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Category Archives: Mystery
The Madman’s Daughter by @megan_shepherd
Title: The Madman’s Daughter Rating: Author: Megan Shepherd Genre: YA/Fantasy/Horror/Gothic/Mystery Publisher: Balzer + Bray Release Date: January 29, 2013 Review: This is an excellent YA retelling of The Island of Dr. Moreau. Juliet is Dr. Moreau’s sixteen-year-old daughter, and the story is told from her point of view. I found her to be a thoroughly engaging and believable character and I became quickly immersed in her story. There is a creepy gothic/horror vibe to this book that made it hard for me to put down. Be forewarned, although this is a young-adult novel, there is quite a bit of gore … Continue reading
Posted in Balzer + Bray, Fantasy, Gothic, Horror, Lelina, Mystery, Review, YA
Tagged Book Review, Fantasy, Mystery, Suspense, YA
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Night School
Title: Night School Author: C. J. Daughtery Genre: Mystery, Romance, YA, Coming of age Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Release Date: May 21, 2013 Review: FIVE stars for Night School. Allie has a difficult time staying out of trouble. When she gets arrested with her friends, her parents are at the end of their rope; they send her to boarding school. Cimmeria isn’t just any old boarding school. There are no computers, cell phones, ipods, etc . . . Students are expected to find constructive and creative ways to occupy their time. This is quite an extreme change from Allie’s reality. … Continue reading
Posted in Angst, Blogger, Coming of Age, Contemp, Drama, Gothic, Kerri, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, The Readiacs, Thriller, YA
Tagged Angst, Book Review, Coming of Age, Contemp, Drama, Kerri, Mystery, Review, Suspense, The Readiacs, Thriller, YA
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A Lion In America by Robert Mwangi
Title: A Lion In America 1: A Whisper In The Jungle Rating: Author: Robert Mwangi Genre: Adult/Romance/Mystery Publisher: CreateSpace Release Date: April 17, 2012 Review: As someone who grew up in Guinea, West Africa, I’m always excited to read books set in this marvelous continent. The story follows James, a young soccer player who lives with his mother and brother in a small village at the base of Mount Kenya. When people start vanishing from the village, including James’ brother and girlfriend, he ventures into the jungle in an attempt to solve the mystery of their disappearance. Overall, this story … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Lelina, Mystery, Romance
Tagged Adult, Book Review, Mystery, Romance
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Interview with Sherri Hayes, Author of Red Zone
Red Zone is an interesting title for this book. How did you come up with it? Red Zone is a football term. In football, the red zone is the portion of the field from the 20 yard line to the goal. This area is crucial for a team because if they fall apart in the red zone, then they will most likely leave the field with only three points instead of seven. It’s make it or break it for a team. I thought it was the perfect title for a romantic suspense novel involving a professional football player. Rebecca … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tour, Interviews, Jaymes, Mystery, Romance, Sherri Hayes, The Readiacs, The Writer's Coffee Shop
Tagged Blog Tour, Interview, Jaymes, Sherri Hayes, The Readiacs, The Red Zone, The Writer's Coffee Shop
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Review: Uncontrollable (Book 2 in The Nature of Grace Series) by S.R. Johannes
Title: Uncontrollable (Book 2 in The Nature of Grace Series) Author: S.R. Johannes Genre: YA Publisher: Coleman & Stott Release Date: September 2012 Rating: Summary: As 16-year-old Grace recovers from tragedy, her science class is chosen by Agent Sweeney at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to help with research on the new “Red Wolf Reintroduction Program”. While she’s excited about helping with the conservation of the endangered wolves, Grace knows this means being outdoors in the worst winter recorded, in a place she no longer feels comfortable. It also means working closely with Wyn (her ex) and his annoying … Continue reading
The Serpent’s bite
Title: The Serpent’s Bite Author: Warren Adler Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Suspense Publisher: Stonehouse Press Release Date: September 4, 2012 Review: The Serpent’s Bite earns 3 stars, though it could have been 5. I have very mixed feelings about this book and will explain why later in the review. A family that hasn’t been united in four years is about to get a reunion. You would think that this would be a pleasant event, but it does not turn out that way. They will be repeating a trek in Yellowstone Park that summons happy memories for the whole family, but a … Continue reading
Posted in Blogger, Drama, Kerri, Mystery, Review, The Readiacs, Thriller, William Adler
Tagged Adult, Book Review, Drama, Kerri, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller
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Review: Murder Takes Time by Giacomo Giammatteo
Title: Murder Takes Time (Book 1 in the Friendship & Honor Series) Author: Giacomo Giammatteo Rating: Genre: Mystery Publisher: Inferno Publishing Publication Date: April 2012 Review: I used to read a lot of Murder Mysteries. Somewhere along the last few years, I stopped and this book is making me wonder why. Murder Takes Time is an excellent read. From the background behind Tony, Nicky, and Frankie’s lifelong friendship to trying to figure out who is behind the terrible murders, this book had me hooked. A lot of books and movies tend to go overboard with mob stories but I felt … Continue reading
Review- Who’s Your Daddy, Baby by Lisa Pell
Book: Who’s Your Daddy, Baby Author: Lisa Pell Available now! 4 stars! Summary: Who’s Your Daddy, Baby?is a quirky paternity mystery with a Facebook twist. Inspired by the author’s experience, it is the story of Lori Pomay, a happily married career woman living in suburban Washington, D.C. Lori undergoes genetic testing for in vitro fertilization and her world is rocked when she is told the dad she always knew could not possibly have been her biological father. This mid-life shocker sends her into an alternately hilarious, heartwarming, and heartbreaking search for truth about her heritage – from Appalachian … Continue reading
Posted in Comedy, Family, Holly, Mystery, Review, The Readiacs
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Review: Something Strange and Deadly
Title: Something Strange and Deadly Author: Susan Dennard Rating: Genre: Paranormal Historical Publisher: HarperTeen Publication Date: July 24th, 2012 Review: When I realized this book was about zombies, I freaked out. I am NOT a zombie fan. I have friends that have endlessly tried to get me to watch The Walking Dead and I will not. I have nightmares even if I THINK about watching a thriller or horror movie/show. Nothing could ever convince me to watch anything to do with zombies. Until I read Something Strange and Deadly. Something Strange and Deadly definitely keeps the reader in suspense. I … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tour, HarperTeen, Historical, Horror, Jaymes, Mystery, Review, Supernatural, Susan Dennard, Suspense, The Readiacs, Thriller
Tagged Book Tour, Book Trailer, HarperTeen, Jaymes, Paranormal Historical, Something Strange and Deadly, Supernatural, Susan Dennard, The Readiacs, Thriller
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Review: Emerald City
Book: Emerald City Author: Alicia K. Leppert Publisher: Sweetwater Books Released: April 10, 2012 Summary: Olivia Tate is a broken shell of a girl haunted by the tragic events that fill her past. She has closed herself off from the world, each day grasping at something—anything—to live for. Convinced there will never be a way out, she seeks solace in the depths of her medicine cabinet. When she wakes up days later in the hospital she is introduced to Jude, the quiet stranger responsible for saving her life. She never could have guessed then that … Continue reading
Posted in Drama, Fantasy, Holly, Mystery, Review, Romance, Supernatural, The Readiacs, YA
Tagged Alicia Leppert, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, YA
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The Secret of Ravelston Review
The Secret of Ravelston By: Sergio Silveira Summary- Jane Freemont is a British young lady with a very big problem. She is a modern girl…but she lives in early 19th Century. Jane has a critical, inquiring mind that is always ready to state her honest opinions- no matter whom she may inconvenience. This causes the young gentlemen to run away from her- for men surely can welcome women’s criticism so much more than they do. But that’s our loss. Jane’s older brother, and only living relative, has sent her to live far away where he believes her critical and inquiring … Continue reading
Posted in Drama, Historical, Holly, Mystery, Review, The Readiacs
Tagged Drama, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Review, Suspense
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Awry (The Archers of Avalon #2) by @ChelseaFine
Awry (The Archers of Avalon #2) by Chelsea Fine Published by Firefall Publishing Available now! Summary- Three curses. Two brothers. One love triangle. Sometimes love is meant to be. But sometimes love…is the death of you. Seventeen-year-old Scarlet has just died. Only, dying isn’t unusual for a girl under a centuries old curse that left her semi-immortal. This time, though, she comes back to her current life instead of awaking in a new one, and she realizes the curse is changing. Together with the immortal Archer brothers, Scarlet must piece together her life and try to … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Holly, Mystery, Review, Romance, YA
Tagged chelsea fine, Fantasy, Mystery, paranormal, Romance, The Archers of Avalon, YA
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The Taker by Alma Katsu GIVEAWAY
True love can last an eternity… but immortality comes at a price… On the midnight shift at a hospital in rural Maine, Dr. Luke Findley is expecting another quiet evening of frostbite and the occasional domestic dispute. But the minute Lanore McIlvrae—Lanny—walks into his ER, she changes his life forever. A mysterious woman with a past and plenty of dark secrets, Lanny is unlike anyone Luke has ever met. He is inexplicably drawn to her, despite the fact that she is a murder suspect with a police escort. And as she begins to tell her story, a story of enduring … Continue reading
Posted in Alma Katsu, Contest, Drama, Fantasy, Giveaways, Gothic, Historical, Horror, Mystery, Review, Romance, Science Fiction, Simon & Schuster, Supernatural, Suspense, The Readiacs, Thriller
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What She Left Behind by Tracy Bilen
Title: What She Left Behind Rating: Genre: YA Publisher: Simon & Schuster Release Date: May 1, 2012 Review: From the first few chapters, I was positive I wasn’t going to be able to stop reading until I knew what happened to Sara’s mom. Right away this book pulls you in to Sara’s life, a life filled with so much hurt and sadness that you just want to reach through the pages, give her a hug and tell her everything will be ok, even if you’re not sure if that’s the truth. Sara’s dad is physically abusive to her mother and … Continue reading
Posted in Jaymes, Mystery, Review, Simon & Schuster, The Readiacs, Tracy Bilen, YA
Tagged Jaymes, Mystery, Review, Simon & Schuster, The Readiacs, Tracy Bilen, What She Left Behind, YA
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The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodgkin
Author: Michelle Hodgkin Publisher: Simon & Schuster Published: 1 March 2012 (UK) Review: Poor Mara Dyer. Fate’s handed her a raw deal which she can neither understand nor control and once she realises the horrifying extent of what she is capable of; she decides to take matters into her own hands without properly thinking about the repercussions. The story starts in taboo circumstances. Three friends playing with an Ouija board and dabbling with the devil by asking him how they are going to die. Six months later and the friends are all dead – except Mara. The question is, as … Continue reading
Posted in Drama, Mara Dyer, Michelle Hodgkin, Mystery, Review, Simon & Schuster, Supernatural, The Readiacs, Thriller, YA, Yvette
Tagged Michelle Hodgkin, Mystery, Review, Thriller, Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, YA, Yvette
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Bloody Little Secrets
Title: Bloody Little Secrets Author: Karly Kirkpatrick Genre: YA, Supernatural, Romance Publisher: CreateSpace Release Date: May 26, 2011 Review: Vicky Hernandez is a regular teenage girl. That is until she wakes up in a coffin. After punching and clawing her way out of the grave, she struggles to get her equilibrium back. Once Vicky discovers what she is, she has to make some very tough decisions. Vicky must leave everyone and everything that she loves behind. All of this, while someone keeps coming after her. Vicky doesn’t know how or why she died. What she does know is that she … Continue reading
Posted in Blogger, Coming of Age, Contemp, Fantasy, Karly Kirkpatrick, Kerri, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, The Readiacs, YA
Tagged Fantasy, Kerri, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, vampires, YA
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EVERNEATH by @BrodiAshton
Title: Everneath Rating: Author: Brodi Ashton Genre: YA/Fantasy/Sci-Fi Publisher: Balzer & Bray Release Date: January 24, 2012 Review: I have to admit, when I first found out that this story was based on the Persephone myth, I didn’t know what to think. It seemed like an intriguing premise, though, so I jumped right in, and found myself hooked from the Prologue. Ms. Ashton’s initial chilling account of Everneath, with the ‘feed’ and the Shades, left shivers running down my spine and many unanswered questions. Thankfully, we don’t have to wait long to start piecing the story together, as we begin … Continue reading
Posted in Brodi Ashton, Everneath, Lelina, Mystery, Review, Supernatural, YA
Tagged Brodi Ashton, Everneath, Fantasy, Immortals, Review, Sci-Fi
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Preview: Perception by Kim Harrington
PERCEPTION IS A 5 STAR READ Sometimes sequels are just okay. PERCEPTION, the follow up to CLARITY is anything but okay . . . it’s amazing, thrilling, an absolute run out and buy and read in the same day book. Chapter one grabs you and doesn’t let go until you’re finished. When you can see things others can’t, what happens when someone is watching you? Everybody knows about Clarity “Clare” Fern. She’s the psychic girl in school, the one who can place her hands on something and see hidden visions from the past. Only, Clare would rather not be a … Continue reading
Posted in A Clarity Novel, Heidi, Kim Harrington, Mystery, Preview, Review, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, The Readiacs, YA
Tagged clarity, kim harrington, Perception, Romance, Suspense, YA
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Everneath by @BrodiAshton
Title: Everneath Author: Brodi Ashton Genre: YA/Fantasy/Sci-Fi Publisher: Balzer & Bray Release Date: January 24, 2012 Summary: Last spring, Nikki Beckett vanished, sucked into an underworld known as the Everneath. Now she’s returned—to her old life, her family, her boyfriend—before she’s banished back to the underworld . . . this time forever. She has six months before the Everneath comes to claim her, six months for good-byes she can’t find the words for, six months to find redemption, if it exists. Nikki longs to spend these precious months forgetting the Everneath and trying to reconnect with her boyfriend, Jack, the … Continue reading
Posted in Brodi Ashton, Contest, Everneath, Heidi, Mystery, Preview, Review, Supernatural, YA
Tagged Brodi Ashton, Everneath, Fantasy, Immortals, Review, Sci-Fi
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This or That with Michael from In My Dreams
Today we bring you a This or That with Michael, the love of Liz’s life who was cruelly taken away from her. The rock in the partnership, Michael’s cool and calm nature is what Liz needs to see her through her ordeal. A brief description about the book… It was happening again. The dreams. The nightmares. It was something seventeen year-old Elizabeth “Lizzy” Hayes thought she’d outgrown; dreams that would come true; detailed premonitions of how people would die. This time she dreams about her boyfriend, Michael Young, and soon discovers that he’s been found… dead. Michael hasn’t crossed over … Continue reading
Posted in Angst, Blog Tour, Cameo Renae, Mystery, Supernatural, Thriller, Uncategorized, YA, Yvette
Tagged Book Tour, Cameo Renae, In My Dreams, This or That, Yvette
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