Joe Talbert has never met his father; his mother is a bipolar alcoholic; and his younger brother is autistic. Joe works two part-time jobs to save money while attending a community college. He escapes his troubles by transferring as a junior to the University, which is two hours away.Joe’s first English class assignment is to write a biography of a stranger. He decides the … [Read more...] about The Life We Bury is a compelling read
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Chief Craddock returns in new small-town police procedural
Samuel Craddock is back, pulled out of retirement as Chief of Police, when the town of Jarrett Creek goes bankrupt. The town’s full-time police officers walk out when they hear there’s no money for paychecks, leaving Chief Craddock with a couple of part-time officers and a murder to solve.Chief Craddock decides the first course of action is to interview all the people who … [Read more...] about Chief Craddock returns in new small-town police procedural
Review of new Jane Ryland thriller Truth Be Told
One of my biggest complaints with writers is what I call wishy-washy writing. I'm always saying, "Write boldly." Well, to be blunt, there ain't no wishy-washy writing in Hank Phillippi Ryan's new Jane Ryland novel. Here's my review.“Truth Be Told” begins with the eviction of a family from their home. Reporter Jane Ryland is covering foreclosure when she realizes there are … [Read more...] about Review of new Jane Ryland thriller Truth Be Told
The Button Man is a delightful prequel
“The Button Man” begins with Hugo Marston having just become head of security at the US Embassy in London. On his way to meet with his boss, Hugo decides to walk through a cemetery and discovers a body hanging from a rope. When he finally arrives at the pub, Hugo is told he’s in charge of protecting an American movie-star couple, Dayton Harper and Ginny Ferro. The problem is … [Read more...] about The Button Man is a delightful prequel
Hot new bioethics thriller examines medical research
Kira Peikoff’s “No Time to Die” is a bioethics thriller in which twenty-seven people, including scientists, doctors and critically ill patients have vanished. Now, the most important person of all, Zoe Kincaid, a college student whose DNA has stopped her aging process, is missing.Zoe’s chronological age is 20, but she’s stuck in the physical body of a 14-year-old. … [Read more...] about Hot new bioethics thriller examines medical research