BADLANDS by C.J. Box Reviewed

BADLANDS C.J. Box July 28th, 2015 Minotaur Books BADLANDS by C. J. Box brings back the exciting character, Cassie Dewell, who can best be described as a female Joe Pickett.  Readers are wondering if Box is creating another suspenseful and riveting series.  As with...

THE FURY OF BLACKY JAGUAR BY ANGEL LUIS COLON

THE FURY OF THE BLACKY JAGUAR Angel Luis Colon July 14, 2015 One Eye Press Singles Sometimes, a character hits the page fully formed, right from the start. That’s Angel Luis Colon’s Blacky Jaguar. Blacky hits the page like the Tasmanian Devil with a pompadour and...

THE REDEEMERS by Ace Atkins Reviewed

THE REDEEMERS Ace Atkins July 21st, 2015 P. Putnam   THE REDEEMERS (the fifth in the Quinn Colson series) by Ace Atkins highlights Quinn Colson, a former Army Ranger who has returned to his Mississippi hometown to become sheriff.  Action seekers should...

BRUTALITY by Ingrid Thoft Reviewed

Brutality Ingrid Thoft P. Putnam June 23rd, 2015   Brutality by Ingrid Thoft is a captivating crime novel.  Besides the mystery of a “who done it murder,” the author raises questions about sports brain injuries.  This plot explores the theoretical and practical,...

THE DARKEST HEART By Dan Smith Reviewed

THE DARKEST HEART Dan Smith Aug 8 2015 Pegasus Crime Escaping the violence that plagues Rio de Janerio’s slums leads Zico, a seasoned assassin, down a path darker than his childhood memories, delivering him to the heart of Brazil’s lawless jungle while wrapping a...