Publication Date March 9, 2026 Last year, I read and reviewed two titles by “James Patterson and…” I wondered if Patterson might be like author Robert B. Parker, who has “written” at least thirty books after his death…tons of items come out with the famous person’s name on them, but who REALLY wrote them? The …
Publication Date March 3, 2026 Robyn Harding is one of those authors whose books kind of grab me…and I love it! In 2017, her book The Party got 5 stars from me “for the combination of domestic suburban drama, moral dilemma, suburban skewering, and all-around good story.” Then, in 2021, I gave four stars to …
Publication Date January 20, 2026 Having recently watched and enjoyed The Night Agent on Netflix, which is based on a book by Matthew Quirk, I was pleased to receive a copy of his latest book, The Method, from William Morrow and NetGalley in exchange for this honest review. This time, the protagonist is an actress …
Published January, 2026 About three years ago, I read and reviewed Ashley Elston’s First Lie Wins (****) and enjoyed it, and although I really don’t recall specifics, I remember it well enough to recommend it to people who, like me, enjoy escapist fiction in the crime/thriller category. So I was pleased to receive a copy …
Published January 5, 2026 James Grippando’s series featuring Miami criminal defense attorney Jack Swytek is a reliably enjoyable source of reading material for fans of legal thrillers (which I am!). In The Right To Remain, the latest — the TWENTIETH in the series (!), Grippando’s skill comes through and I definitely recommend this one for …
Publication Date November 11, 2025 Again, a new standalone thriller from Philip Margolin? Yes, Please! Since 1993, when my sister recommended one of his books, I have been a fan of Philip Margolin, and since then have enjoyed nearly all of his 20+ books. Legal thrillers are among my favorite genres, and he is often …
Publication Date November 11, 2025 David Baldacci is an extremely prolific novelist after having a successful career as an attorney. His first novel, Absolute Power, was turned into a good movie in 1997 starring Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman. Since then, he has written MANY books, both in series (Atlee Pine and Amos Decker, to …
Publication Date October 21, 2025 John Grisham is one of those authors whose work is devoured by his fans, who generally find him reliably entertaining. I haven’t read all of his books, and I might be wrong but I think that over the past few years, it’s been a bit of a mixed bag – …
Mike Lupica is an author (and former newspaper columnist), enjoyed by sports fans for many years in the New York Daily News. He is also known for his many appearances on the all-sports-all-the-time ESPN network. Everyone knows who James Patterson is. Their latest endeavor is The Hamptons Lawyer, a crime novel/thriller collaboration. The Patterson/Lupica collaboration …
Published July 30, 2025 I read a LOT– with my go-to genre being what I call the LA/CA PI mystery/crime stuff: Robert Crais, Michael Connelly, Lee Goldberg, Sue Grafton, T.Jefferson Parker…you get the idea. I’ve been in a bit of a trough lately, challenged to find something that grabbed me, entertained me, and made me …
Publication Date July 8, 2025 I’m generally not a huge fan of horror, creepy stalkers, or books that prompt me to get up and check to be sure the doors are locked. I am, however, a fan of talk radio, true crime (especially podcasts), and the “plucky heroine” trope. So I was intrigued to get …
Publication Date July 15, 2025 In 2021, I read and reviewed Stacy Abrams’ novel While Justice Sleeps, and was introduced to Avery Keene, “…a brilliant young law clerk working for Justice Howard Wynn, a curmudgeon who is in failing health. Avery is doing her best to hold her life together, working long hours in a …
Publication Date July 25, 2025 I’m sure I’ve liked everything I’ve read that Denise Mina has written, although off the top of my head I can’t name any titles…but I was happy to receive a copy of her latest, The Good Liar, from Little, Brown/Mulholland Books and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. I …
Publication Date January 14, 2025 Over the past several years, I have read and reviewed several of Thomas Perry’s books, and although my husband is the REAL Perry fan in our household, I have enjoyed most of them a LOT – with only 2019’s A Small Town getting a 3-star “meh” from me – but, …
Publication Date July 2, 2024 Thanks to Scribner and NetGalley, I recently received a copy of Michael Robotham’s latest psychological thriller, Storm Child (in exchange for this honest review). It includes familiar characters Cyrus Haven and Evie Cormac, both of whom were in the earlier novels Good Girl, Bad Girl, When She Was Good, and …
Publication Date July 30, 2024 Shari Lapena has been called “the queen of the one-sit read,” and that was EXACTLY the kind of book I was needing to take my mind off the news! Thanks to Penguin Group Viking and NetGalley, I received a copy of her latest, “What Have You Done?” in exchange for …
Publication Date July 30, 2024 I loved “Something In The Water” by Catherine Steadman, but found her next two that I read, “Mr. Nobody” and “The Disappearing Act,” to be less than I had hoped. Nonetheless, I was happy to receive a copy of her latest, “Look In The Mirror” from Random Mouse/Ballantine and NetGalley …
Publication Date October 8, 2024 Wow, this one was a surprise! I was looking for some escapist fiction…you know, aka “news avoidance.” Described as “perfect for fans of John Grisham and Scott Turow,” instant thought was “sign me up!” – even though I had no idea who Lawrence Robbins was, I was ready to take …
Publication Date June 25, 2024 A few years ago, I read Chris Whitaker’s book We Begin At The End, and I liked it a LOT, so I was happy to receive a copy of his new book All The Colors of the Dark, which I received from NetGalley and Crown Publishing in exchange for my …
Published 2020, 2024 Earlier this year, I read and reviewed Freida McFadden’s book The Teacher, and noted that “I enjoy psychological thrillers, but had not previously read anything by Freida McFadden… I loved this book, and stayed up for HOURS to finish it. It is just good entertainment. Five stars.” So I was excited when, thanks …