Bouchercon Saturday

September 12, 2018

Saturday was a full day at Bouchercon, going into the evening. I had said I’d volunteer at the Left Coast Crime booth in the morning. First, though, I had to find it. So, I asked John Purcell for directions. He was a dedicated volunteer and spent most of the...

Bouchercon 2018 – St. Petersburg, FL

September 11, 2018

So much Bouchercon, so much to try to remember so I can share it with you. I know I’m going to miss a lot, but I’ll at least try to share pictures. Bouchercon was at the historic Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Petersburg. Beautiful, restored historic...

A Borrowing of Bones by Paula Munier

September 10, 2018

Paula Munier’s debut mystery, A Borrowing of Bones, has everything. It’s fast-paced and intense, engrossing with an atmospheric setting in the Vermont woods. For those of us who read for character, though, it’s outstanding. Mercy Carr, a veteran of...

Hitting the Books by Jenn McKinlay

September 09, 2018

Although I missed a couple in Jenn McKinlay’s Library Lover’s mystery series, it’s always satisfying to return to Briar Creek, Connecticut. It’s like meeting up with old friends, Library Director Lindsey Norris, her boyfriend, Sully, Captain...

Burning Ridge by Margaret Mizushima

September 08, 2018

Although I had heard of Margaret Mizushima’s previous books in the Timber Creek K-9 mystery series, I hadn’t read any of them. Burning Ridge, the fourth book, is an excellent introduction, even for those of us who haven’t read the earlier ones....