Wandering the world

Some Jonathan Kellerman background You'll know how much I love Jonathan Kellerman if you've read my posts on book 37 and book 39 of the Alex and Milo series. Kellerman, a former psychologist and researcher, is an author who has been part of my reading life for as long as I can remember. The approach in his novels to exploring the human psyche in the context of both homicide and child custody cases is interesting, perceptive, and heartfelt. Kellerman's main series features

It's sometimes nice to have a break from the usual dark and disturbing psychological thrillers that I read. I do like a bit of good chick lit written by British authors. These types of books are usually wry and charming, with a cast of eccentric characters, and plenty of keen observations on weighty topics. I picked up two Holly Bourne novels at my local library, thinking I was in for a similar reading experience to Marion Keyes and Beth O'Leary, both of whom I adore. See wha

I love dark and disturbing Scandinavian thrillers! There's something unique about these stories and their exploration of the heinous side of humanity, plus there's the bonus of the stunning northern European landscapes. Lackberg has been one of the highest selling Swedish thriller writers for some time. She has a degree in economics from Gothenburg University, and was a marketing director and product manager before turning to writing. The Fjallbacka series, featuring Detectiv

Karin Slaughter is a prolific crime writer. If anyone was destined to following that calling, it is someone with that surname! Check out my post that introduces Slaughter's work , my review of her four standalone novels to date, and my thoughts on her new series featuring Andrea Oliver , a US Marshal. The two series that Slaughter is most known for are the Grant county and Will Trent books. The former includes six books (published 2001-2007) set in a small fictional Georgian