Category Archives: Detective novel

Nightshade by Michael Connelly

Posted on August 15, 2025 by bseat

As you know I love Michael Connelly and have reviewed many of his books in the Bosch, Lincoln Lawyer, and Renée Ballard series. This book, introduces a new main character- Detective Stillwell- and the novel is set outside of the … Continue reading →

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All The Colors Of The Dark by Chris Whitaker

Posted on August 8, 2025 by bseat

I found this book through a “Best of 2025 List” I saw recently on Facebook and am so glad I did!  Although the subject matter is rather is disturbing (child kidnapping) the story focuses on the after effects on those … Continue reading →

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The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett

Posted on July 25, 2025 by bseat

I had never heard of Robert Jackson Bennett before, but he is a well established fantasy writer who is gaining considerable critical acclaim. He currently has three series that he is working on simultaneously, one of which is The Shadow … Continue reading →

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Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz

Posted on May 30, 2025 by bseat

“A classic whodunit with a twist, ” is the way I would describe this book. I absolutely loved the first book in this series, The Magpie Murders, which introduced the main character, Susan Ryeland the editor for the Atticus Pund … Continue reading →

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The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen

Posted on May 16, 2025 by bseat

One of the risks in reading a series is that the second or third books may not be as wonderful as the first book you read. That is not, however, a problem with this second installment in Gerritsen’s new Martini … Continue reading →

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The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell

Posted on May 9, 2025 by bseat

It is so satisfying to read a book by an author who is clever in their plotting! This book was quite intricately and deftly written with three or four different plot lines, depending on how you count them, interwoven in … Continue reading →

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Every Time I Go On Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack

Posted on February 14, 2025 by bseat

This was a fun book! The characters were quirky, the dialogue was snarky and crisp and there was a crazy twisty plot!  I just hope it is not a harbinger of what might happen while I am on vacation, since … Continue reading →

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Imperium, Conspirata and Dictator by Robert Harris vs. Two for the Lions by Lindsey Davis: A Comparison

Posted on November 15, 2024 by bseat

While traveling in Italy I read about its history by reading novels by Robert Harris and Lindsey Davis. I learned a lot from each of these authors and am grateful to have had access to their insight and the massive … Continue reading →

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The Waiting by Michael Connelly

Posted on November 8, 2024 by bseat

I can never sleep on planes. So if I have a long distance flight-more than four to six hours- it is essential to have book that can keep my interest! Recently on my return flight from Italy, I began reading … Continue reading →

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The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Posted on September 27, 2024 by bseat

In a camp in the Adirondacks, a counselor wakes up to find one of her campers missing. The missing child, Barbara Van Larr, is not just any child, but rather the daughter of the wealthy family who owns the camp … Continue reading →

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