I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Dark Dive by Andrew Mayne Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery, Thriller Series: Book 5 of Underwater Investigation Unit Publisher: Brilliance Audio (March 12, 2023) Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins Author Information: Website Following a brief disbandment, the Underwater Investigation Unit is back in Dark Dive by Andrew Ma…and so are the gators! Police diver Sloan McPherson and her colleagues arrive at the scene of an accident where a ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery, Thriller Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Macmillan Audio (January 16, 2024) Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins Author Information: Website Narrator: Karissa Vacker Admittedly not my favorite of the three Stacy Willingham books I’ve read so far, but Only If You’re Lucky was still a wild trip, a compulsive thriller that explores obsession and the intricat ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Thriller, Suspense Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Macmillan Audio (January 9, 2024) Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Author Information: Website Narrators: Dan Bittner, Eliza Foss, John Pirhalla, Patti Murin Oh wow! So many layers, so many secrets, so many twists! The Heiress is my third book by Rachel Hawkins but it may already be my favorite. This novel is so complex and clever ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Paleontologist by Luke Dumas Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery, Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (October 31, 2023) Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins Author: Website Narrator: Graham Halstead At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect from The Paleontologist by Luke Dumas, especially given some of the mixed reviews I’ve seen. Ultimately, however, I found that my interest in the book’s subject matters made it a compelling ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery Series: Book 2 of Molly the Maid Publisher: Random House Audio (November 28, 2023) Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins Author Information: Website Narrator: Lauren Ambrose Nita Prose’s debut The Maid was a surprise hit and one of my favorite gems of 2022. I was very excited when I learned that a sequel was in the works, but does the second Molly Gray mystery live up to the ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Night Owl by Andrew Mayne Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery, Thriller Series: Book 1 of Trasker Publisher: Brilliance Audio (December 1, 2023) Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins Author Information: Website Narrator: James Anderson Foster As an avid fan of Andrew Mayne, my enthusiasm led me to request his latest book Night Owl without looking too closely at its description. As a result, I was surprised to discover it was a spy thrille ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Whalefall by Daniel Kraus Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Thriller, Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (August 8, 2023) Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Author Information: Website Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Throwing us into the belly of the beast—quite literally!—Daniel Kraus pens a “scientifically accurate thriller” in Whalefall, challenging the boundaries of traditional genres while submerging readers ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Nestlings by Nat Cassidy Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Macmillan Audio (October 31, 2023) Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins Author Information: Website Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Nestlings by Nat Cassidy begins with a compelling premise. When young couple Ana and Reid received news that they had won the affordable housing lottery at the Deptford, one of the most prestigious apartment buildings i ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Hachette Audio (October 3, 2023) Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Author Information: Website Narrator:  Carol Monda In Elizabeth Hand’s A Haunting on the Hill, protagonist Holly Sherwin is a struggling playwright who is hoping to find new inspiration outside of her dead-end job teaching English in New York City. A promising opportunity ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Trade Off by Sandie Jones Mogsy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars Genre: Thriller, Mystery Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Minotaur Books | Macmillan Audio (August 15, 2023) Length: 304 pages | 9 hrs and 56 mins Author Information: Website Well, not everything Sandie Jones writes is a winner, but there is something to her style that keeps me coming back. Her latest psychological thriller called The Trade Off lays bare the ugly, cutthroat world of ..read more