My mind has been on mysteries lately. I try to keep a variety of books ongoing but somehow I ended up with three mysteries on my current rotation.
First up is After She’s Gone by Camilla Grebe. When I started reading this book I didn’t realize it was a follow up to The Ice Beneath Her which I read a couple of years ago. This one didn’t quite live up to that book but it does touch on some important issues such as the refugee crisis in Europe and the burgeoning sexuality and identity of teenagers. I just finished this one so technically I only have two mysteries in rotation but wanted to mention this one too. I’ll try to write up a bit more on this one soon.
I am also almost finished with Pray for Silence by Linda Castillo. This second book in the Kate Burkholder series tells the story of an Amish family brutally murdered and Chief Burkholder is determined to find the guilty one and make them pay. So far this is a great addition to the series and I’m really enjoying the main characters. Good thing there are several more books to look forward to in this series.
The latest book I added to the mix is Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith. When I first got this I thought oh goodness it’s a chunkster but the pages are flying by. Really enjoying this book but I wish I had started with the first in the series. I don’t feel lost but I am enjoying this so much that I just wish I had read all the backstory and the previous cases. Anyway, this one is for my mystery book group which meets next week.
So that’s about what I’ve been reading lately, what about you? And, have you read any of these?
I’ve read two of them – Pray For Silence and Career Of Evil. Have read all the books in both series and both are favorites of mine. Yes, those Galbraith books really fly by for me too. In my opinion, JK Rowling can write regardless of whether she’s doing Harry Potter’s world or Cormoran Strike’s. And I love Kate Burkholder.
I liked Career of Evil and the first two books in the series. I read The Ice Beneath Her, but haven’t read the sequel. I came to Castillo late and have only read the latest books. I have Shamed scheduled, but I need to go back and pick up the books in order! Ha–I think it was Kay that got me interested in Linda Castillo’s Kate Burkholder series. 🙂
I’ve read the first two books in the Cormoran Strike series and enjoyed them quite well. I bought the third from Audible, but haven’t listened to it yet. My reviews are here.
I’m currently reading #7 in Louise Penny’s Chief Inspector Gamache series. LOVE this series so much, as does my husband!
Linda Castillo is a good author. I’ve enjoyed all the books by her that I’ve read! 🙂
Thee all sound good and I enjoy a nice mystery. Pray for Silence sounds especially interesting. You’ve reminded me I want to read Galbraith, starting with The Cuckoo’s Calling. Happy reading!