Runner by Tracy Clark

June 30, 2021

While you could actually read Tracy Clark’s latest Chicago mystery, Runner, without having read the previous three books, you can meet her PI, Cass Raines, and Cass’ found family if you start with the first book, Broken Places. However, Runner is the most...

August Treasures in My Closet

June 29, 2021

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

June 28, 2021

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

June 27, 2021

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

June 26, 2021

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...