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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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