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Messenger for the Dead, an Essential Terrorism Thriller by Matthew Fults

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The Bottom Line:  Messenger for the Dead distills the chaos of modern warfare into an essential narrative — where drones, spies, terrorists, and journalists collide across overlapping frontlines, each wielding unique power in a conflict without borders. We can’t wait for Book 3.  Messenger for the Dead begins as an elite Norwegian special forces sniper, stationed atop Oslo’s famed Opera House, steadies his scope on a mysterious sailing […]

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Sua Sponte: The Minneapolis ADOZ, a Must-Read by Mikael Carlson

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The Bottom Line: A must-read. Sua Sponte is both a high-concept action thriller and a nuanced examination of American social unrest seen from multiple points of view.  Sua Sponte: The Minneapolis ADOZ begins as Emmit “Chicago” Haskins, a battle-hardened Staff Sergeant in the 75th Ranger Regiment, leads a convoy through the perilous terrain of southeastern Syria near Al-Tanf Garrison. This forgotten outpost on the borders of Iraq and Jordan is a

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The Savagery of Man, a High-Octane Adventure by Nikki Yanu Kanati

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The Bottom Line: A wild ride that successfully blends alt history, spy fiction and sci-fi into an unforgettable, high-octane adventure. Perfect for fans of Douglas E. Richards. The Savagery of Man opens in 1954 as Cambridge archaeology professor Dr. Harvey Winston, driven by desperation and the dwindling funds of his grant, ventures into the harsh, unforgiving landscapes of Ethiopia to find proof of an ancient civilization. Filled with a flicker of

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Whatever It Takes, a Five Star Crime Thriller by Alan Brenham

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The Bottom: A five-star crime thriller that goes for the jugular from the first page to the very last.  Whatever It Takes opens, tantalizingly, with the cold-blooded execution of FBI informant Myra Taylor in the Nevada desert. As we learn in a briefing with 25-year-old Fort Worth detective Kit Hanover, Myra’s death wasn’t an isolated incident. A man living under an assumed name in Las Vegas was killed

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Fugitive Agent, a Taut, Scorchingly Funny Action Thriller by Dan J Ford

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The Bottom Line: A taut action thriller with scorchingly funny scenes, Ford delivers his best Agent Series book yet.    Dan J Ford’s Rogue Agent introduced us to Tom Wiseman, a one-man wrecking crew in an exceptional series debut. Ford’s second Agent Series book, Fugitive Agent, opens with a flashback that lays the groundwork for the book’s primary struggle. In a bar, we see former FBI boss and

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666: The Devil I Knew, The Devil I Didn’t Know by Eliade Moldovan

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The Bottom Line: An unforgettable supernatural saga that deftly blurs fact and fiction into something truly original.  666: The Devil I Knew, The Devil I Didn’t Know is unlike any other book you’ll ever read. The concept was borne out of author Eliade Moldovan’s memoir about growing up in Romania during the Cold War. Like a songwriter creating an album, Moldovan prepared 41 stories for the original book, and on the advice

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The Best Lucy Foley Books in Order (Updated!)

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Looking for a list of Lucy Foley books in recommended reading order? You’ve come to the right place. Bestselling British author Lucy Foley is a favorite among fans of contemporary mystery and crime fiction and critics alike. She also writes historical fiction. Further, one of her short stories is included in a collection of Agatha Christie fan fiction focusing on Christie’s iconic character Mrs. Marple.

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Sabotage, a Mesmerizing Crime Thriller by Dave McKeon

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The Bottom Line: A mesmerizing crime thriller that is alternatingly charming, savage and cinematic. Recommended for fans of C.J. Box and Craig Johnson.   When former Canadian commando Lou Gault and his wife inherited the charming fly-in sporting lodge Havre de Poisson, they took on more than just a speculator wilderness destination. They also inherited a legacy. The lodge and surrounding forty-five square miles was a gift

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Justice for Emerson, a Deeply Engrossing Murder Mystery by Karen E. Osborne

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The Bottom Line: Five stars for this deeply engrossing, serious-as-a-heart-attack murder mystery that has profound things to say about social justice, loyalty and the human condition.  Karen E. Osborne’s chilling new novel opens at the headquarters of a local not-for-profit organization 45 minutes North of New York City. If you’re the kind of reader who warns characters about the dangers of dark basements, prepare to get started

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Incident at Devil’s Finger, an Unmissable Crime Thriller by Larry Witham

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The Bottom Line: A wonderfully weird crime, spectacular landscapes and big-time character development make Incident at Devil’s Finger unmissable.  The third book in Larry Witham’s art-crime series opens in visually spectacular Sedona, Arizona. Having somehow secured a permit to perform a stunt among the iconic red rocks, performance artist Magnifica plans to jump from a helicopter and parachute through the Red Rock Pinnacle monuments – all in

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