Sleight of Hand: a Novel of Suspense

Phillip Margolin
As a New York Times bestseller, I would have expected nothing less from Margolin than a fantastic, edge of your seat, gripping novel. Although somewhat predictable I still thought the story was classic Margolin with twists, turns and this time illusions that help the theme throughout the book become alive. His character, private detective Dana Cutler...

Review by Betsy M. »

Bad Things Happen

Harry Dolan
Growing up in Ann Arbor immediately drew my attention to "Bad Things Happen" by Harry Dolan. The author lives in Ann Arbor and the city is the setting for his first mystery novel. ...

Review by Larry F. »

Summer at Forsaken Lake

Michael D Beil
Nicholas, Hetty and Haley usually spend their summers in New York City, but this year they’ve been sent to their Uncle Nick’s house in Ohio. They’ve never met their uncle and dread the thought of a boring summer with nothing to do. Nothing could be further from the truth though, as they learn and explore the outside, make friends, and even solve...

Review by Linda T. »

The End of Everything: a Novel

Megan E Abbott
This is a quietly disturbing and mysterious story told through the eyes of 13 year old Lizzie, whose best friend Evie disappears one day. Lizzie starts to play detective and thinks she has it figured out as far as who in the neighborhood is responsible for Evie’s disappearance. She starts dropping clues and hints for the police and Evie's father....

Review by Kristen T. »