We would like to congratulate author and BookTrib contributor Walt Gragg on his win at the 2017 Best Book Awards. Gragg took home the prize in the Fiction: Thriller/Adventure category for his book, The Red Line.
The Goodreads Choice Awards are here once again, and we’re already knee-deep in the semifinal rounds. The books have been narrowed down to 20 choices in each category, and the competition is tougher than ever. Semifinals last until November 12th, with the final round of voting open from the 14th…
An engaging and fast read, Little Pieces of Me (William Morrow Paperbacks) by Alison Hammer is perfect for a weekend away! Paige had a special connection with her beloved father, Mark, and with his recent death, she was missing their closeness. Her relationship with her mother, Betsy, was tenuous yet…
It’s no secret that Domestic Suspense is a juggernaut of a genre right now—and Jessica Strawser’s Forget You Know Me (St. Martin's Press) exemplifies why this genre is so appealing. The story takes relatable characters living common lives and pulls one thread on the fabric of their lives to set…
Detective Tracy Crosswhite has a skill, and a soft spot, for tackling unsolved crimes. Having lost her own sister to murder at a young age, Tracy has dedicated her career to bringing justice and closure to the families and friends of victims of crime. So when Jenny, a former police…
Yardley Holdsworth Cooperlick knows his name is a mouthful, so he immediately tells us to call him “Coop.” Or rather, in the audiobook version, narrator Caleb Summers does. Coop already feels a bond with the title character, Augenblick Sweetwater, whose full name is just as intimidating; just as intimidating as…
One of Publisher's Weekly's "Best New Debut Mystery Novels" An Amazon Editors’ Pick for “Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense” Pignon Scorbion & The Barbershop Detectives (Blackstone Publishing), Rick Bleiweiss’ new murder mystery, is a whodunit with an unforgettable Police Chief Inspector Pignon Scorbion at its center. In a style reminiscent…
Kristin Hammoud’s important book, What is Wrong with Me? (Koehler Books), imparts therapeutic knowledge through the emotional journey of the protagonist, Anna. Now trying to find her way in the world, Anna’s childhood experiences and dysfunctional family patterns darken her path to functional adulthood: her relationships suffer, and she can’t…
"Sensational – new, fresh, suspenseful, and lead character Margo Fletcher is to die for. I loved this book." — Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Cover Your Tracks is exactly what a thriller should be. A fast-paced plot, great characters, and tightly-wound suspense create a story that will…
Rex’s Journey: Helping Children Understand and Cope with Emotions (Mascot Books) by Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner stars a boy who has been struggling with understanding why and how he feels. Angry one minute, sad the next, he just wants to be a kid. What’s so hard about that? But, we can’t…
Shadow of the Spider by Marianne E. Burgess contains those magical elements of YA sci-fi fantasy that make for a surefire winner when done with a deft pen: curses, prophecies and quests. With this interview, BookTrib’s on a mini-quest to find out even more of its secrets, and spoiler alert,…
“Absolutely riveting historical fiction that reads like the most page-turning of thrillers.” — Lisa Scottoline —∞— “A grab-you-by-the-throat suspense read that both historical fiction fans and thriller lovers will devour.” — Real Simple —∞— Wanda M. Morris is an accomplished lawyer, but All Her Little Secrets (William Morrow Paperbacks) is her first foray…
“There is a silver lining to every cloud.” What a lovely motto, Hélène Schweiger! In her new book for young readers (and anyone young at heart or who could use some youthful energy) entitled The Magic Pond, she tells a sweet tale about courage, adventure and the magic of friendship.…
Andri E. Elia’s sensational sci-fi Worldmaker of Yand-Yildun is a wild ride hurtling into the atmospheres of planets far, far away. On the planet Yand lives a species of winged humanoids, one of which is our protagonist, Yanara. She is an extraordinarily powerful wizard. She and her two spouses, her…
This is the extraordinary true story of the last six months of the life of Margot Murphy after a nine-year battle with cancer, written by her husband. Unflinching in its honesty and transparency, Living in Color: A Love Story, in Sickness and in Health by Mike Murphy is a riveting inside…
Edith Tarbescu’s absorbing mystery novel One Will: Three Wives (Adelaide Books) is here to kill it in the murder-book scene. The action takes place in an expertly portrayed New York City in wintertime, full of cozy coffee shops and snowy landmarks. But don’t the postcard-worthy imagery fool you into thinking…