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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Starred 2011 Mysteries & Thrillers (page 2)


Cover art for ON BORROWED TIME
FICTION
Released: Feb. 15, 2011

"As in Down to the Wire (2010), the explanation behind the hero's ordeal is both less interesting and less plausible than the nightmare itself. But no one who picks up this greased-lightning account will rest till it's finished."
The creator of dog-loving attorney Andy Carpenter (Dog Tags, 2010, etc.) serves up another stand-alone with an absolutely irresistible hook. Read full book review >
Cover art for A RED HERRING WITHOUT MUSTARD
FICTION
Released: Feb. 8, 2011

"A splendid romp through 1950s England led by the world's smartest and most incorrigible preteen."
Oh, to be 11 again and pal around with irresistible wunderkind Flavia de Luce. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE DANGEROUS EDGE OF THINGS
FICTION
Released: Feb. 1, 2011

"Tai's next adventure can't come soon enough. She's adorable, Trey is worthy of her and Whittle's first foray into crime fiction is noteworthy."
If you're wondering who can give Stephanie Plum a run for her money, meet Tai Randolph. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE DEVOTION OF SUSPECT X
FICTION
Released: Feb. 1, 2011

"This character-driven mystery by the prolific Higashino (Malice, 2009, etc.), one of only a few translated into English, has much to recommend it, including a droll Columbo-like sleuth and a great surprise ending. "
A veteran police detective matches wits with a brilliant rookie criminal. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE JANUS STONE
FICTION
Released: Jan. 21, 2011

"Ruth's second appearance (The Crossing Places, 2009) is an enthralling page-turner that delights in complex characters."
A forensic archaeologist's murder investigation puts her and her unborn child in mortal danger. Read full book review >
Cover art for COLD SHOT TO THE HEART
FICTION
Released: Jan. 18, 2011

"Another fast, taut winner from Stroby (Gone 'til November, 2010, etc.) As for Crissa, she may be crime fiction's best bad girl ever."
Crissa never wants to hurt people. All she wants is their money. Read full book review >