Fadeout by Joseph Hansen

February 23, 2022

Joseph Hansen’s first Dave Brandstetter mystery, Fadeout, was published fifty years ago in 1970. Because Soho’s Syndicate Books is republishing the books, I recommend that you read this edition. If you haven’t already discovered the series,...

Mermaid Confidential by Tim Dorsey

January 22, 2022

If you’ve ever read one of Tim Dorsey’s novels, you know that it’s almost impossible to summarize them. They’re madcap adventures, set in Florida, featuring Serge Storms, a lovable serial killer, and his friend, Coleman, who is permanently...

2022 Left Coast Crime “Lefty” Award Nominees

January 18, 2022

Congratulations to all the Lefty Award nominees! 2022 Left Coast Crime “Lefty” Award Nominations Announced January 17, 2022 — Albuquerque — Left Coast Crime 2022 will be presenting four Lefty Awards at our 32nd annual convention, to...

Happy New Year!

December 31, 2021

It’s New Year’s Eve, a day I use for reflection rather than New Year’s Day itself. It’s time to look back at another year. It was another difficult year for many people, as we all tried to stay safe, but still tried to reach out to family and...

Christmas Thoughts

December 25, 2021

Christmas 2021 brings so many emotions, and the photo above expresses all of them. That’s my sister, Linda’s, dining room table. Is it waiting for guests? Christmas brings the excitement and joy of time with family and friends, gathering together....

The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan

December 20, 2021

A gorgeous cover. Descriptions of Edinburgh, Scotland at Christmastime that would make anyone want to be there, even a snow grinch like me. The Christmas Bookshop is another delightful novel by Jenny Colgan, with a little bit of romance, and a great amount of family...