Category: Mystery & Crime

Taken to the Grave by Robert Hoffman (Book Review #2335)

Taken to the Grave by Robert Hoffman, edited by M. Stephen Oxman, is a gripping family mystery that masterfully blends suspense, emotion, and the pursuit of truth. At its heart is Maria Abrams, a college professor whose logical mind and relentless curiosity drive her… Continue Reading “Taken to the Grave by Robert Hoffman (Book Review #2335)”

Operation Medusa by Jake Greco (Book Review #2328)

Operation Medusa is a gripping military thriller that immediately pulls readers into a world where history, politics, and action collide. Set against the volatile backdrop of Greek-Turkish tensions, the novel follows Nikolas “Strix” Andros, a battle-hardened operative whose experience in black operations and NATO… Continue Reading “Operation Medusa by Jake Greco (Book Review #2328)”

Jak Barley, Private Inquisitor, and The Case of Hades’ Gate by Dan Ehl delivers (Book Review #2325)

Jak Barley, Private Inquisitor, and The Case of Hades’ Gate by Dan Ehl delivers a thrilling and darkly humorous finale to the Jak Barley series. Burned out and ready for a quiet case, PI Barley’s hopes for a mediocre investigation are immediately dashed when… Continue Reading “Jak Barley, Private Inquisitor, and The Case of Hades’ Gate by Dan Ehl delivers (Book Review #2325)”

Zip Line: Aftermath by P. Anthony Michael (Book Review #2344)

Zip Line: Aftermath by P. Anthony Michael is a gripping continuation of the Zip Line saga—an intense blend of cozy mystery and psychological suspense that explores what happens after the nightmare ends… or seems to. With vivid characterization, emotional depth, and a mounting sense… Continue Reading “Zip Line: Aftermath by P. Anthony Michael (Book Review #2344)”

Yardley County (PEOPLE MAKING DANGER) by Adam Fike (Book Review #2343)

Adam Fike’s Yardley County takes noir mystery and flips it inside out, delivering a dark yet strangely redemptive tale that reads like a film unraveling in real time. The story begins with an unusual twist: a dead escaped convict, looking back at the chain… Continue Reading “Yardley County (PEOPLE MAKING DANGER) by Adam Fike (Book Review #2343)”

The Sins of a Mermaid by Ettore Piroso (Book Review #2335)

The Sins of a Mermaid is a chilling and intricately plotted psychological thriller that blurs the line between myth and reality, leaving readers questioning what is real and what is imagined. Ettore Piroso crafts a story that is at once mysterious, suspenseful, and deeply… Continue Reading “The Sins of a Mermaid by Ettore Piroso (Book Review #2335)”

Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens: Regarding Robberies and Race Horses by Elaine Mary Griffin (Book Review #2319)

Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens is a captivating historical mystery that elegantly blends crime, social intrigue, and the intoxicating world of early nineteenth-century horse racing. Elaine Mary Griffin immerses readers in Fairmount, a town buzzing with scandal, gambling, and secrets, where personal ambition and… Continue Reading “Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens: Regarding Robberies and Race Horses by Elaine Mary Griffin (Book Review #2319)”

Miigiwewin by T. Geezer (Book Review #2278)

Miigiwewin by T. Geezer is a layered, thought-provoking novel that intertwines mystery, academia, and personal redemption. At its heart lies the enigmatic figure of Professor Jason Abram, whose arrival at the University as the inaugural director of a Scholars’ Program sets the stage for… Continue Reading “Miigiwewin by T. Geezer (Book Review #2278)”

A Measure of Justice by Mark Sherry (Book Review #2272)

Mark Sherry’s A Measure of Justice is a gripping historical mystery set in late 15th-century Constantinople, blending political intrigue, cross-cultural tension, and a complex murder investigation. The story follows Nicollo Moro, a former Venetian magistrate, who arrives in a city teetering on the edge… Continue Reading “A Measure of Justice by Mark Sherry (Book Review #2272)”