Reviews + Articles
Hell’s Detective by Michael Logan
If you're a reader who appreciates Simon R. Green's twisted view of the world with it's violence and gore and monsters, you'll enjoy Michael Logan's Hell's Detective. It's definitely not for everyone, with the gritty story of a private detective condemned to...
Bad Housekeeping by Maia Chance
Tired of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum books? Or, if not, are you looking for another fun romp? Try Maia Chance's Bad Housekeeping, and meet Agnes Blythe and her Great-Aunt Effie. No cars explode, but the inept pair of amateur sleuths drive around Naneda,...
Cast the First Stone by James W. Ziskin
Ziskin's fifth Ellie Stone mystery, Heart of Stone, is an Edgar nominee for Best Paperback Original this year. Now, he takes his small-town reporter to 1962 Hollywood in Cast the First Stone. Ellie finally caught a break. By default, she's the one sent to...
Treble at the Jam Fest by Leslie Budewitz
If you like intelligent amateur sleuths who successfully juggle family, business and community, try Leslie Budewitz' Food Lovers' Village mysteries. The fourth in the series, Treble at the Jam Fest, even has a community jazz festival and recipes. Something for...
Winners and a Southern Mystery Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Cheryl S. from Fort Pierre, SD won the Grantchester book. Penny T. from Klamath Falls, OR will receive the copy of G.M. Malliet's Devil's Breath. The books will go out in the mail today. This week, I'm giving...
What Are You Reading?
I missed you last week! I was in New York City, doing books and theater, so that was great. Even so, I missed our conversation. But, I knew I'd never have time on Thursday to go online and talk about what we're reading. I'm reading a book that my friend, Kaye...