Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Category
Book Review: Talus and the Frozen King by Graham Edwards
Posted on March 9, 2014 Leave a Comment
Talus and the Frozen King by Graham Edwards Genre: Mystery, Fantasy Series: Stand alone (so far) Publisher: Solaris (March 25, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Well now, this book was a pleasant surprise. Meet Talus, touted by the book’s description as the world’s first detective, which is indeed […]
Book Review: The Abominable by Dan Simmons
Posted on December 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
The Abominable by Dan Simmons Genre: Historical Fiction Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Date of Publication: October 22, 2013 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars – “A decent book that is not without its high points; story is paced slowly and weighed down with a lot of technical […]
Book Review: Something More Than Night by Ian Tregillis
Posted on December 2, 2013 2 Comments
Something More Than Night by Ian Tregillis Genre: Fantasy, Mystery Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor Date of Publication: December 3, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars – “Mind-bendingly original and inventive ideas in this book’s story and world; Tregillis’ writing leaves me in awe, especially the crime noir fiction-inspired […]
Book Review: Darkwalker by E.L. Tettensor
Posted on November 27, 2013 4 Comments
Darkwalker by E.L. Tettensor Genre: Paranormal Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Nicolas Lenoir Publisher: Roc Date of Publication: December 3, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars – “A new paranormal mystery series featuring an intriguing main character and rich, thorough world building; once the story takes off, it does […]
Book Review: The Cure by Douglas E. Richards
Posted on November 21, 2013 Leave a Comment
The Cure by Douglas E. Richards Genre: Science Fiction/Thriller Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Forge Date of Publication: September 17, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “A wild ride, with genuinely unexpected plot twists and a bold driving pace; perfect for fans of techno-thrillers who enjoy a unique blend […]
Book Review: Letters From A Murderer by John Matthews
Posted on November 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
Letters From A Murderer by John Matthews Genre: Historical Mystery Series: Book 1 of Finley Jameson and Joseph Argenti Publisher: Exhibit A Date of Publication: September 24, 2013 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “Some surprises to be found amidst an exciting mix of mystery and suspense, in this novel reminiscent […]
Book Review: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
Posted on October 31, 2013 Leave a Comment
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris Genre: Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Rural Fantasy Series: Sookie Stackhouse Publisher: Ace Books Publication Date: May 2001 Author Info: www.charlaineharris.com Wendy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – As far as strong female characters go, I’d put Sookie right up at the top with the best of them. Sooo a few years back […]
Book Review: The Deaths of Tao by Wesley Chu
Posted on October 21, 2013 1 Comment
The Deaths of Tao by Wesley Chu Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 2 of Tao Publisher: Angry Robot Date of Publication: October 29, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “Even bigger and better than the first book, with both the Prophus and Genjix raising the stakes. Not to […]
Book Review: Drakenfeld by Mark Charan Newton
Posted on October 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
Drakenfeld by Mark Charan Newton Genre: Fantasy, Mystery Series: Book 1 of Drakenfeld Publisher: Tor UK Date of Publication: October 10, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars – “Perfect blend of fantasy and mystery with an excellent main character; its uniqueness made this one of my best reads this year” If you ever […]
Book Review: A Study in Silks by Emma Jane Holloway
Posted on September 23, 2013 Leave a Comment
A Study in Silks by Emma Jane Holloway Genre: Fantasy, Historical Romance, Mystery Series: Book 1 of The Baskerville Affair Publisher: Del Rey Date of Publication: September 24, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Part steampunk historical mystery and part fantasy paranormal romance, I was initially drawn to A Study in Silks for its setting […]
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