What are you currently reading?

[brlesh]

Finished up Cold Snap by Lindy Ryan

What a mess! This disjointed and surreal narrative was definitely not in my ballpark.

At least it was short.

Next up, Dead Silence by S. A. Barnes.

At 30 pages in, so far so good.

B

[RonClinton]

Giving Scott Carson another shot with LOST MAN'S LANE. I enjoy coming-of-age mysteries of this sort, and the first-person POV -- providing it's done well -- always helps those types of books come across as compelling and convincing. I've tried a couple others and didn't really click with any of them, but am hoping this one'll be the one to buck that unfortunate trend.

[brlesh]

Giving Scott Carson another shot with LOST MAN'S LANE. I enjoy coming-of-age mysteries of this sort, and the first-person POV -- providing it's done well -- always helps those types of books come across as compelling and convincing. I've tried a couple others and didn't really click with any of them, but am hoping this one'll be the one to buck that unfortunate trend.

I really liked The Chill.

Where They Wait, not so much.

I’m interested in hearing your thoughts on Lost Man’s Lane.

Most of the reviews I’ve seen for it have been very positive.

B

[sholloman81]

Giving Scott Carson another shot with LOST MAN'S LANE. I enjoy coming-of-age mysteries of this sort, and the first-person POV -- providing it's done well -- always helps those types of books come across as compelling and convincing. I've tried a couple others and didn't really click with any of them, but am hoping this one'll be the one to buck that unfortunate trend.

I LOVED "Lost Man's Lane"! It's been my favorite of the Scott Carson books so far. Hope you end up liking it!

[RonClinton]

I LOVED "Lost Man's Lane"! It's been my favorite of the Scott Carson books so far. Hope you end up liking it!

That’s great to hear…hope my reaction to it mirrors yours.

[sholloman81]

Just finished reading the Thunderstorm LE of Kenzie Jennings "Red Station", a first time read and author for me, and a part of the Splatter Western series of books. I have been slowly working my way through the Splatter Western series. Have only read a few so far, but this has been my favorite of the bunch. Would have loved for this one to go on longer. Luckily, the author left herself room for both a sequel or prequel; so, I hope we'll get the revisit the character of Clyde-the lady in Red sometime soon!

Am now reading the Centipede LE of Steven Spruill's "Hellstone", a first time read and author for me. Fingers crossed!

[dannyboy121070]

Just finished reading the Thunderstorm LE of Kenzie Jennings "Red Station", a first time read and author for me, and a part of the Splatter Western series of books. I have been slowly working my way through the Splatter Western series. Have only read a few so far, but this has been my favorite of the bunch. Would have loved for this one to go on longer. Luckily, the author left herself room for both a sequel or prequel; so, I hope we'll get the revisit the character of Clyde-the lady in Red sometime soon!

Am now reading the Centipede LE of Steven Spruill's "Hellstone", a first time read and author for me. Fingers crossed!

I have been trying to hold myself back from buying the Centipede HELLSTONE...Just shouldn't spend the money right now, but it is killing me, lol. Let me know your thoughts when you finish.

[Martin]

9 days into 'WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE' by John Scalzi. The chapters are days since the moon turned to cheese. Another light silly story by Scalzi. Nothing groundbreaking but a fun read so far!

[brlesh]

Finally finished up Dead Silence by SA Barnes, which was kind of a slog to get through.

Next up, started Wild Spaces by SL Coney.

About half way through this short novella length story and really enjoying this slow burn coming of age story with strong Lovecraftian overtones.

B

[RonClinton]

9 days into 'WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE' by John Scalzi. The chapters are days since the moon turned to cheese. Another light silly story by Scalzi. Nothing groundbreaking but a fun read so far!

As much as I share your affinity for Scalzi’s work, I couldn’t bring myself to pull the trigger on this one. Correctly or not, it just felt too nonsensical and fluffy. From your review, sounds like my take was mostly correct. Think I’ll wait for the new installment in the OMW series that’s due out later this year (IIRC).

[Martin]

As much as I share your affinity for Scalzi’s work, I couldn’t bring myself to pull the trigger on this one. Correctly or not, it just felt too nonsensical and fluffy. From your review, sounds like my take was mostly correct. Think I’ll wait for the new installment in the OMW series that’s due out later this year (IIRC).

I actually finished it today and while I enjoyed it, I will stick with my earlier comment. Definitely nonsensical and fluffy, with several plot lines that would not have been missed or could have been shorter. Fun read but nothing special, he did nail the ending though. I have heard rumors of a new Old Man's Tale story but not a release date. I so want that to be out!