Thriller – flannel and folklore

Silken Prey by John Sandford

The Black Krim. Sounds ominous, right? Good thing this discussion will eventually lead into a review of John Sandford’s new thriller-mystery Silken Prey (review copy provided by publisher) – because there’s nothing particularly mysterious about the Black Krim, aside from a name that could double as a terrorist organization. Rewind a few hours. By nature I am an anxious person.Continue reading “Silken Prey by John Sandford”

Three A.M. by Steven John

From Goodreads: “Fifteen years of sunless gray. Fifteen years of mist. So thick the streets fade off into nothing. So thick the past is hazy at best. The line between right and wrong has long been blurred, especially for Thomas Vale. Long gone are the days when new beginnings seemed possible—when he was a newContinue reading “Three A.M. by Steven John”

Something Red by Douglas Nicholas

From Goodreads: “From debut author Douglas Nicholas comes a haunting story of love, murder, and sorcery. During the thirteenth century in northwest England, in one of the coldest winters in living memory, a formidable yet charming Irish healer, Molly, and the troupe she leads are driving their three wagons, hoping to cross the Pennine MountainsContinue reading “Something Red by Douglas Nicholas”

R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII (RIP VII)

You know that feeling you get when you find something absolutely perfect, that is the feeling I got when I found out about R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII, or RIP VII for short. It is a reading challenge that runs from September 1-October 31. The purpose of R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII is to enjoy books andContinue reading “R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII (RIP VII)”

Edge of Dark Water by Joe R. Lansdale

Sue Ellen is a 16 year old girl living in rural east Texas; she has a mean, near toothless daddy, and a weak, alcoholic mother, and she holds a piece of stove wood at night to protect herself at home. When she is out fishing, her net gets caught on a sewing machine and outContinue reading “Edge of Dark Water by Joe R. Lansdale”