by B.D. Lawrence | Jun 21, 2026 | Reviews
A Tan and Sandy Silence by John D. MacDonald Justice and vengeance are served in this mid-1980’s mystery novel featuring Travis McGee. It’s the second MacDonald I’ve read. Neither have overly impressed me. He is considered one of the masters of mystery writing,...
by B.D. Lawrence | Jun 14, 2026 | Reviews
The Big Empty by Robert Crais This 2026 Edgar Award winner for best novel features justice and mental health redemption for one of the characters. This is the twentieth Elvis Cole / Joe Pike mystery. It’s the first I’ve read since number one, which I remember...
by B.D. Lawrence | Jun 1, 2026 | Reviews
My Brother’s New Wife by Matt McGregor This story is all about revenge. What revenge? You’ll have to read it. It’s a short novel and it’s free. Not available for sale. You must go to Mr. McGregor’s website and download the book. It’s worth the time and...
by B.D. Lawrence | May 19, 2026 | Reviews
Framed by James Scott Bell This one-hundred-and-thirty-page novella hits all the key themes. Justice, vengeance, and redemption. About three quarters into the story the reader discovers the complex vengeance plot. This is a stand-alone thriller and definitely...
by B.D. Lawrence | May 17, 2026 | Reviews
Deadly Silence by Erik Carter The theme here is mainly justice. There is a hint of redemption. The motives are greed and power, not vengeance. This is a short thriller novella (130 pages) featuring Silence Jones, an assassin working for a secret government...
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