Tag Archives: murder

The Girl on the Train

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Melissa

Book vs. Movie     Those who have read the book first will be slightly thrown off when watching the movie.  The reason is because in this case, there are quite a few differences, even though they are minor or not … Continue reading →

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A Mortal Terror

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Melissa

Movel of the Month Interested in WWII mysteries?  Ones where the detective is actually a soldier serving in the war?  It is a unique concept, which gives you the best of both worlds.  Billy Boyle was a cop in Boston … Continue reading →

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Night Vision

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Melissa

Movel of the Month If you have read The Millennium trilogy by Steig Larsson, you may liken a character from that book to a specific body-building, steroid junkie in this novel.  His name is Harris Squires and he is in … Continue reading →

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Defending Jacob

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Melissa

Movel of the Month This novel will get you thinking.  How far would you go to defend a family member, even if they were suspected of a crime?  What if it was your son who was accused of murder and … Continue reading →

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The Last Kind Words

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Melissa

Movel of the Month Although this is not a book about the mafia, it still has the same tone as an episode of The Sopranos.  Instead of New Jersey, it takes place in Long Island, N.Y.  Instead of gang rings and … Continue reading →

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