Tag Archives: mystery series

“Outside Looking In” by Michael Wood – Book Review

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Fictionophile

“When you’re on the outside looking in you see things a lot differently.” DCI Matilda Darke is well named, for this is a woman who is in a dark place. It is almost the first anniversary of her beloved husband’s … Continue reading →

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“Remain Silent” by Susie Steiner – Book Review

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Fictionophile

“Human beings cannot bear too much reality.”It has been my absolute JOY this week to read the third novel in the Manon Bradshaw series. And, no surprise, it was just as wonderful – if not more so! “Remain Silent” will, … Continue reading →

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In the mood for a mystery series? #kindledeals @JoffeBooks #crimefiction #mystery

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Fictionophile

Amazing deals to be had today for Kindle readers! Check out these great deals! Seriously…. you can buy two complete series for less than $2.00  – includes 15 titles! (and NO, I am NOT affiliated with Amazon – I just … Continue reading →

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♣ Crime Fiction set in Ireland ♣ #BingeReadSeries #crimefiction #bookseries

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Fictionophile

It’s almost the end of March, and as my small way of celebrating everything Irish I thought I’d highlight 20 crime series set in Ireland.  I normally participate in “Reading Ireland Month“, but this year, due to being away for … Continue reading →

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“The Scholar” by Dervla McTiernan – Book Review

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Fictionophile

A complex, character-driven police procedural mystery set in Galway, Ireland. After almost a year, D.S. Cormac Reilly is still being ‘frozen out‘ of the good cases and relegated to the cold case files. His co-worker, D.S. Carrie O’Halloran, is meanwhile … Continue reading →

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If someone made a movie….? Guest post by Frankie Y. Bailey

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Fictionophile

If Someone Made a Movie by Frankie Y. Bailey I think most writers hear this question sooner or later – from the moderator of your panel, or a reader who stops to chat as she’s buying your book, or maybe … Continue reading →

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“The lost child” by Patricia Gibney – Book Review

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Fictionophile

I’ve read and thoroughly enjoyed the first two novels in Patricia Gibney’s Lottie Parker police procedural series.  They were fantastic! I’ve been meaning to read the third in the series for some time now – I’m SO glad to report … Continue reading →

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“Dead Simple” by Peter James – Book Review

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Fictionophile

Six young men in their late twenties. Friends since their early teens, their natural leader is the charismatic, handsome, and wealthy Michael Harrison.  Michael Harrison is a prankster who has pulled some stunts on them over the years – some … Continue reading →

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“For Reasons Unknown” by Michael Wood – Book Review

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Fictionophile

BLURB: Two murders. Twenty years. Now the killer is back for more… DCI Matilda Darke has returned to work after a nine month absence. A shadow of her former self, she is tasked with re-opening a cold case: the terrifyingly … Continue reading →

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Series titles every month – a plan for 2019

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Fictionophile

I borrowed this idea from fellow blogger Cathy Johnson of What Cathy read next. She made a commitment to read one title by John Buchan every month. She calls it her “Buchan of the Month” posts. I have SO MANY … Continue reading →

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Police procedural series I want to start – Part 1

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Fictionophile

What am I like???  There are SO many wonderful and compelling series that I’ve already begun which I want to finish, SO many that I’m dying to pursue, WHY would I want to start more? It is a terminal sickness. … Continue reading →

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“The Rúin” by Dervla McTiernan – Book Review

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Fictionophile

A complex, character-driven police procedural mystery set in Galway, Ireland. “In Irish, Rúin means something hidden, a mystery, or a secret, but the word also has a long history as a term of endearment.” From the publisher’s blurb: “This unsettling … Continue reading →

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“The stolen girls” by Patricia Gibney – Book Review

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Fictionophile

Almost exactly a year ago, I read the first novel in Patricia Gibney’s Lottie Parker police procedural series.  It was fantastic! I’ve been meaning to read the second in the series for some time now – I’m SO glad to … Continue reading →

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“Persons unknown” by Susie Steiner – Book Review

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Fictionophile

In the summer of 2016 I read a fantastic novel called “Missing, presumed“. WOW! What a series debut!  The characterization was nothing short of stellar. Here is a brief quote from my review of “Missing, presumed“: “And the police… I … Continue reading →

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“The Detective’s Daughter” by Lesley Thomson – Book Review

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Fictionophile

I’ll start out this review by saying that the writing reminded me a lot of that of Ruth Rendell.  You can’t get much better praise from me, as she was one of my favorite authors EVER! “The Detective’s Daughter” has … Continue reading →

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