Hey readers out there.

I thought I saw somewhere where one of the community groups or somebody was reading the Lost Bride trilogy by Nora Roberts but when I go to NLS I only see one of the books and it’s the second in the trilogy.

Does anyone know anything about that trilogy?

Also, I just finished the Paul Madriani series. At least all the ones NLS has.

This series rocked. Even when Paul and Harry went rogue and went on a mission to catch a killer before he could kill them was awesome.

I enjoyed every one of them and if there are more than what I read I hope I find them.

Then, I found the book, The Simeon chamber: a novel DB39426

Martini, Steve. Reading time: 9 hours, 36 minutes.

Read by Ray Foushee.

Mystery and Detective Stories

Attorney Sam Bogardus’s irritation over his mother’s "referring" another client to him turns to interest when he hears Jennifer Davies’s story. Her father had been one of a two-man crew that disappeared from a naval blimp. Years later, Jennifer has received pages from a pirate’s journal with a note implying that her father is still alive. Sam’s investigation quickly turns ugly: he is attacked and his partner murdered. Strong language and violence.

Also available for Audible readers at: https://www.amazon.com/Simeon-Chamber-Steve-Martini/dp/0515113719

Great for a day off or a day trip in the car.

I must say, The Simeon Chamber is one of the best books I’ve ever read. It captivated me from the very first page and I couldn’t put it away.

I found myself very glad for Bluetooth headphones so I could get up and clear up the house and it wouldn’t interfere with my reading.

I absolutely didn’t see the ending coming. Did not figure out the real murderer and was totally open mouthed at the way it all tied together.

The descriptions of one of the murdered victims is a bit graphic so if you have a squeamish stomach you might want to skip it.

I’ve read worse. LOL.

Anyhow, if you guys like that sort of book, check it out.

Here are the top three on my TBR list.

I have just discovered that The Housemaid Is Watching is book three of a series, and of course, NLS does not have the first two. So, I’ll be going to audible and spending my credit on the first one thanks.

LOL.

The housemaid is watching DB122801

McFadden, Freida. Reading time: 9 hours, 0 minutes.

Read by Mare Trevathan.

Suspense Fiction

Psychological Fiction

Bestsellers

""You must be our new neighbours!" Mrs. Lowell gushes and waves across the picket fence. I clutch my daughter’s hand and smile back: but the second Mrs. Lowell sees my husband a strange expression crosses her face. In that moment I make a promise. We finally have a family home. My past is far, far behind us. And I’ll do anything to keep it that way… I used to clean other people’s houses – now, I can’t believe this home is actually mine. The charming kitchen, the quiet cul-de-sac, the huge yard where my kids can play. My husband and I saved for years to give our children the life they deserve. Even though I’m wary of our new neighbour Mrs. Lowell, when she invites us over for dinner it’s our chance to make friends. Her maid opens the door wearing a white apron, her hair in a tight bun. I know exactly what it’s like to be in her shoes. But her cold stare gives me chills… The Lowells’ maid isn’t the only strange thing on our street. I’m sure I see a shadowy figure watching us. My husband leaves the house late at night. And when I meet a woman who lives across the way, her words chill me to the bone: Be careful of your neighbours. Did I make a terrible mistake moving my family here? I thought I’d left my darkest secrets behind. But could this quiet suburban street be the most dangerous place of all?"– WorldCat. Violence and some strong language. Bestseller.

The house of Cross DB125904

Patterson, James. Reading time: 9 hours, 40 minutes.

Read by Peter Giles; Christine Lakin; William Christopher Stephens; Inger Tudor; Zeno Robinson; Andrew Kishino; Wayne Carr.

Suspense Fiction

Mystery and Detective Stories

"Supreme Court candidates are being murdered–and only Alex Crossand John Sampson can take the case in The House of Cross."– Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

This too is available on Audible here: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-House-of-Cross-Audiobook/B0CW459QV5

The following is what I’m going to start with if I don’t get blown away by the storm raging outside my window.

Starkweather: the untold story of the killing spree that changed America DB126677

MacLean, Harry N. Reading time: 13 hours, 14 minutes.

Read by William DeMeritt.

Biography

Social Sciences

True Crime

U.S. History

"On January 21, 1958, nineteen-year-old Charles Starkweather changed the course of crime in the United States when he murdered the parents and sister of his fourteen-year-old girlfriend (and possible accomplice), Caril Ann Fugate, in a house on the edge of Lincoln, Nebraska. They then drove to the nearby town of Bennet, where a farmer was robbed and killed. When Starkweather’s car broke down, the teenagers who stopped to help were murdered and jammed into a storm cellar. By the time the dust settled, ten innocent people were dead and the city of Lincoln was in a state of terror. Schools closed. Men with rifles perched on the roofs of their houses. The National Guard patrolled the street. If there is a cultural version of PTSD, the town suffered from it. Starkweather and Fugate’s capture and arrest, and the resulting trials about the killing spree, received worldwide coverage. The event would serve as the inspiration for the movie Natural Born Killers and Springsteen’s iconic album Nebraska. Today, the story has dropped far from the national consciousness. With new material, new reporting, and new conclusions about the possible guilt or innocence of Fugate, the tale is ripe for an updated and definitive retelling."– From publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

Yes! Audible readers, that one is available right here: https://www.audible.com/pd/Starkweather-Audiobook/B0C7LMQ69T

And finally

Murder at King’s Crossing DB126943

Penrose, Andrea. Reading time: 11 hours, 50 minutes.

Read by James Cameron Stewart.

Suspense Fiction

Historical Fiction

Mystery and Detective Stories

"Celebration is in the air at Wrexford and Charlotte’s country estate as they host the nuptials of their friends. But the festivities are interrupted when the local authorities arrive with news that a murdered man has been discovered at the bridge over King’s Crossing, his only identification an invitation to the wedding. Lady Cordelia is horrified when the victim is identified as Jasper Milton, her childhood friend and a brilliant engineer who is rumored to have discovered a revolutionary innovation in bridge design. That he had the invitation meant for her cousin Oliver, who never showed up for the wedding, stirs a number of unsettling questions. Both men were involved in a scientific group dedicated to making radical improvements in transportation. Is someone plotting to steal Milton’s designs? And why has her cousin disappeared? Wrexford and Charlotte were looking forward to spending a peaceful interlude in the country, but when Lady Cordelia resolves to solve the mystery, they offer their help, along with that of the Weasels and their inner circle of friends. The investigation turns tangled and soon all of them are caught up in a treacherous web of greed, ambition, and dangerous secrets. And when the trail takes a shocking turn, Wrexford and Charlotte must decide what risks they are willing to take with their family to bring the villains to justice…"– From publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

And once again here’s the Audible link: https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Kings-Crossing-Wrexford-Mystery/dp/B0D3F9VGBR

As you can see, we are getting more and more commercial audio books and that’s great.

For now, my beer mug is empty and I’m ready to go and prop up on pillows, and download a book to read.

If you’ve red or end up reading one of the books here, I’d love to know your thoughts.

Thanks for reading.

Blessid be.

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Updated November 2024

Patty L. Fletcher is a woman of passion and exploration.

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