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
The Keepers by Jeffrey B. Burton
When I reviewed Jeffrey B. Burton's The Finders, I referred to the series debut as an intense, sometimes graphic novel with a remarkable dog. The second book, The Keepers, says "A Mace Reid K-9 Mystery" on the cover. Make no mistake, the cadaver dogs, especially...
Bad Moon Rising by John Galligan
Sheriff Heidi Kick and her understaffed team in Bad Axe County, Wisconsin have more troubles than any small force should have to handle. In John Galligan's Bad Moon Rising, they have a larger cast of bizarre characters than any book should have to handle. "Kick Her...
The Break-Up Book Club by Wendy Wax
First, before even diving into Wendy Wax' The Break-Up Book Club, I want to compliment the art department at Berkley. Someone actually paid attention to the book. The wine, meringues, and ring actually relate to the book. Now, about the book. I know how much I like...