one book leads to another
sun, sea and suds First things first, fantastic title. It had me expecting some drug running in this laid-back mystery but turns out it's a surfing term: the "surfer name for riding a wave that suddenly disappeared beneath them." Dude. Luke Fischer isn't a detective or a private eye, but he finds people (sometimes). He's … Continue reading Surf City Acid Drop
A masterclass in sinister fiction. If this book was a fabric, it would be plush velvet. If this book was a drink, it would be a rich Bordeaux. If this book was a fruit, it would be an overripe plum. If this book was a dream, it would be a nightmare. Lucy Foley and her … Continue reading The Paris Apartment
Dear Child by Romy Hausmann is a hell of a ride. I almost put it down a quarter way through, because it’s a pretty sad premise. But I wanted to know what happened, so on I read. The power of a good story… I’m glad I did. This thriller / mystery, translated from German, is … Continue reading Buckle Up
bookthrasher 