Tag Archives: mystery

The Life We Bury, by Allen Eskens

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

You’d never know it was a nonstop suspense thriller, just from the first sentence on the back cover: “College student Joe Talbert is on deadline to complete a writing assignment for an English class…” Waaaaait a minute… eight years ago … Continue reading →

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The 7th Canon, by Robert Dugoni

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Last week, I mentioned attending a [really beneficial] novel writing workshop by master storyteller Steven James. While I was there, I also had the privilege of hearing another instructor, NY Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni. Before the last session I … Continue reading →

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The Rook, by Steven James

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Jan C. Johnson

Dear Reader, In a number of earlier posts, called “Book Reviews,” I told you about books I’d read. But, as has recently come to my attention, I’m not a book critic. I never reviewed a book I didn’t like. Why … Continue reading →

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“January Justice” (Book Review)

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jan C. Johnson

Dickson, Athol. January Justice (The Malcolm Cutter Memoirs). Author, Author, Inc., Laguna Niguel, CA, 2012. First, here’s the plot synopsis from Amazon.com: Reeling from his wife’s unsolved murder, Malcolm Cutter is just going through the motions as a chauffeur and … Continue reading →

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