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Heaven, My Home
Heaven, My Home | Attica Locke
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TheEllieMo
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Initially I wasn‘t sure I was going to like this; I found the main character unsympathetic. But as the story progressed, it turned into a page-turner that not only provides a good crime thriller story, but also provides a lot of food for thought.

#ReadAway2024 @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳Great! 3mo
Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 3mo
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Decalino
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This sequel to Bluebird, Bluebird took me a while to get into, maybe because the first book was exceptionally good. This time Texas Ranger Darren Mathews is making some questionable decisions, his mind primarily on saving his career, even though a child has gone missing on vast Caddo Lake. That child, Levi King, is the 9-year-old son of an imprisoned white supremacist, & the truth about his disappearance is as complicated as the region's history.

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Butterfinger
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I looove Locke's mysteries. A Texas Ranger fights racism while searching for a missing child. While coping with his family.

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Gissy
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Second book in this series. I really like the way the author develop the story, nothing is what it seems: betrayals, racism, political issues, family/couple drama. You will have a love/hate relationship with Darren. It was like watching a tv series. I really enjoyed this second book. I don‘t know if there will be book 3. I hope so! 3.8⭐️

Gissy Book finished at the beginning of the month.
February #BookSpin #BookSpinBingo @TheAromaOfBooks

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Liatrek Love this series really hope for a 3rd book. 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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KT1432 I just read the first in this series last summer and I loved it! Especially because I live in Houston and frequent East Texas. The author‘s description of the locations and the type of people who live there was very accurate! 2y
Gissy @lele1432 That‘s good to know! I want a third book. Hope we don‘t have to wait too long for it. 2y
BiblioLitten I really like the first book. Would love to get to this soon🤞🏽 2y
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jen_hayes7
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Okay, apparently 2022 is the year I inhale Attica Locke‘s books. 😂 My only complaint is I‘m up past my bedtime for the second night in a row. #lennox #catsoflitsy

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andrew61
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Attica Locke uses her writing to poke at the establishment and race, here as trump comes to office knowing there will be a backlash , federal law enforcement look for a crime against whites by a black person to temper the flood. Black Texas ranger Darren Matthews goes to investigate the disappearance of a white boy, child of a racist family. When the finger points at a black man Darren is suspicious. Great relevant writing, brilliant author.

Cathythoughts Great review 👍🏻 2y
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Eggbeater
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#AnyWayYouReadathon 1st book finished

I loved how deeply flawed Darren was and at the same time, how genuinely well-meaning. I was impressed by the complicated entanglement of themes of racism and forgiveness that sprang up with the continuation of this mystery thriller. The twists at the end left me hoping for a third installment.

@kimmypete1 @MidnightBookGirl

Trashcanman ❤❤ 3y
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Jen2
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Very good!!!

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Jas16
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I enjoyed this book so much more than the first book in the series. Darren is called to help in the investigation of the disappearance of a 9 year old, who happens to be the son of an imprisoned member of the Aryan Brotherhood. Nothing in Darren‘s personal life has straightened out and he continues to do questionable things for what he believes are the right reasons. There is so much going on the pages flew by and left me clamoring for book three.

AlaMich I read Bluebird recently and loved it, so I‘m very much looking forward to this one. 3y
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rsteve388
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This was a great continuation of Bluebird Bluebird about the story of Texas Range Darren Matthews. I wasn't a fan of the Audiobook and think I should only read Attica Locke the format change was a little weird for me. I kept having to relisten to peices of the story I missed because the narrator has a sleepy time type of voice. Overall this was a good book, great story

#TeamSlaughter 15pts

@Clwojick

That's a wrap for October.

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rsteve388
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We are.opening the #HHSwap.tomoroow right? I need some good in my life the last two weeks have been wild.

@wanderinglynn

wanderinglynn Yep! October 30 is opening day!!! 3y
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rsteve388
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Let's do this! #CrushTheRush @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick is hosting.

I am going to pull a list together of books I want to get done through the rest of the year.

NeedsMoreBooks Yes, I am in 🤦🏻‍♀️😬 3y
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Excellent! I'll keep an eye out for your goals. Thanks for sharing. 3y
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rsteve388
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Ending my month with this Audiobook and the last 120 pages of The Boy From The Woods. Right now it's just easier to listen to a book. #Tired #Kickboxing

#TeamSlaughter Participation pt 1

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AnneCecilie
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The second book about Texas Ranger Darren Mathews. This time he is sent to investigate the disappearance of a 9 yr old boy. The only thing is that the father of the boy is a captain in the Aryan Brotherhood. As usual, not everything is as they seem.

At the same time we follow Mathews personal case from the previous book.

AnneCecilie Another book done for #BookSpinBingo free space @TheAromaofBooks 3y
Crazeedi This is part of a series? It sounds really good I'll have to read 3y
AnneCecilie @Crazeedi I think so, but I don‘t know how many books she will write about this Texas Ranger. 3y
TheAromaofBooks Great review!! 3y
Reggie I can‘t wait until the next one comes out. 3y
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Suddenly I look like I‘m from the 1960s. 😂 A shot from my latest video ‘September wrap-up‘ now up on YouTube. #BooksOnTheGo

Cathythoughts I must have a listen 👍🏻 You look lovely 3y
Abailliekaras @cathythoughts thanks! I don‘t know what happened to my hair but I suddenly look like flower power 😆. 3y
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I enjoyed this second book in the series, maybe more than the first. I respected Texas Ranger Darren Matthew‘s perseverance in his search for the truth, even as the folks in the small TX town he was investigating threw racial slurs and threatened him.

Again Locke‘s writing manages to convey such mixed feelings- admiration for professional prowess while contrasting shame at personal choices and shady secret undertones.

BiblioLitten Is this also part of the series? And have you read it? 4y
Soubhiville @BiblioLitten I haven‘t read that one. Heaven my home is the follow up to Bluebird, Bluebird. I think there is a third, or that it‘s coming soon... but it‘s a different series from Pleasantville. 4y
Hooked_on_books I really like this character. I found this one a tough read, but that‘s always the case with virulent white supremacists. I look forward to the next one! 4y
BiblioLitten I loved Bluebird, Bluebird and I‘d love to read the second book in the series. 4y
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Abailliekaras
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A great read. The second book in the Highway 59 series, & once again it has complex characters, race issues & strong sense of place. The plot is intriguing, well-paced & keeps you guessing. I love the combination of mystery & thought-provoking ideas, as Matthews searches for a son of white supremacists & struggles with his conscience. Locke manages this in a breezy narrative without being preachy. Nuanced & gripping. Recommended.

Reggie I really loved this book, but there was a spot in here when I was thinking, do they remember there‘s a missing child? Lol. Can‘t wait for the next one. 4y
Abailliekaras @Reggie yes I agree! Looking forward to the next one though. 4y
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ErikasMindfulShelf
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I have done nothing but read this morning. Had to finish this. I really like Attica Locke‘s books. This is the second in a series.

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Mitch
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The excellent Noirwich festival goes online this year and such a fab key note. Tickets free and available to book from today 👍🏼

https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/whats-on/noirwich-lecture-2020-attica-lo...

Mitch You might like this @squirrelbrain 4y
squirrelbrain Ooh, yes thank you very much! Off to book now.... I‘ve only just bought the tagged book so better read it before then! 4y
Mitch @squirrelbrain me too! I‘ve read the first one - loved it 👏🏼 4y
squirrelbrain Yes, so did I! ❤️ 4y
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Between my terrific public library, my sister who lends me books, and my sweetheart who doesn‘t limit my book buying or reading time (he may not be perfect, but he‘s perfect for me!), I‘m set on one and three. I choose four! How awesome would that be?! Thank you @Eggs @Julsmarshall 😃

Julsmarshall Love that! 4y
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Itchyfeetreader
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I adored this second book featuring Darren Matthews., Texas ranger. The case is complex with appropriate twists to be a great stand alone mystery / police procedural. However the author elevates this further with a tense racial and political backdrop. Darren is a flawed but captivating protagonist and I hope we see more of him. (Photo Texas ranger museum in 2016 - I guess three months before this book is set)

BiblioLitten Bluebird, Bluebird was one of my top reads of this year. Will get to this one soon. 😊 4y
Itchyfeetreader @BiblioLitten same I loved it. I actually think this was as good if not better. Enjoy when you get to it! 4y
Abailliekaras Great review! I loved it too. 4y
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CaitlinR
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I loved Bluebird, Bluebird so was pleased to be gifted this. The novel began slowly with a bit more background from Darren Matthews last case than was necessary. Once onto new ground this becomes a satisfying read. Great sense of place. White supremacy again takes center stage. Some story lines are resolved, but others, including the women in Matthews life are more snarled than ever.

And who‘s taken young Levi King? Can‘t wait for her next.

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WellReadCatLady
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I love an good Texas based mystery!

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swishandflick
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If you enjoyed "Bluebird, Bluebird", this equally tense continuation in the Highway 59 series is well worth reading! ??

Scochrane26 The cliffhanger endings kill me, excited for the next one! 4y
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cherylmorton
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This is an absolute gut punch of a novel. How do you ratchet up the already complex racial conflicts of rural Texas? Attica Locke raises you the 2016 election, which makes for something even (dare I say it) better than Bluebird, Bluebird. Cannot wait to read more from this series.

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Tonton
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Locke continues her chronicles on black Texas Ranger Darren Matthews as he is called in to find the missing child of a white racist. Darren is caught in the middle of his own professional and personal swamp while navigating race relations post 2016. Amazing cross between southern gothic, Texas noir; Darren is on ground zero of “the impulse to police crimes against black life and to protect black life from police”. Tense, intense, and must read!

Reggie Oh man I loved this book. I can‘t wait for the next one!!! 4y
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Reggie
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Ok, so when does the next one come out because I NEED IT RIGHT NOW!!!! There are so many balls in the air in this book Attica just manages to effortlessly write them all together so well even though I wanted to scream,”does anybody remember there‘s a kid missing!!!!!” So a son of an Aryan Brotherhood member goes missing in rural Texas and Texas Ranger Darren is sent in to find him. This is way more than that. Attica Locke is brilliant. Pick!!

TrishB It‘s a great series so far 👍🏻 4y
Reggie Ughhhhh and the whole story with his wife and Greg and now Randie is back and the way the last page left off. What‘s gonna happen @TrishB ?!!!!! Lol it really is a great series so far. 😊 4y
TrishB I know! Cliff hanger ending 😁 4y
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Cathythoughts You are loving it 😁.... I have to start #1 soon 4y
Reggie @Cathythoughts ohhhh it was sooo good!!! I should know better to start a series until they‘re complete or at least have more than a couple of books out. 4y
Centique I‘m so excited by how excited it‘s got you! 👍 4y
Bookzombie If I didn‘t already have this in my queue to listen to, this review would have bumped it up. 🙂 4y
Reggie @Centique I really am so glad I decided to read this series. But that ending 🤭what‘s gonna happen???!!!! Lol 4y
Reggie @Bookzombie I hope you like it. P.s. there‘s a new episode of the Podcast of When In Romance and it has some RWA updates if you‘re interested. P.s. not looking good but I think I‘m gonna read the 9 winners of The Ripped Bodice Awards, maybe next month🤷🏽‍♂️ 4y
Bookzombie @Reggie I‘m pretty sure I will like it and kick myself for starting a series with only two books out! 😄 P.S. I checked out the podcast. I kind of lean towards burn it down and start over as far as the RWA goes. I was sad to hear that CIMRWA disbanded, but hope they build something great away from RWA. P.S.S. 😉 Are you going to read the two historicals too?! I need to pick up an Alyssa Cole. She is all over my TBR. 4y
Reggie Lol, even the historical ones, too. Yeah, I felt bad about CIMRWA too just because of the other podcast where they thought it was worth saving. I‘ve never read an Alyssa Cole either, but I might also sign up for the free month of audible just to hear The AI Who Loved Me by her because it‘s not out in book form. And I‘ve been meaning to try an audiobook. And because I‘ve heard she‘s great. @Bookzombie 4y
ljuliel Great review, Reggie. They sound very good. 4y
Reggie @ljuliel Thanks, they were! 4y
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Nute
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This is somewhere on the list of future reads. I think it is part of a series, & possibly the No. 2 or No. 3 book so I‘ve got some catching up to do. The author, Attica Locke, is making a respected showing for herself in the mystery thriller genre. Also, she was a creative force behind the television show Empire & assumed the same role of writer / producer for the upcoming Hulu adaptation of Celeste Ng‘s book Little Fires Everywhere.
#ReadSoulLit

Sarahreadstoomuch It‘s #2. The first book is Bluebird, Bluebird and it is excellent. 4y
TNbookworm I loved Bluebird, Bluebird! Excellent book! Looking forward to reading this one as well. 4y
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Prairiegirl_reading I didn‘t know about her being involved little fires everywhere! I‘m excited about that! I really enjoyed bluebird, bluebird and this is on my tbr to read someday too! 4y
Nute #ReadSoulLit - Cuz This is Thriller! 4y
Scochrane26 I have really enjoyed both books. Definitely read them in order. They‘re not too long & haven‘t taken me long to read because I want to know what happens. Racism is a major theme. I‘ll continue the series when a 3rd one comes out. 4y
BrownGirlReading So good this series! I can‘t wait for #3. 4y
LatrelWhite Reading it now!💕 4y
cathipink I'm looking forward to this one - just finished Bluebird, Blue bird this week. Loved The Cutting Season too (a standalone of hers). 4y
Nute @Sarahreadstoomuch Thanks for the information. I‘m glad to know that I‘m not too far behind before I even get started! 4y
Nute @TNbookworm I‘m reading many good comments/reviews about this series, yours included! I am totally excited about getting started. I still need to get the first book, Bluebird, Bluebird, because I got a thing about reading in order. Can‘t wait to read your thoughts on book two.🙂 4y
Nute @Prairiegirl_reading I was surprised to find out that information as well. ‘You mean authors don‘t just write books?‘🙄 I remember being totally blown away when watching reruns of E.R. and seeing Michael Crichton‘s name as creator and producer even though I knew that he had a medical education and received an MD. 4y
Nute @Scochrane26 I will read them in order. Thanks for the heads-up. I‘m very interested in the series because it touches on more than the murder mysteries. It calls to me because of the voice that it gives to a specific community and the ‘realness‘ of racism. 4y
Nute @BrownGirlReading So I just need to get book no. 1 and 2 read before no. 3 comes out. I think that I might plan these two books for the next weekend readathon. 4y
Nute @Latrelwhite How‘s it going? Did you read the first book? 4y
Scochrane26 @Nute Yes, she paints a vivid picture of east Texas & racism in the region. She also talks about the rise in hate crimes after the 2016 election. I really like the different aspects of the story. 4y
Nute @cathipink I‘m reading a lot of positive comments about this series! And thanks for the recommendation of the The Cutting Season. I love when authors who are writing books for long series throw out a stand-alone book. 4y
LatrelWhite @Nute No. reading out of order.😌 found out about book 1 when I started so I‘ll go back. 4y
Reggie I just finished this one and the first one, Bluebird Bluebird. So good, so complicated and messy. You‘ll love them. 4y
Reggie Also, she‘s a great writer. There were some sentences that had me smiling or furrowing my brow. She took me places. 4y
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Julsmarshall
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Another fabulous mystery from Attica Locke! This Texas noir kept me guessing and the many of the characters are starting to feel like complicated dear friends who I can‘t help but root for, even as they make poor decisions. I love this series and heard there‘s an adaptation on the way. #MountTBR #ownvoices #mystery

Liatrek I love this series! I really hope they do an adaption😊 4y
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In the past 8 days, our household has experienced the following: lice, vomiting (both on my bday), visiting in-laws, a funeral, elementary school Valentine‘s Day party prep, and head colds. Fortunately, everyone‘s sense of humor is still intact and I was able to finish this book. 😂😂 The sequel to Bluebird, Bluebird was excellent- and honestly, I think it was even better than Bluebird. Can‘t wait for the next installment.

Blaire That‘s quite a week!! Hope all are on the mend. 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I hope this week is better!! ❤️ 4y
TiredLibrarian I thought the colds and flu in my house were bad! Hope things are better this week 😊 4y
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Julsmarshall
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So excited to be diving into the latest Attica Locke novel! #currentread

Liatrek Enjoy! I really loved this one 😊 4y
Ireadkidlit Hey there, if you love it—and are finished—can I swap/borrow when I SEE YOU IN LESS THAN A WEEK!😄💕 Let‘s text about what I can bring you and or your fella~ CU soon Sis! 4y
Julsmarshall @Ireadkidlit Yes! I‘ll be done for sure, you‘ll need to borrow it 😄 Have you read her first book with the Texas Ranger? You can borrow it too! 4y
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9-year-old Levi King knew he should have left for home sooner; now he‘s alone in the darkness of vast Caddo Lake, in a boat whose motor just died. A sudden noise distracts him – and all goes dark.

ljuliel That sounds good ! Was this a part 2 to the author‘s other book, or are they separate stories ? (edited) 4y
LatrelWhite It says... Highway 59 #2 so I also need to read #1☺️ Bluebird bluebird! 4y
ljuliel I hope you like the first one just as much. I‘ve heard good things about this author , just haven‘t gotten to it yet. 4y
LatrelWhite I‘ve read two of her books. Fun fact she also as worked in both film and television.☺️ 4y
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Scochrane26
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Continuing this series, which centers on a Texas Ranger & addresses racism in East Texas, the police force, and in our country. The MC continues to make poor personal life decisions while searching for a missing boy. Interested to see how the author eventually gets MC out of his current situation. Another cliffhanger ending. Using this for my library‘s book challenge (mystery by author of color) and for #ReadtheUSA2020 Texas TW: racial slurs

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There will be a feeling of "this is the same book," but this book is just as good as the first one. It doesn't rest on the Black Ranger vs the Aryan Nation, but looks at the complexities of trying to do your job when everyone hates you for your skin color and you are finding a child who will be your enemy as he grows, but all are human with their own flaws. This is a great series so far, but you need the first book as it takes off from that one.

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Finished this on audio last night. I enjoyed it, really good narrator with a smooth voice. I considered this a cozy mystery compared to what I normally read.

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Jadams89
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This book was so good! Darren Mathews is back, and currently assigned to help find a missing child - whose father happens to be “Big Kill” of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas. Darren has the chance to gather info on the ABT - but the situation in Jefferson is more troublesome than anyone could have imagined. 2/15 for #Jumpstart2020 #WinterBookBingo

Lizpixie The first book is on my #MountTBROfDoom🏔 4y
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This trafficked in the usual detective tropes: law enforcement guy with a dark side and some personal vices ...has lady troubles.. makes some questionable ethical choices in service of the greater good. The twist is that he‘s a black Texas Ranger trying to find the missing child of a white supremacist in the days immediately following Trump‘s election. I wasn‘t sure it really rose above those tropes and the political references made it feel dated.

alisahar I should add— I haven‘t read the first in this series. Maybe I should have! 4y
alisahar This fits the #ReadHarder category, a mystery where the victim isn‘t a woman. 4y
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I didn't find this sequel to be quite as engaging and strong as the first book; but, it's still above-average. I was around 25% into the sequel before I decided I needed a refresher, stopped, and reread Bluebird, Bluebird. Then, I started this one from the beginning again. I wish the author had done a better job of *concisely* reminding us of the main players/events so I didn't have to reread. I don't know if a third in the series is planned.

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MicheleinPhilly
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Another good one! #KindleDailyDeal

TrishB A good read👍🏻 4y
eanderson I 1-clicked this so fast!!! 4y
MicheleinPhilly @eanderson I squealed when I saw it on the sale list. 4y
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Liatrek
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If you haven‘t had the pleasure of reading Attica Locke books I highly recommend her Highway 59 series. #wintergames
#teamfozziwig @barkingmadrun @clwojick @staycurious #adventrecommeds @emilyrose_x

Julsmarshall I loved the first book, can‘t wait to get the second! 4y
BarkingMadRead I haven‘t heard of these yet! 4y
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Ranger Darren Matthews is asked to look into the disappearance of the young son of a member of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas. He finds himself in a racist viper pit of a small town. It‘s a good story with some interesting parallel stories occurring, but for me it wasn‘t as strong as Bluebird, Bluebird. I really like this character and hope to see him again.

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I enjoyed this second installment of the series. You definitely need to read Bluebird, Bluebird first to understand much of this story.

readordierachel Cute pup 🐶 4y
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TrishB
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Had a day off today, so squeezed another book in a day read! (That‘s my retirement aim)
This one was even better than the first, but he certainly is a complicated character that makes many questionable decisions. Here‘s to more in the series 👍🏻
Thanks Jess for the book and the lovely card that‘s just come today 😘

Velvetfur It's great when you can put away a whole book in one day isn't it 😂👍 4y
KathyWheeler I haven‘t read this yet because, in the first book, Darren and his questionable decisions made my so antsy! I was constantly worried for him. I will read this book; I just need to be able to handle that nervousness. 4y
MicheleinPhilly I have the day off today too. Need to pick my next read. 4y
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TrishB @Velvetfur life goals 👍🏻 4y
TrishB @KathyWheeler he‘s not good at decisions- personal and professional! 4y
TrishB @MicheleinPhilly hope it‘s a good pick 👍🏻 4y
Caroline2 Ohhh is this the sequel to bluebird, bluebird?? 🤔 4y
TrishB @Caroline2 yes and it‘s even better 😁 4y
Caroline2 @TrishB good to know...stacked. 😉 4y
KathyWheeler @TrishB no! He‘s awful, so I worry — as if he‘s real. 😊 4y
TrishB @KathyWheeler I did cringe a few times - what are you doing 🤷‍♀️ 4y
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Atticka Locke is easily my favourite crime-thriller writer at the moment, and this is the book that‘s finally dragged me out of my reading slump.

Darren Mathews is sent to Hopetown, ostensibly to investigate a missing child. Or maybe to find out more about his white supremacist family. And he has his own reasons for going...

The lake, the blues and the totally messed-up actions of Darren are just so believable. All the stars!

rockpools Thanks and sorry to #netgalley for the late review. 4y
alisiakae Pretty picture! 4y
Cathythoughts Nice review! Sounds great ! This is a series In hoping to start soon 👍🏻♥️ 4y
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squirrelbrain I loved the first one in this series (that you gifted to me!) I tried to get this one on #netgalley but it‘s no longer available.... 4y
rockpools @4thhouseontheleft 🌲🌴🌲 Pixabsy‘s finest 😉! Couldn‘t find anything round here that would quite substitute for East Texas! 4y
rockpools @Cathythoughts I think you‘ll enjoy these, Cathy - I‘d listened to 2 or 3 of her books on audio, so wasn‘t sure how I‘d handle the move to print. But I was still walking round the house not wanting to put it down! 4y
rockpools @squirrelbrain ☹️ I would send you this, if it wasn‘t firmly attached to my kindle! 4y
squirrelbrain @RachelO 🤣🤣 I shall just have to wait until it comes out in paperback, or the library gets it in.... 4y
KathyWheeler Just for a heads up so I can prepare myself, are Darren‘s actions so reckless that I‘ll be worrying about him the whole time, like I did with Bluebird, Bluebird? 4y
rockpools @KathyWheeler Entirely possible! He has resolved precisely nothing since Bluebird. I may have yelled at him once or twice. 4y
KathyWheeler @RachelO okay — I just needed to be prepared for that anxiety. 😊 I called him idiotic several times in Bluebird. 4y
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valeriegeary
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I have to rush this back to the library before my fines get any bigger 🙈 but damn! I loved it! Ranger Darren Matthews is one of the most emotionally layered and conflicted characters I've ever read. It is so nerve wracking to watch him try and do the right thing. Also exploring racial tension is something Locke excels at and this book feels especially poignant right now. Can't wait for more Highway 59 books!

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valeriegeary
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Happy Weekend, book friends! We are in full cozy mode at my house tonight as a fall rainstorm rolls in! This week was pretty uneventful. A lot of writing, and running, and reading. I'm trying to finish this one up.... It's overdue at the library and I'm sorry, not sorry because I really want to finish it. Texas Ranger Darren Matthews is such a complicated man and this story is 💯!!!

What's new with all of you this week?

gradcat Love that title. Hope you don‘t have any problems from the storm! ♥️ (edited) 4y
Sace I think we're getting some rain. I plan on going to the grocery store then reading until Monday 😊 Hope you are safe and snug during the storms. 4y
Suet624 I‘m so thrilled that I unexpectedly got Friday off from work. Therefore, I did most of my chores yesterday. Today I put the flower garden to bed and read. Tomorrow football and read. Fun little projects mixed in. Such luxury. 4y
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valeriegeary @Suet624 sounds like a productive and relaxing weekend! I need to put my veggie garden to bed soon too! It's supposed to be sunny again next week so I guess I better put it on my to-do list! 😄 4y
valeriegeary @Sace right now it's sunny outside.... So maybe we'll get lucky and it will only be a few showers. They are terrible at forecasting our rain. 😂 4y
valeriegeary @gradcat should be relatively boring as far as storms go.... Just rain rain rain. 😆 4y
gradcat @valeriegeary Good! You‘ll be safe then. ❤️ 4y
MamaGina It‘s raining here too. ☔️ I just lit a wood wick candle and am contemplating what to make for dinner. Was notified earlier today that my hold for this book is in, glad to hear it‘s enjoyable!🤓 4y
valeriegeary @MamaGina sound cozy! What did you end up having for dinner? 😆 4y
MamaGina Pad Thai and potstickers! 🥟 4y
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Reecaspieces
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🍭🍭🍭🍭 review is up on my blog. Stop by and say hi! https://reecaspieces.com/2019/10/14/heaven-my-home-by-attica-locke-review-myster...

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rockpools
Heaven, My Home | Attica Locke
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My book needs a playlist...

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valeriegeary
Heaven, My Home | Attica Locke
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Happy weekend, Littens! Boy have I had a Saturday! I ran 7 miles this morning then went to the pumpkin patch with my niece and nephew and am just now finally relaxing in my favorite spot on the couch with a book that's been on my most anticipated list since I read Bluebird, Bluebird two years ago! But first....Time to make the rounds and see what you all have been up to. 😘

JennyM You look very cozy there with Mr Charlie Waffles! 4y
rockpools I started it yesterday- think it‘s going to be good... 4y
readordierachel That sounds like such a nice day! 4y
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valeriegeary @JennyM he is so spoiled 😄 4y
valeriegeary @RachelO I think so too!! 🤗 4y
valeriegeary @readordierachel it really was but now I'm exhausted 😆 4y
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