Evan Smoak is a master of organized chaos. He understands the power of intelligence and misdirection. This fourth Orphan X novel features all the usual tactics and an All-Star lineup of characters from the first three books. He's going to need them as he takes on his most dangerous mission yet. The Orphan program broke... Continue Reading →
Tear It Down (A Peter Ash Novel) by Nick Petrie
Ash is restless. Even after his latest escapade with Lewis in Colorado where they took down a crew hijacking marijuana companies' profits, he can't settle down. Peter sustained massive injuries in the final pursuit, and has convalesced at June's place in Washington St, but when the body is healthy, she knows the mind still runs.... Continue Reading →
Lethal White by Robert Galbraith (Mini Review)
I have two auto-buy thriller series going right now: Galbraith's Cormoran Strike series and Jussi Adler-Olsen's Department Q series. Both get gritty and have well-layered plots. Their protagonists have interesting backstories and there are enough books in each series that you really feel like you know the characters well, especially the supporting ones. One big... Continue Reading →
The Forbidden Door (Jane Hawk #4) by Dean Koontz
Warning: Some spoilers from the previous Jane Hawk thriller, The Crooked Staircase (Jane Hawk #3). Jane proves again that her instincts are honed, her shooting hand is steady, and her loyalty to family is fierce. She's a problem solver, thinking outside any box I’ve ever known. She is prepared to do anything, legal or not,... Continue Reading →
Righteous by Joe Ide (Mini Review)
More IQ! The young African-American PI from East Long Beach. This time he takes on The Triade in Vegas to help a young woman who has been threatened by a loan shark. And he continues to try to track down his brother’s killer. Ide adds more depth to IQ and other characters we met in... Continue Reading →