Translated from the Swedish 2011
The murder victim rapes using a date-rape drug on his unsuspecting 'hook-ups'. He, however, his found murdered (throat slit) in his home. The woman he raped is accused and then her father is also help responsible, yet both are innocent, in spite of intense police interrogation. Yet this murder is linked to other crimes of rape and missing persons. let's not omit two suicides also connected to the murdered man. Connections to the man's rural home are made. This village is a place where secrets are held for generations. All the while, the police officer must reconcile her police work with her family responsibilities. Not an easy task.
Friday, August 21, 2015
River road (2014) by Jayne Ann Krentz
Thirteen years after a wild high school party, Lucy returns to her home in Summer River (can you believe this name?) to dispose of her aunt's estate. She finds a body buried under fireplace tiles which leads to a murder investigation. A hedge fund and winery are also involved, as are several sketchy characters who had attended the party years ago. Mason, an ex-cop, who now has a surveillance business helps Lucy with the investigation. The chemistry between him and Lucy beomes obvious to one another as they try to solve the mystery. Watch out for Becky, the wine maker.
Mediocre but Krentz writes well enough to allow the reader to pass the time pleasantly.
Mediocre but Krentz writes well enough to allow the reader to pass the time pleasantly.
Moody bitches (2015) by Dr. Julie Holland
Psychiatrist Julie Holland examines the medical and social treatment of women and their health. She examines prescribed drugs to treat many issues, such as diet, sleep, PMS, menopause. She also discuses sexual relationships and society's reaction to women and sex. There is also examination of love, relationships, hormones, and diet.
I actually bought this book rather than wait in line at the library.
I actually bought this book rather than wait in line at the library.
Lifetime (2007) by Liza Marklund
Translated from the Swedish 2013
A newspaper reporter's house burns down the same evening her husband leaves for another woman. She and her two children get out, but she must start over. Her detective skills enable her to solve the case of a beloved police officer, who has been shot dead. His wife is accused and her cop girl friends hold fast to their belief in the wife's quilt. Curiously the 4 yar old son is missing and the wife also accused with his disappearance. A peculiar cast of characters are presented and the conclusion is awkward. I enjoyed this one.
A newspaper reporter's house burns down the same evening her husband leaves for another woman. She and her two children get out, but she must start over. Her detective skills enable her to solve the case of a beloved police officer, who has been shot dead. His wife is accused and her cop girl friends hold fast to their belief in the wife's quilt. Curiously the 4 yar old son is missing and the wife also accused with his disappearance. A peculiar cast of characters are presented and the conclusion is awkward. I enjoyed this one.
Reichs, Kathy; Boyd, Patti; Grisham, John; Fossum, Karin
In the darkness by Karin Fossum (1995) (2012 Translated from Swedish to English)
The litigators by John Grisham
Wonderful life by Patti Boyd - ebook
Bones never lie by Kathy Reichs (2014)
The litigators by John Grisham
Wonderful life by Patti Boyd - ebook
Bones never lie by Kathy Reichs (2014)
Black skies (2009) by Indridason, Arnaldur Eng trans 2012
Slow, slow, slow.
A swingers' group become connected to a murder through four young bankers involved in a schme to launder money. Detective Sigurdur Oli (who hates being called 'Siggi') has his relationship with his girlfriend fail while trying to solve the murder of a woman who participated in the club. Sigurdur discovers that a personal friend and sister-in-law have an involvement with the swingers. Lots of side stories. glacier trips, and issues surrounding child pornography, which come to light with a young street man who wants to talk.
A swingers' group become connected to a murder through four young bankers involved in a schme to launder money. Detective Sigurdur Oli (who hates being called 'Siggi') has his relationship with his girlfriend fail while trying to solve the murder of a woman who participated in the club. Sigurdur discovers that a personal friend and sister-in-law have an involvement with the swingers. Lots of side stories. glacier trips, and issues surrounding child pornography, which come to light with a young street man who wants to talk.
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