A is for Alibi from November 2010

  If you love fun and quick cozy reads, you'll enjoy this series. In Sue Grafton's A is for Alibi, the first installment of the Kinsey Millhone series, Kinsey Millhone was a PI, who was hired by Nikki Fife, after she'd been released from prison for doing time on killing her husband. To prove her innocence, she hired Kinsey to find out who did it. Every step she took, she had gotten closer to the truth from Fife's family and co-workers. One by one, new leads brought her closer to danger and to a new dead body or two. Even her potential love interest showed some doubts to Kinsey, while she ended up fighting for her life. A quick and fun read.

This was an enjoyable alphabetical cozy mystery to read from A to Z. I did care about Nikki Fife and about Kinsey Millhone. To clear her name and prove her innocence, that was a big and bold step from her to do. I didn't want to get Kinsey hurt, when I was getting to know her. I did like the location of St. Theresa California for the debut of this series, too. This would take you in for a quick read to read in one setting. Great read, quick action and plenty of dramatic action for a nice climaxing finish.

Do you have an alibi? If you do, pick up a copy today!

A Stolen Season from November 1998

In the 7th installment of Steve Hamilton's Alex McKnight Mystery/Thriller series, A Stolen Season, Alex returned in another gripping mystery. During a cold night during the 4th of July celebration in Paradise, Michigan, an antique wooden boat ran full speed into the old railroad pilings of the shallow waters of Waishkey Bay. While he was on rescue mission, he discovered the story was far from over, when he saved three men, they were connected to his girlfriend Natalie's undercover mission in Canada for a drug-smuggling operation. Now he would have to do some damage control for both sides of the border and protect Natalie from danger.

This was another terrific storyline in the series. I loved how it connected back to Natalie, when there was an interconnecting subplot to it. I loved how he cared about Natalie and Vince and saved people, when they weren't so innocent after all. Looks could be deceiving for sure. I loved the dual locations of Canada and Paradise, Michigan, during the summer season. This would make you hold your breath and release it after a while. Great drama, terrific storyline plot, fantastic action and mystery and suspense to tie up loose ends and link both stories into one.

Come on and check out a Stolen Season this week!

A Cold Day in Paradise

In the first installment of Steve Hamilton's Alex McKnight series, A Cold Day in Paradise, you would be introduced to Alex's world. Seventeen years ago, he was a Detroit policeman who lost his partner and was shot three times with one bullet still in his chest. He put away a psycho maniac named Maxillian Rose. Now he was called in for help from his best friend, Edwin Fulton, when he was stuck with his gambling issues and was caught up in a crime scene. From there, it went to hell in a hand basket, when another book maker was found dead and someone stalked him who drove him crazy. When he found out that his best friend was "dead", he couldn't believe the set up and who was behind it in Paradise, Michigan.

This was another gripping serial thriller. I loved gotten to know more about Alex and his anguish of fear. I did feel bad for him in more ways than one. I didn't like Sylvia that much, the same for Uttley and Prudell. They were both slime and rats in my opinion. I loved the central location of Michigan and the town of Paradise, even during the winter time. This left me feeling cold and numb all over with chills down my spine. Great drama, plenty of suspense and intrigue, and lots of mystery all around to the end.

Ready to spend a cold day in Paradise (Michigan)? If so, warm up with this thriller today!

Special review: Deadly Errors from March 2009

In Allen Wyler's Deadly Errors, one of his finest medical thrillers, he would enthrall and thrill you for sure. For Dr. Tyler Matthews, a brain surgeon, who worked at Seattle's Maynard Medical Hospital, he discovered a computerized glitch in the electronic medical records system. With his own investigation into a couple of patients death, he would risk his life to follow the trail on who was behind it. While the doctors and the nurses started to correct the drug and treatment errors, he believed that something was wrong behind it. And as he started to ask questions and voice his concerns about it to the hospital's management, he was stonewalled, developed skepticism, and received threats about  going forward about it.

This was an intense and insane gripping medical thriller. I did care about Tyler and the hospital's patients. I believed it was a little too late for the cover-up. I did love how he took charge of the situation and faced it dead on, too. I loved the central Seattle location and the main focus on the hospital, too. I didn't like it, when the patients had to die, due to a computer glitch. Great drama, excellent medical suspense and plenty of non-stop action, that would take you to the edge of your seat to the climax.

Ready to stop deadly errors? Give this medical thriller a try, today!

Emma

 In Jane Austen's classic tale of historical romance, Emma, this became a classic household favorite for many years. We were introduced to Emma Woodhouse, a rich and perhaps spoiled young woman, when she interfered in people's lives by playing matchmaker, including to her close friend, Harriet Smith. No matter how it worked with her comedic attempts, she'd gotten closer to her own personal match, Mr. John Knightley, and married him in the end.

Whether you've read (or reread it, since I originally read this in March 2000), this classic historical romance is a favorite amongst others. And many film versions of this classic novel had did it justice. I did care about Emma and Harriet, when all of Emma's matchmaking attempts. But I did become happy, when everyone found their own soul mate, including Emma with Mr. Knightley, who made a lovely couple too. I loved the historical Regency period for the storyline. This made me want to sigh and fall in love with my own Mr. Knightley, too. Great drama, awesome romance, and plenty of suspense from start to end.

If you haven't read Emma lately, I suggest you should start today!

Nancy Drew and the Secret of the Old Clock

In Carolyn Keene's Nancy Drew and the Secret of the Old Clock, the first installment of the Nancy Drew series, this classic YA mystery was a favorite of the young and the old. In this story, Nancy Drew helped out with her father on solving his first case. When a will from Josiah Crowley came into question, he left his inheritance to the Tophams. It made her wonder, if there was a later will. It was up to Nancy to find the will and thwart thieves to set things right to the rightful heirs.

The Nancy Drew series in both versions throughout the years have been a favorite of mine for all time. I really enjoyed reliving the series for a second time around. I did care about Nancy Drew, the Turners, the Hoovers, and the other heirs. I didn't like the Tophams one bit. I did like the central California locations like the Moon Lake camp that Nancy went through. This made me feel nostalgic and put a smile on my face. Good classic mystery with a hint of drama and intrigue with non-stop heart-pounding action.

Ready to relive a classic? Check it out to read or reread today!

Rescuing Olivia

In Julie Compton's Rescuing Olivia, she told us a harrowing tale about love between two people. When Olivia and Anders had a mysterious bike accident, it sent both of them to the ER. Olivia ended up in a coma and strangely disappeared and later didn't remember him. It was now up to Anders to find her, before it was too late. People acted strange to him and lied to him, while he flash backed to when he met her and the events that led to the crash. From Florida, it sent him to Connecticut and down to Africa, when he caught up to her in a life-and-death battle. Anders would do anything to rescue her and bring her home. In the end, he went to be with her at her new home.

This was a beautiful romantic suspense about two people who were destined to be each other. I did care for Anders, Lenny and Olivia. I loved how the story was set up with the flashbacks. I loved how it took him around the world to find her. I loved the scenery in the Africa scenes. I didn't like Brent or her father or Crystal no less. This made me want to cry and sigh through and through. Great drama, plenty of suspense and intrigue, and lots of great non-stop action.

Ready to help Anders rescue Olivia? Pick up a copy today!