Cliffhangers and a small town that “rings true” propel this literary crime thriller. In order to ring true, novels set in small towns should capture something of the local citizenry’s provincial mindset, that sense of “us vs.... Read More

This story of a Cuban-American refugee captures the immigrant experience. Stalked: The Boy Who Said No, by Patti Sheehy, is filled with drama, intrigue, and passion as a Cuban refugee fights to make a life in the United States after... Read More

A tale of murder and plastic surgery told with crisp, memorable dialogue. "Elective Procedures", by Merry Jones, combines many familiar aspects of a pulp mystery novel—an exotic locale, multiple suspected killers, the protagonist... Read More

For those who crave fast-paced, noir-like thrillers, David Putnam’s "The Disposables" is a novel that won’t disappoint. Combining the pace of a thriller, the tone of noir, the style of hard-boiled fiction, and the plot of a crime... Read More

Nonstop action, exotic locales, keep this thriller fresh and exciting. Philip Donlay’s "Deadly Echoes" is a thrill ride from start to finish. In his fourth outing, Donovan Nash finds himself up against his longtime sworn enemy, Garrick... Read More

A sharp hero and his strong motivations pulls this noir story along at a swift pace. Richard Torregrossa’s "Terminal Life" delivers a down-and-out protagonist who, even though he’s a vet who lives in a Brooklyn shelter, wears a... Read More

This gangster novel is breathlessly paced and populated with priceless characters. “I’ve seen dead bodies. You can’t be even partially Irish without chalking up some more wakes than weddings.” So explains the hero of John F.... Read More

“Davis felt like a homicide detective trying to solve a murder without a partner or a medical examiner or even a body.” And that turns out to be the easy part. Heaps of espionage, plenty of aeronautical adventure, and a dash of... Read More