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1/5

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Work on it.

2/5

Mediocre
1-2 bright spots.

3/5

Good
Worth reading.

4/5

Very Good
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Must-read.

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Rating:
4.1 / 5.0

James Snyder's THE BROTHERS SHAUGHNESSY: The Shaughnessy Duology (Book 1) is a gripping historical crime-thriller that pulls readers in with a wide emotional range, a...

IR Approved
July 14, 2026

OUTAGE: A Novel

By Mike Trigg
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

A punchy, high-octane thriller that's anchored firmly in the believable family dynamics of the likeable protagonists, Mike Trigg's OUTAGE will engage readers and have them...

IR Approved
July 11, 2026

ACE OF SPADES

By Justin M. Davis
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

ACE OF SPADES by Justin M. Davis is a razor-sharp psychological thriller that crawls under the skin and stays there. Relentless, precise, and deeply unsettling,...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

Nikki Stern's NATURAL CAUSES: Sam Tate Mystery Series (Book 5) is a well-crafted and thoughtful mystery that features a compelling heroine, suspense, relevant themes, and...

IR Approved
June 15, 2026

NEUTRALITY ACT (The Consulting Agent)

By Jonathan M. Bryant
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Jonathan M. Bryant's NEUTRALITY ACT: The Consulting Agent sheds new light on what it means to live in the midst of social change, with its...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

A.P. Foster's THE COVER UP: Zone of Deceit (Book 2) is a cynical, socially conscious novel that asks hard questions while following the truth wherever...

IR Approved
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Roy Chaney's LONELY WHEN YOU’RE DEAD is a whip-smart satirical take on the literary world that's perfect for those who like to read stories about...

April 28, 2026

A SYMPHONY OF SPIES

By Thomas R. Boniello
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Questioning the limits of loyalty and the cost of secrecy while examining whether art can ever truly be separated from the interests that fund it,...

IR Approved
April 25, 2026

HAZY SHADE

By Jim Lively
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Jim Lively manages to create a gripping, true-to-genre psychological thriller in HAZY SHADE.

IR Approved
April 23, 2026

ANGELS DANCE ON THE HEAD OF A PIN

By Glenscott Thomas Copper
Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

In ANGELS DANCE ON THE HEAD OF A PIN, Glenscott Thomas Copper offers a searing, intellectually provocative exploration of institutional failure and the redemptive power...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

In GOOD NIGHT, MATTHEW: A Balanced Ledger Series Book 1, Janzen Knox crafts a morally provocative, stylistically assured thriller that blends precise prose with philosophical...

April 16, 2026

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM

By Kimberly Lee
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

An intriguing premise and appealing characters elevate Kimberly Lee's HAVE YOU SEEN HIM, but a sometimes-meandering plot and rushed ending soften the impact.

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