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Tag: mystery

  • Nancy Drew: The Palace of Wisdom – Kelly Thompson

    Nancy Drew: The Palace of Wisdom – Kelly Thompson

    Nancy Drew: The Palace of Wisdom by Kelly Thompson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Nancy Drew: The Palace of Wisdom is the first Nancy Drew graphic novel (to my knowledge) and I loved the art in it. Nancy’s style was what I love black, plaid skirts, chokers, her hair, the boots, etc. so I…

  • Two Can Keep A Secret – Karen M McManus

    Two Can Keep A Secret – Karen M McManus

    Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Two Can Keep a Secret is a stand-alone, mystery set in the town of Echo Ridge. Our main character is Ellery, who has a twin brother Ezra. Their mother was born in Echo Ridge, but left as soon as she…

  • The Secret of the Old Clock – Carolyn Keene

    The Secret of the Old Clock – Carolyn Keene

    The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars The Secret of the Old Clock is the first book that Carolyn Keene wrote in the Nancy Drew series. It was originally published in 1930, but although the feel of the story might be a little dated, overall it has…

  • The Case for Jamie – Brittany Cavallaro

    The Case for Jamie by Brittany Cavallaro My rating: 4 of 5 stars As a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes, I was intrigued by the series from its premise. Brittany Cavallaro does a wonderful job bringing a new generation of detectives to life in Charlotte Holmes and Jamie Watson. Overall, the series is highly enjoyable…

  • Murder on the Orient Express – Agatha Christie

    Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie My rating: 4 of 5 stars Murder on the Orient Express was my first experience with an Agatha Christie book, although I suspect that I would enjoy all of them. I decided to listen to the audiobook version of the mystery, as Dan Stevens was the narrator…

  • Batman: Nightwalker – Marie Lu

    Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu My rating: 4 of 5 stars Batman: Nightwalker gives us an origin story for the Caped Crusader that we didn’t know we needed – even if it doesn’t feel like the dark, gritty Batman we know from the Dark Knight or the comics. Bruce is an eighteen-year-old boy who is…

  • Stalking Jack the Ripper – Kerri Maniscalco

    Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco My rating: 4 of 5 stars Stalking Jack the Ripper is a fascinating, fictional take on the reign of terror that gripped London in the late 1800’s. The story is told through the eyes of a teen girl, Audrey Rose, who is doing her best to study under…

  • Pretty Little Liars – Fandom Reads

    Pretty Little Liars – Fandom Reads

    Here are some book recommendations if you’re a fan of PLL!

  • The Extraordinary Cases of Sherlock Holmes – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

    The Extraordinary Cases of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle My rating: 4 of 5 stars You may be good, but Sherlock Holmes is better. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle weaves unusual and fantastical tales about the globally beloved detective in this collection of stories. Each is short and can be devoured in less than an…

  • The Last of August – Brittany Cavallaro

    The Last of August by Brittany Cavallaro My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Last of August introduces us to even more members of the Holmes and Moriarty families. After being framed for murder, what other trouble could Charlotte and Jamie possibly get themselves into? You’d be surprised. Charlotte and Jamie decide to spend Christmas…