Danse Macabre by Cristelle Comby

Danse Macabre
by Cristelle Comby

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Published: October 2014
Publisher: self
Genre: New Adult, Detective Mystery
Paperback: 190 pages
Rating: 4

Series:
Russian Dolls
Ruby Heart
Danse Macabre

Private investigators Alexandra Neve and Ashford Egan are hired to succeed where the police have failed, to safely return home a missing ballerina. With no lead to pursue and no idea who could be behind the young woman’s kidnapping, they soon find themselves at a loss as to what to do.

To make matters worse, the heart of England seems to be caught in the middle of a little Ice Age. With snow endlessly falling and Tube lines either too cramped up to use or out of service, it is a pain to do any legwork in the huge metropolis.

Oh, and because trouble never comes alone, there may also be a serial killer on the loose in the streets of East London...

My two-bits:

This is the second book I have read in the series. I started with book 2 which I liked. And this book is just as good.

The story takes place during the holiday winter season which fits for cozy reading this time of year.

The friendship relationship between the detective duo of Neve and Egan is the heart of this series that keeps me interested in shadowing their investigations. Their banter and funny shared moments are entertaining.

I liked that this story revealed some of Egan's history especially in regards to his blindness which contributed to his character background.

This kidnapping mystery has an element of creepiness with the clues found that kept me engaged and wanting to find out why and most of all who?

About the author:

Cristelle Comby was born and raised in the French-speaking area of Switzerland, in Greater Geneva, where she still resides.

Thanks to her insatiable thirst for American and British action films and television dramas, her English is fluent.

She attributes to her origins her ever-peaceful nature and her undying love for chocolate. She has a passion for art, which also includes an interest in drawing and acting.

Danse Macabre is her third new-adult novel, and she’s hard at work on the next titles in the Neve & Egan series.

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Stacking the Shelves - 11.15.14

Stacking the Shelves
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Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

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Bought:

Book of Ages:
The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin
by Jill Lepore
-history, biography
Amazon | Goodreads

The Secret History of Wonder Woman
by Jill Lepore
-history, comics, feminism
Amazon | Goodreads
-----> Attended a book reading with this author. And, was compelled to get both books. I was impressed with her presentation and learning about how much research went into the creation of her books.

Working Stiff:
Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner
by Judy Melinek, T.J. Mitchell
-memoir, forensics
Amazon | Goodreads
-----> Attended a book reading with this author. Fascinating stuff for those who are interested in forensics and like similar shows - The Wire, Bones, CSI, etc.

For Review:

Amazon Burning
by Victoria Griffith
-romance, South America
courtesy of publisher, Astor+Blue
Thanks Jennifer!
Amazon | Goodreads

Never
by Shay Lynam
-Peter Pan, YA
courtesy of author
Thanks Shay!
Amazon | Goodreads

Danse Macabre
by Cristelle Comby
-mystery
courtesy of tour
Thanks Nicole (Tribute Book Tours)!
Amazon | Goodreads

Hotwire
by Cindy M. Hogan
-mystery, romance
courtesy of tour
Thanks Kathy (I Am A Reader Not A Writer)!
Amazon | Goodreads
Dreaming about getting soon:

Texts from Jane Eyre:
And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters
by Mallory Ortberg
-Humor
Amazon | Goodreads
Hilariously imagined text conversations—the passive aggressive, the clever, and the strange—from classic and modern literary figures, from Scarlett O’Hara to Jessica Wakefield.

Mallory Ortberg, the co-creator of the cult-favorite website The Toast, presents this whimsical collection of hysterical text conversations from your favorite literary characters. Everyone knows that if Scarlett O’Hara had an unlimited text-and-data plan, she’d constantly try to tempt Ashley away from Melanie with suggestive messages. If Mr. Rochester could text Jane Eyre, his ardent missives would obviously be in all-caps. And Daisy Buchanan would not only text while driving, she’d text you to pick her up after she totaled her car. Based on the popular web-feature, Texts from Jane Eyre is a witty, irreverent mashup that brings the characters from your favorite books into the twenty-first century.

-----> this sounds like a hoot! and there is a snippet based on Pride and Prejudice (see more here)

-----> PEMBERLEY BALL starts later today! Join in and see details here.

OTHER things: kinda book-related

Finally finished binge watching season 9 (last and final season) of How I Met Your Mother. This is a tv series that I really loved for its characters and take on finding love in the modern day.

AND now I want read this for kicks...

The Bro Code
by Barney Stinson, Matt Kuhn
-humor, tv
Amazon | Goodreads
Everyone's life is governed by an internal code of conduct. Some call it morality. Others call it religion. But Bros in the know call this holy grail The Bro Code.

Historically a spoken tradition passed from one generation to the next, the official code of conduct for Bros appears here in its published form for the first time ever. By upholding the tenets of this sacred and legendary document, any dude can learn to achieve Bro-dom.

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Ruby Heart by Cristelle Comby

Ruby Heart
The Neve & Egan cases - Volume 2
by Cristelle Comby

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GET your copy: Amazon
Just released: September 2013
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Genre: Mystery, New Adult
Paperback: 290 pages
Rating: 4.5

When elderly client Doris Hargrave informs private investigator Alexandra Neve that her beloved antique ruby heart necklace has gone missing for the second time in a period of over sixty years, Alexandra knows this is no ordinary jewelry theft. The ruby heart is a family heirloom and the only thing that connects an ailing Mrs Hargrave to her parents, who were murdered during the Holocaust.

To solve the case, Alexandra and her business partner, blind history professor Ashford Egan, must sift through obscure Holocaust documents to find out the truth. It’s that way that they learn of a secret World War II-era love affair which could hold the key to all the answers they are looking for. Meanwhile, Egan is under immense pressure from the university to quit his private investigating business, and Alexandra is afraid that a man she trusts will leave her. Again.

When Alexandra begins to receive anonymous threats and her flat is vandalised, this all becomes personal. Knowing that there is someone out there to hurt her, Alexandra vows to find that elusive ruby heart if it’s the last thing she ever does.

Series:
Russian Dolls
Ruby Heart
Danse Macabre - release in 2014

My two-bits:
A tough girl and a Mr. Nice guy team up in this mystery series that includes some history on WW2 and art. There are a couple action segments that add an element of danger.

I fell in love with this private investigation duo. Their interaction and respect for each other is a nice draw to continue to follow them. Also, the fact that one of the PI's is blind presents an extra challenge while on cases which puts an interesting twist on things. Actually, all the main characters are likable in a comfy way.

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About author:
Cristelle Comby was born and raised in the French-speaking area of Switzerland, in Greater Geneva, where she still resides.

Thanks to her insatiable thirst for American and British action films and television dramas, her English is fluent.

She attributes to her origins her ever-peaceful nature and her undying love for chocolate. She has a passion for art, which also includes an interest in drawing and acting.

Ruby Heart is her second new-adult novel, and she’s hard at work on the next titles in the Neve & Egan series.

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Stacking the Shelves - 11.9.13

Stacking the Shelves
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Bought:

Longbourn
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-jane austen & downton abbey themes
to be featured here in January

Alex
The Commandant Camille Verhoeven Trilogy
by Pierre Lemaitre
-mystery, thriller

The Wes Anderson Collection
by Matt Zoller Seitz
-film
For Review:

Waking Up Dead
by Margo Bond Collins
-ghosts, thriller
ARC courtesy of author
Thanks Margo!
to be featured in the Night Night event

Ruby Heart
Neve & Egan bk2
by Cristelle Comby
-mystery, thriller
courtesy of Tribute Books Tour
Thanks Nicole!
to be featured here in December
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Stacking the Shelves - 10.12.13

Stacking the Shelves
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Bought:

The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic
by Emily Croy Barker

For Review:

Holidays at Pemberley or Third Encounters:
A Tale of Less Pride & Prejudice Concludes
by Alexa Adams
courtesy of author
Thanks Alexa!
SIGN up to win this here -expires Nov 2

Russian Dolls
The Neve & Egan cases - Volume 1
by Cristelle Comby
-mystery
courtesy of Ruby Heart tour
Thanks Nicole!

Under The Wide And Starry Sky
by Nancy Horan
ARC courtesy of publisher and Shelf Awareness
Thanks!

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