The Mysterious Affair at Styles is Agatha Christie’s debut novel, published in 1920, and the first featuring her detective, Hercule Poirot. By any standards it is an assured and well written debut novel and, considering the period it was written,…
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Book Review: A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
In A Study in Scarlet, Arthur Conan Doyle introduces his master sleuth to the world, warts and all. Aside from his well-known arrogance and tactlessness,
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Book Review: The Big Day by Blásquez Figueroa
The Big Day by Blasquez Figueroa was amazing! It was a pretty quick read, not only because of its length but because the author does not waste words;
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Book Review: Tell Me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon
Tell Me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon is a work of fiction, but is based on several actual cases. I really enjoyed this book and found it to be an interesting read.
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Book Review: The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith
The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith is an introduction to the new detective Cormoran Strike. It is really a good mystery where the murder actually gets investigated methodically and the picture is gradually revealed through interviews and evidence gathering.
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Book Review: Breaking Philosophy by Nishitha Bujala
Breaking Philosophy is a chilling and thrilling story of intrigue, secrets, lies and plentiful twists. The suspense and tension, and growing air of menace make this an exciting and intensely engaging mystery thriller which I enjoyed reading.
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Book Review: Nothing Ventured by Jeffrey Archer
Serving as the inaugural book for a new series, “Nothing Ventured” is a genial introduction to William Warwick. With likable characters and some interesting twists in the plot, the narrative keeps the reader’s interest.
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Book Review: A Marketplace For Murder by Debleena Majumdar
‘A Marketplace for Murder’ takes place amid the world of high finance and banking frauds. Author Debleena Majumdar does an excellent job introducing the myriad characters of the story without overpowering the reader with a flood of information.
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