Black Glass by Meg Mundell

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Genre - Science fiction

This was an interesting book. Set in Australia in the not too distant future where climate change has caused major social change, two young sisters are left homeless when their father blows up their house and himself while cooking drugs. They are separated and make their way to the city where they each try to exist on the streets while attempting to find one another.

---- Reviewed by Judy, Rowville

Ancestor Stones by Aminatta Forna

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Genre - Historical fiction

This is a beautiful series of stories told by several generations of women from Sierra Leone. The first stories tell about a time when the Chief was still the leader, the Gods were of the landscape, and the country and its people were thriving. The subsequent stories tell of the coming of a new God and the changes in their society brought on by the influx of foreigners. The final stories provide a gruelling insight into Civil War.

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Drawing Conclusions by Donna Leon

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Genre - Mystery/Thriller

Mystery/thriller set in Italy and makes one feel as though they are in Italy during the story. The main story is about a young woman returning from holidays to find her elderly neighbor dead. The police seem to think she suffered from a heart attack, but further investigation and intrigue states otherwise. Good reading.

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The Headhunter's Daughter by Tamar Myers

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Genre - Mystery

The author was born in the Belgian Congo and the story is quite a good story on a white baby that was raised by a tribe. When in early teenage years, the child is discovered by the white man, and naturally there is conflict all around. Good reading and very interesting reading the author’s anecdotes on the back pages, of her upbringing in the Belgian Congo.

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I'll Walk Alone by Mary Higgins Clark

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Genre - Thriller

Suspense thriller that makes you want to finish the book. Zan Moreland, a gifted interior designer discovers that someone is using her credit cards and manipulating her finances. She is already haunted by the disappearance of her own son who was kidnapped in broad daylight.

This is excellent reading for those that like suspense thrillers.

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Death in High Places by Jo Bannister

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Genre - Mystery

This is a mystery with a twist concerning 2 friends who climb the Anarchy Ridge and only 1 returns. The one that returned has his life in jeopardy as he is always on the run. Makes the reader feel for Nicky Horn and a twist develops throughout the story that brings an intense ending to the saga. Good reading.

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Bad intentions by Karin Fossum

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Genre - Thriller

Set in Norway the writer makes the reader feel the atmosphere of not only the cold climate of Norway but you feel as though you are living through the ordeal.

This is a psychological thriller about 3 friends spending the weekend at a remote cabin on a Lake and only 2 return.  A good mystery read and easy to finish to the end.

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Eve & Quinn by Iris Johansen

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Genre - Mystery

Eve - This is the first of a trilogy and the next is Quinn.  MUST READ.  Could not put books down.  Not too gruesome but a very good gripping read.

Eve Duncan who had her daughter stolen (7 yo Bonnie) never stopped looking for the culprit and it has haunted her over the years.  She has learned that the real father may be alive and not dead as previously presumed.  Her partner/husband Jo is always there to assist together with the help of her CIA friend Catherine Ling. Left you wondering if her husband Quinn will survive.

Quinn – all about Quinn and how he met up with Eve until the current situation  if he would make it or not and chasing the murderer of her missing daughter. Left you in suspense until the final of the triology Bonnie (due for release 11th Oct).

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