Lesa's Book Critiques
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The Murder Show by Matt Goldman
If you recognize Matt Goldman's name as an author, it may be from his Nils Shapiro private detective novels. And, Nils even appears in Goldman's latest, The Murder Show. However, this book features two characters who knew each other in their teens, and reunite...
Kevin’s Corner Annex – The Big Empty by Robert Crais
Thank you, again, Kevin. He's filling in while I'm visiting my Mom. Today, Kevin's reviewing The Big Empty by Robeert Crais. The Big Empty: An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel by Robert Crais isone of those books that slaps you upside your head. A very good read,...
Kevin’s Corner Annex – Bitterfrost by Bryan Gruley
I met Bryan Gruley years ago when his first book, Starvation Lake, was out. In fact, I took him to lunch, hosted him at the Velma Teague Library, and I still have the tee shirt he gave me with Starvation Lake on it. It's been a few years since his last book. Kevin...
A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner
If you're a fan of Travis Baldree's fantasy novels, such as Legends & Lattes, you'll want to try J. Penner's A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic. Arleta Starstone is a human, a baker who sells her goods at the local market in Adenashire. But, since she has no...
The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen
Tess Gerritsen brings back The Martini Club in the second book in the series, The Summer Guests. Once again set in Purity, Maine, it features a small group of former CIA agents who dig into trouble in the small tourist town. The book opens with a flashback to 1972...
What Are You Reading?
A little cold here, but we made it through the rain and winds. So, I can handle cold for a few days before heading up to my Mom's, where it will be even colder! On Saturday, I'm leaving for a week, so it might be a mix of my reviews and Kevin Tipple's to see you...
