Week of January 19- Salena

Showdown in Mudbug by Jan Deleon (#3 in the Ghost-in-law series)—291 pages

Another fun romp through Mudbug and New Orleans. This one includes the FBI, a hacker on the run, and the mob.

 

Buried Bones (Sarah Booth Delaney #2) by Carolyn Haines—368 pages

Old secrets and a new tell-all book create chaos for the residents of Zinnia Mississippi. Sarah Booth is asked to find the manuscript when it goes missing. Not as good as the first installment but not a bad read. I will be giving the 3^rd title a chance at some point in the future. 

 

Shakespeare’s Landlord (#1 in the Lily Bard series) by Charlaine Harris – 336 pages

Not real impressed with this one.  This was pretty depressing and the characters were weak. The relationships between them all were really superficial. I probably won’t be trying book #2.

 

The Whisper Man by Alex North – 400 pages

Wait…. What! There is a moment about halfway through the book when you think everything is coming to a head and you understand what is going on and then… wham! You are left wondering what the heck just happened. If you enjoy a good murder mystery with some twists and turns give this one a try.

 

Here and Now and Then by Mike Chen—352 pages

Time travel with some interesting twists. I really enjoyed this story and the glimpses into a not so distant future world. How far would you go to protect your child? Some things were predictable yet not boring. Great read!

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Week of December 14 - Salena

The Sweetness of Forgetting by Kristin Harmel -- 

This was a really poignant story dealing with several different issues. Old age, young love, divorce, teenage rebellion, regrets, Alzheimer’s disease, the Holocaust, religious intolerance, the list goes on. Remarkably, this book brings all of these things together in a wonderful story that tugs at your heart strings as you fervently wish that things turn out all right in the end. Highly recommend!

368 pages

Mischief in Mudbug by Jana DeLeon (Ghost-in-law #2)   -- 

Another fun romp through the Louisiana bayou. The “ghost-in-law” is still causing trouble for those that can see and hear her. This time a murderer is gunning for the local psychic and she has no idea why. All the characters from the first book in the series are back and a few more are introduced who are sure to play larger roles later in the series. If you are wanting to kick back and laugh a little this book is a great choice.

304 pages

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager—

Now this was just creepy! A couple of weeks ago I tried to read another of Sager’s titles and was disappointed but this one lived up to the hype. If you enjoy haunted house stories give this one a try. (Just try not to dream about snakes in your kitchen!) 

416 pages

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Week of December 7 - Salena

The Silent Corner- (Jane Hawk #1), by Dean Koontz 

I found this disappointing. It seemed slow and not-at-all suspenseful.  I am big fan of the Odd Thomas series and I enjoyed Koontz’s take on the story of Frankenstein. Those I would recommend but this one, not so much. L
576 pages

Trouble in Mudbug- (Ghost-in-Law #1) by Jana Deleon  

This book was a lot of fun. Some parts were pretty predictable but not at all boring. Helena, the rude, pushy, manipulative ghost-in-law is pretty hilarious and her daughter-in-law fires her smart mouth right back.  They learn to “live” with each other as the story unfolds and try to save the town of Mudbug Louisiana.  This a fun, uncomplicated read if you are looking for a short trip to solve a few mysteries.
321 pages

The Toll- by Cherie Priest  

It took me a little while to get into this book. It is pretty bland at first and I even wondered if I wanted to finish it, but I persevered and I am glad I did. Creepy, monsters, mysteries, with a little magic thrown around (if you are afraid of dolls you might want to skip a chapter or two). You will definitely think twice before taking a vacation to the Okefenokee Swamp.
336 pages

Read by Salena Morgan