Reviews + Articles

A First Date with Death by Diana Orgain

Only a mystery writer would take a reality show, throw in an ex-cop looking to get over a broken heart, and then have her wonder, are the bachelors looking for love, money or murder? Even readers who don't care for reality shows might appreciate Diana Orgain's take...

Meow If It’s Murder by T.C. LoTempio

Cold cases, cats, and food. T.C. LoTempio hit my interests with the first in her Nick and Nora series, Meow If It's Murder. She brings together a cast of interesting characters, a hint of future romance, and a complex mystery. But, my favorite cast members are...

What Are You Reading?

I know you're disappointed. Today is the day that my monthly book chat should appear featuring mysteries from Penguin's Berkley Prime Crime and Obsidian, and Jinx. But, Penguin changed warehouses last month, and it doesn't seem as if their mailing list is on track...

The Bookseller by Cynthia Swanson

Cynthia Swanson's novel, The Bookseller, is a remarkable debut. The unusual story takes readers back to the early 1960s in a story that can't be called time travel. Dream travel sounds too gimmicky, which this story is not. At times, it reminded me of It's a...

Winners and English Murder Giveaway

Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Austin C. from Evansville, IN and Julia H. from Excelsior, MN won the copies of Charlaine Harris' Midnight Crossroad. The publicist will be sending out the books. This week, I'm giving away two mysteries set in...

Michael Lister, Guest Author

Over the years, I've read several of Michael Lister's John Jordan mysteries. It's good to see that he's finally getting some recognition. Publisher's Weekly recently gave his latest book, Innocent Blood, a starred review. They're also doing a piece on the...