Saturday, April 25, 2026

The Final Target by Nora Roberts

 

I have read some J. D. Robb books by this same author, and enjoyed them. This book sounded intriguing, and although her books under the pen name Nora Roberts are usually in the romance genre, I thought I'd give it a try. In the future, I think I'll stick to her J .D. Robb books.

Arden Bowie is promoting her debut novel when Dustin, another aspiring writer, arrives at her book signing. Although he seems a bit aggressive in wanting her time to discuss writing, Arden doesn't pay much attention. Then Dustin shows up at her next signing, and the next. Still not suspecting him as being anything other than an obsessive fan, Arden lets her guard down, and Dustin attacks and nearly kills her. He is given a five-year sentence in a psychiatric facility, and Arden begins rebuilding her life in a small Oregon town, always aware of Dustin's impending release. 

The book starts fast, but quickly bogs down after Dustin is incarcerated. Arden's remodel of her home is recounted in excruciating detail, right down to her obsession with doorknobs. The romance between her and an ex-Los Angeles police detective is predictable, and her stereotypical gay neighbors border on the trite. I ended up skimming a good portion of the book, but I was engaged enough with the story to finish it. I think fans of Nora Roberts will enjoy this book; it just wasn't my cup of tea. 

2.5/5 stars.

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The publication date is May 26, 2026.

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The Final Score by Don Winslow

 

I first discovered Don Winslow when I read his Danny Ryan trilogy (City on Fire, City of Dreams, City in Ruins). They made me want to read more. I had read he had retired from writing, so I was delighted to see this story collection come out. Focusing mostly on crime, every story is a gem with great characters and plots.

I liked all of the stories, but my favorite was "True Story," a conversation in a diner between two gangsters. The back-and-forth dialogue is both funny and fast-paced. I didn't see the twist at the end coming. 

The other stories are good character studies involving illegal activity, thus the crime genre. 

If you haven't read Winslow, this is a good sampling of what he can do. The writing is excellent, the characters realistic, and the setting believable. I highly recommend this book and the above-mentioned trilogy. 

4/5 stars.

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

The Anniversary by Alex Finlay

 Alex Finlay has outdone himself in creating a twisty psychological thriller with two intriguing protagonists. I have read a number of his books over the years, and The Anniversary ranks right up there with his best.

On May 1, 1992, the lives of teens Jules and Quinn are forever changed. Although they only know each other in passing, the events in their small Nebraska town will draw them together. 

Jules is attacked but spared by a serial killer known as the May Day killer, who has been killing young women each May 1--May Day--for several years, leaving no clues to his identity. Traumatized by the attack but suffering survivor's guilt, Jules doesn't report the crime. 

Meanwhile, mild-mannered Quinn tries to break up a fight but only succeeds in nearly killing a person. While Quinn is in juvenile detention, his mother is brutally murdered. Her killer is caught, but Quinn is not convinced they have the right man, and he begins his own investigation into her murder. 

The story is told each May Day, year after year, as we follow the lives of Jules and Quinn and the paths they take. Both make some bad life choices, but they eventually come together to help each other in their quests for closure. I did figure out who the serial killer was before the big reveal, but there were enough plot twists and red herrings to keep me guessing about what would happen next. 

4.5/5 stars.

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

How to Cheat Your own Death by Kristen Perrin

 

I recently finished the third book in the Castle Knoll Files series (following How to Solve Your Own Murder  and How to Seal Your Own Fate). In this installment, Annie Adams returns to solve a new mystery using her Great Aunt Frances’s diaries.

The story follows dual timelines. In 1968, Frances begins university in London and joins a new social circle, including socialite Vera Huntington, until a murder disrupts her life. In the present day, Annie is in London helping her mother, Laura, prepare for an art exhibition. When Laura’s assistant is murdered in the same manner as the 1968 victim, Annie must find the killer to protect her mother.

I enjoyed the first book but missed the second; however, I would recommend reading them in order, as this third book contains spoilers for the previous titles. The dual timelines effectively connect the two murders, leading the reader through a twisty path with a compelling cast of characters. Overall, it is a cleverly plotted, fast-paced mystery. 

4/5 stars.

Thank you, NetGalley and Dutton, for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The publication date is April 28, 2026.

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Saturday, April 11, 2026

The Marco Effect by Jussi Adler-Olsen

 This fifth book in the Department Q series finds Carl Morck and his team at odds with management. The longtime department head has retired, and Morck's nemesis has been put in charge, complicating all their lives.

Sifting through the cold case files the Department Q team is in charge of solving, they settle on a missing banker who, after briefly visiting Africa on business, was never seen again. Switch to Marco, a fifteen-year-old who is trying to get away from his Uncle Zola, the leader of their gypsy clan, who uses the children to rob and beg. When Marco discovers a body while trying to escape the clan, Zola is out to silence him. Marco comes to the attention of the Department Q team, as well as the dead body, and a possible connection to an embezzlement case. With Marco, the missing piece to the case they are trying to solve, it's a race to see who can find Marco first. 

Marco is a wonderful character. Facing a moral dilemma with his life of crime, he chooses to try to escape and fulfill his dreams of a meaningful life. The odds are stacked against him, but his determination and street smarts are in his favor. Filled with dark humor and impossible situations, this book is hard to put down. I enjoyed the twists and the challenge of anticipating how Morck, Rose, and Assad would outsmart Zola. 

4/5 stars.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher

 I usually like T. Kingfisher's books, especially the ones that are take-offs on fairy tales (A Sorceress Comes to Call, Thornhedge), but this book, not so much. It is a dark horror story that is downright creepy — as in creepy, crawly bugs.

Sonia Wilson is a scientific illustrator who worked with her father until his death. It's 1899, and there aren't many prospects for women, especially with Sonia's talent. Unhappy as a teacher, she is in luck when a scientist offers her a position illustrating his forthcoming book on insects. When she arrives at his manor house, she finds that the scientist, Dr. Matthias Halder, is not very personable, and the locals and Halder's staff are keeping secrets about her predecessor and a mysterious building in the woods. What is more upsetting is Sonia's suspicions about how Halder is conducting his research. Are his scientific principles warped and methods unlawful? A determined Sonia is willing to put herself in danger to find the answers to her questions.

I admit that I skimmed some of the more graphic descriptions of the effects of the parasitic insects on both animals and humans. While the writing and pacing are good, the subject matter is off-putting. If you are squeamish,  this is probably not a good read for you. 

3.5/5 stars.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth

This latest book from Sally Hepworth is similar to her book Darling Girls: it is poignant, with a character one roots for as she faces many obstacles in life. It is a psychological thriller with a murder thrown in for good measure.

Mabel Waller grew up an outsider, tagged with the nickname "Mad Mabel" from an early age. Death seemed to follow Mabel. Indeed, she was Australia's youngest convicted murderer. Now, eighty-one years old, Mabel has lived quietly, using the name Elsie Fitzpatrick, to try to outrun her past. All is well until Mabel discovers a dead neighbor, whose death isn't clear-cut. As the police begin investigating, Mabel's past comes to light, reviving interest in her. If that isn't enough, Mabel must also contend with the precocious seven-year-old Persephone, who is determined to befriend the cranky older woman. Fiercely independent, Mabel thinks her only friend is Daphne, a friend since kindergarten. Little does she know that her neighbors have her back when the press and police come calling.

Told between Mabel's past and Elsie's present, the story reveals secrets in both. The reader is left wondering until the end who Mabel murdered, with various candidates proposed and discarded. Mabel is a sympathetic character who was treated cruelly as a child and has difficulty accepting kindness as an adult. An unrelenting Persephone cracks her grumpy veneer, finally allowing Mabel to accept others' help. It was fun watching this closed-off woman begin to blossom, even at the age of eighty-one. 

4.5/5 stars.

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The publication date is April 21, 2026.

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Sunday, March 29, 2026

Revenge Prey by John Sandford

It's hard to believe this is the thirty-sixth book in Sandford's "Prey" series. I have been on board since the first book and have watched Lucas Davenport's character develop as he has changed law enforcement agencies and faced numerous villains over the years. Every book has been a welcome addition to the series, and Revenge Prey showcases renegade Davenport at his best.

A high-level Russian intelligence officer and his family have defected to the U.S. and are entering the U.S. Marshal Service's Witness Protection Program. Davenport and his partner, along with the FBI and a CIA operative, are tasked with helping the family settle in Minnesota. When an attempt is made on the man's life by an elite Russian hit team, Davenport and company must step up their protection and try to find out who is supplying the hit team with their information. With the story switching between the hit team and Davenport, the action is non-stop as both factions race against time to either save or kill the defector.

John Sandford can be relied upon for a good, heart-pounding thriller. Revenge Prey is no different. Although I wasn't as enamored with the plot as in his previous books, it was still a satisfying read. It was interesting to get the hit team's point of view, and I found it hard not to root for them. They were under pressure, and failure was not an option — not if they wanted to return to Russia. Once again, Lucas was defying authority, and by teaming with the shady CIA agent, they were an unstoppable pair. 

4/5 stars.

Thank you, NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons, for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The publication date is April 7, 2026.

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Monday, March 23, 2026

The Night Ends with Fire by K. X. Song

I initially picked up this book because it sounded interesting, and I admit the cover attracted my attention. It is tagged as Science Fiction and Fantasy, both genres I enjoy, but it failed to mention it is also a romance, a genre I avoid at all costs. When I first started reading the book, I thought the writing style and characters were more in line with a Young Adult audience than with the Adult Fiction book it was billed as. It took me two tries before I was engaged enough in the plot to finish the book, but finish it I did! What finally drew me in was the exploration of myths and Meilin's use of her spirit powers. I found both good examples of the Fantasy genre.

Eighteen-year-old Meilin's life is rapidly going downhill. Living with an opium-addicted, abusive father, she is destined to marry an equally abusive husband. When war breaks out in the Three Kingdoms, Meilin sees her chance to escape by posing as a male and joining the army. She pulls it off and quickly makes friends through hard work and bravery in battle. She has also caught the eye of Sky, one of the warlords' sons. Although Sky doesn't suspect Meilin's duplicity, Meilin has feelings for him that are unbecoming of a soldier. What Meilin also discovers is that the necklace she just inherited from her mother has special powers that grant her access to the spirit realm, and a sea dragon spirit who guides her. Unfortunately, her powers are seen as black magic and punishable by death. With her secrets mounting, Meilin is torn between her deepening feelings for Sky and using her powers to help win the war. 

This is a fast-paced book that follows Meilin as she overcomes one obstacle after another — either through sheer determination or by using her magical powers. This is an action-driven story that spends little time developing the characters. I did get used to the writing style and skimmed the parts dealing with Meilin's feelings for Sky. For me, an annoying part was the use of names. Both Chinese and English names were used haphazardly. For every "Zilong", there was a "Sparrow." The author should have decided which to use and stuck with that. I know my reading taste is selective, and this review will be an outlier, but I can't give this book more than three stars. 

3/5 stars.

Thank you, NetGalley and Ace, for a review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. This book was published on July 2, 2024. 

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Saturday, March 21, 2026

Evil in the Family by Michael Wood

Forensic Psychologist Dr. Olivia Winter is back in this third book in the series (The Mind of a Murderer; The Devil's Code) with more emotional baggage than would fit in a steamer trunk. The daughter, who was almost a victim of her serial killer father, Olivia, has, understandably, unresolved issues. She is obsessed with serial killers, making the study of them her life's work. This latest killer's crimes are so heinous that Olivia is forced to come to terms with her demons.

A family is slain, and their bodies are posed in a macabre tableau that tests DI Foley's resolve. For the first time, Dr. Olivia Winter is called in to help with an active crime and must work the case and see the bodies at the scene. Unnerved, Olivia struggles to help the police capture a killer who leaves no DNA or reason for the killings. When another family is killed, the police, with no leads, must rely on Olivia's psychological analysis to point them in the right direction. Nothing ties the killings together, and a frustrated Foley is under pressure to find the killer.

Michael Wood is the master of the dark, psychological thriller. Between this and his DI Matilda Darke series, Wood's flawed, yet strong female protagonists, ring true. In this book, Olivia is pushed to the limits, and while I felt she was a bit whiny at times, she pulled through and finally admitted she may need psychological help herself. I enjoyed this book. Olivia is growing as a character, interestingly, and the plot was riveting. Although I didn't buy into the red herring that was floated, I did question who the killer might be — it kept me guessing. 

4.5/5 stars.

Thank you, NetGalley and One More Chapter, for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The publication date is March 31, 2026. 

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Nowhere Burning by Catronia Ward

 Catronia Ward is a wonderful storyteller. Her novels, always dark and suspenseful, are beautifully written and character-driven.

Fourteen-year-old Riley flees an abusive home situation with her seven-year-old brother, Oliver. With only cryptic directions to the children's shelter, Nowhere, high in the Colorado mountains, she and Oliver set out to find safety among the other runaways. Nowhere, once the home of a famous movie star, is now a burned-out ranch with only a barn for shelter. At first, Riley finds an answer to her problems, but as she digs deeper, she discovers the inhabitants aren't all they seem. She begins to question if she and Oliver are truly safe.

This novel is part psychological horror story and part suspenseful story about the ghostly remains of the Nowhere ranch and its former inhabitant. There are two timelines: the present with Riley and the past about the movie star. That wasn't clear at first, and was confusing until I figured it out. There are plot twists and unreliable narrators that kept me guessing. 

4/5 stars.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The Devil's Code by Michael Wood



Forensic psychologist and serial-killer researcher Dr. Olivia Winter was introduced in The Mind of a Murderer. The survivor of a serial killer--her own father--Winter has dedicated her life to finding out what makes killers tick. 

Isaac McFadden is on his way to dispose of a dismembered body when a routine traffic stop catches him. He is uncooperative and is quickly convicted of the killing. Then, McFadden's notebook is found, containing a code indicating he may have killed multiple times. Unable to crack the code, the police turn to Olivia to try to get McFadden to open up about the killings and to help in solving the code. Olivia's noted professional reputation and her personal history have drawn unwanted attention and distracted her from her investigation. This, combined with a manipulative McFadden, makes Olivia's task all the more difficult.

I am a fan of Wood's DCI Matilda Darke series, and this series is proving equally enjoyable. As with all of his books, this is a dark and chilling read. It is also suspenseful with good twists and excellent characters. I highly recommend this book and author. 

4/5 stars.

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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Lords of Uncreation by Adrian Tchaikovsky

This last book in The Final Architecture trilogy (Shards of Earth , Eyes of the Void) finds the crew of the Vulture God scattered and fighting their own wars.

Previously, Idris discovered that a higher intelligence was directing the Architects to destroy planets. He now uncovers more information about the Presence that is enslaving the Architects and finds out their ultimate goal: to destroy all humanity. Tasked with trying to communicate with the Presence, Idris and the other Intermediaries must try to reason with an all-powerful entity. 

Meanwhile, tensions between the Magda and the Parenthi are escalating, and political intrigue is mounting among the various governing bodies. 

This is a satisfying conclusion to the series. Tchaikovsky’s world-building and his depiction of the vastness of the universe are excellent. Although there were many storylines, it wasn't hard to follow them and the various characters. I thought the pacing was good, but lagged when the spotlight was on Idris and his exploration of subspace and his search for the Presence. 

4.5/5 stars.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The Keeper by Tana French

This elegantly written novel explores life in a small Irish town when tragedy strikes. In this final book in the Cal Hooper trilogy (The Searcher, The Hunter ), French does an excellent job of wrapping up the series. 

When Rachel Holohan's body is found in the river, the village of Ardnakelty questions what happened. Was she murdered or did she commit suicide? The village takes sides, and the rumors that spread threaten to ruin the life of Cal Hooper's fiancée, Lena. At the heart is a scheme by local developer Tommy Moynihan. His plan to build a factory could enhance the village's prosperity, but it could also forever change the way of life. Rachel, privy to the scheme's facts, was conflicted about the development and the extent of Monyihan's ambitions. As the mystery surrounding her death deepens, and the rumors get more far-reaching, old feuds and power dynamics are tested.

French's lyrical prose paints a vivid picture of what can happen when rumors tear apart a small village. Her depiction of the village, its inhabitants, and the reaction to a tragedy is spot-on. This novel is both suspenseful and engrossing. I have loved the character development that has unfolded over the three books. Cal, from an outsider to a village stalwart; Trey, from a semi-feral girl to a young woman with a bright future, are both indelibly printed on my memory. I will miss the residents of Ardnakelty, but I'm sure whatever direction French takes next, I'll be along for the ride. 

4.5/5 stars.

Thank you, NetGalley and Viking, for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The publication date is March 31, 2026.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Eyes of the Void by Adrian Tchaikovsky

 In this second book of The Final Architecture trilogy (Shards of Earth), Tchaikovsky picks up right where Shards of Earth left off. Both books have interesting characters and compelling storylines.

The Architects have returned after eighty years, following an uneasy, peaceful reprieve for the planets that house the humans and aliens who inhabit them. An Architect is attacking Arc Pallator, a Hegemonic world that contains a vast collection of Originators artifacts. The crew of the Vulture God is on the planet when the attack begins, and Idris is kidnapped once again. This time, his kidnappers want him to use his Intermediary skills to unlock the mystery of unspace and help find the origins of the Architects.

Tchaikovsky does an excellent job of world-building and creating alien cultures. In this fast-paced novel, he advances the main storyline of the series — finding ways to defeat the Architects — and moves into a more cerebral context, exploring the creation of unspace. There is still plenty of action, however, to satisfy even the most ardent space opera lovers. This is a wonderful series, and I'll be sad when it wraps up. 

4.5/5 stars.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Whidbey by T Kira Madden

 

This is a book whose characters and their lives will haunt you long after you've finished it. It comes with a warning; the subject matter is sexual abuse and its effects on the victims. At times disturbing, it also raises questions about our justice system and rehabilitation methods.

Birdie, sexually abused by Calvin at age nine, is fleeing the publicity of a recently published book about Calvin's victims. She heads to remote Whidbey Island, Washington, as far from her New York City home as she can get. On the ferry to the island, Birdie meets a man who offers to kill recently paroled Calvin, thus removing the threat and satisfying her need for revenge.

Calvin's mother, Mary-Beth, is a victim of circumstance. Shunned in the small community for proclaiming her son a victim of promiscuous girls, her mother's love blinds her to the truth. When Calvin is brutally murdered, Mary-Beth again becomes a victim, this time by what she sees as inaction on the part of the police to find the killer. 

Linzie, famous for her meltdown on a reality TV show, is another of Calvin's victims. She has just published a tell-all book about her and other victims' experiences. Her thinly disguised descriptions of other victims make them easy to identify, leading Birdie to go into hiding.

Told from multiple points of view, this is about how the trauma of a sexual assault can have life-changing repercussions. I considered not finishing this book because of how upset I got over what happened to Birdie and Linzie.  Although Madden deftly handles the description of the assaults both girls suffered, it was still depressing. But I read on because it's an important topic and one that needs exploring. I could have done without the explicit descriptions of Birdie and her partner's lovemaking. I'm not a prude, but it was just too much information. 

4/5 stars.

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Saturday, February 7, 2026

The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown

 

The last Dan Brown book I read was The Da Vinci Code, and I enjoyed it. On a whim, I decided to read this latest book, number six in the series. I was pleasantly surprised to find it read as a standalone and was almost as good as I remembered The Da Vinci Code being.

Robert Langdon and his romantic partner, Katherine Solomon, are in Prague for a conference where Solomon is presenting a paper on the nature of human consciousness. Solomon is ready to submit her book on the same topic when her publishing house comes under attack, and all copies of her book are deleted. Simultaneously, Langdon finds the body of a prominent Czech scientist, who has been brutally murdered. Katherine disappears, and Langdon is on the run from the Czech police, who think he killed the scientist. The murder appears to be tied to Solomon's discoveries, and it's up to Langdon to find the link and the missing Katherine.

This is a well-researched book that lays out the theory of human consciousness in an understandable way. It explores the science and moral implications of this thought-provoking theory in a manner that captures the imagination. I especially enjoyed the moral implications of using the findings as a military weapon. Brown explores both the positive and negative aspects of this moral dilemma, but leaves it up to the reader to draw their own conclusions. The Secret of Secrets is a suspenseful, thought-provoking read. 

4.5/5 stars.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

When I Kill You by B.A. Paris

 

B.A. Paris, the queen of thrillers, is back with another suspenseful novel. When I Kill You is a disquieting look into the mind of two stalkers and their victims.

Twenty-two-year-old Elle Nugent witnesses a young woman getting into a car with a man Elle has just run into. When the woman is later found murdered, Elle, frustrated by the lack of progress by the police, begins to stalk the man--with devastating consequences.

Fourteen years later. Elle has changed her name to Nell Masters and is successfully running a nonprofit. When Nell begins to feel like she is being followed, the shoe is on the other foot. Fearing for her life from her stalker, Nell thinks her past has caught up to her and desperately tries to find out who her stalker is and why they are after her.

Initially told through the perspectives of Elle, Nell, and Nell's stalker, the book examines why Elle became a stalker. Later, when Nell is being stalked, the reader is taken into the mind of a terrified woman who no longer trusts those around her. This is a fast-paced book that is both eerie and frightening. Overall, I enjoyed this book, but Elle's incredibly poor decisions were so off-putting that I had no sympathy for her. I did figure out who Nell's stalker was early on, but it was interesting to watch how paranoid Nell became. 

3.5/5 stars.

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The publication date is February 17, 2026.

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky

 

This is the first book in The Final Architecture series, and it's a winner. With an intriguing plot, excellent world-building, and imaginative characters, it kept me reading late into the night.

Idris, as a much sought-after Intermediary navigator, and Solace, a warrior of the Parthenon sisterhood, have survived the Architect war. Now, years later, they encounter one another again when Solace joins the ship Idris pilots in hopes of enticing him to join her and the Parthenon. But Idris, Solace, and the Vulture God's crew, who have found a missing ship that shows evidence of an Architect attack, are suddenly on the run from gangsters and others who may benefit from the return of the Architects. The Architects, moon-sized entities that attack populated planets and reshape them into desolate works of art, have been missing since Idris and other Intermediaries deterred them to end the war. If they are back, it signals the beginning of a new war. 

This is a well-crafted space opera. The story is easy to follow, and the characters and alien species are distinctive. The suspense is riveting, and the action scenes are not overly drawn out. This is the first Adrian Tchaikovsky book I've read, and I can't wait to explore more of his books. 

5/5 stars.

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Monday, January 26, 2026

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

 

I'm always a bit wary of books that other readers rave about. I think that I'm more critical than many and am often disappointed by what others consider an outstanding read. That is not the case with The Correspondent. It captured my attention from the first page, and I read late into the night to find out what happened next.

Sybil Van Antwerp is now in her seventies. A lifelong letter writer, she believes in the written word, shuns email, and saves all of the letters she receives. Many of her letters are to fellow book enthusiasts, with some to authors whose books have moved her. A former lawyer and law clerk, Sybil, divorced mother of two, now faces a bleak future. Her eyesight is failing, and to the independent Sybil, this is tantamount to a death sentence. 

We follow Sybil through the years as she confronts her challenges, faces up to her mistakes, and reaches out to help others--all through her correspondence. We come to know her best friend, Rosalie, her brother, Felix, a product support person, and many others who touch her life. This is a charming story, while exploring the pain of the death of a child, and the challenges that face us all as we age. I highly recommend this book. 

5/5 stars.

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