Reviews + Articles
The Mapmaker’s Children by Sarah McCoy
I'll admit I was one-third of the way through Sarah McCoy's novel The Mapmaker's Children before the characters caught my interest. It was the juxtaposition of the modern story in New Charlestown, West Virginia with the story of Sarah Brown, daughter of abolitionist...
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
Sometimes, a novel comes along that is unforgettable but difficult to summarize without giving too much away. In those cases, I just want to say, if you like this kind of book, try it. That's what happens with Ruta Sepetys' novel Salt to the Sea. If you like...
April Treasures in My Closet – Part 3
Are you sick and tired of these, and ready for this to be the last post of treasures in my closet this month? I'm sorry. I just have over three dozen books to be released in April, and I need to share. Let's start with what looks like a powerful debut novel. I want to...
Giveaway – Hard Cold Winter
I have a fantastic giveaway today. I bought a copy of Glen Erik Hamilton's Hard Cold Winter when I was at Left Coast Crime. So, when I received two copies from the publisher, they told me to give them away. You're the lucky beneficiaries. Hamilton is an Edgar Award...
April Treasures in My Closet – Part 2
I'm afraid there will undoubtedly be a part 3 to the Treasures in My Closet this month because of my schedule this week. I'll post what I can today, and the rest will be up on Saturday. Let's kick today off with a debut mystery, Leslie Karst's Dying for a Taste. After...
April Treasures in My Closet – Part 1
It's slightly late, but I do have an April Treasures in My Closet post. Here's the first day, with some interesting looking books. The 14th Colony is Steve Berry's eleventh Cotton Malone novel. In three days, a new President will be sworn into office. A former KGB...