Reviews + Articles
Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Amanda Flower
Most of us would recognize the title of Amanda Flower's first Emily Dickinson mystery, Because I Could Not Stop for Death, as a quote from a poem. In a departure from her cozy mysteries, Flower's latest is a historical mystery grounded in the facts of Dickinson's...
Sandie’s Corner – Shutter by Ramona Emerson
I'm so glad Sandie Herron read and reviewed Shutter by Ramona Emerson. I even have a copy of the debut mystery sitting beside the couch, but just haven't had a chance to get to it. I just wish my formatting on the blog looked as good as the document Sandie sent....
Winners and The Occupation
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. W.W. from Oakland, CA won Murder Spills the Tea. Ann H. from Pocatello, ID will receive In Too Steep. The books are going out in the mail today. This week, I have two copies of Mark Pryor's historical mystery, Die...
What Are You Reading?
Well, this week, I've been doing all things British, watching so much of the ceremony around Queen Elizabeth's death and funeral, and King Charles. I've always been interested, reading British mysteries and novels. This week has just been an extension of that. How...
Five Moves of Doom by A.J. Devlin
Of all the books I review, A.J. Devlin's "Hammerhead" Jed mysteries are the ones that probably seem the most unlikely for me to read. But, Five Moves of Doom is the third in the series, and I've read all of them. "Hammerhead" Jed is an unlikely hero, possibly an...
Marple: Twelve New Mysteries
Most of us recognize Miss Jane Marple, Agatha Christie's amateur sleuth. I preferred her over Hercule Poirot. Now, twelve authors from several countries try their hand at short stories in Marple: Twelve New Mysteries. Readers will recognize many of the names - Lucy...