-
Review: The King’s Deception (Cotton Malone #8) by Steve Berry
Everyone knows Elizabeth I was one of the most influential rulers of England. She defeated the Armada, never married and was thus known as the virgin queen. But what if what you thought you knew about her was all wrong? What is she, wasn’t really a she after all? What if Elizabeth I was a man in drag? That’s the controversial stance that Steve Berry explores in his exciting new spy novel, The King’s Deception. Cotton Malone has more or less retired from the world of international intrigue, espionage, and spy games and now runs a second hand bookstore in Denmark. His fifteen year old son, Gary, has just learned…
-
Review: The Riddle of Solomon: Book Two (The Sarah Weston Chronicles #2) by D. J. Niko
Get ready for a thrilling ride through the Near East and its history! This is the first book in a while that I’ve stayed up late to devour! The only way I can describe this book is this: it’s a mixture of Lara Croft Tomb Rider, Indiana Jones, The Mummy, and The Davinci Code. Now I realize these are mostly film references, but this book was so vivid that I felt like I was watching a film while reading. If I had to pick a literary reference, I would say it’s a modern day Amelia Peabody mystery that meets The Davinci Code. It’s full of riddles and codes like The…
You May Also Like
10 Historical Fiction Books I Couldn’t Put Down
-
Guest Post: The Riddle of Solomon: Book Two (The Sarah Weston Chronicles #2) by D. J. Niko
In addition the being able to read and review this stunning novel, the author D. J. Niko was able to put together this awesome guest post about the ancient world that goes hand in hand with the second novel in her series, The Sarah Weston Chronicles. If you haven’t done so already be sure to add The Riddle of Solomon to your TBR list and check out my review for more details! I also included a list of other blog stops on the tour at the end of this post where you can check out one on one interviews with her, guest posts, more reviews, and even enter to win…
-
Announcement: BookTrib Features Live Chat with Steve Berry
This year I have been participating in the most thrilling book fest on the web, ThrillerFest VIII! While the event itself is actually taking place in NYC in July, I have been able to participate in the blog tours. As part of the fest, I was able to review the modern day spy novel with a historic twist, The King’s Deception by Steve Berry. I will have a full review up on 7/10/13 so be sure to check back for a full review. In the mean time, BookTrib has made a huge announcement: a live chat with Steve Berry on 7/1/13! Steve Berry was recently featured on NCB’s Morning Joe to…
-
Special Feature: ThrillerFest VIII
The most thrilling week in the literary world is back for it’s eighth year in a row! The International Thriller Writers (ITW) are bringing ThrillerFest VIII to The Grand Hyatt Hotel in NYC from July 10-13, 2013! So if you are going to be in the area, then this is an event you don’t want to miss! Below is a thrilling press release about the upcoming event that I wanted to share with all my readers! Be sure to check out their website and their Facebook page for frequent updates as the event gets closer! Spines are already tingling for the legendary Anne Rice, Queen of the Gothic Thriller, who will make…
-
Review: His Majesty’s Hope (Maggie Hope Mystery #3) by Susan Elia MacNeal
Maggie Hope has finally gotten the opportunity she has been waiting for to prove herself. After serving as a secret agent and saving Princess Elizabeth in the previous book, Maggie’s performance has earned her a full-fledged membership into the newly formed black ops organization. She is now a Special Operations Executive—or more commonly known as a spook. Britain plans to drop her behind enemy lines in Germany where she will bug the office of a high ranking Nazi official who just happens to be her estranged mother. The mission is only supposed to last a couple of days—in and out. But when an opportunity presents itself for Maggie to stay…
-
Review: Murder as a Fine Art by David Morrell
Terror has gripped the foggy streets of London in 1854. A family of five has been found brutally murdered–beaten to death with their throats slit–the youngest victim was an infant. Since nothing was taken and the crime scene neatly staged, it can only be considered a crime of the deranged. Constable Becker was first on the scene, only missing the murderer by a matter of minutes. After raising the alarm, Detective Inspector Sean Ryan arrives and he immediately sees potential in Becker as an assistant. They gather what few clues were left at the crime scene and realize they aren’t dealing with a mad man, but rather an educated man…
-
Guest Post: Murder as a Fine Art by David Morrell
As part of the Murder as a Fine Art Virtual Book Tour, author David Morrell wrote a feature/guest post for your enjoyment! Be sure to check out other stops on the tour for giveaway opportunities, interviews, and more guest posts! You will fin the tour schedule at the end of this post! Without further ado, please join me in welcoming David Morrell to The Lit Bitch!
-
Announcement: New Book Trailer for A Delicate Truth by John le Carré
Who doesn’t like a good spy novel or film? This new book trailer for John le Carré’s new spy novel A Delicate Truth has it all. A Delicate Truth hits stands May 7th. The book trailer is especially bitchin’. It’s directed by Kim Gehrig and produced by le Carré’s son Simon Cornwell (of Ink Factory Films), and involved in the production were James Foster (Art Director on Skyfall), Andy Shelley and Stephen Griffiths (Sound Editors on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), and Mark Paterson (Oscar-winning Sound Mixer on Les Miserables). [vimeo 64833579 w=500 h=281] A Delicate Truth by John le Carré — Official Book Trailer from Viking Books on Vimeo.
-
Review: Seduction (The Reincarnationist #5) by M.J. Rose
Complex, exotic scents bring this novel alive! This isn’t just a tale of historic fiction– it’s a novel with a unique blend of the paranormal, romance, mystery, and psychology. In 1843 the renowned author Victor Hugo discovers that his beloved daughter, Didine, has drowned. In his grief he turns to the occult in hopes of communicating with his daughter. His wife, family, and friends all being having séances and they soon discover they can communicate with the dead. Soon the séances turn into something more….Victor fears he has open an unwanted door to the spirit world when he starts being visited by the Shadow of the Sepulcher (the devil) who…