About Lesa's Book Critiques
| I have been a library manager/administrator for over 30 years, in Ohio, Florida, Arizona, and, now, Indiana. Library Journal Mystery Reviewer of the Year 2018. 2022 Raven Award recipient from Mystery Writers of America. Recipient of the 2018 David Thompson Memorial Special Service Award from Bouchercon Board. Winner of the 2011 Arizona Library Association Outstanding Library Service Award. I am a mystery columnist for Library Journal, Mystery Readers Journal, and ReadertoReader.com. Author of the “Mystery Fiction” chapter in Genreflecting: A Guide to Popular Reading Interests (7th ed.) Winner of the 2009 and 2010 Spinetingler Awards for Best Reviewer. |
Recent Posts
Mrs. Plansky’s Revenge by Spencer Quinn
Spencer Quinn, author of the bestselling Chet and Bernie mysteries, returns with an unusual story about a determined senior. Fans of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club might want to check out Mrs. Plansky's Revenge. It's a little slow getting started, but Quinn...
For Love of Magic by Simon R. Green
While Simon R. Green's latest novel, For Love of Magic, is as violent as some of his earlier books, he conjures up a bewitching past for England in this new adventure. And, some of Green's statements are just enchanting. Jack Daemon is the latest Outsider. It's a...
All is Not Forgiven by Joe Kenda
You might not recognize Joe Kenda's name. All Is Not Forgiven is his debut novel. But, many of you might recognize his voice if you heard it. Kenda was a homicide detective in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the show "Homicide Hunter" was based on his cases. He's...