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the kill clause

This is the first novel in Gregg Hurwitz’s “Tim Rackley” series. I read it (and a host of non-fiction) while we were on vacation last week. Unfortunately, I happened to read the 2nd book in the series first, but this did not put a damper on things. The plot was …

the devil in silver

This book was about a guy who was sent to a mental institution due to a glitch within the criminal justice system. At a first glance, the book seemed to be about a monster that roamed the halls of the institution. At a second glance, it seemed to be a …

dead ever after

This was the final book in the Sookie Stackhouse series. And, I’m glad this series has finally come to an end. I wasn’t much of a fan of the last few books. This book clocked in at 338 pages so it was a pretty quick read. I read a lot …

the hangman’s daughter

This was an excellent book, recommended to me by Brian. It took place in the 17th century (an era I enjoy reading about) and revolved around a story in which the local midwife was accused of witchcraft. The main character, the hangman, tries to prove her innocence. Recommended.

nos4a2

Right before Mother’s Day, I started reading J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy. I was having trouble getting through it and then I received Joe Hill’s NOS4A2 for Mother’s Day. That did not help matters. After a few more feeble attempts to read The Casual Vacancy, I finally gave up and …