All is Not Forgiven by Joe Kenda

July 23, 2023

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...

The Hangman by Louise Penny

July 22, 2023

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...

What Are You Reading?

July 20, 2023

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...

The Murder Wheel by Tom Mead

July 19, 2023

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...

Susan Furlong, Author Interview

July 18, 2023

Today is release day for Susan Furlong’s latest novel, The Killer’s Wife. That makes it the perfect time to share an interview. Susan, who were you before you started writing crime fiction? In other words, would you introduce yourself to the readers,...

Between a Wok and a Dead Place by Leslie Budewitz

July 17, 2023

Leslie Budewitz takes us back to Seattle’s Pike Place Market for the latest Spice Shop mystery, Between a Wok and a Dead Place. Although the spice shop setting, and all the discussion of food puts these mysteries in the cozy category, there’s a depth to...