Light on Bone by Kathryn Lasky

September 07, 2022

It’s been years since I read one of Kathryn Lasky’s books. She’s written over one hundred books for all ages. As a librarian, I certainly recognize her Guardians of Ga’Hoole fantasy series. Years ago, I read her adult mystery series featuring...

Desperation in Death by J.D. Robb

September 06, 2022

While I found JD. Robb’s 55th Eve Dallas novel, Desperation in Death, just as riveting and compelling as any of her other ones, some readers will find triggers in this gripping story about sex trafficking. In fact, it hit so close to home for Lieutenant Eve...

Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

September 05, 2022

When readers think of senior sleuths nowadays, it’s more likely to be Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club sleuths than Miss Marple. Deanna Raybourn puts a new spin on senior crime fiction. When you think of Killers of a Certain Age, think of the movie...

The Rising Tide by Ann Cleeves

September 04, 2022

Even if you’ve never read one of Ann Cleeves’ Vera Stanhope mysteries, you can pick up The Rising Tide. It’s the tenth in the series, but it’s a haunting novel that reads as if it was a standalone. While the focus is on characters, including...

Steeped to Death by Gretchen Rue

September 03, 2022

Sometimes, the cover art is better than the mystery itself. That’s not the case with the first book in Gretchen Rue’s Witches’ Brew Mystery series, Steeped to Death. Rue gives us one of the best amateur sleuths I’ve read in a cozy mystery...