Reviews + Articles
Murder in the Ranks by Kristi Jones
In her debut mystery, Kristi Jones takes us to a World War II theater we seldom read about, Algiers in North Africa. Set in 1943, Murder in the Ranks introduces Dorothy (Dottie) Lincoln, a squad leader in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. The women are glorified...
Kevin’s Corner Annex – Vengeance at Sundown by Larry D. Sweazy
Some of you probably only recognize Larry D. Sweazy's name because Kevin Tipple and I have both reviewed his books over the years. I've talked about his mysteries, while Kevin has discussed his westerns. And, Sweazy's Sonny Burton series features a Texas Ranger, so...
Rare Danger by Beverly Jenkins
How could I resist a romantic suspense novella featuring a librarian? And, Beverly Jenkins dedicated Rare Danger "To romance-loving librarians everywhere." Jasmine "Jas" Ware is a reference librarian who turned her skills into her own business, CODEX, a company...
Winners and Giveaways Ending
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Both books are going to the West Coast. Glen D. from Yuba City, won The Puzzle Box. Barbara W. from Auburn, WA won Sick to Death. The books will go out in the mail on Saturday. Nine years. I've been giving away...
What Are You Reading?
Happy Thursday! Welcome back to talk about our week and our reading. Actually, I've been juggling reading this week, working on reviews for Library Journal while reading for myself as well. It's just that time of month. And, this past weekend, I watched college...
A Ghost of a Chance by Bill Crider
The tenth book in Bill Crider's Sheriff Dan Rhodes series, A Ghost of a Chance, is my favorite so far. As a fan of cemeteries (I don't consider myself a true taphophile, though), I really enjoyed Rhodes' adventures in the local cemeteries in Blacklin County, Texas....