Reviews + Articles
Dead Man’s Bridge by Robert J. Mrazek
Fans of Glen Erik Hamilton's Van Shaw mysteries may want to pick up Robert J. Mrazek's Dead Man's Bridge. The protagonist is an Army veteran, courtmartialed after his tour in Afghanistan. But, Jake Cantrell is in the tradition of Robert B. Parker's tough,...
Among the Dead by J.R. Backlund
If you're a fan of Linda Castillo's Kate Burkholder mysteries, you'll want to try J.R. Backlund's debut, Among the Dead. Meet Rachel Carver, former police officer, former agent for the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. She's an investigator who...
On Her Majesty’s Frightfully Secret Service by Rhys Bowen
Although Lady Georgiana is still as candid as ever, the latest Royal Spyness mystery takes a serious turn. Rhys Bowen takes Georgie to pre-World War II Italy in On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service. When Darcy O'Mara has to leave the family estate in...
Brooklyn Wars by Triss Stein
Have you ever enjoyed the background of a book, but wanted to shake the amateur sleuth? I know some of my friends who love Triss Stein's Erica Donato mysteries are not going to be happy with my comments about Brooklyn Wars. I love history, and I appreciate...
A Humorous Debut Giveaway
This week, I'm giving away two humorous debut novels. The first one is Keep Me Posted by Lisa Beasley. The publicist is handling the mailing for this one. Here's the book's description. Keep Me Posted Two sisters share the surprising highs and cringeworthy lows of...
What Are You Reading?
I'm actually in Cleveland for a conference today, but I do have books with me. However, the one I'm reading is for a book review for Library Journal, so I can't discuss it. The book comes out in October, so my review will be up then. In the meantime, why don't you...