This was a very different type of read for me, its a definite mash up of genres, police procedure, time travel, sci-fi to name a few.
I have to say I really enjoyed it, a very interesting read & clever plot covering two time periods, it was a fun read with lots of mystery, suspense and twists.

This one is not for me. I could not get into the story, once the first big twist hit, I was just not into it. I am a big fan of Lee Goldberg, but I could not connect with this story. It happens, you are not going to like everything someone writes. Don't let me dissuade you from reading this book. If it sounds interesting to you, go for it.

This is a crazy novel! I went into the book expecting one thing, and was very surprised by the outcome. What I have come to expect from Lee Goldberg and his previous novels was a kick ass female cop or detective who was tasked with solving a murder. Goldberg writes very visually driven novels where the reader can easily picture the surroundings and the action, similar to a tv plot. It is honestly why I really enjoy reading his books.

However Goldberg threw the audience a curve ball with Calico by adding a bit of science fiction time travel and historical fiction into the plot as well. Being described as a "genre-bending" type of novel it has a little bit of everything thrown in. Calico is a very interesting read, but does ot follow the same mold as Goldberg's previous works.

Thank you to NetGalley and Severn House for the opportunity to read this book.

This story, centered on time-shifting, demands significant investment to suspend disbelief and can be confusing to track characters across different centuries. While well-written, the unlikely premise may leave readers questioning its purpose. Beth, a disgraced detective, seeks redemption through an improbable opportunity. Ultimately, the story feels unconvincing.

Rated 4 1/2 stars on my blog - Bookmarks and Stages
Who'd have thought it, a mystery and western combined actually works and Goldberg writes it seamlessly. It runs with 2 different time-frames as 2 bodies are discovered. One has died in the present day and the other bones are discovered to be from at least 100 years earlier. It's an intriguing case for former detective Beth McDade to investigate. She, herself is a compelling character to read about. Everyone of course has a past, but she has one that is just as interesting to uncover as the investigation into the deaths. 
Encompassed into the story is also the silver rush over a century ago and more about what was happening in the socio-economic sphere and this gives it even more body and gravitas. It's well-written so readers can instantly get a feel of the context as well as setting.

Calico is certainly very different and one that I feel I'd recommend to readers to give a go. It's well-worth getting caught up in this world of history, humour and crime. Investing in the characters is time well-spent as revelations appear and its easy to get caught up with their lives from past and present day in this very twisty book where you don't see what's coming next, until it happens...

uhhhmm...this book was amazing! I had no idea Goldberg wrote for tv and it definitely shows in the writing. It was soi descriptive. I loved the weirdness of the story - and it was hard to put down once the story gets started. I absolutely loved the character of Beth and hope there are some sequels that come out. The ending was such a fun twist and feel like he left the ending open for more...please please please!

I received an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley, Severn House, and the author Lee Goldberg.
I loved this! Such a strange premise that really wasn't my usual vibe (detective thriller + time travel?) but this unique idea really worked, and was gripping and involving. I enjoyed it a lot!
My first experience with this author and I look forward to reading more. Would highly recommend, would be perfect on holiday. 5 stars.

What a genre mash-up this turned out to be! I started this expecting a police procedural with a twist, especially since the synopsis mentions a mystery over a century in the making. To say I was surprised is not even half of where this novel goes to. The main character becomes swept up in a crime scene that transcends time, a coverup by marines, witty side characters and world building that is easily recommended.

Not normally a huge fan of time travel-sh books, but this was my first Lee Goldberg book, and I SUPER enjoyed it. I hope there's more, this deserves to be a series unto its own.

Another great read from Lee Goldberg. This one crosses genres, which makes it even more enjoyable. The plot was great, the pacing was great, and the characters were great. Can't wait for the next read from lee Goldberg. #CalicoBook #NetGalley

An entertaining and well crafted mystery. Having not read the blurb, I was expecting a crime thriller. Altough time travel stories are not that appealing to me, I enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed and interesting and the location was a character unto itself. I love the author's writing style; the pacing and descriptions are like a movie playing in your head while you read.

Thank you NetGalley and Severn House

We meet Homicide detective Beth McDade as she winds up in a dead-end job following a fall from grace in LA. Beth is growing increasingly bored and frustrated, until some unexpected though seemingly related cases land on her desk following a strange lightning storm one night.

Both cases are also seemingly linked to Ben Cartwright, a man that lived in the nearby mining town of Calico over a century earlier. As Beth begins to uncover how, she finds herself at the receiving end of some unwanted attention meaning she must solve the case before the evidence vanishes.

When I worked out where this story was going, I was so disappointed. However, as I read more, I found myself enjoying and then absolutely loving it! It is such a fun mash-up of genres – police procedural meets the American frontier, with some classic cultural references thrown in for good measure.

The characterisation is great, and the pacing is just right. I loved the author’s descriptiveness and I really could picture Calico in the 1880s. I appreciated this book way more than I thought I would, and I will be seeking out more from this author.

My thanks to the author, NetGalley, and the publisher for the arc to review.

This book packs a punch, fast paced with suspense and mystery, you won’t want to put it down!
The storyline moves back and forth, taking the characters on a wild ride. Investigations spanning time and distance add to the intriguing plot, the police work is methodical but tricky.
The characters and depth of the story are gripping with complexity and history. There’s so much to this book that will keep you interested and wondering.

Thanks so much to Severn House, NetGalley and the talented author for the opportunity to read a review this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Suspend belief, accepting that the world as we know it is not the full story. No spoilers just enough information to titillate the senses and prepare the reader for a story unbelievably unique yet retold numerous times in the past using different formats. Flawed characters involved in a thrilling mystery that defies objectivity yet as the chapters roll allow our protagonist’s to face increasing danger and difficulties with resilience and tenacity. A complex story line involving two time frames a hundred years apart with , evidence suggesting a totally unbelievable link that one deeply flawed police officer is intent on solving the mystery and answer too. A five star read offering humour, historical content, an exciting storyline and satisfying conclusion. Many thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the ARC and introduction to this unusual and gifted author.

In Barstow, California, a decaying city in the scorching Mojave desert, there's a saying: "The Interstate here only goes in one direction: Away." For ex-LAPD detective Beth McDade, who experienced a staggering fall from grace, Barstow is the only place where she could secure another badge and a shot at redemption.

Calico, a struggling mining town just a few miles further into the bleak landscape, holds its own history of a desperate stranger who sought a second chance over a century ago. The destinies of this mysterious stranger and Beth become intertwined when she investigates an old skeleton unearthed in a shallow, sandy grave. Simultaneously, Beth works to identify a vagrant run over by a distracted motorhome driver during a lightning storm.

As Beth delves into the disturbing clues and shocking discoveries, she's forced to confront not only the troubled past of the town but also her own. The investigation leads her to a revelation that could change the world, linking the past and present in unexpected ways. "The Interstate" is a tale of redemption, mystery, and the interconnectedness of lives across time in the harsh landscape of the Mojave desert.

This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

This is not my usual genre, but I thoroughly enjoyed this well-researched book. I did not know where it was going when I started but soon became enthralled in this somewhat believable plot and storyline. Good characters and a good ending.

It's going to be difficult to review this one without giving away spoilers but here goes. Lee Goldberg does a great job of winding a mystery into another mystery in two different time periods. The plot is a bit of genius and makes for an interesting story you may ponder for days. Even though it's hard to wrap your mind around the impact of what is happening at times, it's an enjoyable read that I can easily recommend. My thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy of this book via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This thriller is a bit of everything. Police detective murder tale, a western, sci-fi time travel. It is all there. A man is struck by a Motor Home in Calico and the post mortem determines he has been dead for a century.. Meanwhile a body in an old grave is discovered during building works but whilst the bones are old, there is modern dental work and implants. All inexplicable certainly until Detective Beth McCabe gets involved - but she will find there are a lot of theories and a lot of people who want to close the investigation down. Well constructed and managed as the story flips from timeline to timeline. Good characters and pacing. Enjoyable.

✨Here’s a question for ya. How many genres can an author fit into one book?✨

Wow. Wow. Wow.
Did I read a thriller? Yes.
Did I read a Western? Yes.
Did I read sci fi? Yes.
Did I read these genres all in one book? Yes. Yes. Yes.

I don’t even know how to describe this book to you to be completely honest. It was easy, it was fun and it was very well done.

So read this one if you’re into:
Police investigations
Crashes
Top secrets (I can’t tell you what it is though)
Food
Vlogging

This was a really interesting and enjoyable book. A mix of science fiction, time travel, western and mystery. The story is set just over 100 years apart and the author nicely navigates from the late 1800s and present day as the story gradually unfolds.

A sudden storm changes lives for certain people, for Detective Beth McDaded it is a chance to prove that she is not to be dismissed as she tries to solve the case of a missing man and a mysterious body that arrives in her district. Owen Slader has a completely different set of troubles to deal with as he tries to navigate his situation and come to terms with things he dares not change as it may risk the future of himself and his daughter.

Calico was a mining town and the author has used the historical context really well for this story. There is a good list of resources that were used to add authenticity to the historical setting of the story. There were many details included about the mining town and its amenities, or lack of, the way people had different jobs, the law, doctors and generally how things were at that time.

Barstow is where Beth is based and she has a reputation, it is one that got her into trouble previously and she doesn't seem to change her ways. She is, however, determined to solve the cases sitting in front of her. She soon finds that some of her theories are a little hard to swallow and this leads her into further trouble with the military.

The story flits back and forth between the timelines so well and there is no mistaking when you are. The pacing of the story is great and it keeps moving along well and further details are introduced, theories explored and then when you think things are all set up for the finale there are more twists to come. The final one was soooo good and I did not see that one until it was revealed.

This would be great for fans of crime, mystery and thrillers with a historical and sci-fi twist. Well paced, and has great characters and an interesting storyline. It is one I would definitely recommend.