Tag Archives: thriller
The Concrete Blonde by Michael Connelly
Read July 2017 Recommended for fans of police detectives, L.A. ★ ★ ★ ★ In book three of the Harry Bosch series, Connelly finally hits his stride. The preceding two books frequently referenced the lethal shooting of a … Continue reading
The Lion’s Game by Nelson DeMille. Or Thriller as Ambien?
Attempted May 2017 Recommended for fans of DeMille and reallllly slow burns ★ ★ Abandoning this book. I just don’t have time in my life right now for this kind of detail. I think this is the kind of book … Continue reading
Night Fall by Nelson DeMille
Read March 2017 Recommended for fans of thrillers, government conspiracies ★ ★ ★ ★ Generally, I’m not a fan of political thrillers. You say to me, “Carol, here’s a political thriller I just know you will love…” … Continue reading
The Black Echo by Connelley
Read February 2017 Recommended for ★ ★ ★ 1/2 First impressions can be so deceptive. Well, actually, first, second and third impressions, but who’s judging? Me. Totally me. Still on the search for a new mystery series, and Michael Connelly’s … Continue reading
The Overlook by Michael Connelly. Well, yes–you can.
Read November 2016 Recommended for fans of Michael Connelly ★ ★ 1/2 I don’t often read from the fiction bestseller list and I periodically wonder what I’m missing. When a Connelly (oops, not John Connolly–I mistakenly thought I had … Continue reading
A Rage in Harlem by Chester Himes
Listened October 2016 Recommended for fans of dark comedy ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Read by Samuel Jackson, this was an absolute auditory treat, keeping me transfixed on the drive from Georgia to Kentucky. Expecting something more of … Continue reading
Dark Hollow by John Connolly
Read October 2016 Recommended for fans of horror/thriller ★ ★ ★ 1/2 I ordered this from the library with ambivalence; though I enjoy Connolly’s writing, I didn’t find the first book of the Charlie Parker series particularly enjoyable … Continue reading
Every Dead Thing by John Connolly could tone down the adrenaline
Read October 2016 Recommended for fans of horror/thriller ★ ★ Read this if you need to stay awake all night. I, for instance, read through the majority of this book during one of the most boring night shifts ever. … Continue reading
King and Maxwell by David Baldacci
Read August 2016 Recommended for fans of movie thrillers ★ ★ None of my friends have reviewed this book. Friends, this is your fault. I hold you all responsible. As well as my mother’s eighty-five year-old friend who … Continue reading
Hell is Empty by Craig Johnson
Read August 2015 Recommended for hard-core Longmire fans ★ ★ Current self says, “Self, don’t read this book. Skip it and go to the next Walt Longmire.” Past self says, “Self, it really bothers me to read a book … Continue reading
