A Killer’s Alibi – Rosepoint Publishing

Rosepoint #BookReviews – February Recap

Rosepoint Reviews - February Recap

Welcome March!

If it’s March, can spring be lurking around the corner? Unfortunately, not in our part of the world, where we are a mere hour from the windy city, Chicago. The area in northwest Indiana (NWI) is looking pretty frigid for another two weeks (at least). Fortunately, being an hour from Jesse Brown Medical Center, the VA Hospital in Chicago, my hubby has access to some pretty amazing care and was a beneficiary of those medical wizards again this week. Either we’ve been exceptionally lucky with the care he has received, or they are all really that good. (Thank heaven and a shout out to the personnel–thank you!)

February, of course, a short month anyway, definitely saw a decrease in my blog activity. I’d decided the first of the year that there was no way I could continue to keep the pace I was trying for with any degree of quality content. So, I’ve cut my target posts to three days a week (Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday) unless something unusual crops up that demands attention. Busier than a one-armed paper-hanger, I didn’t get a recap out for January, although there were some very worthy five star reads: Fractured Truth by Susan Furlong and Freedom Road by William Lashner. And the luck continues with some remarkable books in February (see my listing below).

March signals the month to highlight Irish authors and novels and I have a number of books lined up already, as well as an interview, and those will be highlighted at an early date.

My book reviews for February:

(If you missed any of my full reviews, just click the link below.)

Ratman and Robin: The Attack of Catman and the Meows by K.A. Bolton

The Puppy Who Knew Too Much by V.M. Burns

Something Red, Something Dead by Eva Gates

Feb 1 – The Second Wife by Sheryl Browne

Feb 3 – The Gun Also Rises by Sherry Harris

Feb 5 – The Wedding Guest by Jonathan Kellerman

Feb 8 – Murders and Metaphors by Amanda Flower

Feb 10- Ratman and Robin by K.A. Bolton

Feb 12- The Puppy Who Knew Too Much by V.M. Burns

Feb 15- The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey

Feb 17- Something Red, Something Dead by Eva Gates

Feb 19- A Killer’s Alibi by William L. Myers, Jr.

Feb 22- Dead Memories by Angela Marsons

Feb 24- Open Carry by Marc Cameron

Feb 27- Final Exam by Carol J Perry

The Beantown Girls was an exceptional five star read–highly recommended! Finding no feasible way to separate my husband’s reviews from mine, I doubled my Goodreads Challenge to 200, which should amply cover the 100 I hope to read. (Sitting in a hospital can get you reading time, but zero internet or review time.)

If you’ve wondered about why I use the cell phone to showcase the book cover, it’s because that indicates either a download from NetGalley or directly from an author request. Otherwise, a blog tour includes the tour banner and identifies the book tour operator. (You can view the two upcoming shortly in the widget column on the right.)

Also, I keep a running list of all the books attributed to my NetGalley and Alphabet challenges on my Reading Challenges page and I’ve started a list of my favorite reads of 4.5 stars or better that I’ll post mid-year. It’s not too late to participate in a reading challenge and there is a challenge out there for everyone!

As always, please share your recommendations for great reads with me and thank you so much for being a part of this blog and for taking the time to post your likes and comments. They are SOOO appreciated!

A Killer’s Alibi by William L. Myers, Jr., a #BookReview

Five Stars

Title: A Killer’s Alibi (Philadelphia Legal) by William L. Myer Jr.

Genre: Thriller and Suspense, Crime Fiction, Legal, Organized Crime

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

Publication Date: Happy Publication Day! February 19, 2019

Print Length: 426 pages

ISBN-10:1503903338
ISBN-13:978-1503903333
ASIN: B078H6PXD5

Source: Publisher and NetGalley

Title and Cover: A Killer’s Alibi – Yeah, disjointed

Book Blurb:

For attorney Mick McFarland, the evidence is damning. And so are the family secrets in this twisty legal thriller from the Amazon Charts bestselling author of A Criminal Defense.

When crime lord Jimmy Nunzio is caught, knife in hand, over the body of his daughter’s lover and his own archenemy, he turns to Mick McFarland to take up his defense. Usually the courtroom puppeteer, McFarland quickly finds himself at the end of Nunzio’s strings. Struggling to find grounds for a not-guilty verdict on behalf of a well-known killer, Mick is hamstrung by Nunzio’s refusal to tell him what really happened.

On the other side of the law, Mick’s wife, Piper, is working to free Darlene Dowd, a young woman sentenced to life in prison for her abusive father’s violent death. But the jury that convicted Darlene heard only part of the truth, and Piper will do anything to reveal the rest and prove Darlene’s innocence.

As Mick finds himself in the middle of a mob war, Piper delves deeper into Darlene’s past. Both will discover dark secrets that link these fathers and daughters—some that protect, some that destroy, and some that can’t stay hidden forever. No matter the risk. Continue reading “A Killer’s Alibi by William L. Myers, Jr., a #BookReview”

#ComingSoon – New Thrillers, Suspense, and Historical Fiction

Coming Soon – My reviews For These Exciting Books!

So thrilled to score some great books from NetGalley for reading this month. While none of the following are Valentine themed (I don’t do romance), these three are ringing my chimes for thrillers and historical novels. The links will take you to the Amazon listing, the thumbnails to the Goodreads post. Check them out!

A Killer’s Alibi (Philadelphia Legal) by William L Myers, Jr.

Thriller and Suspense

Print Length: 426 pages

To be Released: February 19, 2019

For attorney Mick McFarland, the evidence is damning. And so are the family secrets in this twisty legal thriller from the Amazon Charts bestselling author of A Criminal Defense.

(I read An Engineered Injustice and thoroughly enjoyed–really looking forward to starting this entry in his series.)

Open Carry (An Arliss Cutter Novel Book 1) by Marc Cameron

Thriller and Suspense

Print Length: 304 pages

To be Released: February 26, 2019

Law enforcement veteran Marc Cameron brings an explosive authenticity to this powerful new U.S. Marshal series. Arliss Cutter is a hero for our times. And his hunt for justice cuts straight to the bone. . . .

U.S. Marshal Arliss Cutter is a born tracker. Raised in the Florida swamplands, he honed his skills in the military, fought in the Middle East, and worked three field positions for Marshal Services. When it comes to tracking someone down—or taking someone out—Cutter’s the best. But his newest assignment is taking him out of his comfort zone to southeast Alaska. Cold, dark, uninhabited forests often shrouded in fog. And it’s the kind of case that makes his blood run cold . . . the shocking murder of a Tlingit Indian girl.

But the murder is just the beginning. Now, three people have disappeared on Prince of Wales Island. Two are crew members of the reality TV show, Fishwives. Cutter’s job is to find the bodies, examine the crew’s footage for clues, and track down the men who killed them. But it won’t be easy, because the whole town is hiding secrets, every trail is a dead end—and the hunter becomes the hunted . . .

The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey

Literary Fiction – Historical

Print Length: 366 pages

Released: February 5, 2019

A novel of love, courage, and danger unfolds as World War II’s brightest heroines—the best of friends—take on the front lines.

1944: Fiona Denning has her entire future planned out. She’ll work in city hall, marry her fiancé when he returns from the war, and settle down in the Boston suburbs. But when her fiancé is reported missing after being shot down in Germany, Fiona’s long-held plans are shattered.

Determined to learn her fiancé’s fate, Fiona leaves Boston to volunteer overseas as a Red Cross Clubmobile girl, recruiting her two best friends to come along. There’s the outspoken Viviana, who is more than happy to quit her secretarial job for a taste of adventure. Then there’s Dottie, a shy music teacher whose melodious talents are sure to bring heart and hope to the boys on the front lines.

Chosen for their inner strength and outer charm, the trio isn’t prepared for the daunting challenges of war. But through it all come new friendships and romances, unforeseen dangers, and unexpected dreams. As the three friends begin to understand the real reasons they all came to the front, their courage and camaraderie will see them through some of the best and worst times of their lives.