Reviews + Articles
Roman Count Down by David P. Wagner
Here's an admission. I really didn't care who killed the count in David P. Wagner's Roman Count Down, the prequel to his Rick Montoya Italian mysteries. I enjoyed the glimpse into Rick's move to Rome. But, I loved all the discussion of food and sites. Wagner does a...
Marah Chase and the Conqueror’s Tomb by Jay Stringer
"An archeologist and a spy walk into a bar..." If that caught your attention, you're a good candidate for the action-packed page turner, Marah Chase and the Conqueror's Tomb by Jay Stringer. If you're a fan of James Bond, Indiana Jones or the television show...
August 2019 Treasures in My Closet
Those of us who love crime fiction have a wonderful month coming up in August. Let's just take the month off and read! You'll want to see this list of Treasures in My Closet. The August releases look great. And, there are a number of domestic thrillers in the list...
Favorites of 2019
Halfway through 2019. Hard to believe, isn't it? Jen Forbus once asked me to pick my favorite books from the first half of the year. I'll admit, I'm on an odd schedule, currently reading some September and October releases. And, I've read some August books that...
Under the Cold Bright Lights by Garry Disher
If you haven't yet discovered Australian author Garry Disher, now's your chance. The winner of the Ned Kelly Lifetime Achievement Award has a new standalone crime novel, Under the Cold Bright Lights. Once you read it, you'll understand why he deserves the...
Winners and Off to the City Mysteries
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Lynn T. from Oregon, IL won The Island. Such a Perfect Wife will go to Lynn L. of McClellan, CA. The books are going out in the mail today. This week, you have choices. You can head off to Buenos Aires or...