The Bitter Past by Bruce Borgos

July 15, 2023

While I agree with some comments that Bruce Borgos’ debut novel, The Bitter Past, is reminiscent of Craig Johnson’s Longmire books, it also brings back memories of Betty Webb’s 2012 Lena Jones mystery, Desert Wind. With two timelines, a mystery and...

What Are You Reading?

July 13, 2023

Talk about weather! I was worried about Jeff because I think he said they were going to the Hudson Valley, and then to Maine. But, he commented on yesterday’s post without saying anything about flooding, so he and Jackie must be okay. I worry about all of you!...

Kris Lackey, Guest Author

July 12, 2023

My friend, Aubrey Hamilton, loves Kris Lackey’s books, and suggested I share his books with all of you. Lackey has written four Bill Maytubby and Hannah Bond mysteries. The fourth, Ten-Acre Rock, was released yesterday. If you want to start at the beginning, go...

Kevin’s Corner Annex – Pesticide by Kim Hays

July 11, 2023

I would have had to rush to finish a book last night for today’s review. When Kevin Tipple sent his review of Kim Hays’ Pesticide, I grabbed it. He and another friend, Aubrey Hamilton, both liked this first book in Hays’ Polizei Bern series. Thank...

An Evil Heart by Linda Castillo

July 10, 2023

Never think you should pick up one of Linda Castillo’s Kate Burkholder mysteries just because it’s set in Ohio’s Amish country. If you’re looking for cozy, try Laura Bradford’s Amish mysteries. If you’re looking for riveting police...

A Cryptic Clue by Victoria Gilbert

July 09, 2023

Victoria Gilbert, author of the Blue Ridge Library mysteries, launches the Hunter & Clewe series with A Cryptic Clue. While all the action led me to suspect the perpetrator, the two main characters are delightful. I think we’re in for a fun version of Holmes...