2018: #27 – Too Close to Home (Linwood Barclay)

This was a solid thriller that I zipped through over Thanksgiving break. The crime (and how it was witnessed) was chilling, and Barclay keeps the suspense going with a lot of twists and turns. You can try to put the puzzle pieces together yourself, but don’t be surprised if you’re wrong! Yet it still all makes sense. I thought the portrayal of small town and

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2016: Wicked Business (Janet Evanovich)

There’s not a lot here that’s different than the first book. I did enjoy the visit to historic places. Unfortunately, the monkey hasn’t gotten any better. Can the monkey just take a vacation? Please? Honestly, this story is sort of a big scavenger hunt, but it’s okay for book candy. Other reviews: “I’m hoping the next story will be more enjoyable and since you can’t

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