Whodunnit? Murder in Mystery Manor by Anthony E Zuiker

This book reminded me of the movie Clue. The characters were different as were the type of murders. I enjoyed reading it immensely. I would love to see this made into a movie. ****I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Bones and Roses by Eileen Goudge

Things go well for Tish who is a real estate manager for the wealthy. She also takes care of her mentally challenged brother while trying not to fall off the wagon. All is well until she receives a ;large box and opens it only to find her mother's body who she thought just left them when they were young. She now begins to investigate and eventually finds all the answers she seeks. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Cult by Warren Adler

This book gave a look into the issues of brainwashing in a cult and how they get their members. It shows how hard it is on the families and friends of the people lost to a cult. It depicts madness,blame and terror, but never tells why the wife left. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review****

Trans-Siberian Express by Warren Adler

The storyline of the book is about a doctor who is American and a cancer specialist and a Soviet Politburo Chief who has leukemia. The U.S. sends the doctor to Russia to try to keep the Chief alive long enough to finish negotiations on an important treaty. The storyline skips between characters and kind of reminded me of From Russia with Love a James Bond movie. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Poe by J. Lincoln Fenn

This was a book that had it all ghosts,haunting and a good murder mystery. This was the authors first book and could be confusing in spots. The title is a little misleading since this book has nothing to do with Edgar Allan Poe. I think it could have used some fine tuning, but I'm sure as this author writes more she will improve. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review****

Bella Wallis by Brian Thompson

A widow who has a secret identity creates novels that expose the riff-raff of high society under the pen name Henry Ellis Margan.Hopping all over Europe and writing all about it. A fine set of mysteries by an author who has created a great storyline and wonderful characters. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Darkfuse 1 by William Meikle and various authors

This was a good book of short stories from different authors. I enjoyed all the stories except one was my favorite, She Sleeps in the Depth by William Meikle , I have read other stories by William and I think he is a wonderful author and writes good storylines and creates some good and strange characters. ***I received this book in return for an honest review****

Marrow's Pit by Keith Deininger

This is a book full of invention and all that is original. This is my first read by this author but I will read more written by him. I normally do not read fantasy but this book may convert me. A well written story and fine characters. I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Cherringham-Mystery at the Manor by Matthew Costello and Neil Richards

Sarah and Jack are at it again. Victor Hamlyn the elderly owner of the manor is killed when a fire starts, but his caregiver Hope doesn"t understand why he would go up to the attic instead of going down the stairs so she becomes suspicious of the fire. So as usual they begin to investigate and continue until the mystery is solved. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

The Stonehenge Letters by Harry Karlinsky

This story is about Alfred Nobel setting up in will a prize for solving the mystery of Stonehenge. It all begins when a doctor in Sweden discovers a folder called "the crackpot files". many notable people submitted their theories to the committee but no one ever one. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers

I love Lord Peter Wimsey, he has an incredible sense of wrong and right, of honor and love of family. He finds that his brother has been accused of murder and jailed. Lord Peter drops everything and rushes to investigate. His brother refuses to talk,so he does it his way. This is a true British mystery which I love. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Cherryingham- Murder on Thames by Matthew Costello and Neil Richards

Sarah's good friend Sammi was found drowned in the river and the police think it is suicide but Sarah does not. So Sarah and Jack Brennan a retired NYC police detective living on a barge in Cherryingham investigate and find the truth. I finished this book in one sitting because I just could not put it down. This was a well written book with great characters and is truly a cozy mystery. **I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Deadly Tasting by Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noel Balen

Another Benjamin Cooker mystery. This time Benjamin is called to a murder scene by the police inspector Barbaroux. The victim is an elderly gentleman who was horribly murdered and a circle of twelve wine glasses with one full and the others empty, with each murder another glass is filled with wine. Benjamin has little patience with the inspector as his wife has put him on a diet, he is quite abrupt with the inspector to get on with it. This is another fine translation and well written story. I can't wait to read the next installment. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***.

Incas Death Cave by Bradford Wheler

This was an extremely well written mystery and action book. Professor Robert Johnson and his assistant are chosen to find the death cave in Peru. Unexpected things begin to happen, like being shot at by drug cartels and being stalked. This was a finely written storyline with great characters and interesting facts about the history of the land. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Murder in the Arts District by Greg Herren

Chance MacLeod is hired by a couple to investigate the theft of their expensive art collection. Neither Chance nor the police believe that they have been stolen. Thinking they could be forgeries it leads to a new gallery on Julia St in the Arts District. One of the owners is murdered and the other one is missing. Good storyline and diverse characters everyone should read this. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Mistworld by Simon R Green

Mistworld is like a medieval village with security that carries pike, the guards at one time had been gladiators. Mistworld is a harsh and rebel world. There are thieves, con men, agents, investigators,business and council members. There are many characters, but it is a well written story. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Out of Dublin by Ethel Rohan

Ethel Rohan has written a powerful book about her unhappy life. She speaks of the hard life she led growing up and even after, it was filled with mental illness, not thinking she was good enough or pretty enough and living in a family of eight. This was a heart wrenching well written story of life of life and death. Wonderful!! ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Bridge of Deaths by M.C.V. Egan

This author combined mystery,history and fiction wonderfully She was trying to solve the death of her grandfather in Danish waters, right before the horrors of war took over. The amount of research that went into this book was an act of love. The way this storyline was written is magnificent and the characters are mesmerizing and intelligent. A book I would highly recommend to everyone who enjoys history and mysteries.

Severed by Gary Fry

When an unknown virus is let loose in London peoples bodies are being separated from their souls. Stephen Hobbs, a former professor is asked to help the government be rid of the virus. The novel was well written but I wish there had been more details about the various characters . I recommend this story for all zombie genre lovers. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

K-Frost by James Blakley

This was a true mystery with all the twists and turns in it. Luna Nightcrow is an insurance fraud investigator, she was a strong and smart woman. She is trying to solve a case which started in Alabama with a death benefit payout and ends in Miami where a person with the same name as the deceased in Alabama tries to collect on another policy in the name of the Alabama deceased they also have the same social security number. While investigating there are several murders to investigate, while in Miami she works closely with a Miami detective. If you are a true mystery nut like I am I highly recommend this book, I would also recommend Mr. Blakley's other book The Steel Deal. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Sunblind by Michael McBride

One member of the US Border Patrol finds a woman in the desert with three words carved in her chest. He enlists the help of the border patrols two best trackers to find the rest of the pack crossing the border, they trek across the hot dry desert trying to uncover the evil that has taken many lives. This is a well written book with realistic places and characters. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

The Bone Church by Victoria Dougherty

This book is like two stories melted into one, they both involve Felix and Magdalena who happens to be Jewish during WWII. It incorporates the resistance fighters and a assassination plot. This author chronicles the lives and difficulties for Jews,Czechs and the gypsies under Nazi's occupation. The bone church is a small Roman Catholic chapel in Sedec in the Czech Republic , which keeps the bones from skeletons which are arranged to form furniture and decorations. This was a well written story which wonderfully created characters. ***This book was received in exchange for an honest review***

Death and the Olive Grove by Marco Vichi

This book was another Inspector Bordelli translated by Stephen Sartarelli a superb translator. This is about Italy trying to rebuild from the destruction made by WWII. A finely written story and completely memorable characters that are treated with compassion and warmth. ***This book was received in exchange for an honest review***

The Clock Strikes Twelve by Patricia Wentworth

At a New Year's Eve celebration hosted by James Paradine he makes an announcement that something has been stolen from him and must be returned to him by midnight. The entire family is in shock at midnight when James is found dead. Miss Silver is called in to find the killer. This is a well written cozy mystery and has a cast of characters that any of them could have been the murderer. ***This book was received in exchange for an honest review.***

Dead Five's Pass by Colin F. Barnes

I am so glad I decided to try this author's work, it had me captured from the start. A story about two volunteer mountain rescuers who had a failed relationship, they have to join forces to try and rescue four climbers who have stumbled on some strange happenings in a newly discovered cave. This was a well written plot with likeable characters. I would recommend this book to everyone, I read this in one sittings. ***I received this book in an exchange for an honest review***

Hardcastle's Quartet by Graham Ison

A constable finds a dead woman in the basement stairway of her home, she is Georgina Cheney the wife of a Naval Commander. As DDI Ernest Hardcastle starts to investigate with his assistant Detective Sergeant Charles Marriot, as the investigation goes forward more murders are discovered and some very strange happenings start. This is a very well written book with a fine plot and cast of characters. I enjoyed this book immensely and would highly recommend it as a wonderful read. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review.***

Ash and Bone by Lisa Von Biela

I think this could have been turned into a full length novel, I finished it in one day. Eileen Maroni goes to Cromwell Bay for a new life and she buys an abandoned hotel, she cleans it up and opens, but from the start people are complaining about the goings on in Room #8. The only thing that really disappointed me was the great build up and then the let down at the end. I love this author as I have also read the Janus Legacy and enjoyed it immensely. ***I received this book in return for an honest review***

Broken Sigil by William Meikle

Joe Conner is an internal affairs officer who has to investigate the death of his former partner and it seems another cop is the murderer. As Joe gets further along in the investigation things get very weird. I found this to be a well written book with good characters. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

The Black Church by Toby Tate

There is not much I can say without giving away the plot and the story away. I can say that rugs can be dangerous. It was a fast read and enjoyable. It had fine characters and a good storyline. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Janus Legacy by Lisa Von Biela

When Jeremy Magnusson inherits SomaGene after his father Ivan dies, he discovers that his father was secretly trying to find a cure for Crohns disease that Jeremy suffers from. This make Jeremy really dig down to make some moral decisions. This was one of the few medical thrillers that I truly enjoyed reading. It has a believable storyline and realistic characters. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Relic of Death by David Bernstein

This book is about greed and how it effects each person that finds the briefcase. The briefcase was stolen and each new person that opens it finds something different. Each new finder discovers how evil the briefcase is but by then it is to late. The storyline is okay the characters could have been better but all in all it is an okay book, I received this book in return for an honest review*****

The Exiled by William Meikle

This is a story set in Scotland, someone is kidnapping young girls and leaving mutilated black swans at the scene of the crime. Policeman named John Graniger and his reporter brother Alan follow their own leads until they compare notes on some strange happenings. They travel to an alternate world and discover some strange this going on. A well written storyline and characters that had some very strange ways about them. I would recommend this to mystery and fantasy lovers. ***I received this book in return for an honest review****

The Pit by Vlad Vorgal

This book caught my attention from the very beginning. The three young men had the ability to capture my imagination. This was a well written story with love,friendship,courage and loyalty. The characters were great while finding themselves in a obscure and dangerous world. Wonderful writing, a must read for everyone. *** This book was received in exchange for an honest review****

Corpse Flower by Gloria Ferris

Ex-socialite Bliss Cornwall is divorced from the mayor who gave her a lousy divorce settlement, is just barely making it. So she decides to save up enough money to take her ex back to court. This is a delightful and funny cozy mystery. The plot is well written and the characters were fun and real. I hope this becomes a series,it is also a attention grabber and holder. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

The Greenland Breach by Bernard Besson

This novel draws you in at page one. As the amount of characters increase the pace of the book picks up, it is at times a little hard to follow , but once the pieces start to fall into place the story starts to come together. The plot is well written and the characters could be a little more realistic. I am sure this author's previous job as a high ranked chief of intelligence in France helped him with some of the industrial espionage and politics. *** I received this book in return for an honest review***

Quoth the Raven by Jane Haddam

I enjoyed reading my first Gregor Demarkian mystery. I was really surprised by the ending, its storyline was well thought out and written, the characters were realistic and could really be found on a camus at a small town college. Father Tibor was enchanting as was Bennis. I hope to get the rest of the books in this series. I would recommend this to one and all. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

The Lazarus Curse by Tessa Harris

This is my first Dr. Thomas Silkstone mystery I have read it quite engrossing. He is surrounded by slavery,cold-blooded murder and sorcery. He has been hired to catalog and record specimens from an expedition to Jamaica, but as he meets the ship he finds that the young botanist he was supposed to meet had disappeared with the journal he needs.. He is drawn into a dangerous world of murder,selling of corpses,murder,hatred and infidelity. I thought I had figured it out but was wrong. This is a well written storyline and realistic characters. ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review***

Tales of the Hidden World by Simon R. Green

These were seventeen of the best short stories I have read in a long time. There was a fine assortment of zombies,werewolves,demons,wizards and Droods. I would recommend these stories to all fantasy and science fiction readers. ***I received this book in return for an honest review****

The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Gilbraith (J.K.Rowling)

I was quite surprised, I thought this was going to be like the normal everyday Private Investigator detective story, But I was wrong.Cormoran Strike has a complicated life with a business getting ready to go bust. This was a well written storyline with strong characters.When the supermodel death fell into his lap, his assistant Robin and Cormoran finally get to the bottom of this in a surprising manner. **This was given to me in return for an honest review***

Murder and Mendlesoon by Kerry Garland

This was my first Phryne Fisher mystery that I have read and quite honestly I found it quite boring. I found it stuffed with to much information about her household and how she converted a gay man to straight, and the drawn out descriptions of choir rehearsal ***I received this book in exchange for an honest review****.

The Red Swollen Sun by Matthew McBride

This book tells the story of the criminal element and drug dealers in Missouri. He wrote about the trailers that were used as meth labs and how these cookers could outsmart the police who did their best but there just was not enough of them. The characters,language and the region was so realistic. This book held my attention and I finished it in 3 days. I will certainly read more by Mr. McBride. ***This book was givent to me in exchange for an honest review***

Scotch rising by S.J. Garland

Captain Dalton just returned to England from the New World after being imprisoned. The history of this is slowly brought to light, he is then sent to Scotland to be the excise tax man, This was a refreshing story of Scotland, a big difference from England or America. The characters were well written as was the storyline. I enjoyed this book immensely . ***I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review***

The Bleiberg Project by David Khara

From the beginning I was engrossed by this book. Jeremy Corbin is a trader on Wall Street, he has been depressed and drinking quite a bit because of an accident in which he killed a young child. He learns his father is not who he thought he was. He was informed by CIA that his father was killed. He is given a Nazi medallion and put on a plane to Zurich accompanied by a female CIA agent who is quite beautiful. His mother is killed in a suspicious accident and they are being followed by a Mossad agent. Everything happens during the second world war and continues through present day. This is a well written plot with believable and great characters. ****I received this book from the publisher in return for an honest review*****

Murder at Mullings by Dorothy Cannell

Florence Norris is 14 years old when she begins at Mullings as a kitchen maid. The story gives background information of all the characters in a way you really get to know them. The storyline takes place over many years and begins with a suspected murder but can never be proved, the start of the story is in 1900. If you enjoy cozy mysteries in the countryside and a historical background you will love this book. ***I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review****

Who You Calling Silly by Kimberly R Lock

Overall this is a good book for those women who want to live by the beliefs of the Bible. I myself believe there is a higher being, but I think it should be a personal thing, this is more of a self help book. This author knows her biblical principles and is well organized in her writing and it is not boring. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to read a spiritual book. ****I received this book in exchange for an honest review****

Grand Cru Heist by Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noel Balen

Another Benjamin Cooker,Winemaker Mystery. Benjamin is an extraordinary winemaker turned gentleman detective. Benjamin is car jacked,beaten and had his precious Mercedes is stolen along with his briefcase containing all his notes and comments about wines he has tasted. While he is recuperating at an all but empty resort, he reads about certain wines being stolen and people being murdered. He meets a guest who comes to stay for a few nights whom he finds he likes very much,but thing are not what they seem. This was finely written mystery with believable characters. I want to read more of the Winemakers Mystery series. *** I received this book from the publisher in return for an honest review****

Nightmare in Burgundy by Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noel Balen

Benjamin Cooker is a winemaker turned sleuth. He is at a wine tasting event when people start being murdered with graffiti being left at the scene. Each saying contained a bible verse, Benjamin goes to his old friend the priest who helps him to try to figure it out. Although a short book its storyline was well developed and had good characters. I can not wait to read more of the Winemakers Mysteries. ***I received this book from the publisher in return for and honest reveiw*****

The Frozen Dead by Bernard Minier

Policeman Martin Servaz makes his way through and investigation that has so many twists and turns he does not know what to think. The story takes place in the cold Pyrenees Mountains on the border between France and Spain. When you begin to read this book you will become mesmerized and you won't be able to put it down. A great storyline and most interesting characters. A book you can not miss. ***I received this book from the publisher in return for an honest review****

The Reluctant Jesus by Duncan Whitehead

This book was a mixture of science fiction,fantasy and religion. The storyline revolves around Jewish architect 32 year old Seth Miller. Seth's mother tells him he is the Messiah, he does not believe her, but when God calls him on the phone he accepts his calling. He tries to work a few miracles but to no avail, actually they backfire badly. This is a fun book to read, some spots made me laugh out loud. I highly recommend this book to people no matter what genre they prefer. Bravo!!!!! ***I received this book from the author in return for and honest review*****

The Bridge of Deaths by M.C.V. Egan

This author combined mystery,history and fiction wonderfully She was trying to solve the death of her grandfather in Danish waters, right before the horrors of war took over. The amount of research that went into this book was an act of love. The way this storyline was written is magnificent and the characters are mesmerizing and intelligent. A book I would highly recommend to everyone who enjoys history and mysteries.

The Paris Lawyer by Slyvie Granotier

A young attorney from Paris, Cathrine Monsigny is hired by Myriam Villetreix who is accused of killing her elderly white husband and who married her to stop her from being deported. The village this happened in was the same one that that Catherine's mother was murdered in when she was a young child, this has haunted Catherine all her life as she was there when the murder occurred. Catherine soon discovers that she may also be able to solve her mother's murder as well as saving her client. I enjoyed the author immensely and hope there will be more books translated written by her. ***I received this book from the publisher for an honest review****

Montauk Monster by Hunter Shea

This is a true horror story. People are being murdered and then dissolving from the inside out. After seeing their friends and co workers killed two police officers take it upon themselves to investigate what is killing these people. They end up on Plum Island a place where certain research is going on. This was a well written storyline with well-developed characters. I would recommend this to people who love horror and liked to be scared and can't put the book down. ***I received this book from the publisher in return for an honest review****

They Only Come Out at Night by F.Kearney

This was mixture of mystery and horror, it had you sucked in from page one. The violence is described fully and should not be read by young children. Melissa was scared but also brave,she did not want anyone to feel sorry for her or take of her. After reading this book I won't be riding the subway anytime soon. You will never be able to guess the ending I couldn't. A great read. ***I was given this book by the publisher for an honest review*****

Stalin's Gold by Mark Ellis

This was a couldn't put down read.Poor Mr Stalin is missing some gold, so he sends people to London to find it. This all takes place during the time of the Blitz and The Battle of Britain. The book has a fine historical feeling and the plot is well thought out. His characters are intriguing, Frank Merlin is a type of hero. You feel as though all the characters are in your home with you, Wonderful book!!!! ***This book was given free in exchange for an honest review*****

Ten Lords A Leaping by C.C. Benison

This was not my favorite Father Tom Christmas installment. The story has in my opinion to much fighting amongst the characters and does not really advance the story. Father Tom seems to be smitten Lady Lucinda and the other characters are just bitter and always bickering with each other. The book was to long and drawn out.

The Murder Bird by Joanna Hines

The characters are centered around a decent plot. I liked getting to know the people of the book and was taken on a journey through the reasons Sam does not believe her mother Kristen a well known poet, killed herself. I would recommend this to people who love British mysteries. This is my first read written by Miss Hines, she is now on my new authors list. *** I received this book from the publisher for an honest review****

A Murder at Rosamund's Gate by Susanna Calkins

This book was set in 17th century London. A chambermaid who worked for the Hargraves has a fellow maid who is murdered and Lucy's brother was accused and she starts to investigate the facts. A well written and researched story with developed characters and historical facts. I could not put it down until the end. It keeps you guessing as to the ending. ***This book was given free by the publisher in return for an honest review***

Blind Justice by Anne Perry

*** I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review*** This is my first Monk book, my favorites are Thomas and Charlotte Pitt, I can't seem to get enough of them. A well written story in Victorian England. One of Hester Monk's nurses is worried about how much money her father has given to his church's charity. When it is discovered that no charities are getting the money, Pastor Abel Taft is charged in court, where the judge tries to use his influence but fails. I prefer the Pitts over Monk but I do recommend that people decide for themselves.

Ruin Value: A Mystery of the Third Reich by J Sydney Jones

This book was set in Nuremberg,Germany during the famous trials of Nazi war criminals. There is no control over the city , the criminals run wild and the prostitutes are all over the bombed out buildings. The security teams are extremely nervous because there is someone killing GI's in a very horrific way, which brings Nate Morgan, aka Nathan Morgenstern. He is a member of the OSS which has been disbanded by the president. Colonel Geoffrey Adams brings him in to catch the murderer, he thinks he has Col. Adams full support but in truth he does not. This is a well written suspenseful book and the characters are well developed. I highly recommend this book. *** This book was received free in return for an honest review***

The Curse of Malenfor Manor by Ian Mc Chesney

***I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*** From the beginning I was glued to this story until I finished it. The paranormal activity was realistic and could be true happenings. There were some humorous parts such as a ghost changing his clothes. It is a hard book to review because you don't want to give away too much. Suffice it to say I highly recommend this well written and great characters story. I will keep my eyes open for this author and his future works..

City of the Sun by Juliana Maio

This was a wonderful historical fiction novel about life in Egypt during WWII. In Cairo, journalist Mickey Connelly writes articles no one will publish. The Brits want to throw him out of the country, but he meets Bill Donavan the head of the OSS and becomes a spy for the OSS and must find a Jewish scientist, the Americans need him to help build a bomb to end the war. He first meets the sister Maya and not knowing who she is pursues her and falls in love. How will it all end? Read City of the Sun to find out. This was a well developed suspenseful and well developed characters, I loved it. Thanks to Net Galley and Greenleaf Book Group.

Midnight at Marble Arch by Anne Perry

Anne Perry has written another Charlotte and Thomas Pitt winning novel. Finally Thomas takes charge as the Commander of the Special Branch. In this story Thomas and Victor Narraway ,the former Commander investigate two different rapes of girls and high society women. Vespasia and Charlotte discuss the crimes in a way that would be done today. Can't wait to read the next one. Thanks Net Galley and Ballantine books.

Martyr's Fire by Sigmond Brouwer

As I began reading this book I realized I should have read the first two in the series, as some of the characters were introduced in those books and their history had begun. But with that said, the story was so full of mystery that it kept you guessing about how everything would end up. The book is set during the Medieval times of castles,noblemen,knights,the druids,the holy Grail and deep dark dungeons. In this segment fifteen monks of the Priests of the Holy Grail arrive in Magnus. They preformed tricks to make the people think the were miracles and believe in them. Thomas tries to stay hidden but his cover is blown by a friend. Though I would recommend reading this book after the first two.

Death on Blackheath by Anne Perry

Another wonderful Charlotte and Thomas Pitt story. Thomas who is Commander of the Special Branch that oversees the safety of Britain, is called to a gravel pit to examine a body found dead and mutilated to investigate because a high ranking official lives close by and there was hair and broken glass in front of his house and they have a maid missing. They find another body at the pit and Thomas helps the police investigate that murder. This story is well written as usual and the characters are just as wonderful as ever. Fans of Anne Perry and the Pitts this is a must read. Thanks to Net Galley and Ballantine Books for allowing me to read this book in return for a honest review.

Dawn to Deadly Nightshade by Shelach Mazey

A well written historical book with a cast of characters and a storyline that was easy to follow. Once you have gotten into the read you understand how well researched it was and the description of the places and what was going on leads you to believe it could have really happened. Thanks to Net Galley and Matador.

Death is a Certainty by Ted York

A group of assassins are assembled to kill people all over Britain, Ludvig Korosvek an ex-KGB officer is the head of the operation . He recruits two people who have worked for him before, Ivan and Katya who in turn recruits the assassins, they are Russian and Bulgarians. All goes well until one of the assassins try to kill Colonel John Harriman, the head of an elite security company, that causes his company to start an investigation involving several government agencies,you will wonder how and why the deaths are ordered but you must read the book to find out. Wee-written storyline and characters are wonderful, it could have used more background info on Co. Harriman, but otherwise a wonderful book. Thanks to Net Galley and Matadoe for allowing me to read this fine book.

Murder in E Minor by Robert Goldsborough

Another splendid Nero Wolfe Mystery. The niece of an old friend of Nero's comes to ask him to try to find out who has been sending her uncle threatening notes, Her uncle is the conductor of the New York Symphony and very stubborn and won't go go to see Nero so Archie accompanies the niece Maria home to try to get her uncle to see Nero, after telling Archie to wait in the lobby she then goes into the apartment and goes into her uncle office and finds him dead. This was a well written book and of course the characters were great, I felt as though I was watching a Nero Wolfe movie.

Swastika Nation by Arnie Bernstein

Swastika Nation is the story of the German American Bund and its leader Fritz Kuhn in pre World War II times. Kuhn was a trained chemist and also a thief, he stole money from the Bund treasury to keep his many mistresses, he was eventually tried and imprisoned in Sing Sing for embezzlement. He had once worked for Henry Ford who who was known as an anti-Semitic. The historical research and storyline were wonderful and the characters although sleazy were written with great care. Thanks to Net Galley and St. Martins for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

Murder at the Ball Park by Robert Goldsborough

Archie goes to a baseball game at the Polo Grounds and there is also a New York State Senator Milbank in the box next to him and the senator is shot and killed by a sniper thus begins Nero Wolfe's next case. The senators widow Elise Du Val a former actress hires Nero to find out who killed her husband. Among those interviewed were Mona Fentress the press secretary and her husband,Jonah Keller real estate big shot,Franco Bacelli the Mob boss,Keith Musgrove personnel pollster of the senator, Howard Baxter head of CLEAR who is a little eccentric and Ross Davies campaign manger, As the story progresses it takes and unexpected twist. Great storyline and characters. All Nero Wolfe lovers should read it. Thanks to Open Road/Mysterious Press and Net Galley for allowing me to read another great Nero Wolfe Mystery.

The Ghosts of Belfast by Stuart Neville

The Ghosts of Belfast is the story of Gerry Fegan an ex-hitman for the IRA. After leaving Maze Prison Gerry starts drinking and is nearly drunk every night, and he starts to see the ghosts of twelve people he has killed and they want vengeance on those who were responsible. All Gerry wants is to sleep aand have some peace so he plans the murders. This is a well written and informative book about the IRA. The characters are well thought out, there is alot of violence and brutal murders. I highly recommend this book. Thank you to Net Galley and Soho Crime for allowing me to read and give my honest review of this fine novel.

Lost Beneath the Ice by Andrew Cohen

This is a story about a ship the HMS Investigator was sent on a mission to find Sir John Franklin who was lost at sea.The Investigator's Captain Robert McClure had his own agenda, he never found Sir John but he did find the Northwest Passage. This book tells the story of the hardships suffered by the Investigators crew and officers, while they were stuck in the ice for three winters. The ship remained a mystery for a century and a half until in 2010 when the Parks Canada sent a team to find it. This was a well told story and the research was excellent. Thanks to Net Galley and Dundurn for allowing me to read this book.

Rosslyn Chapel Decoded by Alan Butler

Of the few books I have read about the Chapel this is by far the most informative. I learned so much about architecture,art, the many religions and the many mysteries surrounding the Chapel and the Sinclairs. The pictures showed what a wonderful and beautiful place it truly is. I want to visit Scotland some day and the Chapel is on my list, but while reading, I truly felt like I was there. Wonderfully written and I highly recommended it. I wrote this review based on a digital ARC from the publisher Watkins Publiushing and Net Galley.

The Governess of Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky

Julia Forster is hired as a governess for William Ramsey's 2 children, the story is set in the early 1900's England. She has just returned to England after being in India as a missionary with her parents. The family had to return to England because her father became ill and she needed a job to help support the family, The storyline was well written and the description of Highland Hall was as though I was in the rooms. I enjoyed reading it immensely.

And Then Came Peace by Greg Masse

This book has a wonderful storyline and characters that at times feel real, such as Mikha'll and his speeches. This author has an extensive knowledge of the worlds religions and tells them in way that I found mesmerizing. Although my religious beliefs are not that strong this book has given me food for thought that maybe someday there can really be peace. I received this book from the publisher in return for an honest review.

Falling into Place by Hattie Kaufman

Hattie told us her story from her sad and painful childhood right through her marriage,divorce and religious conversion.She gives us hope that something bad can turn out wonderful! She gives people hope that they can obtain whatever they want if only they try and persist, I find it admirable that she finally finds God after so many years of running from it. This was a book of life and faith. 5 stars

the Burn List by Stan Stamper

This was a book that had a great storyline and characters. It tells a story of an ex-Navy Seal helping his sister who is a journalist, whose husband and child were killed by the Miami Mafia. Annie exposed the mafia and as a result they tried to kill her but killed her husband and child instead. She had a breakdown and was sedated for 2 years, John her brother has hired a nurse to take care of her and he also made a list of all the criminals to eliminate. Thanks to Net Galley and Hugo Publishing for allowing me to read and give an honest review.