The Mirror Man-Lars Kepler

Detective Joona Linna is on a disturbing case. A woman’s body has been found hanging from a children’s playground. When the body is identified they find it’s Jenny Lind, a girl that was kidnapped five years prior that had never been found. When Joona notices a mark that connects Jenny’s murder with other girls who had gone missing and then turned up dead, he’ll put everything into solving this crime and in turn, risk everything he’s ever known.

The Mirror Man is 462 pages long and took me six days to read.

I hadn’t read Lars Kepler before and wasn’t sure what to expect but this book is brutal in the best way! I’m giving it a 4 out of 5! If you’re not into torture or gore you should skip this book but if you can hang then this is a must read!

Thank you, Knopf, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

Last Seen Alive-Joanna Schaffhausen

In the suspenseful fifth book of the Ellery Hathaway series, we find the detective caught up her most dangerous assignment yet, facing off with her former attempted murderer Francis Coben. Her ex-boyfriend and savior from Coben, FBI agent Reed Markham gives Ellery a letter from Coben saying he has additional information about his previous string of murders but will only give them the details if Ellery joins Reed at the prison. Ellery is faced with the horrible guilt of surviving and never wanting to face this monster again and knowing that she is the only way they will get justice for other victims.

Last Seen Alive is 305 pages long and took me three days to read.

If you haven’t started this series already then you absolutely need to. This book is my favorite so far and I’m giving it a 5 out of 5! I loved everything about this twisty-turny action-packed story. Ellery is so compelling and feels so real. Joanna Schaffhausen has done it again!

Thank you, Minotaur Books, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

Good Rich People-Eliza Jane Brazier

Lyla has always valued money over everything. Money over kindness, love or happiness and she had just that with her husband Graham and his controlling mother. All the money in the world but absolutely no say in how she lives her life. When Graham tells Lyla she is to partake in his mother and his game to prove her worthiness, Lyla doesn’t have a choice. While she loves her husband she loves his money even more and will do what must be done.. destroy the life of their current house guest Demi.

Good Rich People is 319 pages long and took me two days to read.

THIS BOOK IS WILD! I enjoyed it so much and am giving it a 4 out of 5! I absolutely hated every character but it made it that much more enjoyable! One thing is for certain.. they are absolutely not “good” rich people!

Thank you, Berkley, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

Twenty Years Later-Charlie Donlea

Twenty years after 9/11, remains of a murder suspect have been discovered in the rubble. When Avery Mason, an upcoming superstar of a true crime tv show discovers this amazing story, she is weary that maybe the murder suspect Victoria Ford is innocent and works to uncover the mystery. But Avery has secrets of her own that will follow her to New York which will inevitably change the course of her investigation and also her future.

Twenty Years Later is 367 pages long and took me two days to read.

This book was so entertaining! While there were some cheesy parts, I really enjoyed the story and had a blast watching it unfold! I’m giving it a 4 out of 5! This is a great book if you like twists and turns and enjoy a unique mystery.

Thank you, Kensington Publishing, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

Be My Ghost-Carol J. Perry

When Maureen gets a letter at the perfect time stating she has inherited an estate in Florida, she drops what is left of her life in Boston, packs up her things and her very friendly dog Finn and moves to the Gulf of Mexico. Not only is Maureen unfamiliar with the woman who willed her a possibly haunted inn, she’s also in for a surprise when a guest is murdered the day Maureen arrives. Seemingly a suspect, Maureen does what anyone would do… she’s off to solve a murder and make some ghostly friends along the way!

Be My Ghost is 274 pages long and took me six days to read.

I loved this book. It’s so pleasant and the descriptions of food and scenery made me want to keep reading even after the story was over. I’m giving it a 4 out of 5! I cannot wait for the next book and to hang out with Maureen and Finn a little longer!

Thank you, Kensington Mystery, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

Grave Reservations-Cherie Priest

Leda has always had a sixth sense in the form of premonitions. When she accidentally saves the life of a police officer by using her talent, he asks for her help. He’ll pay her to look at an older unsolved case with the hope that she’ll be able to have a premonition that will help him find the killer. As Leda sees more about the suspect the more she puts herself and those she loves in danger.

Grave Reservations is 289 pages long and took me five days to read.

I realllllllly hope this becomes a series because Leda is absolutely delightful. I’m giving this book a 4 out of 5!

Thank you, Atria Books, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

Chasing The Boogeyman-Richard Chizmar

Richard Chizmar’s interesting take on fictional true crime is one of the best things I’ve read this year. I somehow missed the author’s note in the beginning of the book stating very clearly that this is a work of fiction and read the entire book as though it were true crime. I absolutely loved this story and have encouraged many to pick up a copy!

Chasing the Boogeyman is 316 pages long and took me four days to read.

I adore this book and am giving it a 4.5 out of 5. Seriously, read this book!

Thank you, Gallery Books, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

The Guide-Peter Heller

It’s not often that your dream job falls into your lap but getting to be a fishing guide at Kingfisher Lodge is truly a dream. Jack will get to wake up every morning to do what he loves, fishing. But within the first few hours of his time in Kingfisher, he starts to notice that things aren’t adding up. Why is there a fence around the property with barbed wires pointed in rather than facing out to prevent people from getting in? His suspicions start to mount as more strange things keep happening. Jack now worries he may not able to last the summer at this job but also had a sneaking suspicion that he may not leave alive at all.

The Guide is 257 pages long and took me three days to read.

I throughly enjoyed this book as someone who loves to fish. The detailed writing makes you feel as though you are standing beside Jack in the beautiful river while also quietly looking over your shoulder. I’m giving this a 4 out of 5!

Thank you, Knopf, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey