Quick synopsis: FBI Agent Kate Hayden is called in to investigate a possible copycat murder in her hometown of San Antonio. She is paired up with a new-to-town homicide detective, Theo Mazur. After a second body is found with similarities to a different case, Kate realizes this is personal and far more dangerous than she thought.

Thoughts: I was disappointed. This is categorized as a mystery/thriller, but it wasn’t. You know the killer early in the story, and there is no big twist or reveal. There was one slight twist, but it wasn’t jaw-dropping. Everything was very predictable, even the little romance, and it wrapped up in a neat little bow.

Quick synopsis: Down on his luck, PI Cormoran Strike (with the help of his temporary assistant Robin) is hired by the wealthy man to investigate the suicide of his supermodel sister, Lula Landry. Everyone, including the cops, believes that Lula committed suicide, but as Corman enters her world, he soon realizes that not everything is as it seems. 

Thoughts: I’ll admit that I only picked this up because it is written by J.K. Rowling. Did I love it? No. Did I hate it? No. It was a well-written mystery with great characters and an interesting plot. My biggest issue with it was that it was WAY too slow. I found myself bored and nodding off at times. I will try the next one, but I’m not in a rush to get it.

Quick synopsis: DI Jimmy Perez is investigating the murder of a teenage girl found on the beach. She is found not far away from the home of the local outcast, Magnus Tait.

Thoughts: I only read this because I am a massive TV show fan. The books and TV show are very different, but I still enjoy them. I’ve been cursed (blessed?) with the ability to figure out the twists and murderers of movies/TV shows/books. I’ve ruined many plotlines for my family and friends. So, it’s rare that I don’t know who the killer is. This was one of the times I didn’t see it coming. In hindsight, I should have, but it was still a pleasant surprise to be wrong.