Lesa's Book Critiques
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Home Fires by Claire Booth
Claire Booth's sixth Sheriff Hank Worth mystery, Home Fires, is the best in the series, combining police procedural in a small community and a cold case. But, it's the teamwork and humanity that stands out. Booth's book does not resemble the mysteries by Bill Crider,...
The Murder of Mr. Ma by John Shen Yen Nee and SJ Rozan
I may be wrong. I often am when it comes to "Best of" lists at the end of the year. I suspect The Murder of Mr. Ma by John Shen Yen Nee and SJ Rozan will be on a number of those lists. Deservedly so. The novel has a brisk pace, an intriguing background, and a fresh...
May treasures in My Closet
I hope the extensive April post for Treasures in My Closet didn't give you false expectations. I don't have as many May releases here. Of course, I'm sure there are many I missed. Let me know what you're anticipating, please. Disturbing the Dead is the third in Kelley...
Happy Easter
Happy Easter to those who celebrate! I celebrate my family on Easter and I'll spend part of the day with my sister's family. Ham, lamb, and all the trimmings. For those of us who are not formally religious, Easter can still mean joy and love with family. I hope you...
Nosy Neighbors by Freya Sampson
Although I was given Freya Sampson's Nosy Neighbors to review as a mystery, there's very little mystery in this enjoyable novel. It's set in Chalcot, a small English village, the same setting as Sampson's The Last Chance Library. I'd recommend it to readers who like...
A Mixed Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Riley S. from Fort Pierce, FL won In Sunshine or in Shadow. A Hide Tide Murder is going to Carli S. from NYC, NY. The books are going out in the mail today. I have a mystery and a historical novel to give away this...
