Belle Ruin38 reviews
Martha Grimes

NAL Trade, 2006

Pretty good as an audio book

I was looking for something to listen to during my long commutes, and thought I'd give this book a try, as I had liked Martha Grimes earlier Jury mysteries. The best thing about the audio version is the wonderful talent of the narrator, which helps some with the poorly edited prose. Near the ...
  
  











  



  
Picnic at Hanging Rock20 reviews
Joan Lindsay

Buccaneer Books, 1986

Couldn't put it down...

+ Puzzling, gnostic, subversive
+ Suspense and mystery in the Outback
+ Still wondering
  
  











  



  
Cold Flat Junction (Emma Graham Mysteries)20 reviews
Martha Grimes

NAL Trade, 2002

Absolutely five stars

+ I love Emma even more in this second novel...
+ Wonder
+ answers?
  
  











  



  
Haunted37 reviews
Heather Graham

Mira, 2003

A Good Paranormal Time

+ Loved it!!

Haunted is the story of Darcy, a professional paranormal investigator, and Matt, the local sheriff and owner of an old mansion with many unexplained activities happening. Beginning with Darcy's initiation into the paranormal, the story covers the ground of what's really haunting the mysterious Lee ...
  
  











  



  
The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel583 reviews
Diane Setterfield

Washington Square Press, 2007

Beautiful book

+ A Modern Gothic Romance
+ "When one is nothing, one invents. It fills a void"
+ A little heavy on the dysfunctional, but still a great read
+ A book for book lovers
  
  











  



  
Hotel Paradise (Emma Graham Mysteries)28 reviews
Martha Grimes

Ballantine Books, 1997

A Kind of Paradise

+ Kept my attention...
+ Disappointing Ending

This book begins a trilogy that surpasses the genre of mysteries. The development of Emma as a young narrator is both real and poignant and humorous--I found I was thinking of her as a real human being, whose brave acceptance of the life she's been given moved me. If you enjoyed To Kill A ...
  
  











  



  
The Vision9 reviews
Heather Graham

Mira, 2006

A really great book!

+ Ghosts, Treasure, Hero's Oh My!!!
+ revenge is sweet
+ One of her best!!!
  
  











  



  
The Ghost Orchid: A Novel33 reviews
Carol Goodman

Ballantine Books, 2007

Excellent!

+ Just a few pages and I was enthralled
+ Great story, a must-listen

I loved this book. The details and plot really drew me in. I am fascinated with Victorian era and I could tell that this book was very well researched. Great for people who love gothic mysteries. Wonderful read, couldn't put it down!! Would also make an excellent movie, I am waiting for it!
  
  











  



  
Scent Of Roses12 reviews
Kat Martin

Mira, 2006

Edge of Your Seat

+ This was a good book
+ Top Notch suspense
+ Scent of Roses-Joyfully Recommended Read
  
  











  



  
The Presence (Mira)15 reviews
Heather Graham

Mira, 2004

Fantastic

+ Interesting Concept
+ A Little Something For Everyone!!!

Wanna spend the afternoon with a good mystery? If so, you gotta read THE PRESENCE. Toni Fraser and a group of friends have rented a Scottish Castle and are giving skitted tours, featuring the ancestral owner. Toni believes she has created the tale but when the descendant of her play arrives, she is ...
  
  











  



  
Scent Of Roses12 reviews
Kat Martin

Mira, 2006

Edge of Your Seat

+ This was a good book
+ Top Notch suspense
+ Scent of Roses-Joyfully Recommended Read
  
  











  



  
Hotel Paradise (Emma Graham Mysteries)28 reviews
Martha Grimes

Ballantine Books, 1997

A Kind of Paradise

+ Kept my attention...
+ Disappointing Ending

This book begins a trilogy that surpasses the genre of mysteries. The development of Emma as a young narrator is both real and poignant and humorous--I found I was thinking of her as a real human being, whose brave acceptance of the life she's been given moved me. If you enjoyed To Kill A ...
  
  











  



  
The Presence (Mira)15 reviews
Heather Graham

Mira, 2004

Fantastic

+ Interesting Concept
+ A Little Something For Everyone!!!

Wanna spend the afternoon with a good mystery? If so, you gotta read THE PRESENCE. Toni Fraser and a group of friends have rented a Scottish Castle and are giving skitted tours, featuring the ancestral owner. Toni believes she has created the tale but when the descendant of her play arrives, she is ...
  
  











  



  
Picnic at Hanging Rock20 reviews
Joan Lindsay

Buccaneer Books, 1986

Couldn't put it down...

+ Puzzling, gnostic, subversive
+ Suspense and mystery in the Outback
+ Still wondering
  
  











  



  
Cold Flat Junction (Emma Graham Mysteries)20 reviews
Martha Grimes

NAL Trade, 2002

Absolutely five stars

+ I love Emma even more in this second novel...
+ Wonder
+ answers?
  
  











  



  
Haunted37 reviews
Heather Graham

Mira, 2003

A Good Paranormal Time

+ Loved it!!

Haunted is the story of Darcy, a professional paranormal investigator, and Matt, the local sheriff and owner of an old mansion with many unexplained activities happening. Beginning with Darcy's initiation into the paranormal, the story covers the ground of what's really haunting the mysterious Lee ...
  
  











  



  
The Ghost Orchid: A Novel33 reviews
Carol Goodman

Ballantine Books, 2007

Excellent!

+ Just a few pages and I was enthralled
+ Great story, a must-listen

I loved this book. The details and plot really drew me in. I am fascinated with Victorian era and I could tell that this book was very well researched. Great for people who love gothic mysteries. Wonderful read, couldn't put it down!! Would also make an excellent movie, I am waiting for it!
  
  











  



  
The Vision9 reviews
Heather Graham

Mira, 2006

A really great book!

+ Ghosts, Treasure, Hero's Oh My!!!
+ revenge is sweet
+ One of her best!!!
  
  











  



  
The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel583 reviews
Diane Setterfield

Washington Square Press, 2007

Beautiful book

+ A Modern Gothic Romance
+ "When one is nothing, one invents. It fills a void"
+ A little heavy on the dysfunctional, but still a great read
+ A book for book lovers
  
  











  



  
Belle Ruin38 reviews
Martha Grimes

NAL Trade, 2006

Pretty good as an audio book

I was looking for something to listen to during my long commutes, and thought I'd give this book a try, as I had liked Martha Grimes earlier Jury mysteries. The best thing about the audio version is the wonderful talent of the narrator, which helps some with the poorly edited prose. Near the ...