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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




28 New Mysteries & Thrillers (page 3)


Cover art for LEADER OF THE PACK
FICTION
Released: July 17, 2012

"The mob intrigue, as is customary with Rosenfelt (On Borrowed Time, 2011, etc.), is unconvincing, and, despite the title, there's not much for dog fanciers this time around. But Andy is as effervescent as ever, and the courtroom byplay is consistently entertaining."
Dog-loving Andy Carpenter, Paterson, New Jersey's gift to the criminal bar, gets another chance at a murder case he lost six years earlier. Read full book review >
Cover art for CLOSE YOUR EYES
FICTION
Released: July 17, 2012

"A not-so-thrilling thriller that leaves readers wishing that the bad guys were better shots."
Johansen and her son, Roy, team up for their fourth collaborative effort (Shadow Zone, 2010, etc.). Read full book review >
Cover art for SOME LIKE IT HAWK
FICTION
Released: July 17, 2012

"Not even Andrews (The Real Macaw, 2011, etc.) can sustain the comic inspiration of her wacky opening premise for an entire volume, but it sure is fun to watch her try."
Ornamental blacksmith Meg Langslow seeks a killer who committed his dastardly deed in the basement of her hometown's courthouse, while the building's ownership is very much up for grabs. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE CASE OF THE DEADLY BUTTER CHICKEN
FICTION
Released: July 10, 2012

"Vish Puri's third outing continues the tradition of Hall's lively franchise."
India's Most Private Investigator faces threats from near and far as he grapples with the death of a Pakistani cricket-ace's father. Read full book review >
Cover art for STICK A FORK IN IT
FICTION
Released: July 8, 2012

"Murder is definitely at the back of the house in Poppy's second case, with jousting between exes firmly planted in the front."
A health inspector finds murder in an over-the-top concept restaurant. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE CROWDED GRAVE
FICTION
Released: July 6, 2012

"Another delicious romp through a French menu garnished with politics."
A terrorist is introduced to Dordogne foie gras. Read full book review >