Change of Seasons
Although I’ve admitted that I love nothing more that to sit and read in the cooler weather, with a quilt and a cat on my lap, I have to say that the first really true days of summer are absolutely fantastic! Going from a cold, rainy, and dreary spring into immediate sunshine and warmth just puts even the grouchiest people in a good mood (at least in my family! 😊). Don’t get me wrong, I’m thankful for each of the four seasons…I just don’t like it when they each stick around a little too long. And as much as I love the sun, if I’m not in a pool somewhere with a cocktail or listing to an audiobook (or both!), then I don’t have a lot of use for it. Here are some of the reads I was able to squeeze in before pool water on my iPad became a very possible threat!
Pryor & Cummings: The GAIA Institute by Rod Pennington
A computer hacker sneaks is killed in a room while he’s by himself. There’s no sign of people coming or going on the surveillance tapes, so how does this happen? The police detective assigned to the case is very old-school, although he's teamed up with a younger, rookie cop, along with a retired K-9 dog. Between the three of them and some solid leads from family and friends, they are able to figure out what happened, as well as who else is still in danger. I requested this book on NetGalley because the idea of someone being killed while they are 100% alone was intriguing to me. Unfortunately, the whole plot became a bit muddled, with a predictable ending to boot. Not a bad read, but definitely not a favorite.
3 Stars
Special Note: Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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And There He Kept Her by Joshua Moehling
Two teens go missing in a small town, with no clues at all as to where they’ve gone. When the police get involved, they really don’t have much to go on, but by a combination of chasing small leads and the process of elimination, they’re able to figure out where they might be. That’s the good news. The bad news is no matter how fast they work, they still might be too late to save them. Something about this book grabbed me right away and kept my attention throughout. Although the story isn’t necessarily a new one (even the book title seems a bit overused), I liked the way the author introduced his characters, giving the reader the chance to try and see the various POVs from all angles. I’ll read more by this author for sure!
5 Stars
Special Note: Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Look Closer by David Ellis
Vicky and Simon have been married almost ten full years. Ten years, and that’s when the restriction on Simon’s trust is finally lifted, meaning that Vicky will finally be able to access Simon’s money…all $21 million dollars of it. But with both sides having some dark history, it’s not always clear who the good guys are and who’s going to get shut-out of that inheritance. Like with the book noted above (by Joshua Moehling), the book title really isn’t all that much to go off of, so let me say the book does not disappoint. Not necessarily a new story to be told, but the author manages to tell it in a way that still keeps you interested and guessing right up to the end. Another good one!
5 Stars
Special Note: Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.