Reviews + Articles
Favorites of 2024?
We're getting close, so I wanted to remind you, if you're interested, or let new readers know what some of us do in the beginning of the new year. In recent years, we've been sharing our Favorite Books of 2024. This is not a "Best of" list. Personally, I know I...
A Turkey of a Day by Heather Graham
When I'm really busy, I can catch up with Heather Graham's Krewe of Hunters with her short holiday novellas. Her latest one, A Turkey of a Day, features two of my favorite characters in the series, Angela Hawkins Crow and her husband, Jackson. He's the supervisor...
Kevin’s Corner Annex – Echo by Tracy Clark
Okay, I'll admit I was out partying yesterday. Now that I'm back in Ohio, I can go to the Christmas party for my mom's family. Long drive there and back, but the weather was good, and there's nothing better than family stories, laughter, and good food. And, Mom...
Booked for Murder by P.J. Nelson
P. J. Nelson's Booked for Murder has one of the most impulsive amateur sleuths I've ever read about. Madeline Brimley ignores all attempts to rein her in, which will drive some readers nuts. On the other hand, the book has some of the most beautiful writing and...
Pretty Dead Things by Lilian West
I had some problems with Lilian West's novel, Pretty Dead Things. However, I love the cover. "Small towns bury their secrets deep and don't look kindly on people digging for them." Cora learns that quickly when she buys a jar of buttons and baubles at an estate...
Peter Lovesey at The Poisoned Pen
It is a slightly bittersweet session. At the same time, Peter Lovesey's latest virtual appearance at The Poisoned Pen includes a summary of his career, and a conversation about some of the greats of British crime writing such as Robert Barnard, Catherine Aird, and...