I have recently finished reading "No Witnesses" and "No Escape" by Nancy Sanra and found them to be very entertaining. It is a series about a private investigator in San Francisco, with ex lovers and new love on the horizon. I am hoping the author is going to continue the series. These 2 are real page turners.

SHOCKING PINK was a terrific book!! I have recently started reading Erica Spindler novels and have become a faithful reader of hers. I will think about her books long after I have read them. I love her style of writing and find her books to be quite intriguing!

"Certain Prey," the latest in John Sanford's "Prey" series is a sure winner. For the past several books, Lucas Davenport has bordered on insanity, In this book he has finally gotten his act together. The result is a great read. The "villains" are two women. Rinker is a "hit man" while Carmel is a lawyer who covets someone else's husband. The plot is great, the interaction between characters is sharp and Sanford/Lucas is right on. This is a great summer read. Listen to the audio while you're stuck in traffic and you won't care if you get moving or not.

I just finished Certain Prey by John Sanford today and I was absolutely pleased with this new addition to the Prey series. What a fast read. None of the chapters got bogged down. The story continues at a very good rhythm and pace. I loved the ending ... someone is going to be back in a later prey story thinks this loyal follower of Lucas Davenport. And I also think there will be a re-appearance of a certain female FBI love interest for ole Lucas. I was hoping he would get back with Weather Karkington (sp ?) somewhere along the way though, but she was nowhere to be found in this edition. Maybe next time there could be a rivalry between Weather and Malone for Lucas's cold steel heart. I know this just came out, but I'm already anxiously awaiting the next in the Prey series. Hope I don't have to wait another full year for it, but I fear that will be the case.

A faithful reader

I just wanted to thank everyone at The Mystery Reader for posting the New Faces interview and the lovely review of The Cactus Club Killings. Getting my name out in front of the reader has been the hardest thing about writing mysteries so far, and I truly appreciate the effort you've taken in helping me do so.

What a piece of trash! May Thom Racina be portrayed in a book the way he has portrayed others living today who are sincere and decent people. After half-way, I threw it in the can where it belonged. May its sales plummet!!

I found this book to be interesting, but confusing. I had trouble determining between the current story and the flashback. It became dull two-thirds of the way through and the ending was unsatisfactory. It was as if the writer had to suddently wrap up all the loose ends. I am hoping for better results in his next work.

As a first time reader of Johansen, I am hooked! I could not find a fault, nor could I be pulled from reading this novel. The characters, the plot, the multiple story lines kept me reeling for the next page. The story peaked and would level off, then peak and level off, finally peaking and then it was over. I am anticipating the next valley from Johansen regarding Eve Duncan.

I would recommend, actually I already have!

Why did you only give this book four stars? Was it because of the ending. I thought this was a marvelous book--the discussion on cults was fascinating. Everyone to whom I have loaned this book has loved it. I think that the discussion and thought-provoking look at cults makes this an incredible read. It left me wondering as to whether a future book would explore the unresolved issues. One of the books greatest strengths is its structure. The various intellectual theses and pictures preceeding each chapter. I would have given this book five stars. I still think about the issues. I found the character infinitely intriguing and very human.

I am just finishing my first "John Case" novel, The First Horseman. I am dying to know the true identity of John Case.If anyone knows--do tell!!!

I thought that AND THEN YOU DIE by Iris Johansen was amazing. The author is incredibly skilled. I loved how there was romance, mystery, and suspense mixed. I was so happy that Bess and Kaldak ended up in love with one another. It made the book much more interesting. I still have the book lingering in my mind. I plan to buy as many of her books as possible. I recommend this book to everyone. I give this book ***** and two thumbs up! Keep up the good work, Iris!

Having been an avid reader of this author for some time I always look forward to the next chapter in the lives of Scarpetta and Co. Point of Origin was heartbreaking for those of us who have followed these characters since their creation. Be that as it may, I am grateful the author has the ability to let go of certain characters in the name of the story. Were I the author I would not be able to do so. Is it my imagination or is Scarpetta getting hard in her old age?

P.S I think the Marino character is wonderful, I picture him rather like Dennis Franz in NYPD Blue, only taller.

Just a note to say thanks for the great reviews. How can I post a "looking for this book" question on your site. I'm looking for a mystery written around the time of the OJ trial (having nothing to do with OJ). It is from the view point of the judge. Set in a small town in the South on trial is the wife a congressman, who is charged with his murder. It is not written by Sandra Brown, but a straight mystery. There is a restaurant scene where people get shot at the end of the book. Appreciate any help any one can give.

This mystery reader (lonereaderwtv@webtv.net) needs our help.

Can somebody help me out? Who's the author whose character is an eccentric Texas (?) Lawyer who limps and wears a cowboy hat, plus a long suffering woman assistant who was a recent college graduate? Hope you can help because I'm going crazy wracking my brains.

A knowledgeable reader (Thanks, Hilda!) writes that this is the D. R. Meredith series featuring Texas lawyer John Lloyd Branson.