#Kellye Garrett

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Missing White Woman: A Novel

By Kellye Garrett.

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Missing White Woman

Check out this book on Goodreads: Missing White Woman https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195820717-missing-white-woman

BOOK REVIEW: First time reading a book by Kellye Garrett but I know of her from the Crime Writers of Color podcast. Based on the title of the book, I thought it was going to be more focused on race and the issues that come into play whenever a white woman or girl goes missing in America and all of the attention those cases usually get versus a missing black woman or girl, but it was not, so for me, the title was a bit misleading. As for the actual story, it was good, although I feel like there were quite a few loose ends with some of the relationships that could have been tied together just a little bit better especially as the case began to come together to be solved along with some aspects that didn't make sense, like the main character being gone from her job for so long. Overall though, a great book with lots of modern influences like Instagram, etc. I'll definitely read another mystery novel by Garrett.

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'My Instagram DMs are open.'

Kellye Garrett, from Missing White Woman

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Mystery/Thriller Monday

Lena’s sister was a reality star. She dies, but, did she really die of an overdose? Or did someone kill her? And if someone did kill her, who? Lena is on the case, she wants to find out the truth about what happened to her sister. Of course, when she starts looking into her sister, she also starts finding secrets about her family too. Dark secrets.

It was a twisty story, and, the twists definitely made me keep turning the pages. The characters were all unique and interesting too. A really intensely fun read.

You may like this book If you Liked: Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth, The Hurricane Blonde by Halley Sutton, or L. A. Burning by D.C. Taylor

Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett

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Unraveling the Layers of "Missing White Woman" by Kellye Garrett: A Mystery Thriller & Call for Support for Operation Olive Branch

Readers! This post shares my thoughts on Kellye Garrett's Missing White Woman Thriller/Mystery. And information and details on ways to contribute and help families in need in Gaza through Operation Olive Branch

⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Synopsis: The truth is never skin deep.  It was supposed to be a romantic getaway weekend in New York City. Breanna’s new boyfriend, Ty, took care of everything—the train tickets, the dinner reservations, the rented four-story luxury rowhouse in Jersey City with a beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline. But when Bree comes downstairs their final morning, Ty is nowhere…

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Help me, Booklr, you're my only hope!

Updated 5/10/23: I found yet another small stack and added it to the list.

These are all the BOTM books I own. The intent when I signed up for BOTM back in 2020 was to try and read out of my usual comfort zone of Urban Fantasy (and the occasional fantasy book). My success with this challenge has been minimal — I started a couple of these books but ultimately didn't finish them. It wasn't because the books were boring, however. I was enjoying the couple I started, but I just ended up falling out-of-the-mood to read them.

The biggest problem I'm facing is just where to start with this massive (and ever growing) stack. Every single one of these books sounds amazing and interesting to read, but... I don't where to start! So I'm turning to you, members of Booklr, to help me choose which of these books to read next! These are stacked in no particular order, but for anyone that's having difficulty with images loading or can't see the images, here is a list for you:

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo*

Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross

Outlawed by Anna North

A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight

The Only Survivors by Megan Miranda

The Dating Plan by Sara Desai

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

Like A Sister by Kellye Garrett

The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson

The Verifiers by Jane Pek

The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James

The Survivors by Jane Harper

Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

The Family Game by Catherine Steadman

The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah

The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

Breathless by Amy McCulloch

Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter

Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance by Ruth Emmie Lang

The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner

The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang

Darling Girl by Liz Michalski

The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz

The Last Word by Taylor Adams

The Last Flight by Julie Clark

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

Half Sick of Shadows by Laura Sebastian

*This copy of Ninth House is not a BOTM book, I included it in the stack because it's the first in a series.

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Cozy Wednesday featuring There's No Murder Like Show Murder (Backstage Mystery) by M. S. Greene #Review / #Giveaway @matthew.uai

Welcome to Cozy Wednesday! I am happy to share my thoughts today about There's No Murder Like Show Murder by M. S. Greene! There's No Murder Like Show Murder (Backstage Mystery) Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Setting - Connecticut Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books (July 23, 2024) Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 163910819X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1639108190 Kindle ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CLN7KC9L Audiobook ASIN B0CVJV29P7 Tasha Weaver has seen her fair share of divas come and go while working as the costume shop head at the Eastbrook Playhouse, but her beloved theater is put at risk when the star of the show is killed in this fun but deadly debut, perfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Kellye Garrett. Tasha Weaver is most at home in the cozy backstage world of the Eastbrook Playhouse. As the costume shop head at the charming regional theater, she’s used to watching dramatic acts of love and revenge from the shadows. But when Kurt Mozer—the insufferable Broadway reject who stars in their production of Annie Get Your Gun—is shot center stage, the spotlight turns to her. Everyone knows Kurt was difficult to work with, and after he got into a fight with both director Marion Mason and artistic leader Arthur Winston, he promptly decided to quit the show. In deep financial trouble, the Eastbrook Playhouse depended on a big name like Kurt to keep afloat. With reporters coming in from the Big Apple to Tasha’s little corner of Connecticut, she realizes it's up to her to save their local theater and keep her community safe. After all, the show must go on…but what do you do when the killer could very well be one of your loved ones? With the help of her friends, her long-time crush Bruno Machado, and her feline colleague Hilly, Tasha must catch a murderer before the shining lights of the playhouse go out forever. Dollycas's Thoughts  Tasha Weaver grew up working at the Eastbrook Playhouse selling tickets and handing out playbills, now she is head of the costume shop. The current production is Annie Get Your Gun and everyone has high hopes that bringing in former Broadway star Kurt Mozer will bring in the much-needed dollars for the fledging playhouse. But Kurt is not easy to work with. He has tons of complaints. He gets in fights with the artistic leader Arthur Winston and director Marion Mason. Disagreements so fierce Kurt decides to quit the show. Tasha thought she had talked him into staying but before he could make his intention known he was shot at center stage. The man's death brings in the press from New York which is not good for the playhouse. Tasha takes it upon herself to save her beloved theatre and catch the killer fearing it is someone close to her. No matter what, the show must go on so with a little help from the technical director and her long-time crush Bruno Machado, and assistance from a frisky feline Hilly, Tasha is determined to bring the killer down before the curtains go up. ______ Mr. Greene had the huge task of introducing a large cast of characters and making each unique and memorable as the story continued. It takes a lot of people to put on a theatre performance, on stage, behind the curtains, out front, and in the office. I had trouble keeping some of the characters straight at first, but they became clear as I kept reading. Tasha grows so much from the beginning to the end of this book. She has a great backstory and is connected to all the characters in meaningful ways. The characters all have plenty of room for growth as the series continues. The problem with the first book in a series, especially those with an abundance of characters, is having the time and pages to develop a complex mystery. There were some well-placed red herrings but I pinned down the guilty party early in the book. I did enjoy following Tasha as she tried to sleuth out the killer and her surprise A-ha moment. I was delighted by the playhouse theatre theme and observing all that takes place behind the scenes. It is clear that Mr. Greene is a "theatre nerd" and is writing what he knows and is passionate about. There's No Murder Like Show Murder has given the Backstage Mystery Series a good start with a strong foundation to build on in future stories. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Crooked Lane Books and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC. Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent About the Author M. S. Greene is a playwright, lyricist, screenwriter, novelist, and overall theatre nerd living the dream in New York City. Under his full name—Matthew Greene—his scripts have been produced on both coasts and several places in between. When he’s not hunched over a keyboard, he can be found teaching, directing, and working to close the arts education gap with some of the city’s most talented young people. He lives in Manhattan with his boyfriend and far too many books. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas. Thanks to the publisher I have 1 hardcover copy of There's No Murder Like Show Murder to give away! The contest is open to anyone over 18 years old with a US or Canadian mailing address. Duplicate entries will be deleted. Void where prohibited. You do not have to be a follower to enter but I hope you will find something you like here and become a follower. Followers Will Receive 2 Bonus Entries For Each Way They Follow. Plus 2 Bonus Entries For Following My Facebook Fan Page. Add this book to your WANT TO READ shelf on GoodReads for 3 Bonus Entries. Follow Crooked Lane Books on Facebook for 3 Bonus Entries  Follow Crooked Lane Books on Instagram for 3 Bonus Entries  Pin this giveaway to Pinterest for 3 Bonus Entries. If you share the giveaway on Threads, X, or Facebook or anywhere you will receive 5 Bonus Entries For Each Link. The  Contest Will End on August 21, 2024, at 11:59 PM CST The Winner Will Be Chosen Using Random.org The Winner Will Be Notified By Email and Will Be Posted Here In The Sidebar. Click Here For Entry Form Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Receiving a complimentary copy in no way reflected my review of this book. 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Kellye Garrett | Missing White Woman spoilers

The Book:  Missing White Woman by Kellye GarrettPublished April 30, 2024 by Mulholland BooksDate read: May 16, 2024 Find more April 2024 releases here. Missing White Woman spoilers can be found below, but they’re hidden under a spoiler tag so you’re safe to keep scrolling if you’d just like to read my review. The Characters:  Bree and her boyfriend Ty ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Buy it…

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Can People Really Die From Laughing? Find Out: “Hollywood Homicide” ; Kellye Garrett

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Like a Sister: A Novel

By Kellye Garrett.

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MISSING WHITE WOMAN By Kellye Garrett @SimonschusterUK @likely_suspects @kellyekell #MissingWhiteWoman #BookReview

SYNOPSIS Beautiful. Blonde. Missing. Murdered. It was supposed to be a romantic getaway to New York City. Breanna’s new boyfriend, Ty, took care of everything – the train tickets, the sightseeing itinerary, the four-story Jersey City rowhouse with the gorgeous view of the Manhattan skyline.   But then Bree wakes up one morning and discovers recently missing dog-walker Janelle Beckett dead in…

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Most Anticipated April Book Releases

April is an exciting month for book releases! Here is a list of all the April new releases I am most excited about!

April 2nd Releases:

Hearts Still Beating by Brooke Archer 🌈

Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell 🌈

Court of Wanderers (Reaper #2) by Rin Chupeco 🌈

The Breakup Lists by Adib Khorram 🌈

Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun 🌈

Clear by Carys Davies 🌈

The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez

I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger

Empire of Shadows by Jacquelyn Benson

April 9th Releases:

The Prospects by K.T. Hoffman 🌈 See my early review!

Ghost Station by S.A. Barnes

The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier

A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland 🌈

The Gathering by C.J. Tudor

April 11th Releases:

Fog & Fireflies by T.H. Lehnen

April 16th Releases:

One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole

Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings 🌈

Dear Wendy by Ann Zhao 🌈

The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain by Sofia Samatar

April 25th Releases:

A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall

April 30th Releases:

The Cats of Silver Crescent by Kaela Noel

Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett

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by: Kellye Garrett Published: Mar 8, 2022 Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction 336 Pages, Paperback

★★★★

GoodReads Synopsis:

When the body of disgraced reality TV star Desiree Pierce is found on a playground in the Bronx the morning after her 25th birthday party, the police and the media are quick to declare her death an overdose. It’s a tragedy, certainly, but not a crime.

But Desiree’s half-sister Lena Scott knows that can’t be the case. A graduate student at Columbia, Lena has spent the past decade forging her own path far from the spotlight, but some facts about Desiree just couldn’t have changed since their childhood. And Desiree would never travel above 125th Street. So why is no one listening to her?

My Review:

Very slow to the draw. 90% of the story is played out very slowly and doesn't pick up until the last chapter. While I didn't expect it to be fast-paced all the way through, most of it was very lackluster. Let me back up.

Instagram model/influencer, Desiree Pierce is found dead of a drug overdose but her sister, Lena immediately suspects foul play.

I've said it before in other reviews, cops in these stories are so useless and it infuriates me that they are always written this way. Case in point: see The Perfect Marriage. Detective Green and Detective Zizza were imbeciles.

Over the course of about 10 days, Lena is turning over every leaf and following every lead, to figure out what happened to her sister -- something that should be the NYPD's job. Of course, she is met with many roadblocks; her father is unhelpful and almost comes off as a suspect, there is an old family friend who is mixed up in Desiree's life, a new "best friend" who isn't who she says she is, and a pesky reporter who flirts with Lena at all the wrong times.

There are enough characters in this story to keep you guessing. However, the final climax left much to be desired for me -- it was very anticlimactic.

Aunt E was the scene stealer! I'd love to read a story about her and Gram.

Final thoughts, it was an easy read and despite my best efforts, I was unable to predict the ending for that alone, it gets an extra star! I'm usually pretty good at pegging the "suspect" early.

One-Word Summary: Shitnuts