A Shadow Intelligence by Oliver Harris

 

A Shadow Intelligence by Oliver Harris

Rating: 4 Kazakh stars

Summary: A MI6 agent is briefly recalled from his assignment. After some questions of his work he fleas to Kazakhstan to search for his missing girlfriend and co agent. Many plot lines develop into a nice little spy novel.

Comments: Oliver Harris is a fine writer and the second Elliot Kane installment is on its way. Recommended. 

https://smile.amazon.com/Shadow-Intelligence-Oliver-Harris-ebook/dp/B07T3J2GJD

When These Mountains Burn by David Joy

 

When These Mountains Burn by David Joy

Rating: 5 Tommy two ton stars

Summary: Heroin is overrun the North Carolina mountains and hollers. When a father has to take matters into his own hands to settle the death of his son. When the local and federal law enforcement have to find the dealers. When another young man realizes he can’t ever get clean. Lots of storylines make a character rich novel.

Comments: Not many writers these days can capture a mood like Joy does and pen it down. David Joy in his fourth novels has become a gifted must read storyteller. Highly recommend. I’d love to sit in a boat with him a walleye hunt. 

https://smile.amazon.com/When-These-Mountains-Burn-David-ebook/dp/B081Y31SHW

Gone to Dust by Matt Goldman

 

Gone to Dust by Matt Goldman

Rating: 5 dusty stars

Summary: We are introduced to private detective Nils Shapiro. Nils is asked to assist The City of Edina, pronounced E -dine-ah, to look into the mysterious death of a women covered in dust. Also to complicate matters is the severe Minnesota cold and plenty of women Nils has competing for his affection being all single and such. 

Comments: Reading out of order, read the acclaimed Dead West first, Matt Goldman has created a wonderful crime series all can enjoy. Highly recommended. 

https://smile.amazon.com/Gone-Dust-Novel-Nils-Shapiro-ebook/dp/B01NBJMMRR

More Better Deals by Joe Lansdale

 

More Better Deals by Joe Lansdale

Rating: 5 down the rabbit hole stars

Summary: Ed a young successful Korean War vet of mixed race is tasked to repossess a caddy for failure to make their payments. During the recovery he meets Nancy the owner of the car. They make many “more better deals” as the story proceeds. 

Comments: Be care-full  of beautiful women asking you for help. Rabbit holes everywhere. A fabulous crime novel. 

https://www.amazon.com/More-Better-Deals-Joe-Lansdale-ebook/dp/B07V8J8RXB

Love and Theft by Stan Parish

 

Love and Theft by Stan Parish

Rating: 4 stars

Summary: Alex a professional high end thief is looking to get out of the thievery business. He falls for a women he meets and just when he thinks he’s retired he gets forced to do one last job unlike he’s ever done.

Comments: A high octane page turner heist novel. Well done and a quick read. 

The Whites by Richard Price

 

The Whites by Richard Price

Rating: 3 confused stars

Summary: A New York police detective working graveyard is haunted by his past and an unknown person stalking his family. A character driven novel. 

Comments: My first foray into Richard Price. Great writing and character development. Confusingly written as if you are thrown into a already moving story. Never got a feel for who is who and why.  

https://smile.amazon.com/Whites-Novel-Richard-Price-ebook/dp/B00MLNBJOU

Favorite Sons by Robin Yocum

Favorite Sons by Robin Yocum

Rating: 5 secret stars

Summary: Four childhood friends create a life time pact to keep secret there involvement in a self defense killing of a neighborhood boy. The story is mainly centered around Hutch a young man with political aspirations that come to life in the second half of this fine novel.

Comments: Robin Yocum is the most underrated crime writer that deserves a large readership. Great books.

https://www.amazon.com/Favorite-Sons-Novel-Robin-Yocum-ebook/dp/B005HBYG84

The Devil All The Time by Donald Ray Pollock

The Devil All The Time by Donald Ray Pollock

Rating: 5 prayerful stars

Summary: A story inter tangled of three different cast of characters that have one thing in common. Severe violence. Full metal jacket meets Natural born killers.

Comments: Get this read before the upcoming Netflix adaptation in September.

https://www.amazon.com/Devil-All-Time-Donald-Pollock-ebook/dp/B004J4WM9A

Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay

Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay

Rating: 5 Cornhusker stars

Summary: A Nebraska family is desperate to exonerate there sibling after he was convicted of a brutal murder of his girlfriend after a drunken beer party. How far will a family go to get there son out of prison? Will a popular Netflix special help? What does a potential governor of Nebraska have to do to help this family?

Comments: A propulsive page turning nightmare for a everyday family with some marital secrets unwraps it’s self slowly but timely. An outstanding novel of suspense much like Gillian Flynn and our midwestern roots. Highly recommended.

https://www.amazon.com/Every-Last-Fear-Alex-Finlay-ebook/dp/B08BYC481D

Wyoming by JP Gritton

Wyoming by JP Gritton

Rating: A family involved in the 80’s drug trade to earn money for there sick family members is ripped off in Houston after a easily made trade. Revenge and redemption follow.

Comments: A gritty crime novel with unique storytelling which is utterly captivating. I hope for more! Highly recommended.

https://www.amazon.com/Wyoming-JP-Gritton-ebook/dp/B07XFGPVYT