Reviews + Articles

For Love of Magic by Simon R. Green

While Simon R. Green's latest novel, For Love of Magic, is as violent as some of his earlier books, he conjures up a bewitching past for England in this new adventure. And, some of Green's statements are just enchanting. Jack Daemon is the latest Outsider. It's a...

All is Not Forgiven by Joe Kenda

You might not recognize Joe Kenda's name. All Is Not Forgiven is his debut novel. But, many of you might recognize his voice if you heard it. Kenda was a homicide detective in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the show "Homicide Hunter" was based on his cases. He's...

The Hangman by Louise Penny

Somehow, I missed Louise Penny's novella, The Hangman, from 2011. It does feature Chief Inspector Gamache and Inspector Beauvoir, along with several of the residents of Three Pines. But, it appears that the novella was originally written for the Good Reads series,...

Winners and a Married Life Giveaway

Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Kathy S. from Lincoln, NE will receive The Bitter Past. The Poisoner's Ring will go to Margie B. in El Dorado Hills, CA. The books are going out in the mail today. I hope you saw the interview with Susan Furlong...

What Are You Reading?

Now that Jeff's home safely, I think I only have to worry about those of you suffering from that extreme heat, from Texas west. Take care of yourselves! Stay inside and read a good book. I'm reading an October release, One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley. I'm...

The Murder Wheel by Tom Mead

Fans of Golden Age mysteries might appreciate Tom Mead's homage in this sequel to Death and the Conjuror. I didn't find The Murder Wheel to be quite as good as the first one, though. Edmund Ibbs, a young, idealistic lawyer, was assisting with the Carla Dean case...