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Andrew Welsh-Huggins Author Of Sick to Death

From Andrew's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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Author Reader Runner Skeptical Curious

Andrew's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Andrew Welsh-Huggins Why Andrew loves this book

The character of Texas Ranger Darren Mathews felt authentic and original. He comes across as a flawed human being trying to do his best with multiple obstacles in his way, some placed before him, others of his own making. Secondarily, I loved Locke's descriptions of eastern Texas. She really put in the setting.

By Attica Locke ,

Why should I read it?

5 authors picked Bluebird, Bluebird as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Winner of the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award 2018
2018 Edgar Award Winner for best novel

When it comes to law and order, East Texas plays by its own rules - a fact that Darren Mathews, a black Texas Ranger working the backwoods towns of Highway 59, knows all too well. Deeply conflicted about his home state, he was the first in his family to get as far away from Texas as he could. Until duty called him back.

So when allegiance to his roots puts his job in jeopardy, he travels up Highway 59 to the small town…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

Book cover of The Silent Wife

Andrew Welsh-Huggins Author Of Sick to Death

From Andrew's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author Reader Runner Skeptical Curious

Andrew's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Andrew Welsh-Huggins Why Andrew loves this book

I'm a huge fan of Karin Slaughter and especially her Will Trent series; along with Michael Connelly, I think she writes the most compelling and accurate "warts and all" police procedurals today. This book, about a serial rapist who has eluded law enforcement's notice for years, bears all the Slaughter hallmarks: a dark, dark plot; deeply researched medical procedure and scenes; razor-sharp dialogue; and gripping narrative.

By Karin Slaughter ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Silent Wife as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The gripping No. 1 Sunday Times crime thriller She runs

A woman runs alone in the woods. She convinces herself she's safe.

He watches

But a predator is watching from the shadows. Waiting for the perfect moment to attack.

He waits

They thought they caught him. But another victim has just been found.

The hunt has only just begun. And the killer is ready to strike again...

Reader reviews for The Silent Wife

'Wow. Wow. Wow. I loved it'

'I still keep thinking about the story days after finishing'

'One of the most extraordinary, twisted plots I've read in ages'…


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