Mystery & Thrillers

Given the fact that Lindsay's first Dexter effort stood out not only for being great, but also for being very unique, I expected a dropoff in this sophomore effort. And while it may not quite measure up to the first, it's nonetheless an excellent...
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I'm giving this novel two stars for a clever idea and some good writing (though it could have been edited better). I began reading with high hopes (I liked the psychological insights into Dexter's "condition" and his childhood) but found the...
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This is not a book for the weak of stomach! The only thing that makes this book, and the first one, work and at all readable is the skill of the writer, and that's saying a lot. Dexter is a fascinating character, although I do get a bit tired of...
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There are books which you can't get out of your mind for days after you finish reading. "Atonement" was like this for me.

The scene is set before and during World War II. Young girl's testimony deeply affects lives of two people. The...
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I've read the majority of Ian McEwan's work and have come to expect a certain level of sophistication in both his plots and his beautiful writing style. I tried to kid myself that Saturday was a worthy successor to McEwan's monumental Atonement...
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This whole series of books are the most gracious literature I have read in a long time and make one think of the kinder times. Its wonderful to get caught up in the different pace of life and become reminded of such wonderful values.
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I am a big fan of this series and got this latest installment as soon as I could. It is the weakest of the series. I think Smith got lazy. Sure, you love the characters, but the tales are simply not up to his previous installments, not nearly...
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There has been some variation in the "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series--some entries seem to have been "mailed in"--but "The Good Husband of Zebra Drive" is the equal of the original novel. Many of the recurring characters are re-examining...
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If you love books about secret codes, Simple Genius will be a book you'll long treasure. If you like thrillers that teem with action, sex scenes, obscure martial arts, and high-tech weaponry, this book will seem like a yawn.

As Mr....
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It may have something to do with the fact that I was not familiar with David Baldacci's characters Sean King or Michelle Maxwell. To be honest with you, I stopped caring about them after the first few chapters. There was nothing about this story...
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I started reading Baldacci with his very good "The Camel Club" and have slowly been working through his back list. Besides being one of the sexiest thriller writers alive, he also knows how to write compelling stories that keep me turning the...
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This book is not to be released until next month, consequently, I am unable to review this product at this time. Based on past experience with Dean Koontz's books, I rated this a "5". Of course, I couldn't actually rate it until I read it and I...
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I was delighted with the first part of this book. The characters and action, while a lot like his other books, provided an enjoyable listen. The narrator (audio version) was good, though not stellar, and kept my attention for the duration.
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Dean Koontz: The Good Guy. This is Koontz's latest. It was okay. I do not like the new novels (besides the Odd Thomas novels) that Koontz has turned out lately. The writing in this novel was, IMHO, tedious. Way too wordy and flowery. Why use 100...
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Really great reading if you like suspense, mystery and drama. Keeps you guessing til the very end.
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I read the reviews and the books description, set aside a weekend when the book had all of my attention and was let down so much! The parents did not seem real, the father was living in another world while the mother was doing her thing. Sunny...
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Unfortunately, I have not been reading the Alex Cross series in order, so I predicted what would happen. I still enjoyed the book, as Patterson references things that happened in previous novels. Another chilling page-tuner!
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This was my first experience reading James Patterson and his protagonist, Alex Cross. I had to try to grasp some of the characters which had figured in previous Cross novels. it was a fast read because of the short chapters, some a little longer...
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This is the first book that I've read in the Alex Cross series. I'm a big fan of the movies "Along Came a Spider" and "Kiss the Girls" and I kept picturing Morgan Freeman as I read the story!

I thought the novel was an entertaining...
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I'm an avid Dean Koontz fan & have read many of his novels. However, "Odd Thomas" is the best character he has ever developed. I became hooked by reading "Forever Odd", then realized that there was a first book to this story, "Odd Thomas", so I...
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Minneapolis Police Detective Lucas Davenport leads a very sensitive investigation into the activities of Minnesota State Senator Burt Kline allegedly having sex with a minor. The consummate professional cop, Lucas is extremely careful with his...
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I didn't enjoy this Prey novel as much as I did the others. I'll wait for the next Prey novel. By the time I got the suspense of the story. You pretty much guess the rest.
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The book felt like a call in. Zero tension. Some interesting speculation on the world of antiques and foundations. And what happened to Kidd?
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Fans of this series, rejoice! McCall-Smith has done it again. We have the chance to return to Botswana with our beloved Mma Ramotswe, her friends and family. Various challenges arise, new ideas are examined, and in the end, as always, warmth,...
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I don't know why - but this novel read like a report on the effects of fertilizer 24 hours after being planted. This was my first try at Alexander McCall Smith and I don't think I will revisit this mockery of detective fiction again. The only...
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Yet another in a series of insanely addictive Mma Ramotswe novels! I simply go nuts waiting for each new book to come out.
This particular installment is funny and engrossing. I wouldn't say it is as good as a couple of its predecessors...