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Who Were You?

 Sometimes I get prerelease copies of books to review, and always these are a treat. Especially when they come from the Permanent Press who seem to publish several of my favorite authors. This book is from an author that's new to me. I very much enjoyed it, and hope you will too when it comes out later this month. The title, Who I Thought You Were, is intriguing. The premise--a young widow finding out more about her husband after his death--seemed dark, but not too dark. And the setting--New Mexico, near the border--is beautiful, scary, and sad. I really enjoyed the novel though, filled with thought-provoking characters, mysteries, and haunting times and scenery. Here's my review: Who I thought you were by Michaela Spampinato Michaela Spampinato’s novel, Who I thought you were, starts with the collision of a train and car, resulting in the death of the protagonist’s husband. Questions of whether this was an accident or murder will arise. But perhaps the more important questio...

The Grey Wolf and the Three Pines Mysteries

 I love the Three Pines novels and will happily reread them over and over. Luckily many of the characters, locations and ideas came back into mind as I read the latest novel, The Grey Wolf. But perhaps that's not luck. Perhaps it's the clever way the author reminds you gently of past events without making you feel wrong for not knowing straight away. I'd recommend you read the first book first and work your way up. But this book's great and I kind of suspect it might almost stand alone for a new reader. The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny The mystery is complex, made more so by questions of who to trust. The characters are complex, from the familiar Three Pines residents to old enemies and allies coming to the fore. The issues are complex and hugely relevant to the present day. The world is complex, but surely we all know that. And the whole is an absorbing tale with great descriptions, enthralling characterizations, and desperate threats. A book to keep you turning pages. ...