Tag Archives: Mysteries and Thrillers

Shout out to springtime! Every year we trudge through February, our hope as low as our vitamin D stores only to stumble into the remembrance that things begin anew! But then, just as soon as we begin to feel the stirrings of serotonin, we encounter spring break. Visions of clawing …

We know we’re only a couple of months and change into the new year, but the literary world is already abuzz with its picks for literary darlings. Lucky for you we’ve curated a handy list of listens sure to get you ahead of the curve and impress all your friends …

Oh, winter. We’re in it now. The snow can be a charming experience if you’re clad in fuzzy socks and clutching your morning coffee while you watch the flakes dance down; the snow is less thrilling when you are forced out into a frosted aerial assault. The thought of trudging …

Listen Now Here we bring you a quick summary and review of the now infamous American Dirt. At first glance, this book seems like a fast-paced thriller about survival, both figurative and literal. The lengths one woman will go to ensure her child’s safety blend into themes on processing grief …

Let’s be honest, Sherlock Holmes was a problematic mansplainer. Fueled by ego (and apparently lots of cocaine, as was fashionable at the time), he was often straight up rude. Using our psych degree obtained through midnight WebMD visits, we’d venture a guess he dabbles with some narcissistic personality disorder, tempered …

Finally, books for readers who like mysteries, leather and cold cheap beer. This series follows the adventures of Joe Pickett and his work as a game warden in rural Wyoming. We get a glimpse of a man working a thankless job he loves, while he balances marriage and fatherhood. He’s …

Honestly we’d make an Irish person sit and read their grocery list aloud, if we could. That accent…*chef’s kiss*. A country chalk full of warmth and whiskey, what’s not to love? We know this year that COVID will put a damper on the grand American tradition of green beer at …

Jim Butcher started out as an author with his Dresden Files book series. It was his first series ever written, and it’s by far a fan favorite. Falling into the genre of contemporary fantasy & mystery, there are constant twists and turns to keep every reader on the edge of …

To say people love Stephen King is a true understatement. Let’s look at the numbers.  He has published 61 novels. He has written approximately 200 short stories. His books have sold over 350 MILLION copies. Not to mention numerous literary awards and highly successful movies based on his books. With this …

For years, readers who love a thrilling story have turned the pages of books by Dean Koontz, the prolific American storyteller who specializes in suspense. But in 1981, Koontz published The Eyes of Darkness and the storyline is frighteningly similar to the Covid-19 outbreak, prompting renewed interest in this best-selling …