Category Archives: Detective novel

Hunted by Abir Mukherjee

Posted on September 6, 2024 by bseat

This is a thriller of a different kind. It is about terrorism but from a parents’ point of view. It is about radicalization but radicalization done for a political end not because of religious fanaticism. It is about the hunt … Continue reading →

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The 7 1/2 Death of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

Posted on July 19, 2024 by bseat

Every now and again someone comes up with a plot twist that no one has ever thought of before. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t, and that of course is the downside this kind of creativity. Luckily Turton has … Continue reading →

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No One Will Miss her by Kat Rosenfield

Posted on May 3, 2024 by bseat

It should have been the perfect murder. A small town “nobody” who was hated by everyone. No one would miss her and the case would be quietly closed. But what the killer wasn’t counting on was  Detective Ian Bird taking … Continue reading →

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The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose

Posted on March 15, 2024 by bseat

Molly the Maid is back! She is now Head Maid at the 5-star Regency Grand Hotel and in charge of the special reception that is being held for J.D. Grimthorpe, the celebrated mystery writer. This should be a moment of … Continue reading →

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The Appeal by Janice Hallett

Posted on November 3, 2023 by bseat

The Fairway Players, a volunteer theatrical group is planning to perform Arthur Miller’s, All My Sons as their next production. Martin Hayward is the director and his wife, Helen, is usually one of the main stars in any production that … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman

Posted on October 20, 2023 by bseat

Books, libraries, magic, and travel to alternative realities are all a part of this wonderful series by Cogman. It is all of my favorite things wrapped up together including interesting characters, smart dialogue and some twisty plot lines! So fun! … Continue reading →

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Reykjavík by Ragnar Jonasson and Katrín Jakobsdottir

Posted on October 13, 2023 by bseat

One of the most interesting facts I learned about Iceland is that with a population of around 350,000, one in ten Icelanders will publish a book! That is an astounding figure and makes Iceland the country with the most writers … Continue reading →

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A trip to Finland, Norway and Iceland (Part 2)

Posted on September 29, 2023 by bseat

Last week I shared the books I was planning to read in Finland and Norway so this week I will share the books I plan to read in Iceland. Iceland seems like such a small country tucked in the corner … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Finland, Norway and Iceland (Part One)

Posted on September 22, 2023 by bseat

Whenever I go on trip I like to find books written about or by authors from that country.  So I thought I would share the books I am taking on this trip and will read while visiting these countries. Our … Continue reading →

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Zero Days by Ruth Ware

Posted on August 25, 2023 by bseat

Ruth Ware is a force to be reckoned with. From In a Dark, Dark Wood  to The Woman in Cabin 10 and One by One, she has shown us that she is the master of the twisty, psychological thriller. Zero … Continue reading →

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