These are the books that I added to my library in October 2023. I bought all of these off Amazon, some for the challenges that I’m participating in, and the others because I was curious. I didn’t buy any e-book or audiobook this month nor did anybody give me a book, sadly.
Stacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by the Reading Reality blog and posted every Saturday. Bloggers will be sharing the books (of any format) which they bought, borrowed, or were given that week. I don’t buy books that often, so I’ll be collating all my purchases and posting about them on the last Saturday of the month (provided I did buy something).
Physical:
1. Rick Vargo Man of Shadows (Read)
- Author: S. Michael Leier
- Bought On: 9 Oct 2023
Set in the year 1932, “Man of Shadow” unfolds in the serene town of Demming, where an eerie and ominous presence casts its disturbing influence. Born from the depths of fear, this mysterious entity spreads a shroud of terror over the town, enveloping it in an unsettling darkness that threatens to consume all in its path. The enigmatic roots of this force harken back to a cryptic event in 1702, a puzzle that demands resolution. The narrative centers around Rick Vargo, chosen to be Demming’s beacon of hope during its most trying times. With his astute intellect and unwavering determination, Vargo is called upon to navigate the layers of the town’s haunted history and confront the ominous specter that has haunted it for generations. Teaming up with Vargo in this perilous pursuit is the resourceful and captivating Elizabeth Holloway. Her courage matches her beauty as the two delve deep into the town’s past, navigating a precarious journey strewn with ancient secrets and intricate intrigues. Together, they embark on a quest for truth that parallels their battle against the essence of fear itself. As the story unfolds, tension mounts, and Vargo and Holloway make discoveries that reveal long-concealed truths, intricately connecting them to the relentless entity that thrives on the terror it evokes. The narrative leads readers through a maze of unexpected twists and turns that keep them on the edge of their seats. The story reaches its zenith with a final revelation, culminating in an epic showdown between unwavering forces of good and the embodiment of shadow. As the plot threads converge, the intentions of the Man of Shadow become clear, propelling Vargo and Holloway to muster their strength and resilience to confront this embodiment of darkness. “Man of Shadow” masterfully weaves a tale of suspense, courage, and unyielding determination as two individuals join forces to face the darkest corners of human nature and the supernatural. In a confrontation where unraveling the past is as pivotal as confronting the present, the narrative captivates by delving into the potency of fear and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to defy it.
2. The Devil and the C.I.D (Read)
- Author: E.C.R. Lorac
- Bought On: 10 Oct 2023
THE DEVIL AND THE C.I.D. is a very hard-to-find treasure from 1938 by Edith Caroline Rivett, who wrote under the pseudonym E.C.R. Lorac. It features her series character, the Scot Inspector Macdonald, and involves a body left in the boot of the Inspector’s car.
Read my review of this book:
British Crime Classics: The Devil and the CID
3. Jumping Jenny (Read)
- Author: Anthony Berkeley
- Bought On: 10 Oct 2023
When a murder is committed at a party given in honour of a famous writer-detective, the guests impersonate famous murderers and the victim is found hanging from a fake gallows erected as a joke.
4. The Honjin Murders
- Author: Seishi Yokomizo
- Bought On: 22 Oct 2023
In the winter of 1937, the village of Okamura is abuzz with excitement over the forthcoming wedding of a son of the grand Ichiyanagi family. But amid the gossip over the approaching festivities, there is also a worrying rumour – it seems a sinister masked man has been asking questions around the village.
E-book/Audiobook:
N.A.
Have you read any one of these? What books did you buy this month?
