Reviews + Articles
The Crow Trap by Ann Cleeves
In preparation for the September 8 release of Ann Cleeves’ new Vera Stanhope mystery, The Darkest Evening, I went back to the beginning of the series. While Vera was formally introduced in part 2 of The Crow Trap, she makes a typical Vera Stanhope appearance...
Ghost Ups Her Game by Carolyn Hart
The Bailey Ruth books may seem to be charming traditional mysteries featuring a ghost who loves fashion, but, as readers know, Carolyn Hart’s books have a little romance and a great deal of clever twists in them. Ghost Ups Her Game is the ninth in the...
Lucky Bones by Michael Wiley
I wasn’t sure what to make of Michael Wiley’s second book featuring ex-cop turned PI, Sam Kelson. While the first book was gritty, the second in the series has many more comic elements, although it is still violent. I finally decided Lucky...
Shadows in Time by Julie McElwain
Once again, I read the fifth in a series, and wish I had started from the beginning. So, instead of starting with Shadows in Time by Julie McElwain, I’m suggesting you start from the beginning of the series with A Murder in Time. An FBI agent, time...
September Treasures in My Closet
Each Treasures in My Closet post means we’re one month closer to the end of 2020. It can’t come soon enough. I hope you find some September books you want to read. How can you not with this list? Some of my favorite authors have books out in September....
Winners & a Book Club Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Diane K. from Darien, IL won The Secrets of Bones. Of Mutts and Men goes to Jeannette G. from Benicia, CA. The books are going out in the mail today. This week, I’m giving away mysteries set in the book...