I began this Throwback Thursday meme as a way to share some of my old favorites as well as sharing books that I’m FINALLY getting around to reading that were published months or years ago. You know, the ones waiting patiently on my TBR list while I continue to pile more titles on top of them:)! I like that these older books are usually much easier than new releases to get a hold of at libraries and elsewhere.
My PICK this week is…
Published Feb 2015 By William Morrow
My Rating: 5/5 stars
In the summer of 1986, two tragedies rocked Oklahoma City. Six movie-theater employees were killed in an armed robbery, while one inexplicably survived. Then, a teenage girl vanished from the annual State Fair. Neither crime was ever solved.
Twenty-five years later, the reverberations of those unsolved cases quietly echo through survivors’ lives. A private investigator in Vegas, Wyatt’s latest inquiry takes him back to a past he’s tried to escape—and drags him deeper into the harrowing mystery of the movie house robbery that left six of his friends dead.
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The interesting thing that drew me to this novel was the lettering of the title. That may sound weird but I remember scrolling through Bookbub’s daily deals one day and the style of this title as well as the title itself just caught my eye. I find it so interesting to think about what draws us in or repels us as far as titles and book covers go. I had never heard of this author but once I read the book’s description I was sold. I loved the idea of two mysteries being set in the summer of the late 1980’s. I have to tell you, not only is this an excellent crime story, it’s beautifully written. The characters and setting felt real as his writing puts you there, in that movie theatre and at the county fair. I really believe you’ll be hard pressed to put this one down once you start reading as Berney’s writing compels you to want to find out what happened that long ago summer. He expertly shifts perspectives between Wyatt and Julianna as well as between past and present. This book was one of my top 5 favorites of 2015 and I’d say if you love crime fiction with intriguing mysteries and you haven’t yet read this one, I think you’ll want to put this at the top of your TBR.
HAPPY READING!
More Throwback Thursday Picks Around the Blogosphere…
Jill at Jill’s Book Cafe
Deanna at DeesRadReads and Reviews
Amanda at Literary Weaponry
Susan at Susan Loves Books
Cathy at What Cathy Read Next
Lynne at Fictionophile
Annie at The Misstery
Mischenko at Read Rant Rock and Roll
Laurie at Cozy Nook Books
Laura at Snazzy Books
Holly at Dressed to Read
I saw the movie theater setting and assumed its true crime. I think I heard of something similar though that was a shooting. Glad this one is fiction and it does sound like quite a thrilling read. I will definitely look out for the title. Great pick Renee.
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Thanks Diana, the movie theatre scene was chilling. I hope you get a chance to try this one sometime
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Wow, I had never heard of this title before, but it sounds like a fantastic read! I’m going to add it to my wishlist.
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Awesome!! I think you’ll really like it Yvo
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I’ve never heard of this one, but a top five read is great. I love hearing about past books that were favorites.
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I think this book flew under the radar when it was out but it would be worth trying when you’re in the mood for a good mystery with 80s vibes:)
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I have seen this book before and it sounds good!
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I can see why the book cover’s lettering drew you in. It really stood out to me when I looked at the cover. It’s a book I don’t think I’ve seen before and it does sound great. If only my pile of books wasn’t so darn high….someday!
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I think it’s one you would like Susie, it has a great mystery, some drama, and nostalgia…maybe later this year?!
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I’ve never heard of this one or the author, but it sounds intriguing and like something I’d enjoy! On the TBR it goes…Thanks, Renee…again, lol! 🙂
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You’re welcome, I’m so happy that I can increase your TBR😊
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You always seem to! LOL! That’s not a bad thing though, and I always have enjoyed the ones that I’ve gotten a chance to read 🙂 So cheers to good taste!!
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Thanks Stephanie!🍷🍷
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You’re welcome! 🥂
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I love that you don’t give away your pick in the title of the post. And for obvious reasons, I’m happy to see this book featured, even though I still haven’t read it yet (but I will, soon, I promise, haha!)
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I remember that you bought this one! I think you’ll really enjoy it…hopefully soon😉
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Awesome choice! I want to read it right now! I’m glad it caught your eye. I’m definitely adding this one to my tbr.
Happy Thursday and Happy Reading!! ❤
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That’s great Deanna! I hope you enjoy it, I think you will:) Happy Thursday!
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I’ve never heard of it, and now it’s going on my TBR. I would never have guessed it was crime fiction/mystery from the cover. It’s lovely, but somehow strikes me more as literary fiction in feel.
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It’s so well written that it does seem literary in parts but it’s definitely in the mystery genre. I’m glad it’s making your TBR!
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❤ Loved this one, I don't even remember how I discovered it, it was way before my blogging days lol I remember that it wasn't super twisty but it had something… I especially liked the sisters storyline!
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I hadn’t heard of this one but it looks great. Adding it. 🙂 And I love everything about that cover!
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This book really seems to have gotten the marketing I think it deserved when it came out because it’s really so good! Hope you like it when you get to it Ann Marie
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How did I miss this one? It sounds excellent! Adding to my TBR.
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Great, hope you like it!
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Five stars?! Whoa! I love the description of this one, Renee; thanks for sharing! I need to add this one to my list! Hope you have a great start to the week!
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Thanks Tara, it’s a great mystery!
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