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War of the Wolf by Bernard Cornwell

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Jeff Grim / 0 Comment

Cornwell is a master storyteller that is hard to beat. His plots flow easily from one event to the next. The writing is superb. The character development is exc...

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Ahab’s Return by Jeffrey Ford

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Jeff Grim / 1 Comment

The book is part mystery (finding Ahab's family) and part fantasy (the mythical characters). The mythical characters and the settings are intriguing. I have nev...

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The Middleman by Olen Steinhauer

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry / 2 Comments

If, like me, you prefer your thrillers with a literary touch,even if that means a little less pace and action, you will enjoy The Middleman.  Even if you disagr...

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The Gatekeeper (Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries) by Charles Todd

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Jeff Grim / 0 Comment

On a deserted road, late at night, Scotland Yard’s Ian Rutledge encounters a frightened woman standing over a body, launching an inquiry that leads him into the...

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The Sphinx’s Secret by Gwenda Bond & Christopher Rowe

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

This inventive and accessible mystery-adventure is full of friendship, humor, and a curious cast of characters perfect for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch and R.L. S...

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The Language of Dying by Sarah Pinborough

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

It is an artful yet rather depressing novella about a family dealing with the pending death of their father. The grief brings out both love and a difficult past...

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