Dorchester Terrace: The Latest Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Novel by Anne Perry

On May 22, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

Anne Perry’s acclaimed Charlotte and Thomas Pitt novels have made London’s exclusive world of wealth and power an addictive literary destination for readers everywhere. This new masterpiece, a haunting story of love and treason, invites us not only into the secret places of Britain’s power but also into the innermost sanctums of the fin de siècle Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Don’t Cry, Tai Lake: A Chief Inspector Chen Novel by Qiu Xiaolong

On May 22, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

Chief Inspector Chen Cao of the Shanghai Police Department is offered a bit of luxury by friends and supporters within the Party – a week’s vacation at a luxurious resort near Lake Tai, a week where he can relax, and recover, undisturbed by outside demands or disruptions. Unfortunately, the once beautiful Lake Tai, renowned for its clear waters, is now covered by fetid algae, its waters polluted by toxic runoff from local manufacturing plants.

The Chemistry of Tears: A Puzzling Novel Full of Secrets by Peter Carey

On May 17, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

An automaton, a man and a woman who can never meet, two stories of love—all are brought to incandescent life in this hauntingly moving novel from one of the finest writers of our time. And it is the automaton, in its beautiful, uncanny imitation of life, that will link two strangers confronted with the mysteries of creation, the miracle and catastrophe of human invention, and the body’s astonishing chemistry of love and feeling.

The Stonecutter: A Swedish Crime Novel by Camilla Läckberg

On May 14, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

In the third novel from the bestselling female writer in Sweden—and for the first time in English—the mysterious drowning of a little girl threatens to tear apart the town of Fjallbacka.

A Land More Kind Than Home: A Novel of Evil in a House of Worship by Wiley Cash

On May 11, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

A stunning debut reminiscent of the beloved novels of John Hart and Tom Franklin, A Land More Kind Than Home is a mesmerizing literary thriller about the bond between two brothers and the evil they face in a small western North Carolina town.

Eyes of Justice, A Sloppily Written Mystery Novel by Lis Wiehl (with April Henry)

On May 10, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

Cassidy, Allison, and Nicole fight for justice everyday–Cassidy as a crime reporter, Nicole as an FBI agent, and Allison as a federal prosecutor. Together they’re a Triple Threat to be reckoned with. A force that, together, has solved the toughest mysteries.

Aunt Dimity and the Village Witch: A Paranormal Mystery by Nancy Atherton

On May 4, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

Nancy Atherton’s seventeenth cozy mystery featuring the beloved Aunt Dimity-the original paranormal detective. Returning to the charming world of Finch, Nancy Atherton’s latest novel is sure to delight faithful Aunt Dimity readers, Anglophiles, and cozy mystery fans.

The Memory of Blood: A Peculiar Crimes Unit Mystery by Christopher Fowler

On April 27, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

Christopher Fowler’s acclaimed Peculiar Crimes Unit novels crackle with sly wit, lively suspense, and twists as chilling as London’s fog. Now the indomitable duo of Arthur Bryant and John May, along with the rest of their quirky team, return to solve a confounding case with dark ties to the British theater and a killer who may mean curtains for all involved.

Driven – More “Drive” Adventures by James Sallis

On April 25, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

Driven is the sequel to Drive, now also an award-winning film. As we exit the initial novel, Driver has killed Bernie Rose, “the only one he ever mourned,” ending his campaign against those who double-crossed him.

The Wind Through the Keyhole: The New Dark Tower Novel by Stephen King

On April 25, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

King began the Dark Tower series in 1974; it gained momentum in the 1980s; and he brought it to a thrilling conclusion when the last three novels were published in 2003 and 2004. The Wind Through the Keyhole is sure to fascinate avid fans of the Dark Tower epic. But this novel also stands on its own for all readers, an enchanting and haunting journey to Roland’s world and testimony to the power of Stephen King’s storytelling magic.