"Whistle" by Linwood Barclay

In Whistle by Linwood Barclay, Annie has had a rough year.  Her publisher finds her and her son a house in an out-of-the-way place, a small town in upstate New York.  Now Annie can get back to doing what she does best--writing books!  I have read a few books by this author, but this one is by far his best!  It is filled with twists and turns with plenty of action which is why I enjoyed it so much.  I always looked forward to reading it and had to force myself to put it down so it would last longer.  Stephen King said this one was "Terrific" which made me want to read it.  He was right!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon is based on the true story of the life of Martha Ballard who was a midwife that helped women deliver their babies.  Martha is called when a man accused of rape is found dead in a river.  Someone says otherwise and Martha must decide if she got it right so investigates the murder on her own.  This book is pretty good but could use more action.  (Gerard's review, 4 stars)

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"If Something Happens to Me" by Alex Finlay

In If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay, a couple is in a car one night.  Later, the girl and the car are both gone.  The man who was in the car does not know what is going on.  Non one believes him.  What is going on?  This book was filled with twists and turns and lots of action.  Good stuff!  I liked it!  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"The Strange Case of Jane O." by Karen Thompson Walker

In The Strange Case of Jane O. by Karen Thompson Walker Jane finally has a child that she has wanted for a long time.  Soon after she has problems that lead her to see psychiatrists.  How this plays out leads both of them to question the people in their lives.  I thought this was really good and loved the ending!  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"Famous Last Words" by Gillian McAllister

In Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister, Cam's big day is finally here--Her first day back to work after having a baby.  The only thing is she cannot reach her husband--he's not at work or anyone's house.  Where can he be?  You will have to read the book to find out!  What I can tell you is that I loved this book!  It kept me guessing all the way through to the end.  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"Beautiful Ugly" by Alice Feeney

In Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney, Grady is waiting for his wife to come home to celebrate his new book being a best-seller.  She never comes home.  A year later on a remote island, he sees a woman who looks just like his wife.  Is it her?  What is going on if it is her?  This book is wild to say the least with a really wild ending!  (Gerard's review, 4 stars)

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"Woman of Sunlight" by Mary Connealy

Woman of Sunlight by Mary Connealy is the second of the Brides of Hope Mountain series.  This book is about Ilsa and Mitch.  Ilsa is a great partner who is very good with the knife and protects Mitch from those trying to kill him.  She is fierce and feisty so I liked her very much.  In this book, Ilsa leaves her mountain for the first time in her life and discovers trains and cities.  Mitch continues to try putting his past behind him so he and Ilsa can live in peace happily on the mountain.  The mystery of who wants Mitch dead is solved.  (Karen's review, 4 stars)

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"Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?" by Nicci French

Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter? by Nicci French is a mystery about a wife who never showed up to her husband's 50th birthday party.  There was a search but her body was never found.  The cops concluded that a man she was having an affair with killed them both.  Years later, the kids do a podcast that stirs everything up again.  Is the wife really dead?  Will they get the answers they are looking for?  I enjoyed this book.  It was better than I thought it would be.  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"The Crash" by Freida McFadden

In The Crash by Freida McFadden, Tegan is a young lady who can barely support herself and is going to have a baby soon.  However, there is a plan in place that will take are of everything.  Unfortunately, in life plans to not always work out as Tegan is soon realizes.  This author is a master storyteller!  This is a great book!  I loved the storyline which had lots of action and the characters.  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"The Last Room on the Left" by Leah Konen

In The Last Room on the Left by Leah Konen, Kerry's life is not good.  Her husband left her.  She is back to drinking and she has a big money deal if she can finish a book.  However, she has writer's block.  She decides to get  job at a motel in nomans land.  That will be the trick.  Is she right or dead wrong?  This book has a good storyline and good characters.  It needed a bit more action in my opinion, but overall was a good read.  (Gerard's review, 4 stars)  

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"Never Lie" by Freida McFadden

In Never Lie by Freida McFadden, Tricia and Ethan go to look at a house in the middle of a snowstorm.  Ethan loves the place; Tricia not so much, until she finds a secret room!  What is in the secret room?  Do they buy that house or move on?  

The great thing about this book is that you get two really good stories.  Freida McFadden is a master storyteller.  Good luck in figuring how this book ends!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"The Best of Friends" by Lucinda Berry

The Best of Friends by Lucinda Berry is narrated by three moms of three teen boys who had an incident one night.  This book is full of family drama.  Read it and see how many of the mothers you like!  I liked this book very much.  I liked the storyline and the action in it!  It was hard to put down.  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

Karen's review:

I read The Best of Friends by Lucinda Berry because my husband said it was so good and the summary sounded good too.  It is about three good friends that played soccer together and their moms who were also good friends.  When one of the boys is killed at his friend's house, all the friendships start to unravel.  I liked how the story was told by the three mothers.  It kept my interest, but was disappointed in the ending.  This is a dark story with drugs, deceit, domestic abuse and trauma.  It was kind of depressing.  (4 stars)

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"When I Was You" by Amber Garza

In When I Was You by Amber Garza Kelly's world is falling apart until she comes across another woman who has the same name.  She must meet this person!  This book was wild in a good way!  It has a good twist about the middle that changed the whole book!  The storyline was good and I liked Kelly.  (Gerard's review, 4.5 stars)

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"The Boyfriend" by Freida McFadden

In The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden, Syd wants a boyfriend real bad.  She finally meets a guy who she really falls for!  Is he Mr. Right or is she better off without him and dead wrong?  This might be the best book I have read this year!  It is fantastic!  I never wanted to put it down, but forced myself to make it last a little longer.  Everything is in it that a good book has.  I highly recommend this one!  I LOVED it!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"The Grey Wolf" by Louise Penny

In The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny, Chief Inspector Gamache has his hands full as he tries to figure out a threat that will have dire consequences for a large city.  I thought this book was really good!  I loved all the action with a good storyline and an unbelievable ending!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"That's Not My Name" by Megan Lally

In That's Not My Name by Megan Lally, a young girl goes missing.  Everyone thinks her boyfriend killed her, but he knows he did not.  Where is she?  Will he find her and clear his name?  This was okay for this author's first novel.  I found it dragged along some so give it 4 stars.  (Gerard's review)

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"Shelterwood" by Lisa Wingate

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Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate is based on a true story about little children and women who protected them from lord barons who tried to exploit them for their own sake.  This book has a good storyline and plenty of action.  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"It's One of Us" by J. T. Ellison

In It's One of Us by J. T. Ellison, Olivia wants a baby in the worst way but cannot carry one to a full term.  One day the police come and tell her husband his son killed someone.  Olivia thinks 'How can that be?'  This was a great book.  I highly recommend this one.  Read it and enjoy!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"The Sequel" by Jean Hanff Korelitz

In The Sequel by Jean Korelitz, Anna is enjoying her new found fame and reaping the rewards of being a great author.  But when she begins to receive book excerpts in the mail, she knows that something is wrong indeed.  I enjoyed this as much as the first book.  It has a great story line that kept me turning pages.  (Gerard's review  5++ stars)

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"The Plot" by Jean Hanff Korelitz (Series Book 1)

In The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz, Jake wanted to write a big best-seller book for a long time, but he found out it wasn't easy.  Then one day he is praised as a great writer and is famous.  However, fame is fleeting as Jake is about to discover.  I thought this book was very good.  It has a great storyline and interesting characters.  I wish I had The Sequel to read right now!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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