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A Clause for Murder - Review
A well-written murder mystery for adults is "A Clause for Murder". This is the third book by Jill Shure, the author who brought us "Night Glitter" and "Night Jazz".

Calling Mr. Lonely Hearts - a Review
Written by Laura Benedict, Calling Mr. Lonely Hearts is a story that never slows down and gives you time to become bored. Roxanne, Delilah, and Alice are young girls who have decided that they want boyfriends. But they don't go about finding boyfriends the way other girls do.

Children of the Fog - a Review
The Fog is a serial abductor of children. He (or she) takes them out of their beds in the dead of night and never leaves behind any trace that he was there. No one has ever seen the kidnapper, so the police have no clues, no description, absolutely nothing to help them find the criminal.

Darkfall - Review
Darkfall, by Dean Koontz, is an edge-of-your-seat masterpiece. It begins with a 2-part prologue.

Dorothy Cannell and the Cozy Mystery
What exactly is a cozy mystery? It is a mystery that contains little violence, sex or bad language. The setting is normally a small town or village; the detective usually a woman. An amateur, the first crime she solves is one she stumbles across by accident.

Endless Fear - a Review
Endless Fear, written by Adrianne Lee, is a mystery that is full of romance and suspense. This book is so full of action and twists and turns that I didn't want to stop reading until I found out what happened.

Erebos - a Review
Author Ursula Poznanski has written a book that is full of chills and thrills, one where the action never stops. Erebos was written for those ages 12 and up, but it won't just be of interest to those who are young in years. Those who are young at heart should find it just as engrossing.

Game - Faint Signals, a Review
Alice N. York, who has worked in several marketing and sales positions in technological and global industries, has created an unforgettable heroine in her first novel, "Game - Faint Signals".

God's Eye - a Review
"God's Eye" is the story of a battle between good and evil. The excitement and the mystery begins in the very first sentence of the book and continues until the last page. This thriller by A.J. Scudiere is so good, so absolutely delicious, and so hard to put down that I finished it in just 2 days

Hallowe'en Party - Review
Agatha Christie was a master of deception and one of the world’s most famous mystery writers. At the time of year associated with ghosts, witches and murder, it is only fitting to turn to a book by the queen of mysteries.

Icebound - Review
Icebound by Dean Koontz is a book that will send chills up your spine in more ways than one. Its setting, the Arctic, is extremely cold and reading about the intense coldness tends to make one shiver, even if it is hot outside.

Inheritance of Shadows - a Review
Inheritance of Shadows by Janis Susan May is a mystery/suspense novel. A.J. Mathis returns home to Merrywood for a visit. Her father, Charles Mathis, had been a famous fantasy/science fiction novelist. He is supposed to have killed himself in this house and A.J. is supposed to have witnessed it.

Murder Uncorked - a Review
"Murder Uncorked" is the first in a series of wine lover’s mysteries written by Michele Scott. Mysteries for wine lovers? The story is centered around wine. Not only do you get the privilege of reading a great mystery, you learn which wine needs to be paired with which of the included recipes.

One Blood - a Review
One Blood, a thriller/suspense novel, was written by Qwantu Amaru. This author's stunning debut novel takes place in New Orleans.

Playback: Light and Shadow - a Review
"Playback: Light and Shadow" is a novella written by Elizabeth Massie. It is a prequel to the horror movie "Playback".

Premature Eradication - a Review
"Premature Eradication" is part one of a two-part adult suspense/thriller series written by James W. Lewis. With opening lines that made me think of Frankenstein, this a story about the planned total destruction of something before its time. What is being eradicated?

Rise of the Water Bearer - a Review
Rise of the Water Bearer takes one on an exciting journey to see a young boy fulfill his destiny. Watch as a battle between the gods unfolds and threatens life on earth. Earthly incarnations of gods, angels, and demons are in an all-out war and fighting for control. Who will emerge victorious?

The Echo Man - a Review
When "The Echo Man", by Richard Montanari, opens, we find famous cellist Christa-Marie calmly playing her cello as the man she butchered bleeds to death. She doesn't have any remorse about what she has done and openly confesses to the murder, although she does admit that she is scared.

The Fear Report - a Review
"The Fear Report", written by Elizabeth Massie, is a collection of thirty-two short stories that are guaranteed to send chills down your spine.

The Night Strangers - a Review
"The Night Strangers" reminded me of a stew that has to cook all day before it attains its full flavor. The spices are added one at a time, then stirred in so that they are evenly distributed. As the stew heats up, the flavors are blended together.

The Other Eden - a Review
"The Other Eden", written by Sarah Bryant, is an irresistible adventure that will keep you keep you on edge as you turn page after page after page until you reach the satisfying conclusion, a conclusion so touching that it brought tears to my eyes.

Threats at Three - a Review
"Threats at Three" is the tenth Lois Meade cozy mystery written by Ann Purser. What exactly is a cozy mystery? In these types of mysteries, the crime solver is usually a woman who is an amateur sleuth. The main emphasis in such a mystery is on plot and character development.

Uncaged - a Review
"Uncaged", written by Paul McKellips, is a story that will paralyze you with fear. What makes it so scary? The possibility that it could really happen. This book, propelled forward more by the plot than by the characters, shows the buildup of a terrifying act of bioterrorism.

Vengeance is Mine - a Review
Prepare yourself for an adventure with a hero who is a politically incorrect private eye. Not shy about proclaiming his beliefs in traditional values to anyone and everyone, he is a proud member of the NRA who believes in the rights of gun ownership for all Americans.

Waking Hours - a Review
"Waking Hours", by Lis Wiehl, is one fantastically scary novel that takes place in and around East Salem, New York. This sleepy little town has a terrifying secret. The story occurs over a very eventful 2 weeks, from October 15 to October 29.