a surprise here and there! I really enjoyed this book, and I think it would be great with a sequel.

Kind of like a crime fighting dentist-type thing? I know it doesn't sound cool, but read the book, and you will see why it really is a cool, exciting and interesting read! Sep 21, Sandrag Gallegos rated it liked it. Usually we perceive dentists as these doctors that all they want to do is hurt your mouth, therefore we avoid them. What a great idea this was for Howard a DDS to write a story perceiving dentists as more than just a person who needs to work on your teeth.

This story finds the two main characters, Jake and Kate, in an whirlwind adventure that leads them to discover espionage, smuggling and a murder! They are two individuals who come from two different fields of work who get mistakenly involved Usually we perceive dentists as these doctors that all they want to do is hurt your mouth, therefore we avoid them. They are two individuals who come from two different fields of work who get mistakenly involved in trying to solve who or what is transporting a strange deadly substance in people's crowns of all places.

This was an easy to follow read and he did a great job at keeping your attention as well as giving you just enough information without overwhelming you with details and words. If you like thrillers with a not so typical plot, this is a book for you. December 29th, Nice combination of romance and mystery makes for an easy read. Looking forward to book 2 Sandy Bishop said: January 14th, 7: I recognized some family names in it!

Looking forward to the next book. January 23rd, Matters are further complicated when Biff dies before revealing to Frankie the exact location of the treasure. The suspense in By Hook or By Crook really matches up with the fervor of the title. The light and jovial manner in which the novel is written also lends itself well to the playful humor of the title: Every page presents a new and colorful way of looking at the intensely thrilling world that Frankie is the center of, and each character comes to life in a very real fashion throughout the story.

Jimmy Provitera also bursts into life in a dichotomously contrasting way, as he serves as the direct foil to Frankie Fiore. By the end of the novel, it becomes apparent that the novel centers on the opposing forces of good and evil. Will evil prevail in the end? Will good finally balance the universe out and leave Frankie with an enormous fortune? The Price for Harmony by Jeffrey M. So, when the cold case murder of Harmony Bane, a mutilated transgender goth girl, comes across his desk, it is a hard case to resist, but maybe even a harder case to solve.

However, the deeper in that Duke and Shriya get, the more they find that things become darker, more opaque, and possibly even harder to unravel. While the days of classic private eyes and film noir may be behind us, Duke Bradley is still a mind to be reckoned with and a sight to be seen.

Seeking out truth, justice, and cigarette money all while keeping his coconut-straw fedora clean, Duke Bradley has certainly earned the title of Private Eye. The Price for Harmony is a good, clean murder mystery if ever there was one. Throw in some corrupt politicians, a little relationship drama, and a few vampires and Jeffrey M. The Price for Harmony is extremely well-written and perfectly executed, with characters whose foibles make them relatable and lovable. Thompson will actually have you wishing for more murders, just to keep Duke Bradley Private Eye in business.

Oh, and just in case you miss the plug for Storm Ketchum, he is a retiree turned secret detective and it is extremely inadvisable to miss out on his adventures. Forever Bound by J. Part thrilling court drama, part enthralling romance, Forever Bound by J. Millhollin follows the complicated story of determined defense attorney, Rosa Norway, as she attempts to juggle the murder trial of Angelo Bonaventura and her messy love life.

Rosa, in a fog post-drunken-night-out, edges her way out of an awkward situation with an ex. From that moment her feet touch the ground, she never quits running around trying to defend indefensible actions and manage multiple dalliances with lovers current and past. Among the key characters in her fascinating trials and tribulations are David, her prickly ex; Stoney, a handsome former lover and current business partner whose misdeeds land him in the worst sort of trouble; John Winstrom, another complicated lover with piercing blue eyes and a magnetic quality that keeps drawing Rosa back for more; and, of course, Angelo Bonaventura, a dangerous felon with a propensity for having bodies mysteriously pile up around him.

Fans of true crime will delight in J. All in all, Forever Bound by J. End of Days by Bob Rosborough. Ten years later Mitch has become a private detective with his own security and detective agency. After the death of his wife, detective Mitch Hampton has dutifully remained single, but now that his children have grown up and moved to England with his in-laws, he might have a second chance at romance.

Meanwhile, a mysterious club reconvenes for the first time in ten years. Will Mitch finally have the life he desires, or will the past destroy his chance at happiness? Although the twists and turns of the novel are fun, they could have been better executed to create more suspense and to allow the climax of the novel to unfold more clearly. The characters could also use more development. Although it is obvious that Mitch would be sexually and romantically interested in Anna, it is unclear what the desirable Anna see in an older, chain-restaurant obsessed private investigator. The mystery club is one of the most interesting aspects of the book, but is under utilized.

Between these issues with the plot and characterization, the contrived dialogue, and grammar and punctuation issues, the book leaves something to be desired. Generally the book has a good skeleton, but could have had better execution. Silwan by Philip Graubart. The main character is Judah Loeb, a crime reporter for the L. Times and author of a few true-crime books. Judah is twice divorced, with one fifteen-year-old daughter, Hannah, and trying desperately to stay relevant in a profession that is rapidly dying.

Moshe is an activist who spends most of his time defending Palestinians, particularly in the Silwan area, a Palestinian neighborhood on the fringes of old Jerusalem, the site of intense conflict, as more and more Israelis attempt to settle in the area. Once Judah arrives in Israel, however, with his intrepid daughter Hannah, he quickly realizes there is more going on than some simple investigative journalism. Moshe is arrested for murdering a Palestinian boy whom he mentored, and Judah is drawn into the investigation and back into his obsession with Ilana, who still cannot, or will not, explain why she broke off their relationship so many years ago.

The Rising Tide of Migrants by M. The story begins with worldly MI6 agent Jack Malaney enjoying a clandestine meal with fellow agent, Juliette. Their leisurely meal ends quickly, however, when Juliette attempts to kill Jack in order to keep him from interfering with her plans. Melany, of course, manages to outwit her in true James Bond style. The story ends, appropriately, with a cliffhanger, as Alexa attempts to fend off Juliette and her agents, while Jack races to her rescue.

In addition to the main plot line, Ezadeen manages to inject a compassionate tone through the sub-plot of Jabir, a former child soldier in the Sudan, who, in his quest to protect his young sister, helps to quell one of the first attacks on his way to reuniting with his mother in Naples. Ezadeen subtly makes the case that terrorism is a result of inequality, and what is needed are less weapons and more basic human decency. The Stone Lantern by Samantha Stevens.

Just decide whether to keep the property, lease it, or sell it and then hire someone to help her do that for the most money. He also knows as soon as he sees the tarnished silver belt buckle on the skeleton, that the remains can belong to no one other than Allen Bradford, the father of his high school sweetheart, Jessie Bradford. The Stone Lantern is a murder mystery, romance, cowboy adventure, and is certainly well-worth the read. The Black Mass by J. Tragedy, enigmatic encounters, and paranormal activity seem to follow Jenna wherever she goes.

Luckily, she has her best friend, Andrea, to help her when times get particularly tough. One might think that having one husband mysteriously drop dead would be enough heartache to last a lifetime; Jenna has had two. First, her husband, Gary, dies suddenly of a heart attack, and shortly thereafter, her new husband, Brandon, disappears altogether. She leaves for France, thinking that a new home will provide her with some shelter from her recent tragedies.

Alas, she finds herself even more deeply embroiled in mystery when a strange, red-eyed man follows her around Paris. With the help of her closest friend and a French detective named Louis, she will try to follow the clues to lead her to the ultimate truth about the black mass. At the root of the story, there is an element of the unknown with the mysterious red-eyed man who follows Jenna and threatens Andrea and the looming black fog that shows up at the most inopportune times, but the paranormal aspect is not so overwhelming as to turn off someone who prefers more realistic thrillers.

The Black Mass is a quick read: Readers are forced to wonder what this mystery from the past has to do with anything going on today, creating a suspenseful tale that is sure to keep the pages turning one after another. By crafting a well-thought-out narrative that ties together two mysteries with unexpected parallels, Camalliere succeeds at entertaining readers with a suspenseful novel that will keep them guessing until the very end.

Both timelines are well paced, and the characters are given a great deal of depth. This stunning legal thriller begins in in Lincoln County, as we get to know J. As a lawyer herself, Blair clearly has a great understanding of the criminal justice system, and it shows from the realistic way this case is displayed on the page. By weaving scenes in the courtroom with personal scenes at home and out and about Lincoln County, the author paints a full picture of the small-town life in the south during the early s, when the public perception of homosexuality was much different than it is today.

By perfecting the pace of the novel, the revelations and twists come at just the right time throughout the book, always maintaining mystery, while answering questions and brining up new ones throughout the narrative. This is an expertly crafted thriller that is sure to keep your interest until the very end.

The Eighth Day by Harold Coyle. However, this time, the stakes are changed, the story is more realistic, and the characters are more relatable. The novel succeeds at bringing everything all together, quick enough that the story is always churning forward, but giving each part of the narrative enough space to breathe so that characters can be well-developed, and situations can be thoroughly explained. The mysterious forces that were present in the first book, causing disappearances and unnatural occurrences return in this thrilling novel, as Mitch struggles to figure out what is truly going on.

Walters has succeeded at continuing the suspense and intrigue presented in his first book, and wrapping up all the loose ends with this engrossing tale. Something that makes this book special is the fact that it combines an abundance of seemingly unrelated themes into one creative context. While the first book of the series leaves off with a dramatic cliffhanger, this book does a perfect job of wrapping up the adventure of Mitch Wilde and all the other residents of Outlaw River. In the wake of an unjust termination from the San Diego Police Department and a turbulent divorce, Krane has no choice but to pack up his life and relocate to Oregon.

Is he up to the task? Only time will tell. Sandler Krane, Private Eye, much like its main character, narrator, and namesake, wastes no time in getting down to business. Within the first few pages, the central conflict has already been introduced, and Krane hits the ground running in an effort to solve the mystery.

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The largest overarching issue with this novel is that it relies heavily on exposition. Big Flies by Keith Hirshland. After Chester Daniel David, highly celebrated travel writer and hospitality critic, dies in an automobile accident, his son, Leland, is the heir to his prosperous estate. As Leland grew up, it seemed as if his father was never home. Leland begins to recognize that his father was not the man he thought he was and admits to himself he always felt like something was missing.

In a witty mystery that simultaneously follows the lives of the father and son, clues that Chester leaves behind point to notorious unsolved crimes committed within a fifteen-year span. Told with humor through vibrant characters, Big Flies , draws you into the mischief and budding excitement of two young men discovering hidden taboo skills like mind control and cracking safes. Based in the beautiful and serene landscape of the Sierra Nevada, Hirshland brings the tale of two talented young men full circle. Each chapter brings an alternating point of view that can be jarring at times and make you wonder where you are in the story.

Used as a storytelling mechanism, the frequent time jumps give the reader glimpses of what Leland will soon discover about his father, what he has already discovered about himself, and what is yet to come. With each page, the secret life of Chester Daniel David comes to light and we begin to get a glimpse of the man he really was and the man Leland hoped he had been.

Big Flies offers readers a thrilling ride to self-discovery and a chance to solve a few of the biggest mysteries of the last century. Bullet in the Blue Sky by Bill Larkin. Their superiors are cryptically vague with details, but are hellbent on the successful recovery of Shaw. The mission takes them through the dizzying war zone and the more they encounter, the more they wonder why they are searching for one man in these extreme circumstances. Why is this man so important to the deputy chief, and why now? They face rioting, looting, attacks and homicides while chasing down leads before Schmitty discovers that others, with high connections, are also after Shaw.

Bill Larkin wastes no time getting into the action in Bullet in the Blue Sky. Within the first few chapters, you are immersed in the violent aftermath of an earthquake that rocks Los Angeles to its core. Its officers show bravery, loyalty, and determination in the face a terrified city. Larkin captures the emotions of each character with deft precision. As the reader, you can feel the fear and adrenaline as the officers move through the city attempting to complete their task.

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Leaping off the page and dragging you onto the bloody trail leading to the elusive Shaw. Get ready for action-packed scenes and refreshingly well-developed characters. Pair that with his compelling storyline and you have the ultimate package. A must read for any thrill seeker. Family Secrets by Cloud Kurtin.

Detective Frank Wilson anxiously awaits a call to pick up Hans Bergman from the airport. What begins as a wonderfully anticipated moment turns into a horrific scene when Frank responds to a robbery, only to find out that the dead victim is none other than Hans. One mystery leads to the next as Wilson and his detective partner Pete Hobbs go around in circles in their attempt to capture the evil perpetrator.

Cloud Kurtin pens a story with an Abbott and Costello bent to it. Kurtin has created next generation detective duos that are quick on the draw. Although readers will have no trouble connecting clues, Kurtin does throw in a few unexpected situations, which breaks up the monotony. Family Secrets is a fun read and suitable to classic comedy aficionados. The Port Fee by Garrett Dennis.

In fact, the opening lines echo one another nearly exactly. At once, this kind of homage signals to the reader that he or she is in for an adventure of epic proportions. Jovial small talk and some playful chiding give way to a darker conversation—and the beginning of the wild ride that this narrative takes from here on out.

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Henry, Sally, Bean, and his wife, Suzanne. Spirits, sea hags, ghosts, and ghouls: Explore this novel for yourself and prepare to be enthralled by its outrageous twists and turns and subtle endorsement of preservation. Be sure to check out the previous two novels in this adventurous series that details the trials and tribulations of Storm Ketchum! The story begins when a commercial airline goes missing off the east coast of the United States for no explainable reason.

The infamous Bermuda Triangle is not on the list of included searching places, which Ken cannot understand, especially since so many strange things have happened in the region. Taking matters into his own hands, Ken decides to try and find answers himself, heading to the Bermuda Triangle with a companion whose wife and daughter are missing. Drew Pearson joins Ken on his mission as they embark on a perilous journey to one of the most dangerous places on Earth, and what they find is far more grim than what they ever could have imagined.

Coming in at nearly pages, this is by no means a short book, but the thrilling pace at which Richards has plotted his story makes the narrative go by quickly, as twists and turns abound on nearly every page. With two multifaceted main characters who readers are sure to root for, this suspenseful novel uses the mysterious folklore behind the Bermuda Triangle to craft an interesting tale about secrets and intrigue. While at times the plot does get a bit heavy, and it likely could have been shortened to streamline the fascinating suspense that is often present, overall On A Sea of Lives is a promising start to what is sure to be a great series.

Death on a Desert Hillside by Gary George. George has not just written an interesting and captivating mystery, but created a place that readers will want to revisit. He also engages with some of the darker elements of the setting, such as the effects of the wars of the not-too-distant past, through the characters of Horse, a Korean war vet, as well as characters like Willy.

A subplot involving the racial tensions of Smoke Tree, populated by Latinos and whites, reveals the prejudices of the time and previews what will come to be a major focal point of the United States of the s. How Horse and the residents of Smoke Tree will meet and deal with these issues is just one of many reasons the reader will look forward to returning to Smoke Tree time and again. By placing his main character in the real world, intertwining historical facts into his fiction, Balakirov weaves a thrilling tale of greed, power, corruption, and suspense.

Agent Knox is the kind of agent who has experienced it all, everything from mobsters taking over cities, undercover operatives dragging him into dangerous situations, and powerful leaders using their leverage to get what they want, no matter the costs. The way that Balakirov writes is in an engaging, fast-paced style that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

Dark Money by Larry Thompson. Dark Money is a fascinating tale of dirty money, power, and an effort by an against-the-government group called the Alamo Defenders. Thompson, weaves back and forth between former Army man, Jack Bryant, law enforcement officers, the head of the Alamo Defenders, Colonel Van Zandt, and his daughter. Van Zandt has used his own dirty money to accumulate a ton of illegal firearms, and he has no intention of letting anyone stop him. Larry Thompson does a great job keeping readers intrigued in the story as it continues to evolve. New characters show up as well as some falling away, but this unique aspect of Dark Money keeps readers turning pages.

It is a very well-written story with underlying issues for many of the characters. For example, Sergeant Walt Frazier Jr. And, not to be overlooked, the descriptiveness of the scenes flow elegantly allowing the reader to see clearly what is happening from one moment to the next. Thompson avoids gory scenes and heart-stopping moments that make readers need to leave the light on. Dark Money is exciting, yet is also a great book to curl up with and enjoy the paradox of a relaxing thriller. Potts third novel in the crime thriller series about Detective Jonathan Miller is action packed and filled with mystery with a dose of fantasy.

As the two become closer and begin to plan their lives together, Callie comes into harms way as a tool to lure Miller towards danger. Their love is steadfast throughout the adventure but threats to their lives loom above their heads as the novel closes with unfinished business with the evil characters. Although there is no court drama and a murder is not central to the overall story, the plot line follows the stereotypical crime novel. The novel does, however, provide interesting commentary on said crime genre by showing the unique role love, friendship, and family play in the lives of both law abiding detectives and, in this version, corrupt diamond smugglers.

Potts is also able to navigate an impressive and diverse cast of characters in a way that the reader can easily follow. Fans of Detective Miller will find this installment in the series exciting while the cliffhanger suggests that there is more evil for him to find and root out. Cold Call by Michael Donovan. In the newest installment, London PI Eddie Flynn is drawn into the hunt for a killer copying a serial killer. The same serial killer he investigated seven years ago when working as a police detective. That killer was almost caught before Flynn lost him ensuring the loss of his job and reputation.

A detective too close to work the case seeks out Flynn for his expertise and case experience. Together they embark on a dangerous investigation of their own. Flynn has a hunch that the copycat signature is an attempt to disguise the true motive for the most recent crime. Through a series of twists and turns, the sordid details come to light and begin to form the big picture. Michael Donovan has a created a masterful series with a compelling Cold Call is an intricate case study of how the human psyche is affected when faced with the most heinous crimes.

PI Eddie Flynn finds himself pitted against a ruthless killer, who is happy to provide collateral damage just to make a point. Michael Donovan expertly weaves a tale of mystery and suspense. Each chapter leaves you wanting to read the next. Waiting to see what will happen to the characters we have come to love and hate is not an option. Author Michael Donovan will keep you on the edge of your seat till the end.

Sacrifice by John Blenkush. While tension builds with others feeling the same negativity toward Aaron, Julissa learns more about Aaron and his ties with the ancient Lemurians as they draw nearer one to another. John J Blenkush pens an engaging story of sorrow, courage, and learning how to love by overcoming fear in the second book of his Solstice Series. Blenkush keeps his story constantly flowing by combining all of the above-mentioned literary elements, as well as including un-hackneyed scenarios and cliff-hanging chapter endings.

Earmarked to be a five-book epic tale, the Solstice Series offers fantasy romance aficionados a unique and unforgettable storyline. Craved by Lola Smirnova. There they work in a strip club, which is tame compared to their old lives as prostitutes. Julia is a recovering drug addict and alcoholic who has recently left rehab. Although she is now clean and sober, she is surrounded by temptation and haunted by painful memories of being raped. When Julia has trouble making enough money stripping, she begins to sell sex for money again.

Julia becomes more successful at work, eventually earning a high-profile client, named Saad who buys her a luxurious apartment and car. They call her husband and learn that she has gone missing. Eventually Lena contacts Julia, asking for money. Julia throws money at Lena and leaves, not caring about how the money is used. From then on Lena is in and out of rehab.

The book then jumps forward three months. Julia is living in her apartment with Saad and feeling dissatisfied. She uses the cocaine and the story ends, leaving readers to wonder what will happen next. Craved explores the lives of sex workers without judgment, but also without concealing the less-glamorous parts of their job. Bertie Thomas has found himself in a bit of trouble, more like a lot of trouble. He has been linked some terrorist activity and is looking for a way out.

Instead, he calls in Rainbow who finds himself in the thick of an affair that threatens to end in a bloodbath. Can Rainbow prevent it? Will his gorgeous former girlfriend help or hinder his mission? As Rainbow wades deeper into the mire, the case assumes what his Aunt Rube calls the color of memory: Boag has done it again with his newest detective thriller in the Rainbow series. Written with deft humor and a witty turn of phrase, this latest installment sends Rainbow into the bowels of Sydney to stumble his way to the truth.

Rainbow falls into all heaps of trouble along the way to help a young man get out of trouble. With his quirky sense of humor, Boag leaves the reader wondering what will happen next and who will be responsible. Knowing that Rainbow is on the case means that the ride will be exciting and funny. There are hundreds of conspiracy theories circulating around the world. Troy Evans is arrested and placed in psychiatric care after reporting a terrorist threat he discovered while having an out-of-body experience. Now he must fight against time and disbelief to stop the plot, if he can get anyone to listen.

Creativity is what makes this novel so interesting. Unfortunately the creativity gets lost due to technical issues and mediocre writing.

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Missing words make sentences difficult to understand, and leave the reader going back to the same sentences several times to try and discern what the author is saying. Unnecessarily complex words are also used as a way to make the writing more intellectual. What the author excels at though is crafting dialogue. Conversations between characters are believable and move the story forward. The reader can easily imagine sitting in a room witnessing discussions between government officials.

The Deception People puts forth a unique story, and if the reader can persevere through technical issues they will be rewarded with a few hours of enjoyment. Fatal Alliance by Elizabeth Farris. Their bond continues to flourish as Jake becomes a stellar employee and friend while BJ provides the lavish toys and amusement. As the two become closer and more successful together, an alliance is formed- an alliance which Jake, once he learns the truth, will have to decide whether or not to betray.

Fatal Alliance is an accessible text with clear diction and an eye for titillating details. It successfully weaves sensitive romance alongside graphic sexual scenes, ideal for reaching audiences of different desires. It combines a love story with a mystery, a violent tale with a romance.

The plot line is simply constructed and easy to follow, but simultaneously devoid of complexity and deeper intrigue. Backfire by James L. Griffith is one of these stories, a thrilling conspiracy by the NSA to spy not only on agencies of the US government, but foreign governments across the world. Any who come close to the truth, or those on the inside who threaten to expose it, are ruthlessly murdered by the shadowy agents of the NSA. Parker, a highly experienced and skilled FBI agent slowly becoming out of place as an aging field agent in a world of technology focused intelligence gathering, is originally tasked with rooting out a mole selling secrets from the FBI.

But as bodies began to pile up around him, it soon becomes clear to him that the last secret sold by the mole was something that assassins from both the NSA and the Chinese are willing to kill countless innocents for. And while the far reaching espionage technology of the NSA gives them a dangerous advantage, they may have underestimated the simple tenacity and brutal efficiency of an agent like John T. And yet Parker, a rugged military veteran and field agent who scorns the notion of desk jobs, provides the perfect contrast to the faceless, overreaching spying performed by the NSA and their unaccountable agents.

Parker provides an excellent figure in heated action scenes, including multiple assassination attempts by spies both foreign and domestic, and an exciting helicopter chase. However, much of the spy intrigue is left to other characters, who often do not have enough time on the page to become interesting, if they survive at all. And while the broad reach of the NSA and the Chinese attempt to use their spying technology provides an interesting concept, any exploration of the broader consequences of their actions are lost in exchange for the action of the climax and a simplistic resolution.

Guarding Shakespeare by Quintin Peterson. Guarding Shakespeare by Quintin Peterson is a novella that follows Lt. Norman Blalock after he is made an offer he cannot refuse. He has dedicated twenty-five years of his life to The Folger Shakespeare Library, and has been passed up for promotion for the second time. A femme fatale and professional thief introduces Norman to a criminal fat cat. The collector offers Lt. Not too long after, he is made a second offer, also for stealing something of value.

Norman must choose between two more than generous offers, but he feels there is more to the story, and that he is being played for a fool. The novella is a thriller, yet it offers exquisite detail and information that you will carry with you forever. The fat cats offering millions of dollars for their respective items seem to have ulterior motives, but you are never sure what they are. The professional thief that acted as liaison between Lt. Blalock and the collectors is not exactly trustworthy either. As Norman goes through the story, you are never really sure if he is being duped, or if he is the one that will be doing the duping.

Valley of Long Shadows by John Hansen. Valley of Long Shadows is the third book in the Bluesuit Chronicles. It is a historically accurate account of police work in the early s, a transitional decade, when America is coming apart at the seams both politically and socially. The chronicles are based on actual events of the time, making the series a kind of fictional memoir of the author, who was a police officer at the time. Returning Vietnam veterans who become police officers find themselves holding the line against societal anarchy and even traditional roles between cops and robbers in police work has become more deadly.

Intense conflict between unseen influences of good and evil are evident in every sphere of American life. The book carries strong themes of real-life, fast-paced action, romance, mystery, and intrigue at the end of an era filled with government betrayal, corporate failure, an angry and disillusioned public. The 70s is the decade that brought America to where it is now. Author John Hansen is at it again with the third installment in the Bluesuit Chronicles. We find the characters thrust into increasingly dangerous situations while trying to navigate the social fabric of s Americas.

Roger Hitchcock has made connections with the people around him and has found his footing in this new world. A world where almost everyone seems to only look out for themselves. Told from a first person perspective, the author dives straight into the human aspect of the events in Vietnam and how they are affecting the soldiers coming home.

Flight of No Return by Mike Paull. Paull kicks off this final book in the series with a murder in a New York City hotel room. JT Talbot wants his money back — the money he stole from the insurance company and Raven stole back to return to the rightful owner. Raven is forced to fly his private plane to odd places and across the country, but avoiding police involvement is nearly impossible.

Raven calls upon his old friends to help him try and save Annie and avoid the police, but in doing so he puts himself in a precarious situation that is downright illegal. At one point he even lands in jail for a few hours, but he has to decide whether or not working with the NYC detectives will help him or further endanger his wife and babies. Mike Paull gracefully moves the story back and forth over the course of about a seven month period to help readers see a bigger picture of how and why the kidnapping took place. He dives into the emotions and soul deep reasons as to why Talbot wants revenge on Dr.

An absolutely intriguing suspense, Flight of No Return , is written in a way that will keep readers minds swirling and engaged while feeling an emotional connection to nearly all of the characters. Whether or not one has read the first two books in the Brett Raven Trilogy, Flight of No Return will pull them in and expand their hearts and minds with an entertaining and relaxing read. George McNulty has taken real life people along with history and crafted an intricate and gripping book in The Trieste Intrigue.

He is instead a successful international businessman. He turns to Claudette, his soon-to-be girlfriend, for help, but eventually her help puts her in danger as well. There is anxiety and tension til the very end, which keeps readers anxiously turning pages. Often people wonder what might really must have been going on behind closed doors or how informants got their messages to the necessary people — especially in events and organizations where secrecy is a matter of life or death.

In The Trieste Intrigue, George McNulty offers readers a boost in the imagination department when it comes to conspiracy and secret agents for the government. The story has a very realistic feel to it with greatly detailed scenes as well as characters. Reading The Trieste Intrigue will make readers wonder if this could be much closer to the truth than they realize. McNulty writes in a way that helps readers bridge the gap between reality and fiction in their minds.

With such a skillfully written story, which is directly related to a globally recognized hisotrical event, it easy to say that George McNulty hit a home run with The Trieste Intrigue. For decades upon decades the mysteries involving the famous Sherlock Holmes have captivated readers and fans. His dear friend, Dr. Watson is distraught with grief, but finds it is up to him to solve the heinous murder. One minute Fable has the reader believing the murder was ordered by Moriarty, but the next moment the twists and turns in the plot have one wondering if that was really possible. After all, Sherlock Holmes has secrets far beyond what Watson or Hudson could have ever dreamed.

David Fable will keep readers on the edge of their seats and hurriedly turning pages as they anxiously move through The Murder of Sherlock Holmes. The secrets that are brought into the light are so skillfully unveiled by Fable, causing shocks that draw readers in continuously. Memphis Hoodoo Murders by Kathryn Rogers. Addie Jackson is not your average college student. For starters, she lives with her slightly odd grandparents in a not-so-nice part of Memphis, Tennessee. Most of her life revolves around taking care of her grandparents and trying to keep a low profile in her neighborhood instead of going on dates, talking about new music, and having fun.

Something that could mean that Hoodoo magic is real. While the plot of the novel keeps the reader turning pages and hoping for the best, characters are surface-level, dialogue feels forced or even boring, and comas are frequently misused. While Addie is a college student who has been living a full life, she has the emotional and mental depth of a student entering high school.

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The story simply never takes off or really sweeps away the imagination, despite the big potential that it has. Memphis Hoodoo Murders simply leaves you wishing for more. Cora Tozzi is a retired professional who has just finished nursing her mother through her final illness and into the next life. She wishes only for a peaceful orderly world in her suburban Chicago home. With the help of her husband and their friend, Frannie, Cora uses her skills as an amateur historian in a search that takes them into unexpected territory fraught with danger and peril. As they battle unpredictable supernatural powers, the story takes a poignant turn: Rich landscapes and a world steeped in mysticism brings the world lushly to life.

Camalliere has created a compelling narrative with complex characters. Revealing how two women relate to their families, friends, and the community around them. Whatever you are looking for in a good read, you will a little bit of everything in The Mystery at Sag Bridge. The Outreach Committee by C. Because Marriage Can Be Murder is a gripping tale that will make you think long and hard about the morals, values, and consequences of domestic violence.

However, this experience also leads her to murder. As Mora chooses to help other women and victims of domestic abuse, she makes some shocking choices. Furthermore, what will happen when one of the abusive husbands ends up still alive instead of succumbing to an attempt on his life? To top it off the members of The Outreach Committee became acquainted with, and eventually become friends with a police officer, who was a former abused wife.

The big question in this relationship is will she cover for them if she discovers the truth? Woodhams shares a variety of perspectives and experiences from numerous characters in The Outreach Committee: Because Marriage Can Be Murder. In sometimes exceptionally short chapters, Woodhams will help a reader explore the thoughts and feelings of abusers as well as the women, whom they supposedly love.

Though many chapters are brief, a reader should be prepared for the long haul as The Outreach Committee is quite a long novel, but even once one reads the final words he or she will continue to wonder just what might happen next. A very well-written fictional novel, The Outreach Committee hits home and easily pulls back the curtains of what might actually happen in abusive situations of wealthier men and women.

Most people know someone who has been, or is being abused whether or not the truth is out in the open. Therefore, Woodhams book offers a profound opportunity to understand the psychology of both sides even better while making a reader ponder what justice might really look like. Not only does Miranda Paige St. James Turner have psychic abilities, which enable her to touch an object and see what may happen in the future or has already happened in the past, but she is exceptionally old fashioned when it comes to romantic relationships. To top it off, there really is no such thing as a red sapphire, as red corundum is always called ruby.

A red sapphire is not so much an anomaly as calling one so, instead of saying it is a ruby. In the book, there is a mysterious connection between the red sapphire and Rosemund Collier. Yet, there is far more to Rosemund Collier than meets the eye. Numerous stories embedded within the same overall story, The Red Sapphire Secret involves a serial killer, the utter upheaval of more than one family, and the gently old-fashioned courting between Miranda and Lt.

Mysterious twists and turns run rampant in this story. If a reader can keep track of all the different characters and leaps and jumps in the writing, he or she will ride side-by-side along quite a few characters as they come to learn the truth about Rosemund and Howard Clifton Collier as well as Ray, the serial killer. The Red Sapphire Secret is a confusing story that is often hard to follow.

One simple example happens early on when Jon sees Miranda in the hallway in the police station. As he is thinking about how attracted he is to her, the story jumps to saying he sent a note to her. But, how did he send her a note that she suddenly reads? There are a number of holes in the story and individual scenes throughout the book. The story itself also seems unbelievable at times as Rosemund is said to be quite eccentric, but she quickly invites Miranda to her home to inventory the property. The Victim by Eric Matheny.

Opening with a verse from the Book of Matthew, the narrative immediately kicks into full gear as two Arizona crash victims find themselves in flames while a man scampers away. As fate would have it, a certain someone is on the prowl, and the lawyer must confront his inner demons to escape with a little bit of dignity, if any at all. Even so, this is a work of fiction, and such antics reveal plenty about the egocentric character.

Sure, a few cases of heavy exposition telegraph the obvious, but Matheny manages to keep the reader guessing with slick twists and engaging character dialogue. An Evil Legacy by David Mallett. The story of Jack the Ripper is one that continues to hold the imagination. The human mind seems to be equally repulsed and horrifyingly intrigued by death, gore, and unsolved murders. Therefore, it is no surprise that when Detective Chief Inspector Alex Packard is given the opportunity to identify Jack the Ripper and finally put the case to rest, he jumps to take it.

However, after Alex catches his philandering wife with another man, again, he finds himself in a downward spiral. After making some rash decisions, he ends up in the hospital with a bullet in his leg, a shattered femur, a growing addiction to drugs, and a desperate need to find the international criminal, Michael Coglin. While the novel addresses substance abuse, sexual advances in the workplace, depression, and a number of other heavy themes, the reader is left wanting more of a connection between these ideas to each other and to the core of the novel.

Rise of the Iron Eagle by Roy A. Rise of the Iron Eagle written by Roy A. It is not a story for the faint of heart. As most people would tend to agree serial killers are twisted in the mind and their black hearts pump ice cold blood through their veins. The Iron Eagle is such a serial killer, but he is even more of a psychological mystery as the vast majority of his victims are fellow serial killers. He seems to find these horrific killers before the police or FBI can locate them.

Then, he kidnaps, tortures, and kills them. To kick off the story he kidnaps a private detective and former U. Marshall who has gone out with the intent of killing Iron Eagle, but he fails. In fact, there are some very deep dark secrets about this man that Iron Eagle knows about and used to justify what he did to this detective.

What will become of the Iron Eagle? Will law enforcement stop him before he kills another killer? Hold on to the edge of your seat because Roy A. With scenes incorporating bodily mutilation, sexual perversion, and heavy foul language, this is a suspense thriller that seems like it came from the fiery pits of Hell.

This makes you go back and reread conversations to follow the flow. Other times, you may find yourself rereading a section because it seems too shocking to be possible. If you are brave enough, then dive into the sheer terror and bloody horror that awaits you and the victims of the Rise of the Iron Eagle. Marlene Morgan bounces this story back and forth between New York City, Connecticut, and London while she bounces Jake back and forth between his new romantic partner, Alice and his former girlfriend, Jessica Brooks.

He continually disrepects her and emotionally abuses her, but she keeps going back to him and allowing the relationship to continue. By then, she has moved from Europe to America, yet she still succumbs to the lies. Jessica is mentally ill and the further along in the story the reader travels Morgan brings Jess, an alter ego, more and more into the forefront. A reader will have a very challenging time trying to follow what is taking place. The first chapter should be a prologue versus a chapter as it has no connection to the story until the last few paragraphs.

There are a ton of characters that pop up seemingly out of context and are only in the story for a few lines. This adds to the confusion. It is also difficult to connect to Alice and Jake because Morgan never really offers you an opportunity to get to know them from the inside out. Stemmare by Eugene Balakirov. Scientists are already cloning sheep. When will they begin to clone people, which just might lead to a form of reincarnation?

The Masons have teamed up with the government in a crazy scheme to bring back powerful and beloved people from the past from Abraham Lincoln to Marilyn Monroe. There is obvious corruption within the United States government, and more than one president is removed from office in one fashion or another. In the midst of it all, Texas has left the Union and elected their own president. Democracy vanishes as Balakirov takes the reader into a socialist America.

Will the United States survive, and just what kind of a role did the stem cell project really play in all of the upheavel? Eugene Balakirov pulls you in from the first page as he immerses the stem cell researcher into a mysterious experiment. Though it is seemingly clear that the babies born from the DNA cloning process have grown up to become derelicts in government and in the White House, suspense and mystery continue.

Stemmare exposes government officials running wild nearly to the point of being implausible. Yet, Balakirov writes in a way that makes it possible for the reader to imagine such a frightening potentiality.

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With a present tense writing style, the reader will need to shift his or her perspective as Balakirov places one right alongside the characters and events as they happen versus looking back upon them after the fact. From this viewpoint, Stemmare will make you severely question what is going on behind closed doors from the White House to your next door neighbor. Rampage by B. Five armed men entered the crowded diner after raiding, robbing, and raping guests at a house party not far away. After an intense investigation, three of the men were apprehended and sent to prison — but their sentence was reduced from three millennia to a mere thirty years.

Anthony, the son of one of the rape victims, conceived on that awful night, learns the truth about his conception on the very day the prisoners are released. Contacting a variety of victims from both the diner and the house party, Anthony puts together a team whose sole focus is capturing the criminals responsible for their pain and emotional turmoil, and exacting their vengeance.

Rampage is a true-crime thriller binding together fact with fiction so tightly that readers will have difficulty distinguishing where one ends and the other begins. The result is a heart-pounding tale of human depravity that elicits strong feelings, chiefly disgust, sympathy, and of course justice. Many of the scenes toward the beginning of the book — and elsewhere — are hard to stomach, due to their unerring portrayal of the violent crimes involved. In this regard, Rampage reaches a wholly different and hauntingly unexpected conclusion. Wispa by Tim Parker. What does love have to do with the CIA, and international scandal?

The intense chemistry between the two ignites a passionate weekend that neither saw coming. Sometimes love makes you do crazy things, and within two days of returning from her reunion, Pam steps down from her high-powered VP of Finance position in NYC to consult and dive headfirst into the arms of her newly found lover.

With seemingly endless dedication to her man, Pam begins consulting with the CIA as well which turns out to be an exciting and dangerous departure from her corporate past. The story of the CIA operation Pam and Jake got wrapped up in was entertaining, intellectual, and well developed. It will certainly appeal to a reader interested in a militaristic information chase, and someone who craves the resolution of a good mystery. However, the concept of a strong female lead exploring the possibility of negotiating a relationship was enticing, but as soon as the two main characters meet, Pam starts relinquishing the dominance and independent vision it took to break the glass ceiling in corporate finance, allowing the influence of this almost complete stranger to wash over her.

It makes her come across as dutiful and complacent, and it was as though her personality was dampened before we got a chance to know her. The pace of the novel is as breakneck as the affair between Pam and Jake. Early scenes of passion are drowned in unnatural dialogue that makes sex very uncomfortable and set an awkward tone for a relationship that we seem expected to buy into.

Parker does well at structuring a mystery, but the characters and relationships that support it left a lot to be wanted. Anonymous by Christine Benedict. It is not surprising that Debra begins to hear things when she is alone in the house. Debra soon becomes friends with her nearest neighbor, Julie, who has problems of her own. Julie is not only trapped in a loveless marriage, she is also being stalked by a nameless individual who seems to know everything about her. Debra tries to help Julie identify her stalker, and Julie helps Debra deal with her many problems in her new house, like Otto the recalcitrant bull, who terrorizes Debra for months.

Reaction to Murder by David Veale. The novel Reaction to Murder by David Veale is a complex thriller about the investigation of the death of chemistry professor Phil Blakeridge, and the massive fire that occurred at the local college. Throughout the book, the reader gets to know and grows to like the police officers involved in solving the crime, and each one is fully developed down to their love lives, habits, and personalities. The story delves into drug use and dealing, arson, rape, multiple murders, as well as abuse.

For the most part, with the exception of a gambling habit, the investigating officers in the novel are portrayed as stand-up citizens who are willing to lay their lives and jobs on the line for each other and the greater good of the community. While the murder victim was portrayed as a highly flawed individual, the author painted him to still be likable enough that the reader wants his killer to be brought to justice. In the Shadow of the Predator by Steven Yuresko.

In the Shadow of the Predator , written by Steven Yuresko, is a sensational story filled with predators. Set in the not too distant future, sex offenders face far stricter laws and consequences, and the rules and regulations continue to tighten. A well-known psychologist, Dr. Tannem, is on a mission to create a new society.

This new concept stems from his own secret pedophillic desires. Valentinez is disgusted by the idea of providing a place where grown men can come to sexually abuse children without fear of punishment, but he needs the money. Yet, there is so much more to the story than Dr. Spencer Hyde, a convicted sexual predator, was a former patient of Dr. Spencer ends up becoming exceptionally important to Tannem while secretly feeding information to his contacts.

Once on the island and while helping prepare for the grand opening of the resort, he meets Naiya, a former sex slave who escaped from Valentinez. Throughout the story, you can see that Spencer is trying to change his behavior and prevent future sexual crimes. However, he is quite drawn to the teenaged Naiya, and Tannem tempts him by sending a little six-year-old girl to live with him. Is it possible that Tannem will succeed in creating a sexual playground for child molestors or will he get what he deserves in the end?

Will Spencer succumb to temptation or will he finally be able to turn his life around?