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A violent murder where the main suspect claims she is innocent even though the evidence is pretty damning seems like an open and shut case for the young police detective covering the case. Twenty years pass and the suspect's bone fragment from the rubble has identified her as a victim of 9/11. Avery is hoping that the story will be her big break as the host of a news show and is delighted to find that the DNA is that of a murder suspect and feels there is much more to the story. A retired FBI agent (the young police detective on the original murder) teams up with Avery to piece together what happened and possible exonerate Victoria as a suspect. What she doesn't know is that Walt has reasons of his own to keep a close eye on Avery. So many secrets, so many lies and so many layers to peel back until we find the truth. This intense story with characters who are devious but not totally unlikeable with be just the thing for fans of the flawed characters of Lee Child and police procedurals like Lincoln Rhyme books and strong smart female leads. 4 stars 
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After her husband is slain aboard the ship they are traveling on to Ecuador, Puri assumes her dead husband's identity and sets off to solve his murder and protect herself from whoever ordered it. Once she is at her father's cocoa plantation and learns that his assets will be divided between her and her half siblings she realizes she must keep the charade going until she knows who to trust. The lush beauty of Ecuador, the game changing introduction of chocolate to the town and the push and pull of the world of men and power make for an interesting historical journey. This will be a favorite of fans of Isabel Allende and Silvia Moreno-Garcia. 4 stars  An abusive marriage in Southern France leads Marcella to risk filing for divorce hoping for a second chance with her children. That all changes when her soon to be ex-husband takes the boys, changes his name and buys a ticket on the ill fated Titanic. A warm hearted socialite takes a liking to the orphaned boys and so begins the search for relatives of the children she has grown to love. Fascinating historical fiction based on true events with the added humanistic view that showed the best and the worst of people. 3 1/2 stars  4 1/2 stars A sweeping historical novel that takes the reader to a Korea under Japanese occupation that includes courtesans, revolutionaries, and poverty stricken cities. Covering a broad section of time (1917-1965) and characters, we follow three young girls who are sold into the life of courtesans, orphan kids barely living on the streets who later will become revolutionaries fighting for independence and those in power in the Japanese military who exert full control and violence upon the innocent. War, famine, death and destruction is juxtaposed with beauty, the arts and love in many forms. Whether you root for the tiger or for the struggling nation yearning for independence, this is a Korean version of DOCTOR ZHIVAGO or GONE WITH THE WIND. Readers who read historical fiction based in other lands and fans of Lisa See will delve into this book and not look up til dark. 4 1/2 stars  Shooting stars, fireworks, fever dreams, the adrenaline rush of performing and the bright burning glow of too much to drink - they can all be used to describe Sonya's life up until now. The brightest stars in her universe are her young son Tommy and his faithful dog-nanny Herbie. With every high burst of energy the three of them have there is a debilitating fallout. There is no routine, no school, no boundaries and when her father intervenes - no Tommy. Sonya must go to rehab, get a handle on her addition and change her ways if she is ever to get Tommy back. This will prove to be the hardest acting job she has ever had. On every page of this intense and passionate story danger lurks just around the corner. There is no middle ground for Sonya - she is like an Irish Icarus flying too close to the sun. At times it is like a live wire or raw nerve but offers a feeling of hope and the power of love. Sonya's voice reads like a memoir and should be read by anyone who has been close to someone fighting an addiction or for those in recovery. 5 stars  A mystery within a mystery. A psychic people finder goes looking for a children's book author and ends up at a commune called Pastoral. The focus then shifts to years later and the inhabitants of Pastoral. They believe that their haven within the tree line keeps them safe and free of the disease and danger outside the tree line. They live off the earth and the skills of their community without any of the modern conveniences. is there a bogeyman past the woods? Is there anything left out there? Are any of the people in Pastoral immune to the disease in the trees and have some of them made it past the tree line? The dynamic between Theo, his wife Calla and Calla's sister is edgy. I won't say more for fear of spoiling the book. Scary, futuristic and a sure bet for fans of Grimm's fairy tales, LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND, and SORROWLAND or other cult stories. 4 stars  The second book of this series is just as good as the first. The dynamic duo of Lillian Pentecost and Willodean (Will) Parker are back on the hunt for a killer and this one is personal because it involves Will's old circus family. Not only was the victim a friend but the main (and only) suspect is another circus performer and friend. Small town secrets lead Parker and Pentecost headfirst into danger in the main ring. This smartly written crime noir is full of snarky wit and perfect for fans of mysteries best portrayed by Bogey and Bacall. It is a Mickey Spillane style whodunnit with smart female detectives who never play the femme fatale. 4 1/2 stars  Constructed entirely from emails and interviews of all the major people involved and the parents of a missing 19 year old girl plus correspondence between the two authors, this is a unique format that will keep you guessing if it is fiction or true crime all the way to the last page. Unreliable witnesses, a jealous twin sister and some really sinister pranks all play a part in the disappearance of missing Zoe Nolan. This is a must for those who live for serial killer documentaries, whose "don't miss" podcast is true crime and readers who enjoy getting toyed with by the author. 4 stars  Delphine is a ballet prodigy who is constantly comparing herself to her mother's legacy, her classmate friends and her mentors. She, along with the other young people in the Paris Opera Ballet have faced grueling schedules, intense rivalries, politics and the physical pain of constant movement. To become a soloist in the Paris Opera Ballet is every dancer's dream and most of their worst nightmares. The story follows the girls beginning at the school and throughout their career into their 30's. This intense debut focuses on the less than glamorous underbelly of manipulation, back stabbing and mental trauma of the dance world. The connection to the #METOO movement and professional dance world is on-pointe and choreographed to knock the dance world on its tutu. Those who danced should read this as should fans of BLACK SWAN and stories of female friendships with speed bumps. 4 stars  |
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