Reviews + Articles
Bouchercon Saturday
Saturday was a full day at Bouchercon, going into the evening. I had said I'd volunteer at the Left Coast Crime booth in the morning. First, though, I had to find it. So, I asked John Purcell for directions. He was a dedicated volunteer and spent most of the...
Bouchercon 2018 – St. Petersburg, FL
So much Bouchercon, so much to try to remember so I can share it with you. I know I'm going to miss a lot, but I'll at least try to share pictures. Bouchercon was at the historic Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Petersburg. Beautiful, restored historic hotel, but...
A Borrowing of Bones by Paula Munier
Paula Munier's debut mystery, A Borrowing of Bones, has everything. It's fast-paced and intense, engrossing with an atmospheric setting in the Vermont woods. For those of us who read for character, though, it's outstanding. Mercy Carr, a veteran of two tours in...
Hitting the Books by Jenn McKinlay
Although I missed a couple in Jenn McKinlay's Library Lover's mystery series, it's always satisfying to return to Briar Creek, Connecticut. It's like meeting up with old friends, Library Director Lindsey Norris, her boyfriend, Sully, Captain Mike Sullivan, her...
Burning Ridge by Margaret Mizushima
Although I had heard of Margaret Mizushima's previous books in the Timber Creek K-9 mystery series, I hadn't read any of them. Burning Ridge, the fourth book, is an excellent introduction, even for those of us who haven't read the earlier ones. Deputy Mattie...
Humor in the Giveaways
This week, I'm giving away two mysteries with humor. David Handler's humor is witty while Donna Andrews is broader. Keep that in mind when you enter the contests. Writer Stewart Hoag is back in David Handler's latest Hoagy and Lulu mystery, The Man Who Couldn't...