Reviews + Articles
October Treasures in My Closet
It's hard to believe we're talking about October book releases already. And, I know it's a day early, but tomorrow is "What Are You Reading?" on the blog. I hope you see something in this list that you want to read. You might want to clear your calendar for...
Murder By the Book, ed. by Martin Edwards
As with any collection of stories, some stand out more than others. However, with the various collections edited by Martin Edwards for British Library Crime Classics, I can always count on one thing. Edwards' introductions will provide the needed background for...
A Reluctant Saint by Tricia Fields
September is so jammed with good books that I've already read that I was forced to move the review of Tricia Fields' latest Josie Gray mystery to today, and A Reluctant Saint isn't even released until September 6. But, once I discovered these police procedurals set...
Chesapeake Crimes: Magic is Murder
I enjoy a little paranormal in some of my mysteries, and I enjoy a good collection of mystery stories. Chesapeake Crimes: Magic is Murder, edited by Donna Andrews, Barb Goffman, and Marcia Talley, is perfect for someone with my reading tastes. In fact, I can say...
Murder in the Cathedral by Cora Harrison
Way back when I was in college, a history professor taught that we could discuss any historical event by covering the social, political, cultural, religious, and economic causes. No, a murder mystery doesn't hinge on those causes. However, I appreciate Cora...
Winner & A Dog Days Giveaway
Congratulations to Lisa W. from Akron, IN who won the Hamptons Mystery Gift Package. The publisher is mailing it. This week, I'm giving away mysteries featuring dogs. Spencer Quinn's Bark to the Future has one of the best narrators in mysteries, Chet the dog....