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Tag Archives: thriller
The Quiet War: Canadian Front – Michael J. Lalonde
(Reviewed by JD Jung) This debut espionage thriller introduces readers to an often-overlooked corner of military fiction: Canadian special operations. In The Quiet War, the immediate threat is Al-Najm al-Saghir, who isn’t just a terrorist; his long-term plan is to … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged Canada, espionage, military fiction, thriller
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Leverage – Amran Gowani
(Reviewed by JD Jung) At only twenty-seven-year-old, Ali Jafar is a high-performing hedge fund manager for Prism Capital in San Francisco. He’s smart, respected, and has earned the confidence of his powerful boss, Paul Kingsley, founder of the firm and … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged exploitation, hedge fund, investments, racism, thriller
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My Killer: A Supernatural Crime Thriller – Gary Sherbell
(reviewed by JD Jung) NYC assistant district attorney Joel Marcus has made a lot of enemies as a prosecutor. Add to that, he is unhappily married, but stays because he loves his young son. To get through all this, he’s … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Sci-Fi/Speculative/Fantasy/Mythology
Tagged Crime, prejudice, supernatural, thriller
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Comeuppance – Frank Honorof
(Reviewed by Don Jung) #CommissionsEarned It’s the end of World War II and American military attorney, Philip Almeister, is sent on a liaison mission to Austria to help restore assets stolen by the Nazis. While working there he uncovers a … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Historical Fiction
Tagged intrigue, thriller, WWII
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Quick Fix (The Reluctant Hustler Book 1) – J. Gregory Smith
(Reviewed by Christopher J. Lynch) This book immediately reminded me of the movie, “A Simple Plan” with Billy-Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton, and Bridget Fonda. In Quick Fix, the main character, Kyle, a military veteran injured from an IED, is in … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, mystery, thriller
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Riapoke – Bryan Nowak
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) When a mother and son take a trip to Riapoke, they ignore any suspicious and unusual things they see or hear. Little do they know their lives are in danger. Serial killing is a norm in … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, fiction, thriller
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Killjoy – LeVar Ravel
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Gwen felt as if her familiar world had vanished. What was she doing in the middle of this wilderness? Was she safe in these shadows? Had Charles been right to trust this violent man with her … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged assassin, book review, fiction, hypocrisy, novella, Religion, suspense, thriller
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A Conversation with Quentin Canterel
( by JD Jung) As everyone knows, I read…a lot. Also, most of you can tell from my selections that I enjoy the dark and bizarre. So when I find an author who writes truly unique stories while still engaging my … Continue reading
Posted in Conversations
Tagged bizzarre, dark humor, Interviews, sordid, suspense, thriller
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Friendly Fire- John Gilstrap
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) In a fit of rage and as an act of vengeance, Barista boy Ethan Falk stabs a customer to death. On his arrest, he tells an eleven year old implausible story of kidnap and molestation where … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged Action thriller, ADULT FICTION, BOOK OWL, book review, BOOKS, BOOKWORM, crime fiction, fiction, GENERAL FICTION, mystery, PATRIOTISM, REVIEWS, thriller
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Seconds to Live – Melinda Leigh
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Everyone has a past to run from. Wildlife biologist Mac Barrett is no different from the norm. He returns from Brazil with a physical scare and a secret in heart and ends up in a car … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, crime fiction, mystery, thriller
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