Mystery & Thriller

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The Laughter is a brilliant, totally absorbing character study.”

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“Fergus’ writing lays out both the struggles of a new nation, and the pains of growing into determined manhood with its allegiances, regrets, and consolations.

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“It’s unusual to find a crime page-turner that’s this compelling while also probing affection and loyalty, without gore or grotesque maneuvers.

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Hard science fiction has a new virtuoso, and Critical Mass is a fine piece of futurism, startlingly entertaining and exceptionally thought provoking.”

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“Fellowes’ goal is to give the reader enough clues to consider who the killers are without giving away too much . . .”

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A perfect ten, Bea is a woman who knows her own worth and is willing to employ her beauty to achieve her ultimate goal—marrying not just a rich man, but a mega-millionaire.

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“Each story with its holiday thread will be well received by cozy fanciers.”

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“this debut is a page-turner that will keep the reader . . . glued . . .”

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“Stokes-Chapman’s writing is strong; her story travels a direct line from beginning to end with no distractions or excessive backstory.

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“With its language and momentum, the book propels a reader to the last page.”

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“After the first ‘future shock’” this chatty two-points-of-view crime investigation could easily be a Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot detective novel.”

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“Watching Lew solve her cases, while still fly fishing on the side, adds up to a solid and relaxing traditional mystery with plenty of Northwoods flavor.”

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“Deborah Goodrich Royce handles the balance of Reef Road’s off-kilter story with a magnificent, firm grip.

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“Jordan Harper is the next wave in Los Angeles noir, and Everybody Knows is the novel that kicks down the door . . .”

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“Abbas has drawn a rich and believable cast of characters, and we feel sympathy and involvement with them all.”

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His mother-in-law has moved in with him, his young daughter has been diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, his son’s school wants an ADD diagnosis, and his wife’s promotion to Chief Medical Ex

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Misfire is a good story that makes turning pages quite easy.”

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“The injustices done to the young affect not only their future lives—and deaths—but others’ existences as well.”

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“The writing is strong, the suspense well-built and maintained, characters roundly constructed. This is a book to read especially for lovers of historical fiction.”

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“From the beginning Morrissey designs numerous situations through foreshadowing, red herrings, and solid clues calculated to grab the reader by the neck and not let go until the end of the

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“This story carries a good premise but is difficult to follow.”

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“Secrets Typed in Blood is a successful extension of a developing mystery series that definitely appears to be going places.”

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Denver Noir is a fascinating exploration of this sunny city’s dark side.”

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Winterland is a rich and powerful novel in which Rae Meadows displays her talents and her subtilty as she captures the essence of sport, the power of ambition, and the menacing ha

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