Reviews + Articles
The Pawful Truth by Miranda James
There are some mystery series whose characters are the draw as much as the plot, maybe more so. I was willing to overlook Robert B. Parker's minimalist mystery plots in his final Spenser books because I loved to read about Spenser and Hawk. I feel the same way...
On a Quiet Street by J.L. Doucette
On a Quiet Street is J.L. Doucette's second Dr. Pepper Hunt mystery. However, I'll admit it didn't feel as if the focus was on Hunt in this book, but on the investigating police detective instead. I'm fine with that because I like police procedurals. But, I'll be...
Winners and A Secret Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Susan D. from Watauga, TX won Wherever She Goes. Stone Mothers goes to Glen D. from Yuba City, CA. The books are going out in the mail today. This week, I'm giving away two crime novels featuring women with...
What Are You Reading?
Let's face it. During deadline week, I don't read anything I can talk about right now. You'll see all the reviews of the books I've been reading, but it will be September or October. Next week, I'll have a title or two to share. This week, it's up to all of you,...
2019 International Thriller Awards
Last weekend, during the New York City blackout, the International Thriller Writers presented their annual Thriller Awards. Congratulations to all of the winners. Here are the winners. BEST HARDCOVER NOVEL Jennifer Hillier – Jar of Hearts BEST FIRST NOVEL C....
Shamed by Linda Castillo
I love Linda Castillo's Kate Burkholder books. She has wonderful characters, beginning with Kate, Kate's love interest, Tomasetti, and the entire police department in Painters Mill, Ohio. But, the cover of her latest book, Shamed, is just wrong. Let me get...