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A review by elvang
Women of the Mean Streets: Lesbian Noir by J.M. Redmann, Greg Herren
4.0
This anthology was a pleasure to read. Most stories are not for the faint of heart, just like I like them. Some favourite authors here along with some new ones I will be checking out in the future.
Laura Lippman’s A.R.M and the Woman
Desperate housewives in Washington.
Clever plan, definitely a cold and calculating mean girl approach to solving a financial problem.
3*
Den Of Iniquity by Lori L. Lake
A one woman crusade to rid the world of scum. I like the quick buildup of tension and the all around bad assery of this woman.
3.5*
Boomerang by Carsen Taite
Luca Bennett, Bounty Hunter, down to her last ten bucks and desperate for a job takes on a job hunting for a mob boss’s girlfriend on the run from the law. Crime noir done well.
4*
The Economics of Desire by Jeane Harris
The ups and downs of age-gap romances. Reality achieved. Enjoyed this.
4*
Some Kind of Killing by Miranda Kent
Told in first person from the only survivor in a household of death and destruction. A thirteen year old girl survives the carnage. Is she a reliable narrator or the mad one in a family of mad ones? Loved the build up of tension, the not knowing who to believe, the courage of the young girl or the insanity. You’ll have to read this to decide.
5*
Anything for the Theater by Clifford Henderson
Some women will do anything to save a theater, or cop a feel.
3.5*
Social Work by Kendra Sennett
I could see it coming but I couldn’t look away. Things which seem to be too good to be true usually are.
3.5*
Devil in Training by Ali Vali
Cain Casey’s graduation night celebrations from business school proves to friends and enemies that she is capable of carrying the Casey family business into the future. Don’t mess with Cain.
4.5*
The Darkest Night of the Year by Victoria A. Bronworth.
A Charlie Manson- esque killing. Graphic violence and cold sociopaths. Not for the faint of heart. So well done.
4*
Lost by JM Redman
Mickey Knight puts in the time and serves up some long overdue revenge.
3.5*
Chasing Athena by Diane Anderson-Minshall
Who is this author I’ve never read before. A PI searching for a five night stand who left without saying goodbye follows a trail of dead strippers searching for the one that got away. Loved this and will look for more books by this author.
5*
Lucky Thirteen by Anne Laughlin
Chilling and well done. Don’t go into Real Estate. Don’t do it.
5*
Feedback by Lindy Cameron
Dystopian future. Way too sci-fi for me.Nothing against the author. I’m not the right reader for this one.
DNF
Laura Lippman’s A.R.M and the Woman
Desperate housewives in Washington.
Clever plan, definitely a cold and calculating mean girl approach to solving a financial problem.
3*
Den Of Iniquity by Lori L. Lake
A one woman crusade to rid the world of scum. I like the quick buildup of tension and the all around bad assery of this woman.
3.5*
Boomerang by Carsen Taite
Luca Bennett, Bounty Hunter, down to her last ten bucks and desperate for a job takes on a job hunting for a mob boss’s girlfriend on the run from the law. Crime noir done well.
4*
The Economics of Desire by Jeane Harris
The ups and downs of age-gap romances. Reality achieved. Enjoyed this.
4*
Some Kind of Killing by Miranda Kent
Told in first person from the only survivor in a household of death and destruction. A thirteen year old girl survives the carnage. Is she a reliable narrator or the mad one in a family of mad ones? Loved the build up of tension, the not knowing who to believe, the courage of the young girl or the insanity. You’ll have to read this to decide.
5*
Anything for the Theater by Clifford Henderson
Some women will do anything to save a theater, or cop a feel.
3.5*
Social Work by Kendra Sennett
I could see it coming but I couldn’t look away. Things which seem to be too good to be true usually are.
3.5*
Devil in Training by Ali Vali
Cain Casey’s graduation night celebrations from business school proves to friends and enemies that she is capable of carrying the Casey family business into the future. Don’t mess with Cain.
4.5*
The Darkest Night of the Year by Victoria A. Bronworth.
A Charlie Manson- esque killing. Graphic violence and cold sociopaths. Not for the faint of heart. So well done.
4*
Lost by JM Redman
Mickey Knight puts in the time and serves up some long overdue revenge.
3.5*
Chasing Athena by Diane Anderson-Minshall
Who is this author I’ve never read before. A PI searching for a five night stand who left without saying goodbye follows a trail of dead strippers searching for the one that got away. Loved this and will look for more books by this author.
5*
Lucky Thirteen by Anne Laughlin
Chilling and well done. Don’t go into Real Estate. Don’t do it.
5*
Feedback by Lindy Cameron
Dystopian future. Way too sci-fi for me.Nothing against the author. I’m not the right reader for this one.
DNF