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The Drowned.
The Drowned, by Booker Prize Winning author John Banville, is a mystery/thriller that will hold you until the last page. Set in the 1950s in a rural Irish town, and in Dublin, the investigation into a drowning and potential murder turns out to be much more than that. Suffice it to say, “It’s complicated.” Review by Barry Novick. Recommended!
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In the Bleak Midwinter
By Julia Spencer-Fleming. Awarded Best First Traditional Mystery. “Midwinter” brings it with an Episcopal Priest, a Town Police Chief, some very handy military training, a body, an MG, and some serious “sparks.” Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.
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The Midnight Feast.
A mystery/thriller by Lucy Foley. Multiple twists that make their way to the ending, a touch of paranormal possibilities, and a nugget of paganism with birds…. and of course, there is a body! Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
The Guest List
By Lucy Foley. A "whodunnit" mystery/thriller set on an isolated island off the coast of Ireland. 100 guests are on the list of friends and relatives that are reunited for a glamorous destination wedding. Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.