The best books of 2023

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My favorite read in 2023

Book cover of Dark Objects

Steve Rush Why did I love this book?

I loved the “wow factor” in the way the author set the scene and threw in a twist at the onset. The main character resonated with me in a special way based on her expertise in forensics. The evidence discovered at the crime scene led me to believe the realm of possibility exists even in the impossible. The one thing left to do—prove it.

By Simon Toyne,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Dark Objects as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.


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My 2nd favorite read in 2023

Book cover of When You See Me

Steve Rush Why did I love this book?

I loved this novel for its realism in the author’s portrayal of the setting and the serial killer’s clues. I did not need to picture the setting; I had traveled through this part of my home state many times.

The intensity of this story kept me involved through each step of the investigation. I turned pages to learn how the author might deliver on promises and end with a satisfying denouement. Was I satisfied? Yes.

By Lisa Gardner,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked When You See Me as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner unites three of her most beloved characters—Detective D. D. Warren, Flora Dane, and Kimberly Quincy—in a twisty new thriller, as they investigate a mysterious murder from the past . . . which points to a dangerous and chilling present-day crime.

FBI Special Agent Kimberly Quincy and Sergeant Detective D. D. Warren have built a task force to follow the digital bread crumbs left behind by deceased serial kidnapper Jacob Ness. When a disturbing piece of evidence is discovered in the hills of Georgia, they bring Flora Dane and true-crime savant Keith Edgar…


My 3rd favorite read in 2023

Book cover of The House at the End of the World

Steve Rush Why did I love this book?

I never consider myself taking a chance on a story’s worth with this author. I picked this novel for my list based on its imagery and true-to-life characterization portrayed on the pages by a master wordsmith unlike any out there.

The suspense delivered in this story and the character’s battle against an unknown enemy in a secluded setting where she must rely on herself for survival kept me turning pages.

By Dean Koontz,

Why should I read it?

4 authors picked The House at the End of the World as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Soon no one on Earth will have a place to hide in this novel about fears known and unknown by #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense Dean Koontz.

In retreat from a devastating loss and crushing injustice, Katie lives alone in a fortresslike stone house on Jacob's Ladder island. Once a rising star in the art world, she finds refuge in her painting.

The neighboring island of Ringrock houses a secret: a government research facility. And now two agents have arrived on Jacob's Ladder in search of someone-or something-they refuse to identify. Although an air of menace hangs…


Don‘t forget about my book 😀

Blood Red Deceit

By Steve Rush,

Book cover of Blood Red Deceit

What is my book about?

This book is about Angel Meade, an Olympic gold medal winner from Woodland Park, Colorado, and Dr. Ridge Warner, a forensic pathologist turned covert agent.

Two months before their wedding, Ridge donates blood to save Angel following a life-threatening injury at the Winter Olympics. A DNA analysis reveals a secret hidden for three decades. It destroys Angel’s future with Ridge and incites her to kill him.

The onslaught begins with an IED explosion and escalates until Ridge discovers he is the intended target with no clue who wants him dead or why.

Book cover of Dark Objects
Book cover of When You See Me
Book cover of The House at the End of the World

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