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...

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...