Reviews + Articles
Under Color of Law by Aaron Philip Clark
Racism. Fear. Violence. Lies and corruption. It’s all part of the culture of the Los Angeles Police Department in Aaron Philip Clark’s Under Color of Law. And, a young Black police officer is caught up in it. Trevor Finnegan has had some bad days. There...
November Treasures in My Closet
If you dropped in for the Friday contest, there isn’t one this week. Come back next Friday, Oct. 8. The first of the month is set aside for forthcoming books. We’re chatting about November book releases. If there’s something you’re...
What Are You Reading?
How was your week? Have you been reading? Sometimes, reading is my escape. It was a rough week here. I had to put my oldest cat, Nikki, to sleep. Nikki was almost seventeen, but she was queen of the house. She was failing at the end. Just because I want to share,...
Rizzio by Denise Mina
Denise Mina’s novella, Rizzio, tells the dramatic story of the murder of David Rizzio, Mary, Queen of Scots’ private secretary. On, March 9, 1566, a team of assassins, including Lord Darnley, Mary’s husband, dragged Rizzio from a small supper of...
All These Ashes by James Queally
I’ll read almost any crime novel featuring a journalist. A journalist turned PI? I’m in. James Queally’s All These Ashes brings back Russell Avery in the sequel to Line of Sight. While I didn’t read the first one, I’d suggest...
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
If you read and loved Richard Osman’s debut, The Thursday Murder Club, as I did, you’ll be happy to see The Man Who Died Twice. The follow-up brings back the primary characters from the previous mystery. The story is just as witty, just as intriguing....