See You Next Tuesday by Ken Harris Book Review/Blog Tour

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review.

Steve Rockfish and Jawnie McGee are partners at the firm of Rockfish & McGee – Investigative Services. They are quite the odd couple, but they work well together. Jawnie has just recently gained her PI license and is now a full-fledged partner to Rockfish. This tale takes us on a rocky ride through a scam that fell upon Rockfish’s father, Mack.

The team of Rockfish & McGee also have taken on the case of Mrs. Coyne who believes her husband is up to some hanky-panky, but as it turns out the Coyne case and Mack’s case, unbeknownst to either partner, overlap from opposite ends so they join forces, but they can’t handle all the details themselves. Enter Raffi. Enter Lynn. Raffi is a long-time friend to Rockfish, and Lynn is a down-on-her-luck kinda girl whom Jawnie stumbled across in an alley, literally.

This money chase leads them to a basement support group, or so they think. They find themselves racking up the miles chasing down leads, even crossing into different states at times, only to end up back at home base in Maryland. This tale is funny and serious all at the same time, and watch out for the acronyms!

There is some true-to-life reality in this tale, with how easily our elders can be fooled into a scam involving money. This also happened during the COVID-19 pandemic, so there is even more realism. Rockfish sort of reminds me of James Rockford from the Rockford Files, except Rockfish has a partner, and I am sure Mr. Harris’s background lends even more reality of how things could happen. It will be interesting to see what Rockfish and McGee get up to on their next adventure.

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Among The Innocent by Mary Alford Book Review/Blog Tour

 

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Leah Miller – Leah lost her family to a horrendous crime ten years ago. Ellis and Marge took her in after this tragedy and raised her as their own. In so doing, Leah also left her Amish faith. For the past ten years, she has been living with the pain of losing her own family and trying to bring the killer to justice as she followed in Ellis’s footsteps and became a police officer in the town of St. Ignatius.

Ellis and Marge Petri – The couple who took Leah in. Ellis was the chief of police and was in charge of Leah’s family’s case. Little did anyone know, he didn’t handle the case well at all, arrested the wrong person, and hid the details deeply. Marge became a doting mother to Leah, but Marge has some long-buried secrets of her own.

Detective Dalton Cooper – Enters the picture these ten years later. The interesting thing about Dalton is that he was actually around ten years ago because he, too, was taken in by an Amish family through a tragedy that befell them. The crime that caused so much pain in Leah’s life also intersected with Dalton’s own troubled past.

The Plain people in the Amish community of St. Ignatius, Beth, Eva, Colette, Willa, the other police officers and departments from surrounding communities all help to form this tale of tragedy, seeking justice and finding the person responsible and bringing them to justice, and romance help create this story. There is an underlying message of faith and hope throughout these pages. And the bad guy in this tale … he is a serious bad guy, a manipulator, a liar, but he also apparently has a charm that young Amish girls fall for, however unsuspecting they may be because they are experiencing their rumspringa … that is the time when they go out and see what the world is all about. They are sheltered in their lifestyle, so the bad guy is exciting to them.

This won’t be the last book I read by Ms. Alford. I enjoy her writing style. In this tale, I enjoyed the way she was able to bring together events from ten years ago into the present having two intersecting cases.

 

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Wolf Bog by Leslie Wheeler Book Review/Blog Tour

 

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Kathryn – curator in a library, visits the Berkshires over the weekends to spend time with Earl, her significant other, and her friends, Betty and Charlotte.

Betty – thinks life is like a spy novel.

Charlotte – secrets abound!

Paula and her cohort Rudy.

Wally – the lawyer.

Steve – Charlotte’s renter and his dog, Solly.

Todd – badly deformed after the auto accident that claimed the life of Izzy, his then fiancée.

While going on a hike in Wolf Bog a body is discovered, later identified to be Denny who disappeared over 40 years ago. A box of photos surfaces in Betty’s home that she hands over to Kathryn who begins to organize them and identify the faces in the pictures. The more questions she asks about who and why, the more stonewalled she becomes. Not to mention the fact that Earl is pressuring her into reuniting with her own mother.

Short chapters. Excellent pace.

This is the first book by Ms. Wheeler I have read and really enjoyed her writing style, the red herrings she dropped along the way, and the conclusion to the whodunnit was especially surprising. Wasn’t expecting that one! I believe this is book three in Ms. Wheeler’s Berkshire Hilltown Mystery series, with Shuntoll Road and Rattlesnake Hill being the first two. While this is a series, they can certainly be read as standalones.

 

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Dead Drop by James L'Etoile Book Review/Blog Tour

 

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Detective Nathan Taylor finds himself with another “dead drop.” It is not a spoiler to say that this tale starts out with some 55-gallon drums full of some unknown chemical and dead bodies. He was called to this new site by Billie Carson. Throughout this particular investigation, Detective Taylor finds himself looking for the people responsible, getting suspended from his duties, as well as finding he has been betrayed by two people whom he didn’t think would ever do such a thing to him. He also found out something about himself and the folks who cross the border.

Billie Carson … now here is an interesting character. She has a backstory that suits her character. Billie is what one would call a drifter for various reasons, picking up other people’s trash to recycle and make a living. She comes across as a loner, someone who doesn’t care, but that is not true. Deep down, Billie is a kind, caring, giving person doing what she can to make her life, and the lives of others, better. You’ll have to read the book to find out her story.

Lynne is Detective Taylor’s ex. To say they don’t necessarily get along is an understatement until Lynne finally accepts the truth.

Espi is one of Detective Taylor’s friends, or is he? Was he just doing his job? Believing the story he was told?

Then there are the dueling Cartels. Which Cartel is going to win?

In this tale, you have a police procedural, some political intrigue, and the story of folks crossing the border to El Norte looking for a better life. Be sure to check out Miguel’s story. I have to admit that there is a one scene near the end of this book between Detective Taylor and Miguel that made me tear up for just a second. If you read the book, let me know which scene you think that is.

This is the first book I have read by Mr. L’Etoile and enjoy his writing style. I think his professional experiences help in making his writing realistic, as if he’s telling you a story while sitting next to you. There is also a very deep underlying message in this tale of people who cross the border; you’ll have to read the book to find out what it is.

 

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The Bachelorette Party by Carissa Ann Lynch Book Review

Publishing September 2022.

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review. (Not my picture.)

Rosalee – the bride. Rosalee comes across as shy, quiet, reserved. She’s going to marry, Asher, the man of her dreams.

Elizabeth – the mother-in-law, at least she will be. She doesn’t think Rosalee is good enough for Asher, can’t understand what he sees in her, much preferring Georgia. She’s also a rich widow, which lends to her hoity-toitiness.

Mara – the best friend. Mara has been Rosalee’s best friend since college. She is also helping plan the bachelorette party, leading to disgruntlement between Mara and Tinsley, which Rosalee can’t understand until she finds out the reason. Mara is also a troublemaker.

Tinsley – the cousin. Tinsley’s mom took Rosalee in when Rosalee lost her parents, so Tinsley is more like a sister to Rosalee. They lost touch when Rosalee went off to college, but reconnected at the party.

Georgia – the groom’s best friend. Georgia’s business venture is failing … miserably. Rosalee begins to wonder if there is more to the relationship between Georgia and Asher. Elizabeth gets to the truth of the matter.

Bri – Asher’s sister, Elizabeth’s daughter. Bri is quite devious and has a talent that no one knows about.

Can you imagine being in a room with all these different personalities? The intriguing thing is, this book is written in six (6!) different voices, all very distinct, all very much tuned into the different personalities. (That takes a certain kind of talent.) Enter Detective Nina Smalls. Will she get to the truth of the matter when no one seems to want to tell the truth? And the setting for the party – the gorgeous Leblanc-Landry mansion in New Orleans. This is another tale that includes some secret passages in an old house (remember Cedar Farms?). The mansion holds secrets of its own, not just secret passages. And the ending? Man, the ending … that was totally unexpected. And, to top it off, a bright pink cover!

Winter's End by Paige Shelton Book Review

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review. Publishing December 2022.

This is book four in the Alaska Mystery Series. Thin Ice, Cold Wind, and Dark Night are the first three. I also had opportunity to read Thin Ice, book one in this series. At this point, Beth has now been in Benedict, Alaska, for a little over a year, still finding her way, still trying to face her demons, the reason she’s in Benedict to begin with. She is still grappling with the relationships she wishes to have with her mother and her father. This time, though, she has found herself making a friend in Kaye. They walked their dogs together, and now that winter is thawing and spring is trying to appear, the people of Benedict are surfacing. In Benedict, they have a yearly tradition called the Death Walk. That is when people of the community gather around just to be sure everyone survived the winter. If someone is missing, they are looked for to be accounted for. Not much happens in this small town of Benedict, but when something does happen it happens in a big way. Such is what happens in Winter’s End.

Beth still lives with Viola, who still runs her halfway house for non-violent criminals, generally female, this time though, she has taken in a male, Chaz. Chaz has his own story to tell. He may not be good at the criminal game, but he is an excellent cook and everyone seems to like him. Also, in this tale, Viola is reunited with the man who took her and her sister, Benny, in when they first arrived as teens in Benedict, Al. Beth has also been tasked with homing Elijah’s dogs, one of whom went to be with Kaye. There is also the story of the ongoing feud between the Millers and the Oliphants, and what a mess that has created.

While I have only read two books in this series, they can be read as standalones and the characters are very consistent which is something I appreciate in a series. I especially like the fact that Beth, in Winter’s End, has found some answers to many questions and has learned to face her demons, but in the end, there is more that is going to be happening in this small town of Benedict, Alaska. We just have to wait for the next book. Winter’s End also apparently ties up one of the biggest issues Beth has been dealing with, but I suspect that it’s not really the end.

Architect of Courage by Victoria Weisfeld Book Review/Blog Tour

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review. 

Archer Landis – Known as Arch to his friends. He finds himself being thrown some of life’s curve balls that he was not expecting. It is not a spoiler to say this book starts off with Arch findings his mistress, Julia, dead in her apartment. This leads Arch to places he never expected to have to go, considering he was “just” an architect.

Marjorie – Archer’s wife of many years, having met each other in college.

Hawkins – Archer and Marjorie’s son. Here’s a character for you, as messed up as they come. Hawk was a fledgling architect, working at his father’s firm, Archer + Porter, but wasn’t getting the breaks he felt he deserved. He went to work for his father’s rival. Hawk is a troubled young man.

Deshondra – Archer + Porter’s receptionist.

Julia – Arch’s mistress and a very good architect working for Archer + Porter. Beautifully talented lady. Why was she killed? This is what Archer set out to find out.

Chaya and her parents – Chaya being a friend of Julia’s since their school years.

Karsch – Archer’s rival in the architecture business.

Of course, there are the detectives involved, the FBI, the JTTF, Archer’s lawyer who also hired Carlos to help Archer. Arch found himself traveling from New York, where his firm was located, to Brussels to Tarifa, looking for answers that he wasn’t sure he would find. There were so many secrets surrounding Julia that he only discovered after her death. He wanted to find out the reasons why. The title of this book “Architect of Courage” really is spot on as Archer really was “just” an architect, one set on a mission to find out who killed Julia and why, but was he really prepared for the answers he found out along the way? I found this to be quite an intense read, with the last ten or so pages really wrapping things up and providing answers.

 

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Goldhammer by Haris Orkin Book Review/Blog Tour

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review.

James Flynn – Seemingly Mr. Flynn works for Her Majesty’s Secret Service using the “cover story” as a patient of City of Roses Psychiatric Institute. The antics of Mr. Flynn will keep you turning pages.

Chloe – Left the town where she grew up to move to Los Angeles, looking to pursue her dream of being an actress. She also wanted Goldhammer to pay for what he did to her.

Tyler – Chloe’s brother who moved to Los Angeles with her, looking to get into film making. He only wanted the best for Chloe.

Jenna – Tyler’s friend, a reporter for a small publication. Tyler and Chloe elicited her help to write Chloe’s story.

Sancho – An aide at the City of Roses Psychiatric Institute. Always looking out for Mr. Flynn.

Alessandra/Alessa – A retired actress who befriends James, after finding him on the beach by her home. Tired from their escapade but happy to have been out in the world again.

Goldhammer and his goons – The bad guys in this tale. Ohana and Black Star are hired hands for Mr. Goldhammer. And, then there’s Marta.

I found myself laughing out loud, literally, while reading this tale. Some of the escapades James, Chloe, and Tyler find themselves in are described in such a farfetched, outlandish way they are hilarious. If you are looking for a whodunnit with a bit of a comical twist, give Goldhammer a try. This is the third book so I suspect you would get a greater sense of Mr. Flynn’s character if you were to read the other two books before this one, but it can certainly be read as a standalone. It’s quite entertaining.

 

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Hooker Avenue by Jode Millman Book Review/Blog Tour

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review. 

In this 360-page book, you will find some interesting characters. I am not sure how to “label” this one as there are elements of at least three different genres: Police procedural, legal thriller, and a bit of a political thriller as well. All three of these “labels” are contained within these pages.

Let me introduce you to the main characters:

Jessie Martin – Reading The Midnight Call, the first book in this series, will help in understanding part of Jessie’s backstory. This will explain the references to Terrence, her former mentor, and the trouble he creates in Jessie’s life. Jessie is an attorney who almost lost her license, her life, and her daughter, Lily. She is a strong female character who holds it together and finds a new beginning.

Hal Samuels III – District attorney who was previously involved with Jessie, married Erin which didn’t work, and ended up back with Jessie. He also decided to pull together a task force to help in assisting the police to find the person or persons responsible for the disappearances of nine different women, feeling he failed them as well as his city. Cindie, his assistant, reminds him of the upcoming election. Lauren, his predecessor, is nothing more than a thorn in Hal’s side, thinking she wants her old job back.

Ebony Jones – Detective with the Poughkeepsie police department. She and Jessie also went through their years of high school together. At one time, they enjoyed a close friendship, but as with life, they went their separate ways. In this tale, they are drawn back together but their friendship has taken a different trek as adults.

Zander – Ebony’s partner. He always has her back. He doesn’t always agree with her choices, but he supports her.

Lily – Jessie and Kyle’s daughter. Kyle isn’t mentioned much, but he’s mentioned enough to know that he and Jessie have a less than amicable relationship.

As soon as I started reading this tale, I was pulled in by Ms. Millman’s writing style. Being a lawyer herself, Ms. Millman’s writing relatable. Her characters seem to come alive through her descriptiveness, putting both lawyer and police folks in realistic situations. When Ebony and Zander are searching one particular home, the descriptions of what they see and what they smell … you can really use your imagination to “see” and “smell” what you are reading. If you like reading police procedurals and legal thrillers with just a hint of politics, I’m sure this will fit the bill.

 

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Toxic Soup by RR Rowley Book Review/Blog Tour

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review.

Charley – the victim.

Casey – Charley’s sister who has decided to go after the people responsible for what happened to Charley. Casey also faces some conflicting feelings – those involving Lolly (her girlfriend); Sam her sometimes bed mate; her two roommates, Jett and Frank, each bringing to her what she needs at the time. Casey works as a bartender at a local saloon, but in the mornings she finds herself spending time at the river, that is until what happened to Charley.

Lolly – Casey’s girlfriend and best friend. (Be prepared, Lolly is a dancer, and the descriptions of her job are quite risqué.)

Jett and Frank – Casey’s two roommates, both of whom have feelings for Casey (who seems immune to their feelings). Frank is also what you would describe as a rich boy, with nothing to do but play on the water. Frank is also the kind of guy who cares, but doesn’t always say the right thing. Jett has some deep feelings for Casey but doesn’t let them show because … Lolly and Sam. He also has a pot business in the basement.

Uncle Tony – Frank’s uncle. He offers Frank and Jett an opportunity.

Sam – Casey’s sometimes bed partner. Sam is an ex-con. Sam also has feelings for Casey. They use each other in the moment.

Bear – Big dude. He believes in Casey’s mission, introduces Casey to his grandmother.

Bill and Richard – Two of the men who work at Hanford.

This story revolves around the Hanford plant that is tasked with the mission of getting rid of the “toxic soup” that is being stored at their facility, but the stuff is so toxic that it eats through containers. Check out the first paragraph in Chapter 14 – excellent description, giving the reader a visual of the muck. There is also the intertwining story of Jett’s pot business. There is such a mishmash of characters in this story, with the two main intersecting stories, that it just works. The characters play off of each other, drawing whatever it is they need from one another. I think these are characters that we all can relate to.

Even before I finished reading this book, I was appreciating the writing style of Mr. Rowley, that being it comes from his heart. As well, I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, so reading this book took me back to my childhood.

 

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Swarm by Guy Morris Book Blast

 

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Red Zone by Luke Murphy Book Review

 

Book 3 in the Charlene Taylor series. I highly recommend reading this series in order to get a sense of Charlene and Larry and their partnership as detectives, but it’s not necessary as these books are able to be read as standalones. In this tale, Charlene and Larry are called to the scene of the USC Trojans playing field, the “red zone,” to investigate the death of a college student, Samantha. In this tale, we are also introduced to a new character, Calvin Watters, a PI, and readers know how Charlene feels about PIs, but Calvin is different. Calvin gets under her skin, so to speak, and she is able to work with him to solve this case. It also helps that Calvin has an “in” at USC, but some folks don’t want him poking around. Yes, there’s a backstory there as to the why. Sometimes that “in” is tested. As well, Calvin comes into contact to some of his old acquaintances at USC, some welcoming and some not so much which lends to Calvin’s backstory.

It is going to be interesting to read the Calvin Watters series by Mr. Murphy. He has a writing style that is, I suspect, only going to get better as the years go by. If you like whodunits that have backstories that are interwoven, give Mr. Murphy a try. If his Calvin Watters series holds true like his Charlene Taylor series, I suspect readers are in for some good books and some intriguing characters whose lives will intersect and with some interesting backstories that tie together.

Kiss & Tell and Rock-A-Bye Baby are books 1 and 2.

Such A Perfect Wife by Kate White Book Review

 

This is book 8 in the Bailey Weggins series … only seven more to go! If the other seven are anything like this one, I suspect they can all be read as standalones, though I suspect starting at book 1 would give the reader a more in-depth look of who Ms. Weggins is, other than a PI freelance writing for Crime Beat.  This particular tale takes her to New York where she is learning about the case of a missing wife, Shannon Blaine. After a certain amount of time, as in all missing person cases, folks begin to suspect Shannon is dead but hope otherwise. Maybe Shannon just got tired of “mom life” and took off for a day or two. Maybe she was tired of being so perfect she needed a break. Whatever the reason, she has disappeared from their midst. The more Bailey questions the residents of Lake George, the further down a winding path she goes. As it so happens, Bailey stumbles upon an intersecting case that happened ten years ago with two missing joggers. But, just exactly how do they connect?

There are some other interesting characters in this tale: Shannon’s husband, Cody. Shannon’s sister, Kelly. Alice, the local reporter who befriends Bailey. Riley, Cody’s workplace assistant. Matt, a competing reporter. And Ms. White threw in a couple of affairs just to make this story interesting.

I enjoy the character of Bailey Weggins. She is inquisitive and doesn’t stop until she finds the answers. Now I need to read the seven other stories to see what trouble she finds herself in.

The Girl From Widow Hills by Megan Miranda Book Review

 

Well, all right then. I need more of Ms. Miranda’s writing. No kidding! Arden Maynor is quite the interesting character with quite the interesting tale to tell. Out of the blue she receives a box … a box that contains a part of her past which lends to her having memories of her childhood. The thing is, she doesn’t know if the memories she is having are real or imagined. And wait until you find out the truth behind the whole thing. I mean really … what are the odds of such a young child surviving being swept away during a bad storm, clinging onto a sewer drain hoping against hope someone would find her?

Arden wanted to get out of the public eye, so she moved away and changed her name. But, every anniversary, especially the tenth and twentieth, her story surfaces again and again … over and over … as if people just couldn’t forget “the girl from Widow Hills.”

Read the book. I’m sure you’ll be as intrigued as I was with the premise of this story. If any of Ms. Miranda’s books are like this one, dark and creepy, just like I like ‘em, readers are in for a treat or two!

Strangers We Know by Elle Marr Book Review

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review. (Not my picture, published May 2022.)

Ivy Hon is adopted, living her life in California with her cat, Onyx, and a somewhat strained relationship with her brother, Carson, their parents having passed on. Ivy has a medical condition that no one seems to have the answers to or for, so she decides to take an online DNA test. Much to her surprise, she gets a hit which leads her to Lottie, her cousin. After reaching out, Lottie is most excited to learn about Ivy and invites her to Washington State to meet some of her family. Ivy’s intention is to learn about her medical history on her biological parents’ side, both her mother and her father, but the more she starts to question the more doors start to close. She finds herself captivated by the tale of the Full Moon Killer. You’ll have to read the book to find out the answers Ivy uncovers.

This is the first book I have read by Ms. Marr and I am intrigued by her writing style. It is clear-cut and to the point, with backstories intertwined, messed-up family relationships, and the story of what adoptees go through, especially when it comes to health history. The characters Ms. Marr created in this book are very relatable, if somewhat unsuspecting. Wait until you get to the whodunit! I look forward to more of Ms. Marr’s work.

Little Does She Know by Pamela Crane

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review. Publishing June 21, 2022. (Not my picture.)

Ms. Crane has a new series … this is book one. I’m excited for the rest of this series (aptly called the If She Only Knew Series).

Ginger – As Ms. Crane describes Ginger, she is the epitome of the 1980s. And wow! The imagery used when Ginger is telling what happened to her back in the 1980s is spot-on, from CorningWare to the music to the clothes styles. Ginger is her own person, wearing (yes, still) her wardrobe from back then in 2022. Why? Because it was the nicest thing her husband did for her. Ginger carries some deeply hidden secrets about what happened all those many years ago.

Tara – Ginger’s next-door neighbor and best friend. That friendship almost ends because of some of the secrets that are unraveled.

Chris – Tara’s husband. He’s accused of a crime and goes to jail, but he refuses to defend himself.

Nora – Chris and Tara’s daughter.

Jonah – Tara’s brother. Jonah is an interesting character in that he has done a stint with drugs and struggles with depression. Wait until you find out the truth about Jonah. His issues make him a very relatable character.

Eloise – Tara and Jonah’s mother. Eloise has a long-buried secret of her own.

Benson and Cole – Ginger’s sons.

This tale is told in two voices, those of Tara and Ginger. Tara uncovers Ginger’s secrets, tries to get Chris to open up to her, has to reconcile with her brother, and tries to protect Nora all at the same time, all this while running a rescue ranch for horses. The imagery, the hidden messages Ms. Crane interlaces in this tale, the horse rescue … Ms. Crane is at the top of her writing game with this series.

What They Don't Know by Susan Furlong Book Review/Blog Tour

 

I have had my eye on this book since I first saw Ms. Furlong sharing it across social media. I jumped at the chance to read and review it when I saw it was being offered by Partners in Crime Tours. I am so glad I had this opportunity!

I was first introduced to Ms. Furlong’s writing through her Bone Gap series, which are incredible reads. I am glad to see she has taken on the “thriller” genre.

What They Don’t Know starts off with a bang and … does … not … stop. I should not have started this book a couple hours before having to start my workday. This book pulled me in from the beginning and I wanted to continue reading it all day long.

The characters:

Mona … seemingly obsessed with her doll collection, overly so. She also comes across as a “needy” female, but is she or is she harboring deeper secrets? And those posts on Instagram? Are they really meant for Mona, who posted them, and what do they mean?

Ben … Mona’s husband, a child psychiatrist, who is more concerned with his clinic than his family. He is always telling Mona to focus on the positive and prescribing her too many medications to keep track of. Is he the buy guy?

Their son, Gus. His secrets are later revealed.

The victim, Mia. What really happened to her? The truth may shock you!

Mona’s friends, Tara, Selma, and Alice. Tara is a counselor. Selma is a real estate agent. Alice is the divorcee. All of these families live on the same block and these four friends get together for book club. This is where the story all starts to unfold and where Mona begins to unravel.

The cops, Reyes and his partner, Meyers. Two cops who have different ways of investigating crimes. Reyes also has a daughter, Stella.

This book takes the reader on a journey that they will not soon forget. If you are looking for a read that will pull you in and are a reader of the “thriller” genre, be sure to grab this one!

Purchase Links:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/What-They-Dont-Susan-Furlong/dp/1645060403/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UIPYQ9SWLGI5&keywords=susan+furlong&qid=1649019475&sprefix=susan+furlong%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-they-dont-know-susan-furlong/1140377103?ean=9781645060406

 

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Website: http://www.susanfurlong.com/

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Eyes on You by Kate White Book Review

 

Robin is making a comeback with her career … the book she has just published is skyrocketing on the charts and she has landed back on TV. Of course, viewers are taken in by the easy rapport she has with her co-host, Carter. Someone at the station is apparently not happy with Robin’s success, or just with Robin herself. Some creepy things start to happen to her … a note left in her purse at a book signing, a poisoned brownie, a bug in her coffee (can you imagine?!?), and a mutilated Barbie doll left in her office. Oh, and let’s not forget the internet searches that lead back to her.

There are some interesting characters in this tale … Robin herself. Carter, her good-looking co-host. Ann, Robin’s best friend. Maddy, a cousin to Robin. Alex, Bettina, the bosses at the TV station, and a whole host of others who get involved in this tale of whodunnit. Oh, and Sharon.

I found myself trying to figure this one out. I thought it was person A, a most unlikely suspect, but then I changed my mind to person B because that was another unlikely suspect. It is quite intriguing how Ms. White is able to drop subtle hints to lead the reader to believe it is person A, but then leaves the reader thinking maybe it’s person B or even person C. Who really is the whodunnit in this tale? If you read this one, let me know if you figured it out before the end. This one definitely has the right kind of ‘creep’ factor intertwined with some interesting relationships.