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Dead Is the New Black by Marianne Stillings

Dead Is the New Black by Marianne Stillings

November 4, 2022 | 3 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Fantasy & Sci-fi

The vampire guy may be hot, but there are performance issues that I have complaints about.

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Killer Charms by Marianne Stillings

Killer Charms by Marianne Stillings

October 31, 2008 | 2 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Crime & Suspense

Ick, the hero is just smarmy.

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Arousing Suspicions by Marianne Stillings

Arousing Suspicions by Marianne Stillings

March 31, 2007 | 3 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Crime & Suspense

The suspense is alright, but the characters’ emotions and behavior can ring false.

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Sighs Matter by Marianne Stillings

Sighs Matter by Marianne Stillings

May 31, 2006 | 2 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Crime & Suspense

This is supposed to be a romantic suspense but the main characters act like they are doing standup.

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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evie by Marianne Stillings

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evie by Marianne Stillings

May 31, 2005 | 1 Oogie, Book Reviews, Genre: Crime & Suspense

Oh my head. Nothing makes sense here. What is the author thinking?

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The Damsel in This Dress by Marianne Stillings

The Damsel in This Dress by Marianne Stillings

August 31, 2004 | 3 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Crime & Suspense

This debut effort suggests some potential, so there’s that.

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