Tag: book-review
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If You’re A Fan of Kinsey Millhone, Please Meet Cass Raines

Tough, headstrong, caring. Cass Raines is a no-nonsense Chicago cop turned PI who’s determined to right the wrongs she sees around her — and there are plenty. A past winner of the Sue Grafton Memorial Award.
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What Mystery Writers Selected as Their Best Books of 2023

Members of the Mystery Writers of America nominated books in several categories for the annual Edgar Awards, named in honor of Edgar Allen Poe. Winners will be announced in May.
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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder: How to Ace Your Senior Project

I fell hard for Pippa, the “good girl” who decides to investigate the murder-suicide of two classmates for her high school senior project. If you haven’t read a young adult mystery lately, I encourage you to give this one a try.
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What Lies in the Woods: A Survivor’s Suspenseful Tale

A twist-filled tale about the resilience of little girls and the adults who are supposed to take care of them. I was cheering for our tough protagonist by the end, a grand finale I definitely didn’t see coming.
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Best Mysteries of 2023: How Many Have You Read?

Check out which books made one — or more — of the Best Mysteries of 2023 lists from editors at The New York Times, The Washington Post, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon.
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Holly: Stephen King Lets His Unusual Female PI Shine

It’s been a minute since I read a novel by Stephen King. I’d forgotten a) what a great storyteller he is and b) how gross he can get. You’ll need a strong stomach for this chilling tale of two academics gone very, very wrong.
