August Treasures in My Closet

This is not a complaint. It’s an explanation. I love sharing Treasures in My Closet with you, but it’s really time-consuming to write this. It takes hours over the weekend before the post. So, I still have 150 pages to read in the book that was planned for...

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...

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....

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...

Winners and an Anthology Giveaway

Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Diane K. from Darien, IL won A Trail of Lies. The Hiding Place is going to Deanna S. from Carlisle, MA. The books are going out in the mail today. This week, I”m giving away two story anthologies that I bought...