I was originally skeptical, but I ended up really enjoying this book. It was compelling and well written, and I found the characters interesting. There were the usual thriller novel troupes, but that is more my fault for reading too many thrillers. There were some predictions I had that never came to be, or where just never explained or approached. Some of the lore seemed tacked on, but it didn’t detract from the overall story. The biggest reveal was a very slow burn up to the last moments, which I really enjoyed. The ending was very melancholy to say the least. It lacked the closure you would want, but it explained that reasoning in a way you could understand the decision(s) being made by the characters. It made me feel sad and empty, but I am glad I read the story.

A John Grisham novel is never disappointing. The Widow follows that philosophy. All the elements I enjoy; small town lawyer, courtroom dramas, a jury trial, twists and turns, betrayals, real people, believable situations. It was all there. Another great book by Mr. Grisham.

A hard book to review because it is very dark and twisted but I was entertained. There is a book in this universe that came out prior that I suggest reading before to understand one of the characters. It's called the Good Samaritan

EVERYONE IN THE GROUP CHAT DIES by L. M. Chilton is a very unusual British murder mystery with a very likable murder solver. Kirby, a 30-something small town journalist, finds herself and her friends involved with a 30 year old spree killer who is, apparently, killing again. The story, told in the first person streams off conscious style, is laugh out loud funny and bone chilling by turns. I did not guess the killer and would have enjoyed a few more bodies to pop up to keep me reading longer ...

Jodie already killed once for her sister. Jodie just married rich and renowned psychologist Roy Davies and they should be living in newlywed bliss, however Jodie has an agenda. Debbie, Jodie’s sister was married to Roy and ended up dead and it ruled a suicide. Jodie is there to make Roy pay for murdering her sister. When the same facial disfigurement starts to happen to Jodie that happened to Debbie the story takes a surprising twist. Who killed Debbie? Can Jodie make Roy pay for the death of her sister? Read and find out.

This Historical Fiction Book was a fast read -I could not put it down! It opens in Frederick, Maryland with Sophia in 1963 who lives on a farm. Then you meet Ethel (Army wife) in Lourdes, France in 1950. These two main characters represent a time in our history after World War II when our troops were in Germany helping to rebuild the ravages of war. Prior to reading this book I was not aware of the humanitarian efforts taking place to assist mothers with “brown babies.” Sadeqa Johnson stumbled upon the story of Mabel Grammer, a black journalist living in Germany in 1950. She wove a book that respectfully reveals how far our country has come.

I wondered why people had written that Theo of Golden was their favorite book of the year and now I know why. I was completely mesmerized by the story and sad when it was over. There are so many elements of human nature - happiness, sadness, empathy, doubt, generosity, kindness, longing, selfishness, violence, thoughtfulness, disappointment.. These kept me wondering what would happen next. It was a heartwarming story with some surprises at the end. Although this is a debut novel, I am giving it 5 stars. I highly recommend this book.

Frida and Gabriel grew up together in a cult that they escaped together. In this dual timeline story you get a glimpse into that time. In the present they reconnect at a luxury resort but a murder occurs... The book does have some flaws but I totally enjoyed it.

An excellent book, well written and kept the reader engaged. It was sad, touching, and would be labeled a mystery crime thriller of sorts. Talk about unearthing a truth, this was definitely in the category.

After reading a Summer Reading Review here I was intrigued. The wait for the Audiobook was shortest, so I gave it a whirl and was not disappointed, in fact I listened wherever I went. The main character, Simon Latch, was a bankruptcy lawyer when Netty Barnett asked him for advice on her will. Simon faces many challenges while looking out for Nettie. At one point I was yelling, ‘Poll the Jury!’ If you choose to listen to the audiobook, keep a pen and paper handy as there are many characters from all walks of life.