Book Talk: J.P. Delaney, ‘Believe Me’
J.P. Delaney, a pseudonym for Tony Strong, is a seasoned writer of mystery fiction whose “The Girl Before” has been made into a major TV...
Jim Glynn
Jul 16
Book Talk: Thomas Perry, ‘Strip’
Poor Manco Kapak. He’s just making a night deposit at the bank when he gets held up by a thief who steals his $20,000. Then he gets...
Jim Glynn
Jul 2
Book Talk: Steve Cavanagh, ‘Witness 8’
When I started this column on Sept. 15, 2021, I tried to find authors whose debut novels were published after the turn of the century....
Jim Glynn
Jun 25
Book Talk: Owens, ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’
In Barkley Cove, North Carolina, there are two designations: People and swamp trash. The Clarks are the latter. They live in a shack and...
Jim Glynn
Jun 18
Book Talk: Lisa Scottoline, ‘Most Wanted’
“Most Wanted” (2016, 417 pages in paperback format) is a bit of a departure from Lisa Scottoline’s usual fare. The plot revolves around...
Jim Glynn
Jun 10
Book Talk: Chris Whitaker, ‘Tall Oaks’
I’ve now read all of Chris Whitaker’s books, published as of 2025. I read his most recent book first and his debut novel last. However,...
Jim Glynn
Jun 4
Book Talk: Levine, ‘Last Chance Lassiter’
I’m glad that I bought this book. But, to be truthful, if I’d read the description carefully, I probably wouldn’t have ordered it....
Jim Glynn
May 28
Book Talk: Baldacci, ‘To Die For’
“To Die For” (2024, 432 pages in hardcover edition) is the third novel in a new series by New York Times bestselling author David...
Jim Glynn
May 21
