Reviews + Articles
Winners and a PI Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Milwaukee Noir is going to Ed H. from Arroyo Grande, CA. Lisa G. of Pensacola Beach, FL and Melody M. from Wayne, PA each won a copy of Breaking the Dance. The books will go out in the mail today. This week, I'm...
What Are You Reading?
I don't expect a lot of posts today, but just in case you want to drop in, I'm around. No big plans for today, and I work tomorrow, so I didn't leave town. If you drop by, tell us what you're reading today or this week. On the recommendation of my friend Kaye...
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 "The...
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 at...
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 might...