Tag Archives: Thriller

2022 in Review: My Favorite Books of the Year

Posted on December 31, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

It’s that time of year again, where I talk about the books I read this year that I liked best! According to Goodreads, I’ve read 123 books. I just counted, and I’ve got another 25 still marked as currently reading … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Cleopatra’s Vendetta (Stryker #1) by Avanti Centrae

Posted on November 14, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: Royal secrets. Epic lies. This “dangerous” and controversial standalone thriller from international bestselling VanOps author Avanti Centrae is a fast-paced bombshell of a story about truth and courage. Born a goddess, Cleopatra died a prisoner. But the cobra’s deadly … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Their Final Cry (Detective Harlow Durant #3) by Dea Poirier

Posted on October 19, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Description: As the sheet was pulled away, Harlow started to get a picture of her victim. Looking down at her alabaster skin, flowing blonde hair and striking cheekbones, it was not hard to see why she was known as the sweetheart of this … Continue reading →

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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner

Posted on October 12, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme that highlights books soon to be released, the ones we’re excited about but haven’t read yet. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings, and was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine. Y’all can check out all of this week’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Hidden Bones by Rita Herron

Posted on August 10, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

About the Book:  The girl trips over branches, losing her footing. The darkness swallows her and she grabs thin air as she falls, her scream piercing the night. When she slams into the bottom of the pit, her heart hammers. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Northfall by Brian Lutterman

Posted on July 19, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: A Homeless Man.A Billionaire.A Paraplegic Attorney. And the murder that will entangle their fates forever. A billionaire who lives on the streets is the unlikely potential witness to the vicious murder of a wheelchair-bound homeless man, and attorney Pen … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour and Book Review: The Binding Room by Nadine Matheson

Posted on July 16, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Summary: Detective Anjelica Henley confronts a series of ritualistic murders in this heart-pounding thriller about race, power and the corrupt institutions that threaten us for fans of S.A. Crosby and Tami Hoag When Detective Anjelica Henley is called to investigate … Continue reading →

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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Local Girl Missing (Detective Josie Quinn #15) by Lisa Regan

Posted on July 13, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

It’s that time again! The day of the week where I talk about the book I’m really looking forward to. Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme that highlights books soon to be released, the ones we’re excited about but haven’t read … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: The Bones of Amoret by Arthur Herbert | Lone Star Book Blog Tours

Posted on April 8, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

    THE BONES OF AMORET by ARTHUR HERBERT   Genre: Mystery /Suspense Publisher: Stitched Smile Publications Date of Publication: April 1, 2022 Number of Pages: 323 pages  Scroll down for Giveaway!   In this enigmatic follow up to his … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: The Family Holiday by Shalini Boland

Posted on April 3, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

My review: I’m putting this first because there is a ginormous spoiler in the blurb. It’s at the end of the post. If you don’t want to know in significant part where the story is headed before you start reading, … Continue reading →

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