There is nothing like a good con story. You might even feel on the conman’s side if the con is clever and intricate. However, what happens when two domestic partners might be conning each other?
The Good Liar (by Nicholas Searle) Read More »
[star rating=”4″ max=”5″] This novel has tremendous potential. The premise is indeed interesting; there are two threads: one set in the last months of World War II in the Jura area, and the other in 2018 following murders in Orleans and investigated by Captain Picaut. But I have reservations …
A Treachery of Spies (by Manda Scott) Read More »
Bernie Gunther is now an insurance loss adjuster. He is the same uncouth character with a nose for solving a crime. This time he has to investigate the sinking of a boat that is supposedly seeking Greek relics. Mossad, corrupt politicians, and Nazis all add to the intrigue.
Greeks Bearing Gifts (by Philip Kerr) Read More »
[star rating=”4″ max=”5″] Nora has escaped from New York City to small town Pequod after her now ex-husband’s (Hugh) affair resulting in pregnancy! She has started re-building her life as a journalist on the local rag until her life is shattered by Hugh’s purchase of a property in the town.
Tips for Living (by Renée Shafransky) Read More »
[star rating=”4″ max=”5″] An evil crime thriller that is quite disturbing. The “hero” detective has a dubious moral compass, and the perpetrators of various murders are even more diabolical. Who is worst? Difficult tell at times!
The Bone Field (by Simon Kernick) Read More »
