Monthly Archives: June 2011

Nemesis, By: Jo Nesbø (writer) and Don Bartlett (translator)

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

“Good bank robbers are neither famous or quotable. You’ve never heard of them because they’ve never been caught. Because they are not direct or simple. The one you’re looking for is one of them.” Nemesis is the book that got … Continue reading →

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Five Great Writers You’re Probably Not Reading

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Update: Seems I needed to preface this post with a comment of sorts: I did this list to inform readers of the great mystery writers out there. I got this idea from another reader. I do not mean to assume … Continue reading →

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Cover & Synopsis for Gjenferd / The Phantom By Jo Nesbø

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Cover and synopsis of Jo Nesbø’s ninth Harry Hole book, The Phantom Continue reading →

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Graphic Novel Review: Anya’s Ghost, By: Vera Brosgol

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

Title: Anya’s Ghost Author: Vera Brosgol Year Published: 2011 Length: 221 pages Format: Paperback Book source: Bought Grade Range: 7 and up, Age Range: 12 and up Premise: Anya’s Ghost is author/artist Vera Brosgol’s first book and there are sample … Continue reading →

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Twenty Mystery Titles for $2.99 or Less

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

Using the advanced search form at Amazon.com for digital books only, I found several titles by NYT bestselling mystery writers selling for $2.99 or less mainly by two publishers: HarperCollins and Minotaur Books. I’ve noted what titles are the start … Continue reading →

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