Randy’s Review of Apple-achian Treasure
Did you ever go on a treasure hunt as a kid? Do you remember how much fun they were? Do you remember getting excited about every clue? Well, treasure hunter, come on a new adventure with your host P.D. Workman ...
Whisper Network speaks loud and clear
I just finished reading Whisper Network by Chandler Baker. It is a Grisham-like legal suspense book about women in society, the workforce, and law in particular. If you are the type who does not like a book with an agenda, this one is not for you, because it is very clearly intended to address sexual abuse in the workplace and the means used to keep victim's complaints from ever seeing the light of day ...
Zachary Goldman Private Investigator Cases 5-7
Zachary Goldman, Private Investigator, is flawed with a capital F.
Shattered by the tragedies of his own life, he will somehow still manage to pick himself up and dig just a little bit deeper than anyone else to find the vital clues ...
It’s new release day! Web of Nightmares and more
Psychic Reg Rawlins is hoping to get her life back to normal, or some semblance of it. With the gems she was given by the fairies for saving Calliopia’s life, she doesn’t need to worry about money. Maybe never again. She can just relax, get the sleep she needs, and not have to worry about hustling a living ...
John Puller is back, and this time, it’s personal
David Baldacci is one of my favourite suspense/thriller writers. I picked up The Forgotten, thinking that I hadn't read it before, but I have. But Baldacci's books are detailed enough to read again without getting bored, so I decided to reread it ...
Celebrate Cozy Mystery Day with me!
September 15 is Cozy Mystery Day! Why, you may ask? Because it is Dame Agatha Christie's birthday, and she is widely regarded as the creator of the cozy mystery. A cozy mystery is generally regarded as a mystery with an amateur sleuth like Miss Marple or Murder She Wrote's Jessica Fletcher, who uses her wits to solve a mystery before the proper authorities. The genre consists of clean reads (no sex on the page, no blood and gore, no f-bombs) that can be enjoyed by all ages. ...
Nicholas Sparks tries his hand at Romantic Suspense
Nicholas Sparks is a popular romance author, a genre which I don't often read. In See Me, however, Sparks tries his hands at romantic suspense, which is more in my wheelhouse. It has been an interesting story so well, with the promise of suspense and intrigue to come. ...
Fairy Blade Unmade and other freebies
Don’t take a pixie on a road trip.
Reg Rawlins is taking things one day at a time, which is the best way to approach life when your perception of reality has been shattered beyond recognition. Running her business, learning how to manage her new gifts, and trying to train a rambunctious kitten are about all she can manage ...
James Patterson’s The 17th Suspect—The Women’s Murder Club does not disappoint
I am currently reading James Patterson's The 17th Suspect (book #17 in The Women's Murder Club series). I have enjoyed a number of the other books in this series, though I couldn't tell you exactly how many. They are always a good read. Clever, familiar characters with heart, a mystery or trial, several unexpected twists and turns. ...
Breaking the Silence: Why World Suicide Prevention Day Matters
Learn how to support World Suicide Prevention Day. Break the stigma around mental health, recognize warning signs, and discover ways to reach out, share stories, and advocate for suicide prevention ...
Back to school – time to hit the books
It is about time to go back to school. Some of you may have started/your kids may have started already. Here, I don't think any of the schools have opened back up yet, but they will be soon. School may be a very different experience this year. Some of you are suddenly homeschooling or online schooling. Some may be going back to classrooms with different setups to allow for social distancing. And some may be going back to "normal." ...
Excerpt from The Guest List
I am currently reading The Guest List by Lucy Foley. First off, it is praised repeatedly as being reminiscent of Agatha Christie. It is like Agatha Christie insofar as it is a murder mystery with a closed cast of suspects. The characters all have shameful secrets and, I assume later in the book, will turn out to have more connections than the reader is initially told. ...

