At Home in the Dark edited by Lawrence Block

April 29, 2019

While Akashic Books calls their story collections “noir”, Lawrence Block, editor of At Home in the Dark, says he prefers the term “dark”. This anthology has an outstanding lineup of authors including Hilary Davidson, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale,...

Have You Heard? – Julie Hyzy’s State of the Onion

April 28, 2019

My sister, Christie, and I both read Julie Hyzy’s White House Chef series. So, when Sandie Herron said she recently discovered the series, and was listening to it on audiobook, I was excited to share her reviews with you. Here’s Sandie’s review of...

Dead End by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

April 27, 2019

Detective Inspector Bill Slider and Detective Sergeant Jim Atherton have two different views of their latest investigation in Cynthia Harrod-Eagles’ fourth Bill Slider mystery, Dead End. It’s another fascinating police procedural with characters who...

Winners and the Female of the Species

April 26, 2019

Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Donna S. from Milford, CT won Redemption Point. Marina M. from Portland, OR will receive Black and Blue. The books are going out in the mail today. Before I talk about this week’s giveaway books, I have a...

2019 Edgar Award Winners

April 26, 2019

Mystery Writers of America livestreamed the Edgar Awards Ceremony on Thursday night. Here are all the 2019 winners. Congratulations to all of the winners. Sue Grafton Memorial Award – Shell Game by Sara Paretsky The Simon & Schuster Mary Higgins Clark...