Book Review: X Marks The Haunt by Lindsay Currie

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X Marks The Haunt  by Lindsay Currie is a chilling middle grade horror novel that begins with Will Stone conducting genealogy research at Graceland Cemetery, where his mother works. When an old crypt key goes missing, it unleashes a sinister force within the cemetery, draining the lake and slowly sucking the life from the surrounding trees. As the eerie presence grows stronger, Will and his friends must rely on his unique knowledge and investigative skills to uncover the truth and put a stop to the dangerous energy wreaking havoc before it consumes everything in its path. I'd like to thank NetGalley, Random House Children's Books, and Delacorte Press for approving my request for an Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of X Marks The Haunt  by Lindsay Currie. All I knew about the novel before I read it was that it was a children's horror book, and I loved the cover! I received a digital copy for free in exchange for my honest review. First and foremost, the story was exceptionally a...
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Book Review: The Murderous Type (The Bookstore Mystery, #2) by Sue Minix

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The Murderous Type (The Bookstore Mystery, #2) by Sue Minix was published on May 25, 2023 and is about a crime writer named Jen, who has taken over her friend's bookstore.  When the mayor and a local restaurateur die, Eric, a local police officer, becomes a suspect.  Jen knows she has to prove his innocence.

A huge thank you goes out to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for approving me for an Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of The Murderous Type (The Bookstore Mystery, #2) by Sue Minix.  I love Minix's first book in the series so much, I knew I had to read the sequel.  I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review.

Where has Sue Minix been hiding?  She is an amazing author, and I have just fallen in love with her mystery series.  I could just gush about her talent as a writer.  This sequel virtually picks up where the first book left off.  With that being said, it can be read as a stand alone novel, and the reader won't feel like they missed anything because the author does such a good job of giving the backstory of each pertinent character without giving away too much of the first book in the series.

Of course, Jen being the main character is my favorite in the series, but I really like the fact that she is an author.  There are times throughout the story that I wonder if the some of the details of her are autobiographical of Minix.  Other characters I like are Jen's friends, Brittany and Eric.  Brittany is a librarian and a bit of a mother hen but in a good way.  At one point in my life, I wanted to become a librarian.  Eric is the perfect guy pal, and I think the reason I like him so much is that he is a runner.  (I enjoy running, and the author seems to know how runners think, so I think she may be one.)

Throughout The Murderous Type, I kept trying to figure out who the bad guy or guys were.  At one point, I thought it was a particular person, but I was wrong.  With that being said, that particular character was involved, but not in the way you'd think.  There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me guessing.

Five out of five stars is what I give The Murderous Type (The Bookstore Mystery, #2) by Sue Minix.  Run . . . don't walk to your nearest bookstore to buy this book.  I was entertained by this book, and I can't wait for the next book in the series.

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