Newcomer

Newcomer by Keigo Higashino

Summary: A New York Times Editor's Choice

"Part Sherlock Holmes, part Harry Bosch, Higashino's hero is a quietly majestic force to be reckoned with." ―Kirkus Reviews(starred)

International bestseller Keigo Higashino returns with his latest mindbender―Newcomer―as newly transferred Tokyo Police Detective Kyochiro Kaga is assigned to a baffling murder.

Detective Kyochiro Kaga of the Tokyo Police Department has just been transferred to a new precinct in the Nihonbashi area of Tokyo. Newly arrived, but with a great deal of experience, Kaga is promptly assigned to the team investigating the murder of a woman. But the more he investigates, the greater number of potential suspects emerges. It isn’t long before it seems nearly all the people living and working in the business district of Nihonbashi have a motive for murder. To prevent the murderer from eluding justice, Kaga must unravel all the secrets surrounding a complicated life. Buried somewhere in the woman’s past, in her family history, and the last few days of her life is the clue that will lead to the murderer.

From the international bestseller Keigo Higashino, author of The Devotion of Suspect X, comes one of his finest works of crime fiction yet.

Angie’s comments: The cover doesn’t capture what this book is about. There are multiple layers of stories and characters, and each small mystery gets its own section. Those sections, and those mysteries, each play a role in the murder mystery. The characters are great and make the story come alive. The book itself is at times cute, bittersweet, sad, happy, heartbreaking, and many other feelings. Kaga is an interesting detective, and I enjoyed the last part when I learn more about Kaga.

Recommended for readers who like interesting characters, cozy mysteries, and/or books about relationships. 

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The 30-day Money Cleanse

The 30-Day Money Cleanse: Take Control of Your Fiances, Manage Your Spending, and De-Stress Your Money For Good by Ashley Feinstein Gerstley

Summary: Find Financial Wellness in Just One Month

Align your money with your values: You can create lasting happiness in your financial life while also doing the things you love. When we know who we are and what we want, we can then build a plan to use our money to gift ourselves the life we want. Ashley Feinstein Gerstley changed her relationship with money for good. She'll show you how to do the same in just thirty days.

Change your money mindset: Ashley was working as an investment banker but was still stressed out about her own personal finances. She had a finance education and years of expertise in financial services, so why was she unhappy? She realized that, as a society, we don't talk about money enough. So many of us think we're "bad at money" and punish ourselves with a blistering budget. The 30-Day Money Cleanse turns all those ideas upside-down. Detox yourself of negativity and create a mindset of abundance.

Find more money for the things you love: No matter your financial situation, it's possible to take control of your finances. Readers who have tried The 30-Day Money Cleanse have, on average, saved over $950 through the course of the month! Are you ready to cleanse?

Through Ashley's system, in just 30 days you can:

·         Eliminate money stressors

·         Finally know where your money is going

·         Break those panic-inducing bad money habits

·         Learn the basics of how and where to invest

·         Make a plan that you can not only live with but enjoy

The 30-Day Money Cleanse is Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makeover for the broke millennial who wants to develop a happier, healthier relationship with money. If you liked You Are a Badass at Making Money and Your Money or Your Life, you'll love The 30-Day Money Cleanse.

Take control of your finances, manage your spending, and de-stress your money for good.

Angie’s comments: Good information on how to use your money. Ashley asks a lot of questions for you to answer, so you can learn more about yourself and then figure out how your money should reflect your needs and interests.

Recommended for readers interested in getting a handle on their money.

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Seances are for Suckers

Seances are for Suckers by Tamara Berry

Summary: When something goes bump in the night . . . it’s most likely a plumbing problem, or something equally mundane. But fake medium Eleanor Wilde is happy to investigate and cleanse your home of spectral presences—for a fee. Hey, it’s a living . . .

Ellie has an ailing sister to care for, and working as a ghost hunter who doesn’t believe in ghosts helps cover the bills for both of them. When she’s lucky, it also pays for the occasional tropical vacation. Her brother doesn’t exactly approve, but Ellie figures she’s providing a service. On her latest job, though, she may be in for some genuine scares.

The skeptical, reserved, and very rich Nicholas Hartford III has flown her all the way to his family’s ancestral estate in England—supposedly haunted by a phantom named Xavier. Nicholas thinks it’s all just as much a crock as Ellie’s business is, but the fact remains that something is causing the flashes of light, mysterious accidents, and other apparent pranks in the chilly, eerie castle. His mother is sure that Xavier is real, and he’s willing to employ Ellie if she can get to the bottom of it and put a stop to the nonsense.

While the food and accommodations are somewhat disappointing (dorm-room furniture? Really?), Ellie is finding it an adventure to get to know this eccentric family and their houseguests, and to poke around in the nearby village for clues. But when an actual dead body appears—and subsequently disappears—at Castle Hartford, she’ll have to apply her talent for trickery and psychological insight to solve a flesh-and-blood murder.

Angie’s comments: I enjoyed this fun, humorous and sometimes dark mystery, the first in a series. Ellie’s background is unusual, and there is a hint of paranormal. The plot moves along nicely, including family drama and a love interest, besides the mystery.

Recommended for readers of cozy mysteries who like a hint of the paranormal.

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