Novel Nerd Blog - Book Reviews by Smitha

MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW   "The Trials of Lila Dalton" follows the gripping story of Lila Dalton, a woman who finds herself in a courtroom before the Judge with no memory of who she is or how she got there. As she struggles to piece together her past, she finds herself embroiled in a complex legal battle when she is accused of a crime she can't remember committing. With the help of a determined lawyer, Lila navigates the intricacies of the courtroom, facing unexpected twists and turns as she fights to uncover the truth about her identity and the events leading up to her amnesia. L.J. Shepherd delivers a jaw-droppingly clever thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the final page. "L. J. Shepherd's 'The Trials of Lila Dalton' is a rollercoaster ride of suspense and intrigue that will leave readers breathless. From the very first page, Shepherd masterfully weaves a tale of amnesia, mystery, and courtroom drama that keeps you guessing...

  MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW "One Dead, Two to Go" by Elena Hartwell plunges readers into the gritty world of private investigator Edwina "Eddie Shoes" Schultz as she navigates a treacherous case in the seedy underbelly of Bellingham, Washington. Eddie's latest job involves staking out a dubious hotel, capturing evidence of infidelity for her client, Kendra Hallings. However, the routine surveillance takes a sinister turn when Kendra's husband Mr Hailings is seen bidding his Mistress Deirdre Fox  goodbye for the last time; Deidre's lifeless body is soon discovered in an abandoned building. As suspicions swirl and Kendra disappears, Eddie finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger. Reluctantly delving into the murky depths of the investigation, Eddie is spurred on by her adrenaline-junkie mother, Chava, whose arrival adds a layer of chaos to Eddie's already complicated life. Despite Chava's lack of parenting skills, her unconventiona...

MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW "The Nowhere Girls" is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Dana Perry has crafted a complex and engaging protagonist in Detective Nikki Cassidy, whose determination and grit make her a compelling lead character. The mystery at the heart of the novel is full of twists and turns, keeping readers guessing until the very end. Nicky Cassidy is a star FBI Agent, a media celebrity and also daughter of Luke Cassidy, the Huntsdale police chief. The novel opens up in few pages to investigate the disappearance of Nicki's sister Caitlin and her murder fifteen years ago and her body was found days later in a wooded area of the small town of Huntsdale. A man named David Munroe is convicted and send to prison for this murder who refuses to speak anything about the killing or why it was committed by him. The story takes a turn when David speaks up to Nicky at the prison visit and who denies th...