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The Ink Black Heart

‘Ink Black Heart’ (2022) explores seediest corners of social media

April 14, 2024April 16, 2024 John Hansen Books

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): J.K. Rowling’s sixth Cormoran Strike mystery shows the disturbing influence of anonymous internet trolls.

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Troubled Blood

Rowling warms up a cold case in fifth Strike novel, ‘Troubled Blood’ (2020)

March 31, 2024March 25, 2024 John Hansen Books

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Rowling’s prose is so good that she’s able to keep a mystery fascinating at quadruple the page count of a typical genre piece.

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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ (2019) introduces young readers to the genre

March 29, 2024April 16, 2024 John Hansen Books

Book club book report: Despite its basic nature, Holly Jackson’s debut novel is a page-turning whodunit for adults, too.

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Lethal White

‘Lethal White’ (2018) another killer entry in Rowling’s Strike saga

March 3, 2024March 3, 2024 John Hansen Books

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The author digs into the absurdities and intrigues of mid-level British politicians in the fourth Cormoran Strike entry.

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Career of Evil

Rowling goes dark for third Galbraith novel ‘Career of Evil’ (2015)

February 18, 2024April 16, 2024 John Hansen Books

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The third Cormoran Strike novel is as much a treatise on evil men lurking in society as it is a whodunit.

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Silkworm

Rowling reveals dark side in Galbraith novel ‘Silkworm’ (2014)

February 11, 2024February 11, 2024 John Hansen Books

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The second Cormoran Strike novel solidifies the “Harry Potter” author as an A-list mystery scribe.

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Homebodies

‘Homebodies’ (2023) a personal dive into modern office politics

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 John Hansen Books

Book club book report: Tembe Denton-Hurst bears her soul in a debut novel about a wronged woman who is sympathetic in part because she’s far from perfect.

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She Started It

Mean-girl mystery ‘She Started It’ (2023) a killer start to career

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 John Hansen Books

Book club book report: Though it’s obviously a debut novel, Sian Gilbert shows a knack for mystery plotting and insight into narcissists.

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Hercule Poirot's Silent Night

Hannah tries to get into the spirit with ‘Hercule Poirot’s Silent Night’

December 19, 2023December 18, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Book review: Unfortunately, this is the weakest of her first five Poirot books thanks to an implausible character’s unlikely actions.

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Marple 12 New Mysteries

‘Marple: Twelve New Mysteries’ (2022) honors, expands character

December 17, 2023December 17, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): A dozen modern authors write Marple with an ease that will make you cozy next to the fireplace; plus, we get mild surprises.

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