Reviews + Articles
The Perfect Crime, ed. by Vaseem Khan and Maxim Jakubowski
The Perfect Crime is subtitled "22 Crime Stories from Diverse Cultures Around the World". The book features writers of color and various ethnic backgrounds. "Gathered together for the first time are authors from a variety of culture and ethnic backgrounds..." Crime...
December Treasures in My Closet
I have to start this list a little early since I'll be on vacation the first of November, but if anything arrives before then, I'll add it to the list at the bottom. So, don't forget to check for other titles! December releases aren't as numerous as October and...
The Cloisters by Katy Hays
Tomorrow may be release day, but Halloween is actually the perfect day to introduce Katy Hays' debut novel, The Cloisters. The setting, The Met's museum, The Cloisters, celebrates medieval architecture, gardens of the Middle Ages, and the art of the period. The...
And Justice for Mall by E.J. Copperman
When an eleven-year-old begs Sandy Moss to get a new trial for her father, the LA family lawyer has no idea what she's getting into. Riley Schoenberg is as shrewd as any street-smart Jersey kid, and she certainly cons Moss, a former New Jersey prosecutor who should...
Death on a Winter Stroll by Francine Mathews
I've always been a fan of Francine Mathews' police procedurals set on atmospheric Nantcucket Island. They aren't published on a regular basis so any new one, such as Death on a Winter Stroll, is cause for celebration. And, the residents and visitors on Nantucket do...
Winners and A Book-Related Mystery Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Ann S. from Apple Valley, MN won The Bullet That Missed. Carol K. from Columbia, CT received The Rising Tide. Because of my schedule this week, the books went out in the mail on Wednesday. My schedule will be off...