Review: Widow's Might by Sandra Brannan

By volunteering to take part in a Twitter Book Club I received a copy of each Liv Bergen novel. (Click here to learn more about the book club.)

Widow's Might is the 3rd book in the series and I had no problem picking up the story line (for those who like to read in order). The characters are unpredictable and the story-line keeps you hanging until the end. A couple of times I thought I might have it figured out but I didn't. I love characters that are drawn into investigations, Liv is "recruited" to help by the FBI. I think I like this story line because well lets face it I'd love to help the FBI or the CIA solve a mystery. 

When I first saw the covers of these books I thought I would be reading something in the horror genre but it was not horror at all. If you like mystery/suspense you should really look into this series. -Jennifer

Review: Safe House by Chris Ewan

Safe House by Chris Ewan

A stand-alone from the author of Good Thief's Guide.

From the start of this book, I was hooked and was not able to read fast enough. Set on the Isle of Man this thriller will have you wondering whom Rob should trust. There is plenty of action, mystery and suspense. A must read for any Ewan fan and a great starter book for new readers.

Jennifer

Review: The Last Minute by Jeff Abbott

The Last Minute by Jeff Abbott

 The follow up to Adrenaline picks up the story of Sam Capra. Searching for his son he is about to find out if there is anything he will not do to save his newborn son. The Last Minute has plenty of action and suspense. Although not necessary, I do believe the 2nd book will be more enjoyable if you have read Adrenaline. The background on the characters is worked in over time in this book and if you haven't read the 1st book I don't think the beginning of this book will be as interesting while you are taking in character development.

 Both books are well worth the read for mystery/suspense fans. - Jennifer

Review: Bedbugs by Ben H. Winters

Creepy. Crawly. It can be hard to find a creepy book that isn't filled with explicit gory detail. Look no further, you must read Bedbugs. You are kept guessing throughout the book. Is Susan hallucinating the bedbugs, is she losing her mind or are they really there? The characters are well developed and likable, the setting is an adorable apartment. Now if someone would just believe Susan when she says there is something crawling on her. Once you get started you will not want to put this down.

My advice to you is time the reading so the end of the book does not happen at night just before you go to bed. -Jennifer

Review: The Demands by Mark Billingham

DI Tom Thorne is back and in the hot seat. Detective Constable Helen Weeks from Billingham’s stand-alone novel In the Dark is one of the people taken hostage. The hostage taker, to uncover the truth about his son’s death has tasked Thorne with finding the truth.

I am glad to see the return of the Weeks character; I enjoyed In the Dark and was left wanting more of the character at the end of the book. From the first chapter you are pulled into the case. You will want to jump into the book and help, if only so Thorne can get some rest because that will only happen after the hostages are safe.

With plenty of action, twists and surprises and with a plot that keeps you guessing, you will have hard time putting this down until you finish. - Jennifer

Review: So far away by Meg Mitchell Moore

(Pub date May 29, 2012) Touching and heart-warming. The story of a bullied teenager and a mother who feel her own child is lost to her. I was quickly drawn into the lives of these characters. Kathleen would like so much to have another chance with her daughter whom she has lost contact with over the years. Natalie wants to find a way to stop her ex-best friend and her friend from bullying her but doesn't know what to do. Through the discovery of an old journal and as we follow the characters through their lives we learn more about them and feel for what they are going through. You will long for Kathleen to find her daughter and mend their relationship and the pain that Natalie suffers brings the want of justice for this young girl. Jennifer