Reviews + Articles
Under the Paper Moon by Shaina Steinberg
When I don't care for a book, I always say, this one wasn't for me, but others may love it. I hate when I have to say that about a debut, but Shaina Steinberg's historical mystery, Under the Paper Moon, didn't work for me at all. I found the protagonist, Evelyn...
The Mayfair Dagger by Ava January
The cover makes this appear to be an ordinary historical mystery, but I can assure you there is nothing ordinary about Ava January's The Mayfair Dagger. It's the funniest historical mystery I've read. When the judge refers to the courtroom scene as a "debacle",...
At the Edge of the Woods by Victoria Houston
Victoria Houston's recent books are more satisfying for those who enjoy the outdoors and reading about the tranquility of fly-fishing than they are for those of us who enjoy a satisfying mystery. In the latest book, At the Edge of the Woods, Sheriff Lew Ferris...
Sunday Spotlight – Kim Hays
Most of you will recognize Kim Hays' name. She's a regular participant here on the blog, but especially on Thursdays. Kim's third Linder and Donatelli mystery in her Polizei Bern series, A Fondness for Truth, was just released. In my questions for Sunday Spotlight,...
Kevin’s Corner Annex – Pierce by Patrick B. Simpson
Yesterday, I sent in my last two reviews for this month for Library Journal, so I'm sharing one of Kevin Tipple's reviews today. Pierce by Patrick B. Simpson is a March 2024 release. Thank you, Kevin, for sharing this review! Pierce by Patrick B. Simpson opens with...
A Mystery Giveaway
This week, I'm giving away two mysteries, one in a long-running series, one a debut. Let's start with the latest Scottish Bookshop mystery, Paige Shelton's The Poison Pen. Edinburgh is mourning the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II when bookseller Delaney...