Category Archives: Mystery/Suspense
Review: The Devil’s Star by Jo Nesbø
Paperback: 464 pages Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; Reprint edition (February 1, 2011) ISBN-10: 0061133981 Source: Publisher Harry Hole, Oslo police detective, is called in to investigate the murder of a young woman. Her finger was amputated and a red diamond is … Continue reading
Review: Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny
Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher: Minotaur Books; First Edition edition (September 28, 2010) ISBN-10: 0312377045 Source: Get Red PR It’s been six months since the case in the previous book The Brutal Telling was solved. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is still … Continue reading
Review: Buffalo West Wing by Julie Hyzy
Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Berkley; Original edition (January 4, 2011) ISBN-10: 0425239233 Source: Publisher A new administration is entering the White House. White House Executive Chef Ollie Paras & her staff are struggling with the change. It’s not out … Continue reading
Review: Eggsecutive Orders by Julie Hyzy
Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Berkley; Original edition (January 5, 2010) ISBN-10: 0425232034 Source: Personal Copy Ollie Paras, Executive Chef for the White House, is busy planning for the Easter events hosted by the White House, including the famous … Continue reading
Review: Hail to the Chef by Julie Hyzy
Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages Publisher: Berkley (December 2, 2008) ISBN-10: 0425224996 Source: Personal Copy In the second book in the White House Chef Mystery series, Ollie Paras is settling in her new role as Executive Chef to the White … Continue reading
Review: State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy
Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages Publisher: Berkley; White House Chef Mystery Series #1. edition (January 2, 2008) ISBN-10: 0425218694 Source: Personal Copy Olivia “Ollie” Paras is the White House Assistant Chef. Her mentor, Henry, is retiring and Ollie is … Continue reading
Review: The Damage Done by Hilary Davidson
Hardcover: 352 pages Publisher: Forge Books; First Edition edition (September 28, 2010) ISBN-10: 0765326973 Source: Publisher Lily Moore is a travel writer, living in Spain. She’s called to return to New York after her sister, Claudia, is found dead … Continue reading
Frightful Friday: The Immortals by J.T. Ellison
Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. Feel free to grab the button & join in! Be sure to include a link to your post in … Continue reading
Review: Critical Condition by CJ Lyons
Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: Jove; Original edition (November 30, 2010) ISBN-10: 0515148687 Source: Publisher The staff of Angels of Mercy Medical Center are still recovering after a shooting that took place at the hospital, severely injuring Detective Jerry Boyle, Dr. … Continue reading
Frightful Friday: The Dead Path by Stephen M. Irwin
As Fright Fest was nearing its close, I couldn’t bear to think about how long it would be before I reviewed another spooky book. Thanks to Twitter (of course!) I realized that I can continue to read and review books from … Continue reading