Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Category

Book Review: The Cure by Douglas E. Richards

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 […]

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Book Review: Letters From A Murderer by John Matthews

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 […]

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Book Review: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

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 […]

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Book Review: The Deaths of Tao by Wesley Chu

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 […]

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Book Review: Drakenfeld by Mark Charan Newton

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 […]

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Book Review: A Study in Silks by Emma Jane Holloway

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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Book Review: Mayhem by Sarah Pinborough

Mayhem by Sarah Pinborough Genre: Horror Series: Book 1 Publisher: Jo Fletcher Date of Publication: April 25, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Interestingly enough, well before this book came into my life, I’d happened to be browsing through the many publishing-related newsletters in my email inbox one day when a deliciously creepy animated gif […]

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Book Review: The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu

The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of Tao Publisher: Angry Robot Date of Publication: April 30, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Alien stories are always a fun ride, especially when 1) the aliens are unconventional, and 2) their relationship with humankind goes beyond the typical invade them/uplift […]

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Book Review: Countdown City by Ben H. Winters

Countdown City by Ben H. Winters Genre: Sci-Fi Apocalyptic, Police Procedural Series: Book 2 of The Last Policeman Publisher: Quirk Books Date of Publication: July 16, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter What would you do if the world was going to end in a little less than three months? Being a wimp, I’d probably […]

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Comic Review: Locke & Key vol.1: Welcome to Lovecraft by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez

Locke and Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft by Joe Hill I grabbed the hardcover copies of these books the moment I saw them and warned the librarian that they would look lovely on my bookshelf. She politely reminded me that she has my address on file. I’ve heard good things about this series from […]

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