Welcome to Litsy!

This was a good audio distraction because it is a plot driven mystery. It‘s always a bit jarring when the setting is familiar.

It occurs to me in retrospect the Latin motto in this novel was not lived by half the American eligible voting population. 😒 Act with integrity no matter how the chips may fall, including your own wallet.

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Thank you, @CBee for the reminder to post our #TBRTarot reviews. I took liberties in using “Fall” in October but never posted.

This book was definitely a pick for me. I‘m reading this series and absolutely love his writing.

Eskens knocks it out of the park again with this one. An outstanding legal thriller, and for good reason - Eskens was a criminal defense attorney for nearly 30 years. Can't wait to read the next installment in this series!

Allen Eskens is an exceptional writer! I love how he writes a series with a main character, Max Rupert, and incorporates characters from his previous stories to have a central part in each new book. In this installment, Max is still trying to figure out who killed his wife while solving the murder of an attorney‘s wife. Eskens knows how to create characters who are easily likeable and a story line that immediately sucks you in. #MountTBR

Omg I loved this book! Totally devoured it. #bookspinbingo square @TheAromaofBooks

The Heavens May Fall takes up the story 9 months after book 2. We meet Max on the anniversary of his wife's death .Max gets a call out to investigate the death of Jennavieve Pruit and all signs lead back to her husband Ben Pruit. Max is sure that Ben Pruit killed his wife but he is having trouble getting all the pieces of the puzzle to fit.Boady is stuck in the middle a long time friend to both Ben and Max. Max and Boady friendship is on the line.

HECK. YES. Another excellent Eskens book. Tightly plotted, and the POV alternates between both the prosecution and the defense. I didn't know which way was up! Totally threw me for a loop.

I have his last two books already checked out from the library so I'll be getting to them shortly! 👏🏽

The ENDING oh my gosh. This was my first Eskens novel, and I know many more will follow! Thanks for the recommendation, @CouronneDhiver

Another hit out of the park for Eskens! I've only recently discovered him, and I'm so glad I did. He writes in a clean, no-nonsense style that is reminiscent of the Scandinavian crime genre (but with a setting in Minnesota). The character-driven plots propel the story forward rapidly--I devoured this book in less than 48 hours. Definitely recommend for crime/mystery lovers. 👍🏼👍🏼

It was a slow start but once it picked up it was like a really engaging, extended Law and Order episode. And one of the narrators sounded like a Baldwin brother 😂

Tightly plotted mystery/legal thriller. Allen Eskens doesn't get enough attention -- he is an excellent writer.

I was expecting something else, some other kind of ending. This fell a bit flat for me, being just a bit too typical; I wanted something more tragic. The title and cover are great though!

Hello. It's great having an office dog that has to be walked during the work day so that I can listen to audiobooks 🙃

Started this one on our way to work today. I like the narrator, and even though I usually don't read crime I find I like crime audiobooks.

Not a prettier sight in all the land 😍😍😍 #books #bookworm #booknerd #biblophile #foreverreading #reader

#TBRtemptation post 4! #BEA17 edition! A death told from two opposing sides. Detective Max Rupert firmly believes Jennavieve Pruitt was killed by her husband, Ben. Attorney Boady Sanden firmly believes his client, Ben, is innocent. The two friends will reach a breaking point over this case. Past failures and successes influence these two men to prove their sides. Told from both perspectives. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

Minnesota Book Award winner 2017. Excellent twist.

Got this on #audible for $3.95 as a #Dailydeal I enjoyed it and recommend it to those who enjoy suspense. I figured it out but it still kept my interest.

Picked up this #audiobook recently as an #audible Daily Deal. Since I just finished listening to Big Little Lies, I'm going to start this one. I have The Life We Bury but haven't read it yet. 🎧🤓

#audible daily deal. A suspense by Allen Eskens. #audiobooks 🎧

Today's Audible daily deal... I loved The Life We Bury, and this has good reviews (Audible and GR), so I snatched it up. 😃

A solid mystery and legal thriller. Slightly predictable but highly readable. Loved the premise of the title which appears in the plot itself. I like how the books are interconnected but not so much that you need a clear memory of what happened in the last. It's enough for me to continue with this series and I look forward to the next installment.

There‘s something special about a mystery where you think you basically have it pretty much figured out and the author still manages to pull it all together in a surprising way even though what you suspected turned out to be true. This was my experience with The Heavens May Fall, a truly effective and well constructed mystery and legal thriller that was simply a whole lot of fun to listen too. #armchairaudies

Been listening to all of Eskens books working my way to this one that was nominated for an #audie in the mystery category #armchairaudies. Just atarted it!

Was not familiar with this author, but was pleasantly surprised by this crime/courtroom thriller. Kept my interest, as well as keeping me guessing until the end.

I'm serious. There's nothing better than hearing an #author read his own story.

On page 238 of 298 pages. Can't stop now, so it's going to be a later bedtime than usual so I can get this one finished.

While I was able to see a few minor plot twists coming, the ending more than made up for that. The final chapters were completely unexpected and ultimately satisfying. Full of taut writing, flawed heroes and an impressive plot, The Heavens May Fall will be on my must read list for all. Full review on www.novelgossip.com

"The Kenwood neighborhood--fine china amidst a collection of stoneware--started out as a mosquito-filled swamp on the southern edge of Minneapolis."

#bookmail can't wait to read these!

New books from publishers💕 they all sound good but, I'm most looking forward to The Heavens May Fall. Allen Eskens books have never disappointed me.