Reviews + Articles
Death in the Details by Katie Tietjen
If you like historical mysteries, especially those inspired by real people, check out Katie Tietjen's solid debut, Death in the Details. Without spoilers, I can say it's inspired by the real-life mother of forensic science, Frances Glessner Lee. Tietjen's amateur...
Cold to the Touch by Kerri Hakoda
This is one of the few police procedurals that I've read that is so much better than the publisher's description. Kerri Hakoda's Cold to the Touch is an outstanding procedural in which all the departments work well together, and the supervisor is not a jerk. Set in...
Sunday Spotlight – Terrie Farley Moran
Today, I'd like to welcome author Terrie Farley Moran to Lesa's Book Critiques. You might recognize her name in partnership with Jessica Fletcher's for the Murder, She Wrote mysteries. But, Terrie will tell you some of that herself as she answers my questions. If...
SAturday Spotlight – Wendall Thomas
I have two authors scheduled for spotlights this weekend, because I want to highlight their books. I hope some of you recognize Wendall Thomas' name. She's the author of the fun Cyd Redondo mysteries featuring a travel agent. At the beginning of the series, Cyd has...
Murder She Wrote: Murder Backstage by Jessica Fletcher and Terrie Farley Moran
I don't read many of the Murder, She Wrote cozy mysteries by how could I resist one called Murder Backstage? "Jessica Fletcher" and Terrie Farley Moran take mystery author Jessica Fletcher and some of her friends from Cabot Cove to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in the...
Winners & a Couple Weeks Break
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Suzanne S. from Athens, GA won Death of an Author. Jana B. from Smyrna, TN will receive Diva. The books are going out in the mail on Friday. There will be no no giveaway again until Friday, April 19. I have a full...