Murder is never pretty. "Headcase" is an admirable depiction of just how ugly it can get, and what can lead some people to kill. Marc Rosenberg kicks aside stereotypical notions of mental illness in "Headcase", choosing instead to... Read More

Skyscrapers is a satisfying, and often surprising, work of crime fiction. Jill Wilson Brennan’s novel, "Skyscrapers", is a fast-paced tale of corporate intrigue that weaves complicated family dynamics and social commentary into its... Read More

Fields makes room for thorough character development in this thriller otherwise driven by action, suspense, and themes of human nature. In the second installment of Michael Fields’s acclaimed Twin River saga, Twin River II: Have... Read More

This fast-paced novella amps up the suspense with well-crafted dialogue and a Mexican drug cartel subplot. An American professor’s work in Mexico uncovers fake artifacts and entwines him in a kidnapping plot. While this might sound... Read More

This thrilling mystery about Area 51 brings a personal touch with well-developed characters. Truth Insurrected: The Saint Mary Project, by Daniel P. Douglas, is laced with mystery, drama, and enlightenment as investigators race to... Read More

This legal thriller knows its way around a courtroom as it weaves a tale of crime and responsibility. Linda Rocker’s novel "Blame" focuses on a court case in Florida and features a menagerie of characters all connected to one another... Read More

This engrossing and highly readable book focuses on characters, relationships, and the Caribbean’s changing culture. The Butterflies’ Coat blends together rich characters, inspiring conversation, and intriguing political backroom... Read More

Right to die and other medical issues are tackled in this well-developed tale told from health-care workers’ point of view. Pamela Triolo’s second novel about nurses could easily be ripped from the headlines. The Imposter tackles... Read More