Thursday, September 19, 2019

WooReads Adult Patron Book Reviews: Crime Edition

WooReads: Adult Reading Challenge (Beyond Summer) is underway and we are excited to share another round of book reviews. Enjoy this mix of true crime and police procedural fiction that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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The Body In The Castle Well

By Martin Walker


When Bruno, chief of police of the small French village of St Denis, finds the body of a young American woman in the well of a local castle, it appears that it was caused by the misuse of opioids. But the more Bruno digs around, the more suspicious he feels. Could the murderer be the local art collector/hero of the Resistance with whom Claudia was working? the recently released convict? the ex-boyfriend? the new trophy wife of Claudia's wealthy father? Full of interesting history about art history, the French Resistance and the politics of de Gaulle, as well as falconry and, of course, the fabulous meals and wines enjoyed by Bruno and his friends, "The Body in the Castle Well" is a mystery story that will please everyone.

~Mary R.




It's an interesting read, especially in light of the charges against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

~Annie S.













A Better Man

By Louise Penny


Penny continues in her most readable tradition, but this time brings Mother Nature into the fray- and Gamache is tested on new levels!

~Mary R.












Thirteen

By Steve Cavanagh


A serial killer, the FBI are looking for him, a lawyer that starts to figure it out. The killer seems to be one step ahead of it all. He’s on the jury of a murder trial. Fast paced action. Surprises till the end. Good read.

~Karen S.











The Library Book

By Susan Orlean


One of the most fascinating books I have read in years. It begins as an investigation of the 1986 fire at the Los Angeles Public library and then weaves a history of libraries and librarians- a must read for all book and library lovers!

~Mary R.





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