Frieda Klein series, by Nicci French, book review
the Frieda Klein series, by Nicci French, suspense
The Frieda Klein series includes the titles […]
February 2019
The Wife, by Alafair Burke, book review
An exceptional novel. The Wife by Alafair Burke hits all the right notes: strong, culturally relevant premise; an unreliable narrator; great plot twists. A novel that is as enjoyable to read as it is thought-provoking. 5 stars.
Top 5 lawyer books
My 5 top legal novels, which include one John Grisham, and 4 female authors: Alafair Burke, Attica Locke, P.D. James, and Sujeta Massey
Agatha Christie on the meaning of fear
January 2019
The Rōnin’s Mistress by Laura Joh Rowland, book review
The Ronin's Mistress by Laura Joh Rowland. Excellent characters, exciting plot, and well-written historical setting make this a good addition to the Sano Ichiro detective series. But the outlook on life feels bleak and hopeless. 4 stars.
Top 5 Unusual Writing Places for Novelists
My top 5 places to write when I'm not at home. Some may be obvious but others are more unusual. The mall food court, anyone?
Dangerous Personalities, by Joe Navarro, book review
Review of Joe Navarro's book Dangerous Personalities. Identifies 4 types of dangerous personalities, the narcissist, the emotionally unstable, the paranoid, and the predator. Includes ways to escape their influence. Quick, easy read, gives broad overview of topic. 3 stars.