Kirkus Star
THE KIRKUS STAR
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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




28 New Mysteries & Thrillers (page 2)


Cover art for DYING ECHO
FICTION
Released: Aug. 7, 2012

"Having Death as her tipster makes sleuthing easier for Casey (Flowers for Her Grave, 2011, etc.), whose latest adventure provides mystery, romance and the hope that she'll get her life back together."
A woman with a dark past must confront her demons to save her brother from a murder charge. Read full book review >
Cover art for KILL DECISION
FICTION
Released: July 19, 2012

"A confident thriller that leaves us wondering not whether its fictional premise will one day become reality, but when."
In this Crichton-esque thriller, a female scientist specializing in ant intelligence is drawn into a nightmarish plot involving swarming drones launching terrorist strikes on U.S. soil--on their own, not as programmed by humans. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE FEAR ARTIST
FICTION
Released: July 17, 2012

"As usual (The Queen of Patpong, 2010, etc.), the real star of the show is the hero's hometown. As Rafferty observes, "Bangkok may not be glamorous…but it's got lurid down cold.""
A dead man who crumples onto his lap pulls travel writer Poke Rafferty once more down into Bangkok's dank underbelly. Read full book review >
Cover art for FIRE SEASON
FICTION
Released: July 17, 2012

"Coffin's third (Mating Season, 2009, etc.) has a smart, easy feel, a large cast of likable characters and snappy dialogue."
A prolific firebug shatters the peace of Provincetown's normally calm offseason. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE TRUST
FICTION
Released: July 17, 2012

"A fast and furious novel from Vonnegut (The Gods of Greenwich, 2011, etc.) and a guaranteed good time."
Mommas, don't let your sons grow up to be Manhattan brokers or board members of charitable foundations. They'd never survive the combination of criminal plots and personal threats. Read full book review >
Cover art for HELL OR HIGH WATER
FICTION
Released: July 17, 2012

"Castro's first mystery is fierce and intense, with both harrowing depictions of New Orleans after Katrina and psychological mayhem for its troubled heroine, who crawls under your skin and lingers there long after you've finished reading. A sequel is in the works."
Salvaging lives in post-Katrina New Orleans is no picnic. Read full book review >