Reviews + Articles
Killer Content by Olivia Blacke
Olivia Blacke's debut mystery, Killer Content, introduces a spirited amateur sleuth in an atmospheric mystery. We all know how much I love debut mysteries. This one has unconventional characters and two charming animals. It's an upbeat mystery, despite a murder, with...
Robert B. Parker’s Someone to Watch Over Me by Ace Atkins
As I mentioned the other day, after Robert B. Parker died I tried one of the Spenser novels by Ace Atkins, and gave up. The voice just didn't hit me right. I'd always been a fan of Spenser, enjoying his witty, sometimes snarky comments. It's been a few years, and I...
Winners & A Thriller Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Live and Let Chai is going to Karen R. from Katy, TX. Jennifer D. from Rochester Hills, MI won Steal Away. The books are going out in the mail today. This week, I'm giving away two thrillers. In Somewhere in the Dark...
What Are You Reading?
How are you this week? I think we've all had a week or so to breathe and get back to what is normal routine during a pandemic, although I'm writing this before the snow was to hit on Wednesday. We certainly aren't supposed to get what the rest of the country has....
Clea Simon, guest Author
When author Clea Simon asked me if I wanted this guest post, I responded that I'd love to share it, but only if she sent a photo of her cat, Thisbe, that I could use with it. I think it's appropriate that Thisbe get a little recognition for her role as muse for the...
Edgar and Lefty Award Nominees
I was remiss last week, and didn't share the Lefty Award nominees with all of you. Since the 2021 Edgar Award nominees were announced yesterday, I thought I'd share both now. First, here's the press release from Mystery Writers of America about the Edgar nominees....