Death on Nantucket by Francine Mathews

It’s been nineteen years since Francine Mathews took us into Merry Folger’s life on Nantucket.  Nineteen years! Most mystery lovers probably never read, or forgot about this intriguing series featuring a female police officer following in the steps of...

Hell’s Detective by Michael Logan

If you’re a reader who appreciates Simon R. Green’s twisted view of the world with it’s violence and gore and monsters, you’ll enjoy Michael Logan’s Hell’s Detective. It’s definitely not for everyone, with the gritty...

Bad Housekeeping by Maia Chance

Tired of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum books? Or, if not, are you looking for another fun romp? Try Maia Chance’s Bad Housekeeping, and meet Agnes Blythe and her Great-Aunt Effie. No cars explode, but the inept pair of amateur sleuths drive around...

Cast the First Stone by James W. Ziskin

Ziskin’s fifth Ellie Stone mystery, Heart of Stone, is an Edgar nominee for Best Paperback Original this year. Now, he takes his small-town reporter to 1962 Hollywood in Cast the First Stone. Ellie finally caught a break. By default, she’s the one...

Treble at the Jam Fest by Leslie Budewitz

If you like intelligent amateur sleuths who successfully juggle family, business and community, try Leslie Budewitz’ Food Lovers’ Village mysteries. The fourth in the series, Treble at the Jam Fest, even has a community jazz festival and recipes....